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Spacious Storefront with Backyard

551 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

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For Lease

$4,000/Mo $43 SF/Yr (calc)

COMMERCIAL - Brooklyn, NY

Property size:

1,100 SF

Lot size:

0.04 Acres

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Hong Qing Lin

HighLights

1,100 SF storefront in a busy commercial area, with an equally large basement
Store ceiling is over 10 feet high
Basement plus spacious backyard
Brick construction with ceramic tile flooring
Electric heating and electric cooling
Year built: 1931; public water and public sewer

For Lease

$4,000/Mo $43 SF/Yr (calc)

COMMERCIAL - Brooklyn, NY

Property size:

1,100 SF

Lot size:

0.04 Acres

Added:: Feb 26, 2026
Days on Market:: 130
Last Refresh:: Jul 6 at 3:06 pm

Property Features for 551 Knickerbocker Avenue

General Information

Property type: Commercial Lease
Property subtype: Other
Zoning: R6
Rooms: Basement
Basement: Storage Space, Full
Standard status: Active
APN: 03335-0006
Size: 1,100 SF
Lot size: 0.04 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Year: 2026
Tax Annual Amount: 10146

Utilities

Sewer type: Public Sewer
Heating system: Electric (Heating)
Cooling system: Electric
Water source: Public

Building Details

Year built: 1931
Floors in Building: 3
Flooring type: Tile - Ceramic, Brick
Building materials: Brick

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Hong Qing Lin

Listing agent Hong Qing Lin

Listing office E Realty International Corp 3907 Prince St Ste 4D, Flushing, NY

Listing date Feb 26, 2026

MLS# 965003

HighLights

1,100 SF storefront in a busy commercial area, with an equally large basement
Store ceiling is over 10 feet high
Basement plus spacious backyard
Brick construction with ceramic tile flooring
Electric heating and electric cooling
Year built: 1931; public water and public sewer

Overview

This spacious storefront is suitable for a wide range of businesses and includes a main retail area with over 10-foot ceilings. The property also offers an equally large basement and a spacious backyard, creating practical options for storage, back-of-house use, or customer overflow depending on your concept. The configuration supports day-to-day retail activity while maintaining additional interior space below grade.

The property is located at 551 Knickerbocker Avenue in Brooklyn, NY 11221, in a busy commercial area. Zoning is listed as R6. Public remarks also indicate the location is “closed” to the L&M train.

For tenants seeking a straightforward street-level retail presence with added space, the combination of a large storefront, sizable basement, and a backyard can be useful for brands that need more than a simple ground-floor layout. The ceiling height may support a variety of merchandising styles and operational setups. Please review the available layout and intended use with the owner and local requirements, especially given the R6 zoning designation.

Property Profile Location Intelligence

Current Use by Public Records

Beautiful Nails & Hair Hair Salon

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City: Brooklyn
County: Kings
State: New York
Longitude: -73.915078
Latitude: 40.697015

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551 Knickerbocker Avenue

What type of property is this?

Storefront property - Retail storefront with over 10-foot ceilings, a large basement, and a spacious backyard for flexible operations.

Where is this storefront property located?

The property is located at 551 Knickerbocker Avenue Brooklyn, NY.

What is the lease rate?

The lease rate is $4,000 /Mo.

What are key features of this property?

This property features: 1,100 SF storefront in a busy commercial area, with an equally large basement; Store ceiling is over 10 feet high; Basement plus spacious backyard

551 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

COMMERCIAL - Brooklyn, NY

Property Features for 551 Knickerbocker Avenue

General Information

Taxes and HOA fees

Utilities

Building Details

We can help!

HighLights

Overview

Current Use by Public Records

Suggested Use

Similar Places Nearby

Location Insight

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