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    53 Franklin Street, Brooklyn, NY 11222

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    $3,200,000

    MULTI_FAMILY - Brooklyn, NY

    Property size:
    6,500 SF
    Lot size:
    0.05 Acres
    Price / SF:
    $492/SF
    Added:
    Jun 15, 2025
    Days on Market:
    366
    Last Refresh:
    Jun 15 at 5:06 am

    Property Features for 53 Franklin Street

    General Information

    Property type
    Residential Multi Family
    Property subtype
    Other
    Rooms
    Basement
    Basement
    Full
    Standard status
    Active
    APN
    02571-0025
    Lot size
    0.05 Acres

    Taxes and HOA fees

    Tax Year
    2024
    Tax Annual Amount
    9688

    Utilities

    Sewer type
    Public Sewer
    Heating system
    Natural Gas
    Cooling system
    Wall/Window Unit(s), Window Unit(s)
    Water source
    Public

    Building Details

    Year built
    1930
    Number of units
    6
    Building materials
    Brick

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    Listing Contact
    Marek Sobolewski

    Listing agent Marek Sobolewski License #10311207231

    Listing office Trademarko Realty Inc 6832 Forest Ave, Ridgewood, NY

    Listing date Jun 15, 2025

    MLS# 878184

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    HighLights

    • Delivered Vacant: Ready for immediate customization and occupancy.
    • Prime Waterfront Location: Steps from the East River, NYC Ferry, L & G trains, and bordering Williamsburg.
    • Large 6,500 Sq. Ft. Building: Offers substantial space for various layouts.
    • Three Full Floors Plus Basement: Provides ample room.
    • Flexible Usage: Ideal for a grand single‑family townhouse, live/work space, or multi‑unit layout.
    • Solid Brick Construction: Built in 1930.

    Overview

    Delivered completely vacant, 53 Franklin Street is a multifamily building with three full floors plus a spacious basement, offering a blank-slate interior for an owner-operator or developer. The building measures 25' x 64' and sits on a 25' x 80' lot, with the total building area cited as 6,500 sq. ft., including the basement.

    The property is set in Greenpoint, steps from the East River, and described as being on the border of Williamsburg. The remarks also note convenient nearby transit options, including the NYC Ferry and the L & G trains.

    With its current vacant delivery, the building can support a range of layout approaches, including a customized multi-unit configuration, a grand single-family-style townhouse conversion, or a live/work arrangement. For buyers seeking an adaptable structure with multiple levels and a basement ready to be finished to suit the next use, this property’s existing volume and flexible floor count provide a straightforward foundation for planning and design.

    Local Financial Insights For Mixed Use

    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 $429.0k $66.00
    − Vacancy −$51.5k −$7.92
    EGI $377.5k $58.08
    − OpEx −$141.6k −$21.78
    NOI $236.0k $36.30
    6,500 SF · lease $66.00/SF/yr · vacancy 12.00% · expense 37.50%

    Alternative Uses

    Best Use
    Mixed Use
    $3.37M
    $2.95M – $3.93M (±1% cap)
    NOI $235,950 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.37%
    Second Best
    Apartment 5plus
    $2.83M
    $2.48M – $3.31M (±1% cap)
    NOI $198,438 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 6.20%
    Theoretical Best
    Specialty Retail
    $5.38M
    $4.71M – $6.28M (±1% cap)
    NOI $376,740 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 11.77%
    Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.
    Property Profile Location Intelligence

    Current Use by Public Records

    Live-work space

    Suggested Use

    Law Firm Restaurant Real Estate Agency Spa & Massage Center Dental Office Hair Salon Nail Salon Food Market Grocery & Convenience Store Daycare Center

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

    Location Insight

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    City
    Brooklyn
    County
    Kings
    State
    New York
    Longitude
    -73.957446
    Latitude
    40.727253

    FAQs

    What type of property is this?
    Apartment building - Delivered vacant and configured for a flexible multi-unit or live/work buildout near the East River.
    Where is this apartment building located?
    The property is located at 53 Franklin Street Brooklyn, NY.
    What is the asking price?
    The asking price for this property is $3,200,000.
    What are key features of this property?
    This property features: Delivered Vacant: Ready for immediate customization and occupancy.; Prime Waterfront Location: Steps from the East River, NYC Ferry, L & G trains, and bordering Williamsburg.; Large 6,500 Sq. Ft. Building: Offers substantial space for various layouts.
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