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78 Cornelia Street

New York NY 11221

3000 sq. ft.
2000 sq. ft.
Duplex
Currently for sale - view listing

Overview

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.

Features

3000 sq. ft. floor area
2000 sq. ft. lot size
Duplex

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Local market activity for duplexes in New York

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