Legal Two-Family Colonial
239 Vernon Avenue Staten Island, NY 10309
For Sale
$1,749,999
Legal two-family center-hall colonial with custom millwork, 9-foot ceilings, and a finished basement.
Property Size3,000 SF
Price / SF$583.33
Days on Market390
Property Features for 239 Vernon Avenue
General Information
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 3,000 SF
- Property subtype
- MultiFamily
Building Details
- Year Built
- 1980
Listing Agency:
Berkshire Hathaway HomeService
(917) 757-1705
Listed By:
Kristen Mezzacappa · License # 10301208209
(917) 757-1705
Source:
Compass
Added: Jul 2, 2025
Changed: Jul 21
Last Checked: Jul 21 at 3:13AM
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This custom center-hall colonial offers flexible living as a legal two-family home, currently used as a one-family residence. The property features a grand two-story foyer and interior finishes including wainscoting, custom moldings, 9-foot ceilings, and hardwood and porcelain flooring. Highlights include an eat-in gourmet kitchen with quartz countertops and GE stainless appliances, a butler’s pantry with a bar, and a formal dining room with coffered ceilings. Additional rooms include a sunlit living room with a gas fireplace and a private office. Upstairs are four bedrooms, including a primary suite with a walk-in closet and spa-like en-suite bath. A laundry room with Speed Queen washer/dryer and a finished basement with a den and storage complete the interior.
Outdoors, the home is set up for year-round enjoyment with a private yard featuring Trex decking and Cambridge pavers, a gazebo with fireplace, and a full outdoor kitchen with granite counters and gas BBQ. There is also an in-ground heated saltwater pool with color-changing lights and fountain features, plus a hot tub. A fully finished, extended heated garage with epoxy flooring adds additional utility.
The legal second unit was formerly a studio and has been opened to include a one-bedroom layout with a living area, kitchen, full bath, and access to the yard.
Outdoors, the home is set up for year-round enjoyment with a private yard featuring Trex decking and Cambridge pavers, a gazebo with fireplace, and a full outdoor kitchen with granite counters and gas BBQ. There is also an in-ground heated saltwater pool with color-changing lights and fountain features, plus a hot tub. A fully finished, extended heated garage with epoxy flooring adds additional utility.
The legal second unit was formerly a studio and has been opened to include a one-bedroom layout with a living area, kitchen, full bath, and access to the yard.
Key Highlights
- Legal two‑family center‑hall colonial with 5 bedrooms and 4 total baths (3 full baths, 1 additional full bath listed)
- Custom interiors include a grand two‑story foyer, wainscoting, custom moldings, and 9‑foot ceilings with Pella windows
- Eat‑in kitchen with quartz countertops, GE stainless steel appliances, Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, instant hot water, and under‑cabinet lighting
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 | $111.6k | $37.20 |
| − Vacancy | −$5.0k | −$1.67 |
| EGI | $106.6k | $35.53 |
| − OpEx | −$32.0k | −$10.66 |
| NOI | $74.6k | $24.87 |
3,000 SF · lease $37.20/SF/yr · vacancy 4.50% · expense 30.00%
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.07M
$932.6K – $1.24M
NOI $74,605 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.26%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$950.4K
$831.6K – $1.11M
NOI $66,528 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.80%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.43M
$1.25M – $1.67M
NOI $100,201 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.73%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
Property Analytics
Location Intelligence
Current Use by Public Records
Duplexes
FAQs
What type of property is this?
Duplex - Legal two-family center-hall colonial with custom millwork, 9-foot ceilings, and a finished basement.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 239 Vernon Avenue Staten Island, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,749,999.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Legal two‑family center‑hall colonial with 5 bedrooms and 4 total baths (3 full baths, 1 additional full bath listed); Custom interiors include a grand two‑story foyer, wainscoting, custom moldings, and 9‑foot ceilings with Pella windows; Eat‑in kitchen with quartz countertops, GE stainless steel appliances, Fisher & Paykel dishwasher, instant hot water, and under‑cabinet lighting
