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Two Two-Family Houses
For Sale
$1,900,000

853 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

MULTI_FAMILY - Brooklyn, NY

Property Size2,000 SF
Lot Size0.05 Acres
Price / SF$950
Days on Market832

Property Features for 853 53rd Street

General Information

Property type Residential Multi Family
Property subtype Other
Zoning R6
Bathrooms 2
Full bathrooms 2
Rooms Bathroom 1, Bathroom 2
Interior features A/C Unit - Window, Refrigerator, Stove
Basement Finished
Subdivision Sunset Park
Standard status Active
Size 2,000 SF
Lot size 0.05 Acres

Taxes and HOA fees

Tax Annual Amount 5326

Building Details

Year built 1910
Floors in Building 2
Number of units 2
Building materials Wood Frame
Listing Agency: Momentum Real Estate LLC
Listed By: Priscilla Tran
Added: Apr 23, 2024 Changed: Jul 11 Last Checked: Aug 2 at 3:06AM
MLS# 481499

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Investment Insights

Based on property information with market context.

Two separate two-family houses are offered as a package deal on a combined 40' x 100' lot. The property is presented with R6 zoning and a stated FAR of 4.8, allowing for up to 19,200 square feet.

The listing is located in Sunset Park at 853 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220, described as a Prime 8th Ave location.

This package targets builders and investors looking for an R6 development site accommodating two 2-family structures on the combined lot.

Key Highlights

  • Package deal: two 2‑family houses on a combined 40' x 100' lot
  • R6 zoning with FAR 4.8, with potential up to 19,200 SF
  • Year built: 1910 wood‑frame construction

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 $88.8k $44.40
− Vacancy −$3.7k −$1.86
EGI $85.1k $42.54
− OpEx −$25.5k −$12.76
NOI $59.5k $29.77
2,000 SF · lease $44.40/SF/yr · vacancy 4.20% · expense 30.00%

Alternative Uses

Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$850.7K
$744.4K – $992.5K (±1% cap)
NOI $59,549 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.13%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$761.9K
$666.7K – $888.9K (±1% cap)
NOI $53,333 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 2.81%
Theoretical Best
Office A
$1.30M
$1.13M – $1.51M (±1% cap)
NOI $90,758 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.78%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.

Property Analytics

Current Use

Duplexes

Suggested Use

Top Pick Law Firm Real Estate Agency Parking Lot & Garage Gym & Fitness Center Nursing Home Acupuncture

Score = modeled unmet demand for each use within ~1 mi (higher = bigger opportunity). Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with local authorities.

Lease Details

4
Residential units

Location Intelligence

Trade Area within ½ mile

7,809
Businesses Nearby

Demographics for 11220, NY

105,797
Population
30,897
Households
3.4
Avg Household Size
35
Median Age
25%
College-Educated
62%
High-School Grad
1.7 sq mi
ZIP Area
62,234
Density / Sq Mi
$64,201
Median Household Income
$31,489
Median Earnings
$1,688
Median Rent
$1,021,200
Median Home Value

Market

Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region

4% 2022
4.6% 2023
5.3% 2024
5.6% 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions

What type of property is this?
Duplex - Two 2-family houses offered as a package deal under R6 zoning.
Where is this duplex located?
The property is located at 853 53rd Street Brooklyn, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $1,900,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Package deal: two 2‑family houses on a combined 40' x 100' lot; R6 zoning with FAR 4.8, with potential up to 19,200 SF; Year built: 1910 wood‑frame construction
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