Bensonhurst Two-Family Brick
2249 78th Street Brooklyn, NY 11214
For Sale
$1,450,000
MULTI_FAMILY - Brooklyn, NY
Property Size2,547 SF
Lot Size0.04 Acres
Price / SF$569.30
Days on Market146
Property Features for 2249 78th Street
General Information
- Property type
- Residential Multi Family
- Property subtype
- Other
- Zoning
- R6B
- Bedrooms
- 4
- Bathrooms
- 3
- Rooms
- Bedroom 1, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 4, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 2, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 3
- Interior features
- Refrigerator, Stove
- Basement
- Full, Finished
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 2,547 SF
- Lot size
- 0.04 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
- Tax Annual Amount
- 10237
Building Details
- Year built
- 1940
- Floors in Building
- 2
- Flooring type
- Hardwood, Tile
- Building materials
- Brick
- Roof type
- Flat
Listing Agency:
Tiger Realty
(917) 708-9966
Listed By:
Emily Hui Chen-Liang
(917) 708-9966
Added: Mar 3
Changed: Jul 17
Last Checked: Jul 26 at 11:06PM
MLS# 499313
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
Located in the heart of Bensonhurst, this three-story, two-family brick home offers both comfortable living and investment potential. The property features a built-in garage and carport space. The first level has an open, versatile layout with a full bathroom and direct access to the private backyard, suitable for recreation or entertaining. The second and third floors each include 2 bedrooms, 1 full bathroom, a bright living room, and an open kitchen with a dining area combination. This layout is ideal for multi-generational living or rental income. The property is conveniently located near supermarkets, shopping areas, child and adult daycare centers, local restaurants, and Seth Low Park. Excellent public transportation options are available, including subway lines D, N, F and bus lines B6, B82, and B4. The property size is 2547 square feet, situated on a lot of 0.0377 acres. This home combines space, convenience, and income potential in a desirable Brooklyn neighborhood.
Key Highlights
- Three‑story, two‑family brick home built in 1940 with flat roof
- Each of the 2nd and 3rd floors features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, plus a living room and open kitchen with dining area
- First level includes an open layout with 1 full bathroom and direct access to a private backyard
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 | $103.9k | $40.80 |
| − Vacancy | −$4.7k | −$1.84 |
| EGI | $99.2k | $38.96 |
| − OpEx | −$29.8k | −$11.69 |
| NOI | $69.5k | $27.27 |
2,547 SF · lease $40.80/SF/yr · vacancy 4.50% · expense 30.00%
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$992.4K
$868.4K – $1.16M
NOI $69,469 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.79%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$889.4K
$778.3K – $1.04M
NOI $62,260 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.29%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.49M
$1.30M – $1.73M
NOI $104,006 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.17%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Duplexes
FAQs
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Three-story, two-family home in desirable Brooklyn neighborhood.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 2249 78th Street Brooklyn, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,450,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Three‑story, two‑family brick home built in 1940 with flat roof; Each of the 2nd and 3rd floors features 2 bedrooms and 1 full bathroom, plus a living room and open kitchen with dining area; First level includes an open layout with 1 full bathroom and direct access to a private backyard
