538 Hendrix Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207
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538 Hendrix Street,Brooklyn, NY 11207
$999,999
- - Beds
- - Baths
- 2,394 sq. ft.
- Multi-family
- Active
Listed by: marc dori
Office: 1st american one nyc ltd
MLS#:1013705
Source:OneKey MLS
Price summary
- Price:$999,999
- Price per sq. ft.:$417.71
About this home
DEVELOPER ALERT: R5 Zoning Blockbuster – Grandfathered 2.42 FAR Multifamily in East New York!
Description: Attention strategic developers, cash buyers, and value-add investors! 538 Hendrix Street presents an extraordinary Brooklyn anomaly: a massive, built-out multifamily footprint situated within a highly desirable R5 Zoning District.
Legally classified as a 2-Family home but currently operating as a high-income 3-Family setup, this brick asset is a goldmine for cash buyers ready to maximize an existing footprint that is literally impossible to legally build from scratch today.
The Footprint & Layout:
• Unit 1: Highly rentable 3-Bedroom layout
• Unit 2: Generous 2-Bedroom layout
• Unit 3: Additional 2-Bedroom layout
• Bathrooms: 3 Full Baths (one per unit)
• Bonus Potential: Full, unfinished basement with independent access—ideal for building mechanical storage, tenant lockboxes, or potential duplex expansion.
The R5 Zoning & Development Advantage: In an R5 district, new residential builds are strictly capped. However, this property grants you an incredibly valuable, grandfathered envelope:
• Zoning District: R5
• Standard Max Residential FAR: 1.5 (Max Buildable Area: 1,482 sq. ft.)
• Current Built FAR: 2.42 (Current Built Area: 2,391 sq. ft.)
• The Math: This structure sits -909 sq. ft. OVER standard modern R5 residential limits.
• The Opportunity: By executing an "As-Is" gut renovation or a variance-backed modernization of the existing structure, you preserve a massive layout advantage that a standard vacant lot or new construction simply cannot match.
Terms & Disclosures:
• INVESTORS, CASH, OR HARD MONEY BUYERS ONLY.
• Property will be delivered completely AS-IS.
• Configured as a 3-bed over 2-bed over 2-bed + unfinished basement.
• Buyer is entirely responsible for verifying all zoning codes, certificates of occupancy, and navigating any future legal legalizations or variance optimizations with the NYC DOB....
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Home facts
- Year built:1901
- Listing ID #:1013705
- Added:59 day(s) ago
- Updated:August 14, 2026 at 11:19 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedroom Description:First Floor Bedroom
- Basement:Yes
- Basement Description:Unfinished
- Living area:2,394 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Heating:Baseboard
Structure and exterior
- Year built:1901
- Building area:2,394 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.02 Acres
- Construction Materials:Brick
Schools
- High school:Transit Tech Career And Tech Edu
- Middle school:Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas
- Elementary school:Ps 149 Danny Kaye
Utilities
- Water:Public
- Sewer:Public Sewer, Sewer Available
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$999,999
- Price per sq. ft.:$417.71
- Tax amount:$3,461 (2025)
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