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Brick 3-Bedroom Duplex

2040 Brown Street Brooklyn, NY 11229

2040 Brown Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11229
$859,000
For Sale
$859,000

SINGLE_FAMILY - Brooklyn, NY

Property Size1,216 SF
Lot Size0.04 Acres
Price / SF$706.41
Days on Market63

Property Features for 2040 Brown Street

General Information

Property type
Residential
Property subtype
Duplex
Zoning
R4
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
1
Rooms
Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 1
Parking features
Garage
Interior features
A/C Unit, Laundry Area, Refrigerator, Stove, Window Treatments
Basement
Full, Unfinished
Standard status
Active
Size
1,216 SF
Lot size
0.04 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount
6941

Building Details

Year built
1940
Flooring type
Carpet, Hardwood
Roof type
Flat
Architectural style
Other
Listing Agency Tracey Real Estate
3619 Ave S, Brooklyn, NY
Listed by Robert Tracey · License #TRART8436
Added: May 19 Checked: Jul 20 at 5:06 am
MLS# 501563 Listing URL

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This brick 3-bedroom duplex includes a large living room with an open concept kitchen and dining room. The top floor has three bedrooms and a new bathroom. The basement is full and unfinished, offering additional storage or customization space.

Set in Sheepshead Bay, the property is described as close to shopping and transportation, with Marine Park nearby. Zoning is listed as R4.

Additional on-site features include a community drive with private parking for two cars, a built-in garage, and a rear yard.

Key Highlights

  • 3‑bedroom brick duplex built in 1940 with a large living room and open‑concept kitchen and dining area
  • Top floor features 3 bedrooms and a new bath
  • Full basement with laundry area; basement is unfinished

Local Financial Insights For Multifamily LT 5

Simulate Cap Rate and NOI

NOI Build-Up
Vacancy
income lost from leasable area expected to sit empty during the year — subtracted from gross rent.
EGI (Effective Gross Income)
gross rent minus vacancy losses — the realistic income before paying operating costs.
OpEx (Operating Expenses)
recurring costs to operate the property (property tax, insurance, utilities, maintenance, management) — excludes financing and capital improvements.
NOI (Net Operating Income)
income a property generates after operating costs but before financing and taxes.

Component $ $/SF
Gross rent $62.0k $51.00
− Vacancy −$1.2k −$0.97
EGI $60.8k $50.03
− OpEx −$18.3k −$15.01
NOI $42.6k $35.02
1,216 SF · lease $51.00/SF/yr · vacancy 1.90% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$608.4K
$532.3K – $709.8K (±1% cap)
NOI $42,586 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.96%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$530.3K
$464.0K – $618.7K (±1% cap)
NOI $37,123 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.32%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$1.01M
$881.0K – $1.17M (±1% cap)
NOI $70,479 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.20%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Real Estate Agency Law Firm Parking Lot & Garage Hotel & Motel Bar & Pub Auto Parts Store Grocery & Convenience Store Catering Service Clothing & Fashion Store Nursing Home

Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Brick duplex with full unfinished basement, private parking for two cars, and an open kitchen and dining area.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 2040 Brown Street Brooklyn, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $859,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 3‑bedroom brick duplex built in 1940 with a large living room and open‑concept kitchen and dining area; Top floor features 3 bedrooms and a new bath; Full basement with laundry area; basement is unfinished
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