Property Attributes
- MLS#503713
- TypeSingle Family
- Listing Status Active
- CountyKINGS
- CityBrooklyn
- AreaBrooklyn
- NeighborhoodSunset Park
- Zip11220
- StyleDuplex
- Year Built1915
- Taxes$ 6426
- Price$ 1,299,000
- Bedrooms3
- Full Bathrooms2
- Half Bathrooms1
- Sqr Footage884
- Lot Size0.02989 Acres
Data Source:
Brooklyn MLS (BNYMLS)
Property Description
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.
| Price History | |
|---|---|
| 8/14/2026 | Listed $1,399,000 |
| 9/11/2026 | 8$1,299,000 |
General Features
| Roof | Flat |
|---|---|
| Zoning | R6,C1-3 |
| Electric | 110 V |
| Style | Duplex |
| Stories Count | 2 |
| Property Type | Residential |
| Block | 5665 |
| Lot Number | 13 |
| Yearly Taxes | 6426.00 |
| Transaction Type | Sale |
| Financing | 1031 Exchange,Bank Mortgage,Cash |
| Building Type | Attached |
| Status | Active |
| Total Rooms | 7 |
| Construction Materials | Brick |
| Cumulative Days on Market | 33 |
| MLS Area | Sunset Park |
| Sub Type | Single Family |
| Year Built | 1915 |
| City | Brooklyn |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Residential Features | A/C Unit - Window,Refrigerator,Stove,Other |
| DOM | 33 |
| Sale Type | Arm's Length |
| # Families | 1 |
| Public Remarks | 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 potenti |
Interior Features
| Heating Fuel | Gas |
|---|---|
| Flooring | Hardwood,Tile,Other |
| Hot Water | Gas |
| Full Baths | 2 |
| Half Baths | 1 |
| Room Count | 12 |
| Sq Ft Total | 884 |
| AC Units | 2 |
| Basement Amenities | Finished,Full,Separate Entrance |
| Baths Total Level 1 | 1.00 |
| Baths Total Level 2 | 1.00 |
| Baths Total Level 3 | 0.00 |
| Baths Total Level 4 | 0.00 |
| Beds Total Level 2 | 3 |
| Rooms Total Level 1 | 3 |
| Rooms Total Level 2 | 3 |
| Beds Total | 3 |
| Total Baths | 3.00 |
Exterior Features
| Exterior | Brick |
|---|---|
| Yard | Back,Front |
| Foundation | Poured Concrete |
| Lot Sq Ft | 1302 |
| Building Length | 34.00 |
| Building Width | 13.00 |
| Property Panorama YN | Yes |
| Lot Size Length | 100 |
| Lot Size Width | 13 |
| Parking Attrib | Detached Garage |
Amenities
- Foreclosure
- Views
- Short Sale
- New Construction
- Adult 55+
- Lease To Own
- No HOA Fees
- Furnished
- Primary On Main
- Air Conditioning
- Seller Finance
- Green
- Fixer Upper
- Horse
- Golf
- Fireplace
- Deck
- Garage
- Basement
- Pool
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