78 Cornelia Street
Brooklyn, NY, 11221 $ 1,798,000
Baths0.0 Sq 3,000 Monthly Estimate*
$ 11,353
Studio for $1,798,000. This 3,000 square foot home was built in 1905 on a lot size of 0.0459.
Presenting an excellent opportunity to own a well-maintained 3-family property in the heart of Bushwick generating $11,710 per month in total rental income, or $140,520 in annual gross rent. The first-floor unit features 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, direct backyard access, split-zone heating and air conditioning, and baseboard heat, while the second- and third-floor units each offer 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, including a primary bedroom with a walk-in closet. The property also includes a spacious open-concept basement with a half bathroom, providing valuable additional space. Utilities are separately metered with 4 electric meters and 4 gas meters, including dedicated meters for each apartment and the common/public areas, and the gas boiler and hot water tank were installed in 2021. Situated on a 20' x 100' lot with R6 zoning, the property contains approximately 3,000 square feet with an actual FAR of 1.50, compared with a maximum residential FAR of 2.43, indicating approximately 4,860 square feet of maximum residential floor area and an estimated 1,860 additional buildable square feet, subject to zoning, DOB approval, and independent verification. Transportation is a major convenience, with the J train at Halsey Street minutes away, J/Z trains at Gates Avenue are nearby, J/Z trains at Chauncey Street as well as the L train at Wilson Avenue and the M train at Knickerbocker Avenue, providing multiple options for convenient travel throughout Brooklyn and into Manhattan. With a desirable three-family configuration, spacious multi-bath layouts, separate utilities, strong existing rental income, excellent transit access, and potential unused development rights, this property presents a compelling opportunity for investors or owner-occupants alike. Property is being sold as-is. All information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
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FeaturesInteriorInterior Amenities Open Floorplan Other
Basement Finished Full See Remarks Walk-Out Access
Basement Features Finished Full See Remarks Walk-Out Access
Basement (Y/N) Y
Total Bedrooms 0
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GeneralSewer Public Sewer
Heating Baseboard Natural Gas Other
Cooling Ductless Wall/Window Unit(s)
Utilities Electricity Connected Natural Gas Connected Sewer Connected Trash Collection Public Water Connected
Construction Materials Vinyl Siding
Year Built 1905
Property Subtype Triplex
Tax Year 2026
Parcel Number 03381-0018
Gross Income 140520
County Kings (Brooklyn)
Operating Expense 21029
Property Type Residential Income
Garage Y/N N
Full Baths 0
High School Contact Agent
City New York
Senior Community Y/N N
High School District Contact Agent
Number Of Units Total 3
Carport Y/N N
Elementary School Contact Agent
Property Attached Y/N Y
Tax Annual Amount 3929
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
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ExteriorParking Features None None
Water Source Public
Building Area Total 3000
Waterfront Y/N N
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* Excluded FeaturesList ByRuslan MingazovListing Agent
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- Monthly Principal & Interest
- $11,353
- Monthly Property Taxes
- $327
- Monthly Home Insurance
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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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Pricing History| Date | Price | Price Change | Description |
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| 8/24/2026 | $1,798,000 | | Listed Price |