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257 Ainslie St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Two-building property with a courtyard, backyard, separate basement entrances, and access to Williamsburg transit and shopping.

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Lot Size0.06 Acres
Days on Market145

Property Features for 257 Ainslie St

General Information

Standard status Active
Lot size 0.06 Acres
Property subtype Multifamily
Zoning R6B

Additional Details

Public Transit Yes
Multifamily Units 5

Building Details

Buildings 2
Listing Agency: Capri Jet Realty Corp
Listed By: Robert Napolitano · License #NY 31NA0992911
Source: Crexi
Added: Apr 11 Changed: Aug 31 Last Checked: Aug 30 at 1:09PM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This five-unit apartment property comprises front and rear buildings arranged around a courtyard. The layout includes 9 bedrooms and 5 baths, with three apartments in the front building and two legal apartments in the rear building. Features include hardwood floors, eat-in kitchens in the front apartments, a renovated third-floor apartment with stainless steel appliances and a dishwasher, and rear-building units with kitchen and living room combinations. Both structures provide access to the backyard, while two unfinished full basements have separate entrances.

The property is located at 257 Ainslie St in Williamsburg, half a block from the Graham Avenue shopping district and one block from the L and G train stations. McCarren Park is described as a 10-minute walk, Cooper Park as a five-minute walk, and Starbucks as three blocks away. The site measures 25 x 100 ft, with a 22 x 40 ft building footprint, R6B zoning, 0.70 FAR, and 2 maximum FAR.

Key Highlights

  • Five‑unit configuration with 3 family units in the front building and a legal 2‑family rear building
  • 9 bedrooms and 5 baths across front and rear buildings
  • 25 x 100 ft lot with a 22 x 40 ft building footprint

Property Analytics

Current Use

Apartment buildings

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Nursing Home (Bike/Boat/Book/etc) Store Pet Grooming Service Accounting Firm Adult Day Care

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

5
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

6,318
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 11211, NY

68,540
Population
29,068
Households
2.4
Avg Household Size
31
Median Age
55%
College-Educated
86%
High-School Grad
1.5 sq mi
ZIP Area
45,693
Density / Sq Mi
$105,183
Median Household Income
$67,533
Median Earnings
$2,357
Median Rent
$1,118,600
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Apartment building - Two-building property with a courtyard, backyard, separate basement entrances, and access to Williamsburg transit and shopping.
Where is this apartment building located?
The property is located at 257 Ainslie St Brooklyn, NY.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Five‑unit configuration with 3 family units in the front building and a legal 2‑family rear building; 9 bedrooms and 5 baths across front and rear buildings; 25 x 100 ft lot with a 22 x 40 ft building footprint
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