by RH Advisors

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$1,299,000
↓ $100K (7.1%)
● House - For Sale

816 53rd Street

New York, NY 11220
bedrooms
3 Beds
bathrooms
2 Baths, 1 Half Bath
square feet
884 Ft²
$6,914
Est. Monthly

About This Property

Rare Residential & Commercial Conversion Opportunity Near Brooklyn's 8th Avenue Chinatown! Welcome to 816 56th Street, Brooklyn, a unique one-family home with excellent commercial conversion potential, ideally located just minutes from the vibrant 8th Avenue commercial corridor in the heart of Brooklyn's Chinatown. The property features 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with two stories plus a basement, along with a private garage in the rear. One of the property's strongest features is its R6/C1-3 zoning, offering tremendous flexibility and potential for commercial or mixed-use conversion, subject to applicable zoning regulations and approvals. Ideal for investors, developers, business owners, or end users looking to establish a retail, restaurant, office, service, or other permitted commercial use in one of Brooklyn's busiest commercial neighborhoods. Excellent location near 8th Avenue shopping, restaurants, supermarkets, transportation (B70, B11, B9, B16 Buses and N, R, W, D Trains), and neighborhood amenities. Use it as a home, convert for business use, or explore its redevelopment potential - a rare opportunity in a prime Brooklyn location.
Unit Size
884 Ft²
Days on Market
43 days
Land Size
0.14 acres
Price per sqft
$1,469
Property Type
House
Property Taxes
$536
HOA Dues
-
Year Built
1915

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Last updated: 14 days ago (OneKey MLS #KEY1038985)

Price History

Date / Event Date Event Price
Sep 12, 2026 Price Decreased $1,299,000
↓ $100K (7.2%)
Price Decreased
Aug 14, 2026 Listed by RE/MAX Edge $1,399,000
Listed by RE/MAX Edge
Feb 1, 2023 No longer available -
No longer available
Jul 29, 2022 Listed by Fang Fang Realty Inc $1,488,000
Listed by Fang Fang Realty Inc
PRIME LOCATION! Single Family Brick House For Sale in the Heart of Sunset Park!This lovely home features two floors with a finished basement. Property also has a parking garage. The first floor features the living room, dining/kitchen combo, 2 bedrooms, and 1 bathroom. This level also has a legal 13x12 extension. The second floor consists of 2 more bedrooms and 1 bathroom. Property is in good condition. Great location close to the 8th Ave commercial district, with supermarkets, banks, restaurants (in front of famous hot pot restaurant “LaoJie”), and pharmacies all minutes away. Very convenient transportation, a few blocks to N train station and B70 & B11 bus stops. Zoning: R6 C1-3*** Property can be easily converted for commercial use***Property is currently vacant. Perfect for owner use or investments! The manager has listed the unit size as 1040 square feet.
Jul 6, 2022 Sold
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Property Highlights

Garage
Parking Details
Has Garage
Parking Features: Other
Garage Spaces: 1
Interior Details
Half Bathrooms: 1
Full Bathrooms: 2
Interior Features: Other
Appliances: Other, Refrigerator
Flooring Type: Hardwood, Other, Tile
Rooms: 7
Basement: Finished, Full, See Remarks
Exterior Details
Has Property Attached
Square Footage: 884
Square Footage Source: $0
Architectural Style: Other
Year Built: 1915
Building Area Units: Square Feet
Construction Materials: Other
Lot Size Area: 1302
Lot Size Units: Square Feet
Lot Size Acres: 0.138
Lot Size Square Feet: 1302
Lot Size Dimensions: 13 x 100
Tax Lot: 0013
Water Source: Other
Financial Details
Tax Annual Amount: $6,426
Utilities Details
Cooling Type: Wall/Window Unit(s)
Heating Type: Natural Gas, Other
Sewer : Other

Building Info

Overview

    General

  • Year Built: 1915
  • Building Count: 2
  • Floor Count: 2
  • Total Unit Count: 1
  • Residential Unit Count: 1
  • Basement Type: 2

    Dimensions

  • Lot Area Sqft: 1,302
  • Lot Size Depth Feet: 100
  • Lot Size Frontage Feet: 13
  • Building Depth: 34
  • Building Frontage: 13
  • Gross Building Area: 884

    Building Floor Area

  • Residential Building Floor Area: 884

    Floor Area Ratio

  • Built Floor Area Ratio: 1
  • Residential Floor Area Ratio: 2
  • Facilities Floor Area Ratio: 5

Building

  • Building Type: A5
  • Lot Type: 5
  • Land Use: 01
  • Irregular Lot Code: N
  • Proximity Code: 3
  • Extension Code: G

Neighborhood

  • Community District: 312
  • City Council District: 38
  • Police Precinct: 66
  • Fire Company: L114
  • Health Area: 6700
  • Sanitation District Borough: 3
  • Sanitation Subsection: 1C
  • School District: 20

Zoning

  • Split Boundary Zone Indicator: N
  • Zoning: R6
  • Zoning Commercial Overlay 1: C1-3

Geography

  • Borough Name: BK
  • Borough Code: 3
  • Block: 5665
  • Lot: 13
  • Borough Block Lot: 3056650013

    Address

  • Full Address: 816 53 Street
  • Zip Code: 11220

Valuation

    Assessments Valuation

  • Assessed Total Value: $54,780
  • Assessed Land Value: $14,640

    Exemptions

  • Exempt Total Value: $1,440
Data used for valuation calculations is provided by RealtyHop, and other third party sources

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Frequently Asked Questions

When was property at 816 53rd Street built and last sold?
The property at 816 53rd Street was built in 1915 and last sold on Jan 1, 1970 for $0.
How much is this home worth?
The estimated value of the home located at 816 53rd Street is $1,295,548.
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