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838 55th Street, 
Brooklyn, NY 11220

$1,999,000


6

Beds


3

Baths


2,090

Sq Ft


Multi-Family

Active

Listed by

Siu Lun (Allen)Tang

Jason Huang

RE/MAX Real Estate Professiona

6394647

718-872-5522

Last updated:

July 15, 2025, 03:30 AM

MLS#

494196

Source:

BROOKLYN

About This Home

838 55th Street

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.

Home Facts

Multi-Family

3 Baths

6 Bedrooms

Built in 1920

Price Summary

1,999,000

$956 per Sq. Ft.

MLS #:

494196

Last Updated:

July 15, 2025, 03:30 AM

Added:

4 day(s) ago


Rooms & Interior

Bedrooms

Total Bedrooms:

6

Bathrooms

Total Bathrooms:

3

Full Bathrooms:

3

Interior

Living Area:

2,090 Sq. Ft.


Structure

Structure

Building Area:

2,090 Sq. Ft.

Year Built:

1920


Lot

Lot Size (Sq. Ft):

2,337


Finances & Disclosures

Finances

Price:

$1,999,000

Price per Sq. Ft:

$956 per Sq. Ft.

Source:BROOKLYN
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