816 53rd Street
Brooklyn, NY, 11220 $ 1,399,000
Bedrooms3 Baths2.1 Sq 884 Monthly Estimate*
$ 8,833
for $1,399,000 with 3 bedrooms and 2 full baths, 1 half bath. This 884 square foot home was built in 1915 on a lot size of 0.138.
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.
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FeaturesInteriorInterior Amenities Other
Basement Finished Full See Remarks
Flooring Hardwood Other Tile
Basement Features Finished Full See Remarks
Basement (Y/N) Y
Half Baths 1
Total Bedrooms 3
Total Baths 3
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GeneralSewer Other
Heating Natural Gas Other
Cooling Wall/Window Unit(s)
Utilities See Remarks
Appliances Other Refrigerator
Garage Spaces 1
Architectural Style Other
Construction Materials Other
Year Built 1915
Property Subtype Single Family Residence
Tax Year 2025
Parcel Number 00815-0035
County Kings (Brooklyn)
Property Type Residential
HOA N
Garage Y/N Y
Total Rooms 7
Full Baths 2
Directions Use GPS
High School Contact Agent
City New York
Senior Community Y/N N
High School District Contact Agent
Carport Y/N N
Elementary School Contact Agent
Property Attached Y/N Y
Tax Annual Amount 6426
Middle/Junior High School Call Listing Agent
Building Area Units Square Feet
Standard Status Active
Middle/Junior School District Contact Agent
Elementary School District Contact Agent
Tax Lot 0013
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ExteriorParking Features Other Other
Water Source Other
Foundation Details Other
Waterfront Y/N N
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* Excluded FeaturesAffordability Calculator
- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $8,833
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $536
- Monthly Home Insurance
- --
Default based on a 30-year fixed rate of 6.49% with 20% down. The estimated payment is offered for convenience and is not an offer of credit. Due to market fluctuations, interest rates are subject to change at any time and without notice. Your individual rate may vary. Rates may differ for FHA, VA or jumbo loans.
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Percent of Sale Price 14%
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$ 56,355 Median Income
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4892219 Elementary School
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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
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| 8/14/2026 | $1,399,000 | | Listed Price |