Brick Single-Family Home with Detached
252 E 56th Street Brooklyn, NY 11203
For Sale
$819,000
SINGLE_FAMILY - Brooklyn, NY
Property Size1,440 SF
Lot Size0.05 Acres
Price / SF$568.75
Days on Market39
Property Features for 252 E 56th Street
General Information
- Property type
- Residential
- Property subtype
- Duplex
- Zoning
- R5
- Bedrooms
- 3
- Bathrooms
- 2
- Rooms
- Bathroom 2, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 3
- Parking features
- Garage - Detached
- Interior features
- Refrigerator, Stove, Window Treatments
- Basement
- Unfinished
- Standard status
- Active
- Size
- 1,440 SF
- Lot size
- 0.05 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
- Tax Annual Amount
- 6200
Building Details
- Year built
- 1920
- Floors in Building
- 2
- Flooring type
- Hardwood
- Building materials
- Brick
- Roof type
- Flat
- Architectural style
- Other
Listing Agency:
Bergen Basin Realty LLC
(718) 787-4110
Listed By:
Lee S Wasserman
(718) 787-4110
Added: Jun 18
Changed: Jul 26
Last Checked: Jul 26 at 8:06PM
MLS# 502391
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This brick single-family home offers three large bedrooms and two baths, along with a spacious basement. The layout includes open-concept living space designed for everyday living and entertaining. Additional features include a private backyard, a wide shared driveway, and a detached garage that can support storage needs.
Located in East Flatbush, the property is positioned for convenient access to shopping and schools, as well as nearby houses of worship. Commuting options include easy access to major subway lines, including the 2, 3, 5, and B trains, with bus service noted along Kings Highway and Snyder Avenue and also near Church Avenue and East 55th Street.
The listing notes the home as suitable for a 203K loan. Zoning is R5, and the lot size is listed at 0.0459 acres.
Located in East Flatbush, the property is positioned for convenient access to shopping and schools, as well as nearby houses of worship. Commuting options include easy access to major subway lines, including the 2, 3, 5, and B trains, with bus service noted along Kings Highway and Snyder Avenue and also near Church Avenue and East 55th Street.
The listing notes the home as suitable for a 203K loan. Zoning is R5, and the lot size is listed at 0.0459 acres.
Key Highlights
- Brick one‑family home built in 1920 with flat roof
- 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms
- Hardwood flooring and interior features including refrigerator, stove, and window treatments
Financial Insights For Apartment 5plus
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 | $81.6k | $56.64 |
| − Vacancy | −$1.6k | −$1.13 |
| EGI | $79.9k | $55.51 |
| − OpEx | −$36.0k | −$24.98 |
| NOI | $44.0k | $30.53 |
1,440 SF · lease $56.64/SF/yr · vacancy 2.00% · expense 45.00%
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Apartment 5plus
$628.0K
$549.5K – $732.7K
NOI $43,962 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.37%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$1.19M
$1.04M – $1.39M
NOI $83,462 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 10.19%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
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Current Use by Public Records
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FAQs
What type of property is this?
Single family property - Brick single-family home with three bedrooms, two baths, a spacious basement, private backyard, and detached garage.
Where is this single family property located?
The property is located at 252 E 56th Street Brooklyn, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $819,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Brick one‑family home built in 1920 with flat roof; 3 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms; Hardwood flooring and interior features including refrigerator, stove, and window treatments
