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Brick Auto Shop with Spray Booth
For Sale
$2,950,000

218 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

COMMERCIAL - Brooklyn, NY

Property Size5,200 SF
Lot Size0.12 Acres
Price / SF$567.31
Days on Market255

Property Features for 218 48th Street

General Information

Property type Commercial Sale
Property subtype Other
Zoning M1-2D
Subdivision Sunset Park
Standard status Active
Size 5,200 SF
Lot size 0.12 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 23641

Amenities

lifts
spray booth
chassis straightening equipment
hand tools
private office

Building Details

Year built 1978
Floors in Building 1
Number of units 1
Building materials Brick
Roof type Flat
Listing Agency: RE/MAX Real Estate Professiona
Listed By: Vito Angelo · License #40AN0957928
Added: Nov 23, 2025 Changed: Aug 4 Last Checked: Aug 5 at 5:06PM
MLS# 497482

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

The 5,200-square-foot automotive facility at 218 48th Street is a brick building constructed in 1978, with a flat roof and 0.1203-acre site. Its existing configuration includes multiple vehicle lifts, a spray booth, chassis-straightening equipment, hand tools, and a private office. The property is suited to automotive repair and body-shop operations based on its installed equipment and first-listed Auto shops classification.

Located in Brooklyn, NY 11220, the property is identified within the Sunset Park area and carries M1-2D zoning. Its commercial improvements combine service-area functionality with dedicated office space in a single facility.

Key Highlights

  • 5,200‑square‑foot automotive facility on a 0.1203‑acre site
  • Multiple vehicle lifts, spray booth, and chassis‑straightening equipment
  • Private office space and hand tools included

Financial Insights For Retail

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 $218.4k $42.00
− Vacancy −$22.3k −$4.28
EGI $196.1k $37.72
− OpEx −$58.8k −$11.31
NOI $137.3k $26.40
5,200 SF · lease $42.00/SF/yr · vacancy 10.20% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$1.96M
$1.72M – $2.29M (±1% cap)
NOI $137,286 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.65%
Second Best
Warehouse
$1.88M
$1.64M – $2.19M (±1% cap)
NOI $131,285 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.45%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$3.37M
$2.95M – $3.93M (±1% cap)
NOI $235,972 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.00%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

All-Type Collision Repair ... Auto Repair Shop

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Real Estate Agency Parking Lot & Garage Skin Care Clinic Gym & Fitness Center Dental Office

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

Turnkey business
Opportunity

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

5,368
Businesses Nearby
Well-served
Demand for This Use

Demographics for 11220, NY

105,797
Population
30,897
Households
3.4
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
25%
College-Educated
62%
High-School Grad
1.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
62,234
Density / Sq Mi
$64,201
Median Household Income
$31,489
Median Earnings
$1,688
Median Rent
$1,021,200
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Industrial in Northeast region

5.4% 2019
4.6% 2020
3.2% 2021
3.3% 2022
5.3% 2023
6.6% 2024
7.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Auto shop - M1-2D zoning, a private office, and specialized automotive equipment support the property’s established service-shop configuration.
Where is this auto shop located?
The property is located at 218 48th Street Brooklyn, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,950,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: 5,200‑square‑foot automotive facility on a 0.1203‑acre site; Multiple vehicle lifts, spray booth, and chassis‑straightening equipment; Private office space and hand tools included
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