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Renovated Bay Ridge Townhouse

518 78th Street Brooklyn, NY 11209

518 78th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11209
$1,449,000
Pending
For Sale
$1,449,000
Pending

SINGLE_FAMILY - Brooklyn, NY

Property Size1,544 SF
Lot Size0.06 Acres
Days on Market86

Property Features for 518 78th Street

General Information

Property type
Residential
Property subtype
Duplex
Zoning
R4-1
Bedrooms
3
Bathrooms
2
Rooms
Bathroom 2, Bedroom 1, Bedroom 3, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 2
Interior features
Ceiling Fan(s)
Basement
Full, Finished
Appliances
Trash Compactor, Dishwasher, Dryer, Microwave, Refrigerator, Washer
Standard status
Pending
Size
1,544 SF
Lot size
0.06 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount
9935

Utilities

Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Steam, Natural Gas

Building Details

Year built
1925
Floors in Building
2
Building materials
Brick, Stucco
Listing agency Real Broker NY LLC
Listed by Joseph Ranola
Added: Apr 28 Updated: Jul 22 at 8:33AM Checked: Jul 22 at 12:06PM
MLS# 2602295

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This fully renovated semi-attached brick home was built in 1925 and updated in 2021. The residence offers three bedrooms and three bathrooms, with hardwood floors and gas steam heat. Five split A/C units provide additional climate control throughout. A full finished basement includes its own separate entrance, and the property exterior features brick and stucco. A brand new roof was installed recently.

Outside, the home includes a private driveway and a detached garage with an automatic door. The yard is fully fenced and cement, designed for low-maintenance outdoor use.

Additional details include an R4-1 zoning designation, Flood Zone X, and approximate annual taxes of $9,023. The property totals about 1,544 square feet of finished living space above grade, plus finished basement space.

Key Highlights

  • Semi‑attached single‑family home built in 1925, fully renovated in 2021 with just over 1,500 SF of finished living space above grade
  • 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, plus a full finished basement with its own separate entrance
  • Brand new roof installed just months ago, with brick and stucco exterior and hardwood floors

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 $78.7k $51.00
− Vacancy −$1.5k −$0.97
EGI $77.2k $50.03
− OpEx −$23.2k −$15.01
NOI $54.1k $35.02
1,544 SF · lease $51.00/SF/yr · vacancy 1.90% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$772.5K
$675.9K – $901.2K (±1% cap)
NOI $54,074 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.73%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$673.4K
$589.2K – $785.6K (±1% cap)
NOI $47,137 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.25%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$1.28M
$1.12M – $1.49M (±1% cap)
NOI $89,490 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.18%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Parking Lot & Garage Law Firm Real Estate Agency Hotel & Motel Nursing Home Gym & Fitness Center Nursing Home Catering Service HVAC Service Storage Facility

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Semi-attached brick home with private driveway, detached garage, and fully renovated interiors.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 518 78th Street Brooklyn, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,449,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Semi‑attached single‑family home built in 1925, fully renovated in 2021 with just over 1,500 SF of finished living space above grade; 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, plus a full finished basement with its own separate entrance; Brand new roof installed just months ago, with brick and stucco exterior and hardwood floors
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