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Brick Two-Family Duplex
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$1,199,000

2048 E 54th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234

Residential, Brooklyn, NY

Property Size2,250 SF
Lot Size0.06 Acres
Price / SF$532.89
Days on Market58

Property Features for 2048 E 54th Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Zoning R5
Bedrooms 5
Bathrooms 3
Full bathrooms 2
Half bathrooms 1
Rooms Bedroom 1, Bathroom 3, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 5, Bathroom 2
Interior features Refrigerator, Stove
Basement Finished
Subdivision Old Mill Basin
Standard status Active
Size 2,250 SF
Lot size 0.06 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 9231

Building Details

Year built 1960
Floors in Building 2
Number of units 2
Flooring type Hardwood, Tile
Building materials Brick
Roof type Flat
Listing Agency: Tiger Realty
Listed By: Siu Wai (Cherie)Wong
Added: Jul 27 Changed: Sep 16 Last Checked: Sep 22 at 12:06PM
MLS# 503322

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This 2,250-square-foot brick two-family property, built in 1960, includes a second-floor duplex with three bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms and a first-floor apartment with two bedrooms and one bathroom. The finished basement adds usable interior space, while hardwood and tile flooring, a flat roof, a refrigerator, and a stove are included among the existing features.

The property occupies 0.0574 acres at 2048 E 54th Street in Brooklyn’s Old Mill Basin / Bergen Beach area. A shared driveway and rear parking serve the building, which is located in the R5 zoning district.

Key Highlights

  • 2,250‑square‑foot two‑family property with a second‑floor duplex and first‑floor apartment
  • Second‑floor duplex includes 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms
  • First‑floor unit offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$78,799
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
6.57%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,575,980 $1.6M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,125,700 $1.1M
Cap Rate 9%
$875,544 $875.5K
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 2,250 SF 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.
Gross rent
$114.8K $51.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$2.2K −$0.97/SF
EGI
$112.6K $50.03/SF
− OpEx
−$33.8K −$15.01/SF
NOI
$78.8K $35.02/SF
Area
Brooklyn, NY
Vacancy
1.90%
Lease Rate
$51.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality. Typical U.S. stable-market ranges: Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+) Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand) Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically) Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher) Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk) Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5% Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5% Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term Rules of thumb: Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%). Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C. Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI. Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$1,575,980
Cap Rate 7%
$1,125,700
Cap Rate 9%
$875,544

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.13M
$985.0K – $1.31M (±1% cap)
NOI $78,799 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.57%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$981.3K
$858.6K – $1.14M (±1% cap)
NOI $68,690 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.73%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$1.86M
$1.63M – $2.17M (±1% cap)
NOI $130,410 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.88%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

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Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Real Estate Agency Parking Lot & Garage Acupuncture Nursing Home Barber Shop

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

2
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

2,008
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 11234, NY

92,133
Population
35,167
Households
2.6
Avg Household Size
41
Median Age
39%
College-Educated
89%
High-School Grad
7.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
12,450
Density / Sq Mi
$94,434
Median Household Income
$55,206
Median Earnings
$1,771
Median Rent
$746,800
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - R5-zoned residential property with separate living arrangements, a finished basement, shared driveway, and rear parking.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 2048 E 54th Street Brooklyn, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,199,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 2,250‑square‑foot two‑family property with a second‑floor duplex and first‑floor apartment; Second‑floor duplex includes 3 bedrooms and 1.5 bathrooms; First‑floor unit offers 2 bedrooms and 1 bathroom
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