838 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220
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838 55th Street,Brooklyn, NY 11220
$2,399,000
- 6 Beds
- 3 Baths
- 2,090 sq. ft.
- Multi-family
- Active
Listed by:siu lun (allen)tang
Office:re/max real estate professiona
MLS#:494196
Source:BROOKLYN
Price summary
- Price:$2,399,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,147.85
About this home
Rare Sunset Park Two-Family with R6 zoning lot of 2,337 sqft & Expansion Potential (FAR 3.0 to 7,000 sqft and 6 floors). First time on the market in 40 years. Solid semi-detached two-family brick home located in the heart of 8th Ave Chinatown, offering incredible potential for both end-users and developers. With R6 zoning, this property sits on a 23.33' x 100.17' lot and offers significant buildable potential up to 7,000 sqft — ideal for those looking to expand or develop in one of Brooklyn’s most in-demand neighborhoods. House is 19' x 55'. This spacious home features 6 bedrooms and 3 full bathrooms across two levels, plus a finished basement with a separate entrance — perfect for extended family or extra living space. The layout is currently configured as two large units, providing flexibility for owner-occupancy with rental income or full investment use. House is in fair condition.
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Home facts
- Year built:1920
- Listing Id #:494196
- Added:31 day(s) ago
- Updated:August 15, 2025 at 11:10 AM
Rooms and interior
- Bedrooms:6
- Total bathrooms:3
- Full bathrooms:3
- Living area:2,090 sq. ft.
Heating and cooling
- Heating:Gas, Steam/Radiator
Structure and exterior
- Roof:Flat
- Year built:1920
- Building area:2,090 sq. ft.
- Lot area:0.05 Acres
Finances and disclosures
- Price:$2,399,000
- Price per sq. ft.:$1,147.85
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