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501 Smith Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

High-visibility corner retail building with ground-floor vacancy and a new 10-year lease on the second floor.

Property Size4,000 SF
Price / SF$875
Days on Market109

Property Features for 501 Smith Street

General Information

Standard status Active
Size 4,000 SF
Property subtype Retail
Zoning M2-3
Investment Type Value Add

Building Details

Year Built 1931
Year Renovated 2026
Stories 2
Tenancy Multi
Listing Agency: RIPCO Real Estate
Listed By: Alex Svetlakou · License #NY 10401242416
Source: Crexi
Added: Jun 30 Changed: Oct 4 Last Checked: Oct 16 at 8:57AM

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Investment Insights

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This high-visibility corner retail building includes a ground-floor vacancy, creating value-add and/or owner-user opportunity. The second-floor space is under a new 10-year lease, supporting stabilized income. The property also has in-place and projected annual gross revenue of $260,000.

The building is located next to the F & G train stop at Smith-9 Sts, providing strong transit adjacency for retail activity. The property is listed for sale at 501 Smith St, Brooklyn, NY 11231.

Key Highlights

  • High‑visibility corner retail building
  • Ground‑floor vacancy provides value‑add and/or owner‑user potential
  • New 10‑year lease for the 2nd floor space

Financial Insights

Estimated NOI and Cap Rate

NOI / Yr
$191,818
Cap Rate
5.48%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$3,836,360 $3.8M
Cap Rate 7%
$2,740,257 $2.7M
Cap Rate 9%
$2,131,311 $2.1M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 4,000 SF
Gross rent
$311.0K $77.76/SF
− Vacancy
−$37.0K −$9.25/SF
EGI
$274.0K $68.51/SF
− OpEx
−$82.2K −$20.55/SF
NOI
$191.8K $47.95/SF
Area
Brooklyn, NY
Vacancy
11.90%
Lease Rate
$77.76 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
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Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap Rate 5%
$3,836,360
Cap Rate 7%
$2,740,257
Cap Rate 9%
$2,131,311

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Retail
$2.74M
$2.40M – $3.20M (±1% cap)
NOI $191,818 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 5.48%
Second Best
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no second resolved use
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$3.31M
$2.90M – $3.86M (±1% cap)
NOI $231,840 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.62%
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Current Use

Retail space

Suggested Use

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Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

4,865
Businesses Nearby
449k
Monthly Visits Nearby

Foot Traffic Nearby

Home Improvements & Furnishings 35% Shops & Services 22% Groceries 20% Dining 18%
Whole Foods Market Groceries
88,654 visits/mo 0.4 miles
The Home Depot Home Improvements & Furnishings
70,488 visits/mo 0.5 miles
Lowe's Home Improvements & Furnishings
61,501 visits/mo 0.1 miles
McDonald's Dining
32,520 visits/mo 0.2 miles
Dollar Tree Shops & Services
30,894 visits/mo 0.5 miles

Demographics for 11231, NY

37,240
Population
18,265
Households
2
Avg Household Size
37
Median Age
69%
College-Educated
90%
High-School Grad
1.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
26,600
Density / Sq Mi
$138,485
Median Household Income
$85,791
Median Earnings
$2,474
Median Rent
$1,678,900
Median Home Value
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Market

Vacancy Rate% for Retail in Northeast region

6% 2019
7.1% 2020
6.5% 2021
6% 2022
5.7% 2023
5.6% 2024
6% 2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Retail space - High-visibility corner retail building with ground-floor vacancy and a new 10-year lease on the second floor.
Where is this retail space located?
The property is located at 501 Smith Street Brooklyn, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $3,500,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: High‑visibility corner retail building; Ground‑floor vacancy provides value‑add and/or owner‑user potential; New 10‑year lease for the 2nd floor space
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