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Two-Family Townhouse Property

229 Nichols Avenue Brooklyn, NY 11208

229 Nichols Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11208
$890,000
Pending
For Sale
$890,000
Pending

Vacant two-family townhouse with three levels plus basement, updated mechanicals, and solar panels.

Property Size2,160 SF
Days on Market590

Property Features for 229 Nichols Avenue

General Information

Standard status
Pending
Size
2,160 SF
Property subtype
Multi Family

Building Details

Year Built
1899
Listing agency Keller Williams Realty Empire
Listed by Alana McIntosh · License #10301209681
Source Exitrealty
Added: Dec 10, 2024 Updated: Jul 20 at 4:40PM Checked: Jul 22 at 9:48AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This two-family townhouse-style multifamily property is delivered vacant at closing. The home is arranged across two floors plus a basement, with four bedrooms and one bathroom on the upper floor, and three bedrooms and one bathroom on the main floor. The basement includes two rooms with one bathroom each, along with a living room and kitchen configuration in each area.

Recent major upgrades are noted as a new boiler, an updated roof, upgraded electrical and plumbing, and solar panels. Additional outdoor space includes an oversized backyard and a deck off the first-floor kitchen.

The property is described as being set on a 20 ft by 125 ft lot with overall dimensions of 20 ft by 54 ft. Located in Brooklyn’s Cypress Hills neighborhood, access is described via the J and Z trains at 75th St–Eldert Lane, the Jackie Robinson Parkway, and multiple bus lines to Brooklyn and Queens.

Key Highlights

  • Vacant two‑family townhouse at 229 Nichols Avenue in the Cypress Hills neighborhood of Brooklyn.
  • Set up as 2‑family townhouse: Floor 2 has 4BR/1BA; Floor 1 has 3BR/1BA; basement has two rooms with 1BA each plus living room and kitchen.
  • Lot size 20ft x 125ft with building measuring 20ft x 54ft.

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 $82.9k $38.40
− Vacancy −$3.7k −$1.73
EGI $79.2k $36.67
− OpEx −$23.8k −$11.00
NOI $55.4k $25.67
2,160 SF · lease $38.40/SF/yr · vacancy 4.50% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$792.1K
$693.1K – $924.1K (±1% cap)
NOI $55,448 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.23%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$705.3K
$617.1K – $822.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $49,371 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.55%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.32M
$1.16M – $1.54M (±1% cap)
NOI $92,516 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.40%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Law Firm Real Estate Agency Parking Lot & Garage Dental Office Gym & Fitness Center Skin Care Clinic Cafe & Coffee Shop Acupuncture Bar & Pub (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Vacant two-family townhouse with three levels plus basement, updated mechanicals, and solar panels.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 229 Nichols Avenue Brooklyn, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $890,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Vacant two‑family townhouse at 229 Nichols Avenue in the Cypress Hills neighborhood of Brooklyn.; Set up as 2‑family townhouse: Floor 2 has 4BR/1BA; Floor 1 has 3BR/1BA; basement has two rooms with 1BA each plus living room and kitchen.; Lot size 20ft x 125ft with building measuring 20ft x 54ft.
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