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    527-537 Smith St Brooklyn, NY

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    Unencumbered vacant commercial development site in Gowanus, Brooklyn.

    Type:LAND
    Lot size:
    2.73 Acres
    Added:
    Aug 11, 2025
    Days on Market:
    266
    Last Refresh:
    Apr 5 at 10:46 pm

    Property Features for 527-537 Smith St

    General Information

    Standard status
    Active
    Lot size
    2.73 Acres
    Property subtype
    LAND

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    Michael Mazzara
    Michael Mazzara

    Listing agent Michael Mazzara

    Listing office JLL | New York City

    Listing date Aug 11, 2025

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    Overview

    Gowanus Brooklyn Commercial Development Site

    This vacant commercial development site is located at 503-527 Smith Street in Gowanus, Brooklyn. The property is an approximately 118,000 square foot lot with over 237,000 square feet of zoning floor area. Situated on the corner of Smith Street and 9th Street, the site features over 744 feet of wraparound frontage. The location is positioned at the nexus of Gowanus, Red Hook, and Carroll Gardens, one block from Court Street and two blocks from I-278. The site is adjacent to the Smith-9th Street F & G Train and the 4th Avenue R Train.
    Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Commercial land

    Suggested Use

    Real Estate Agency Law Firm Restaurant Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Building Supply Gym & Fitness Center Accounting Firm

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

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    City
    Brooklyn
    County
    Kings
    State
    New York
    Longitude
    -73.9977
    Latitude
    40.6735

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    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Land - Unencumbered vacant commercial development site in Gowanus, Brooklyn.
    Where is this land located?
    The property is located at 527-537 Smith St Brooklyn, NY.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Premier Gowanus location at the nexus of Gowanus, Red Hook, and Carroll Gardens.; Large development site: ~118,000 SF Lot with 237,000+ ZFA.; Extensive wraparound frontage: Over 744’ on Smith Street and 9th Street.
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    How We Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate Formula:
    Cap Rate (%) = (Net Operating Income / Property Value) × 100

    Net Operating Income (NOI) Formula:
    NOI = Area × Lease Rate × (1 - Vacancy Rate) × (1 - Operating Expense Ratio)

    Components

    Net Operating Income (NOI) represents the annual income a property generates after operating expenses:

    • Area: Building square footage from property records
    • Lease Rate: Annual $/sqft based on market data for the property type and geographic location
    • Vacancy Rate: Percentage of unoccupied space based on market data for the property type and location
    • Operating Expense Ratio: Operating costs as a percentage of income, varies by property type

    Property Value is derived from:

    • Recent sale price (if available)
    • Statistical models using comparable sales
    • AI-powered valuation estimates

    Example Calculation

    For a 100,000 sqft Office Building:

    • Lease Rate: $25.00/sqft/year (market data for Office in this area)
    • Vacancy Rate: 8% (market data for Office in this area)
    • Operating Expense Ratio: 35% (typical for Office properties)
    • Property Value: $15,000,000

    Step 1: Calculate NOI

    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × (1 - 0.08) × (1 - 0.35)
    NOI = 100,000 × $25.00 × 0.92 × 0.65
    NOI = $1,495,000/year

    Step 2: Calculate Cap Rate

    Cap Rate = ($1,495,000 / $15,000,000) × 100
    Cap Rate = 9.97%

    Property Type Considerations

    Net Operating Income calculations vary by property type due to different operating expense ratios:

    • Office: Higher expenses (30-40%) for HVAC, utilities, maintenance
    • Retail: Moderate expenses (25-35%) for common area maintenance
    • Industrial/Warehouse: Lower expenses (15-25%) for minimal tenant services
    • Multifamily: Moderate expenses (35-45%) including property management
    • Self-Storage: Lower expenses (25-35%) due to minimal maintenance

    Market lease rates and vacancy rates are specific to each property type and geographic location, reflecting local market conditions.

    Disclaimer

    These calculations are estimates for informational purposes only and should not be used as a substitute for professional financial analysis or appraisal.

    • Cap Rate calculations depend on market data that may change over time
    • Actual operating expenses, lease rates, and vacancy rates may differ from market averages
    • Individual property conditions, lease terms, and tenant quality significantly impact actual NOI
    • Property value estimates are approximations and not official appraisals
    • Cap rates vary widely by market, property condition, and investment risk profile

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all similar sales ($/sqft) are below this value
    AI Estimate

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    • Ranges - area data calculated by industry standard IQR Outlier Removal Method
    • Range-from: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are above this value
    • Range-to: 75% of all estimations ($/sqft) are below this value
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    Estimate considers the property’s potential value if used for a different purpose-based on zoning, demand, and market feasibility.

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