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Renovated Brownstone Duplex

537 Halsey Street Brooklyn, NY 11233

537 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11233
$2,195,000
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$2,195,000

MULTI_FAMILY - Brooklyn, NY

Property Size3,040 SF
Lot Size0.04 Acres
Price / SF$722.04
AddedMay 29
Days on Market48
Last RefreshJul 15 at 10:06 am

Property Features for 537 Halsey Street

General Information

Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Other
Zoning
R6B
Bedrooms
5
Bathrooms
5
Rooms
Bedroom 3, Bathroom 4, Bedroom 2, Bathroom 1, Bedroom 1, Bathroom 3, Bedroom 5, Bedroom 4, Bathroom 5, Bathroom 2
Patio and Porch features
Patio
Interior features
Central Air - Split, Dishwasher, Microwave, Patio Garden, Refrigerator, Stove, Washer
Basement
Full, Finished
Standard status
Active
Size
3,040 SF
Lot size
0.04 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount
4231

Building Details

Year built
1899
Floors in Building
2
Number of units
2
Flooring type
Hardwood, Ceramic
Building materials
Masonry
Roof type
Flat

Listing agent Gamal Hasan

Listing office Bellmarc 715 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Listing date May 29, 2026

MLS# 501863 Listing URL

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

This fully renovated three-story brownstone includes a finished cellar and two residential units: an upper duplex and a separate garden-level apartment. The upper duplex features an open-concept parlor level with a living room, dining area, and chef’s kitchen, plus three bedrooms and two-and-a-half bathrooms. Skylights add natural light, and the primary bedroom includes an en-suite master bath. The upper duplex also provides access to the fully finished cellar, with a half bathroom and a laundry area. The private garden and the separate garden-level unit (two bedrooms, one bathroom) are accessed via a private entrance.

The property is located in Brooklyn’s Bedford-Stuyvesant Historic District and is zoned R6B. It also offers convenient access to the A and C subway lines and is near local amenities including Saraghina, Bar LunAtico, and Herbert Von King Park. Renovations include new electrical wiring, plumbing, and a central HVAC system.

Key Highlights

  • Fully renovated three‑story brownstone with a finished cellar, built in 1899
  • Upper duplex offers 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms with open‑concept living, dining, and a chef’s kitchen
  • Chef’s kitchen with custom cabinetry, waterfall countertop island, and includes dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, and stove

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 $155.0k $51.00
− Vacancy −$2.9k −$0.97
EGI $152.1k $50.03
− OpEx −$45.6k −$15.01
NOI $106.5k $35.02
3,040 SF · lease $51.00/SF/yr · vacancy 1.90% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.52M
$1.33M – $1.77M (±1% cap)
NOI $106,466 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.85%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$1.33M
$1.16M – $1.55M (±1% cap)
NOI $92,808 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.23%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$2.52M
$2.20M – $2.94M (±1% cap)
NOI $176,198 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 8.03%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Property Analytics

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

VORTEX APPS INC. Financial Advisor

Suggested Use

Law Firm Dental Office Real Estate Agency Parking Lot & Garage Skin Care Clinic Acupuncture Accounting Firm Auto Parts Store Carpet & Flooring Store Veterinary Clinic

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

FAQs

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Fully renovated three-story brownstone with an upper duplex and a separate garden-level two-bedroom apartment.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 537 Halsey Street Brooklyn, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,195,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Fully renovated three‑story brownstone with a finished cellar, built in 1899; Upper duplex offers 3 bedrooms and 2.5 bathrooms with open‑concept living, dining, and a chef’s kitchen; Chef’s kitchen with custom cabinetry, waterfall countertop island, and includes dishwasher, microwave, refrigerator, and stove
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