Renovated Triplex with Rooftop
For Sale
$2,800,000
887 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221
Residential Income, Brooklyn, NY
Property Size3,496 SF
Lot Size0.04 Acres
Price / SF$800.92
Days on Market32
Property Features for 887 Lafayette Avenue
General Information
Property type
Residential Multi Family
Property subtype
Triplex
Rooms
Basement
Parking features
Open
Security features
Security System
Window features
ENERGY STAR Qualified WIndows, Aluminum Frames
Interior features
Beamed Ceilings, Ceiling Fan(s), Eat-in Kitchen, ENERGY STAR Qualified Door(s), Entrance Foyer, Marble Counters, Natural Woodwork, Open Floorplan, Open Kitchen, Pantry, Smart Thermostat, Stone Counters, Storage, Walk Through Kitchen, Walk-In Closet(s), Washer/Dryer Hookup
Basement
Full, Walk-Out Access, Finished
View
City
Elementary school
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Middle school
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High school
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Elementary school district
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Middle school district
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High school district
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Directions
Waze
Standard status
Active
APN
01605-0045
Lot size
0.04 Acres
Taxes and HOA fees
Tax Year
2025
Tax Annual Amount
4052
Utilities
Utilities
Water Available
Sewer type
Public Sewer
Heating system
Baseboard, Natural Gas
Cooling system
Multi Units
Water source
Public
Amenities
hardwood floors
exposed brick
modern bathrooms
stainless-steel appliances
quartz countertops
in-unit washer/dryer
paved backyard
rooftop access
panoramic skyline views
Living Room/Dining Room
Marble Bath
Building Details
Year built
1899
Number of units
3
Flooring type
Hardwood
Building materials
Brick
Additional Structures
Storage
Listing Agency:
Exit Realty First Choice
(718) 380-2500
Listed By:
Steven S. Benshabat
(718) 807-5246
Added: Aug 6
Changed: Sep 3
Last Checked: Sep 6 at 9:06PM
MLS# 1035875
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Investment Insights
Based on property information with market context.
This renovated triplex contains three distinct residences within a brick building constructed in 1899. The layout includes a 3-bedroom/3-bath duplex with a paved backyard, a 2-bedroom/2-bath parlor-level residence, and a 5-bedroom/2-bath upper duplex with rooftop access. Hardwood flooring, exposed brick, stone and quartz counters, stainless-steel appliances, modern bathrooms, and in-unit laundry are featured across the residences.
Each unit has its own boiler and separate gas and electric meters. Two residences are occupied and generating income. The property sits on a 19' x 100' lot in Brooklyn and includes public water and public sewer service, natural gas baseboard heat, multi-unit cooling, and open parking.
Each unit has its own boiler and separate gas and electric meters. Two residences are occupied and generating income. The property sits on a 19' x 100' lot in Brooklyn and includes public water and public sewer service, natural gas baseboard heat, multi-unit cooling, and open parking.
Key Highlights
- Three‑family layout with 3‑bedroom/3‑bath, 2‑bedroom/2‑bath, and 5‑bedroom/2‑bath residences
- 19' x 100' lot in Brooklyn
- Upper duplex includes rooftop access and skyline views
Financial Insights
Estimated NOI and Cap Rate
NOI = area × lease_rate × (100 − vacancy) / 100 × (1 − expense_ratio). Net Operating Income — what the owner takes home each year before mortgage payments and income tax. Effective rent (asking rent minus vacancy losses) minus operating costs (taxes, insurance, maintenance, management).
NOI / Yr
$122,436
Cap rate = NOI / list price × 100. Capitalization rate — annual return on a fully cash purchase, before financing. NOI divided by price. Higher means more income per dollar invested, but usually also more risk or older condition. 5–8% is typical for stabilized commercial property; double digits often signal distressed deals.
Cap Rate
4.37%
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$2,448,720
$2.4M
Cap Rate 7%
$1,749,086
$1.7M
Cap Rate 9%
$1,360,400
$1.4M
Market Conditions
NOI Build-Up for 3,496 SF
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.
Gross rent
$178.3K $51.00/SF
− Vacancy
−$3.4K −$0.97/SF
EGI
$174.9K $50.03/SF
− OpEx
−$52.5K −$15.01/SF
NOI
$122.4K $35.02/SF
Area
Brooklyn, NY
Vacancy
1.90%
Lease Rate
$51.00 /SF/Yr
Expense Ratio
30.00%
Simulate Cap Rate and NOI
Suggested Prices Based on Cap Rates
Cap rates vary significantly by property type, market, and asset quality.
Typical U.S. stable-market ranges:
Multifamily — 4.5% to 6.5% (Class A in primary markets often sub-5%; Class C in secondary markets 6%+)
Industrial / Logistics — 5.0% to 7.0% (compressed heavily in recent years due to e-commerce demand)
Office — 6.5% to 9%+ (wide spread post-2020; CBD Class A vs. suburban Class B varies dramatically)
Retail — 5.5% to 8.5% (grocery-anchored on the low end, unanchored strip centers higher)
Hospitality / Hotels — 7.5% to 10%+ (higher due to operational risk)
Self-Storage — 5.5% to 7.5%
Medical Office — 6.0% to 7.5%
Net Lease (single tenant, credit) — 5.0% to 7.0% depending on tenant credit and lease term
Rules of thumb:
Primary markets (NYC, SF, LA, Boston, DC) trade at lower cap rates than secondary/tertiary markets, often by 100–200 bps (bps, aka basis points; 1 bp = 0.01%).
Class A assets trade ~50–150 bps tighter than Class B, and Class B tighter than Class C.
Cap rates move inversely with price — a lower cap rate means a higher price for the same NOI.
Spread to the 10-year Treasury is a common benchmark; historically 200–400 bps over the 10-year.
Cap Rate 5%
$2,448,720
Cap Rate 7%
$1,749,086
Cap Rate 9%
$1,360,400
Alternative Uses
Best Use
Multifamily LT 5
$1.75M
$1.53M – $2.04M
NOI $122,436 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 4.37%
Second Best
Apartment 5plus
$1.52M
$1.33M – $1.78M
NOI $106,729 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 3.81%
Theoretical Best
Specialty Retail
$2.89M
$2.53M – $3.38M
NOI $202,628 @ 7.0% cap · market cap 7.24%
Zoning and permitted uses should be independently verified with authorities.
Property Analytics
Property Profile
Current Use
Lease Details
3
Residential units
Location Intelligence
Trade Area within ½ mile
4,896
Businesses Nearby
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Demographics for 11221, NY
89,222
Population
38,690
Households
2.3
Avg Household Size
33
Median Age
42%
College-Educated
84%
High-School Grad
1.4 sq mi
ZIP Area
63,730
Density / Sq Mi
$85,122
Median Household Income
$49,202
Median Earnings
$2,055
Median Rent
$1,061,400
Median Home Value
Market
Vacancy Rate% for Multifamily in Northeast region
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of property is this?
Triplex - Three residences combine updated finishes, separate utilities, private boilers, and outdoor areas in a classic brick property.
Where is this triplex located?
The property is located at 887 Lafayette Avenue Brooklyn, NY.
What is the asking price?
The asking price for this property is $2,800,000.
What are key features of this property?
This property features: Three‑family layout with 3‑bedroom/3‑bath, 2‑bedroom/2‑bath, and 5‑bedroom/2‑bath residences; 19' x 100' lot in Brooklyn; Upper duplex includes rooftop access and skyline views
