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Three-Family Brick Townhouse

447 East 21st Street Brooklyn, NY 11226

447 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11226
$1,550,000
For Sale
$1,550,000

Solid brick three-family home with private backyard access on the garden unit and balconies on the second and top floors.

Property Size3,600 SF
Price / SF$430.56
Days on Market124

Property Features for 447 East 21st Street

General Information

Standard status
Active
Size
3,600 SF
Property subtype
Multi Family

Building Details

Year Built
1965
Listing agency Compass
Listed by Cynthia Barrera · License #10401295725
Source Compass
Added: Mar 20 Updated: Jul 21 at 6:30AM Checked: Jul 21 at 6:30AM

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

A 24-foot-wide three-family brick townhouse offering three separate residences with attractive, well-maintained flooring throughout. Apartment #1 (Garden Level) is a 2 bed / 1 bath full-floor home with direct access to a private 20’ x 40’ backyard, a very large living room, and a windowed kitchen. Apartments #2 (Second Floor) and #3 (Top Floor) are each 3 bed / 1.5 bath layouts with bright living spaces, oversized eat-in kitchen/dining areas, and in-unit balconies; the primary bedroom in each unit includes a half bath, with ample storage throughout. Washer/dryer is shared on the first floor, and the property also includes fully free-market units. The building is currently fully occupied, with showings by appointment for qualified buyers.

The home is positioned in Ditmas Park and is described as being just moments from Cortelyou Road, with nearby access to the B and Q subway lines for connections to Manhattan and beyond.

The remarks indicate current strong income with projections up to 6.05%, and videos are available for each apartment along with virtual tours.

Key Highlights

  • Solid brick 3‑family townhouse built in 1965, 24‑foot‑wide building
  • Garden‑level unit (#1): 2 bed/1 bath with direct access to a private 20' x 40' backyard
  • Second‑floor unit (#2): 3 bed/1.5 bath with large balcony and oversized eat‑in kitchen with dining space

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 $136.1k $37.80
− Vacancy −$5.7k −$1.59
EGI $130.4k $36.21
− OpEx −$39.1k −$10.86
NOI $91.3k $25.35
3,600 SF · lease $37.80/SF/yr · vacancy 4.20% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.30M
$1.14M – $1.52M (±1% cap)
NOI $91,255 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.89%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$1.21M
$1.05M – $1.41M (±1% cap)
NOI $84,396 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.44%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.78M
$1.56M – $2.08M (±1% cap)
NOI $124,554 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.04%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Triplexes

Suggested Use

Law Firm Real Estate Agency Parking Lot & Garage Skin Care Clinic Auto Parts Store Gym & Fitness Center Nursing Home Nursing Home Acupuncture Kitchen & Bath Showroom

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Triplex - Solid brick three-family home with private backyard access on the garden unit and balconies on the second and top floors.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 447 East 21st Street Brooklyn, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,550,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Solid brick 3‑family townhouse built in 1965, 24‑foot‑wide building; Garden‑level unit (#1): 2 bed/1 bath with direct access to a private 20' x 40' backyard; Second‑floor unit (#2): 3 bed/1.5 bath with large balcony and oversized eat‑in kitchen with dining space
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