234 56th Street

Listed By CompassContract Signed
Listed By CompassContract Signed
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Contract Signed
$1,200,000
Est: $6,797/moGet pre-approved
5 beds2,400 sqft

234 56th Street, Sunset Park, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Building Info: 234 56th St, 3 stories, Built 1901

Description

A well positioned townhouse in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, offering a flexible layout and strong long term investment potential.
Configured as a legal two-family property, the home is well suited for an owner’s duplex with rental income or as a fully income producing investment. Generous proportions across multiple levels create an adaptable floor plan for a variety of living and investment strategies.
Set on a tree lined residential block, the home is close to local shops, restaurants, parks, and public...A well positioned townhouse in Sunset Park, Brooklyn, offering a flexible layout and strong long term investment potential.

Configured as a legal two-family property, the home is well suited for an owner’s duplex with rental income or as a fully income producing investment. Generous proportions across multiple levels create an adaptable floor plan for a variety of living and investment strategies.

Set on a tree lined residential block, the home is close to local shops, restaurants, parks, and public transportation, with convenient access to both Brooklyn and Manhattan. Industry City, the Brooklyn waterfront, and Sunset Park’s 24 acre namesake park are all nearby.

Sunset Park continues to see steady demand driven by proximity to Industry City, expanding commercial corridors, and ongoing waterfront investment, creating a compelling opportunity to acquire a multi family Brooklyn property in a well established neighborhood.
Multi FamilyProperty Type
0.05 acresLot Size
1901Year Built
$500/sq ftPrice per sq ft
Pets welcomePet policy
2.5% CompensationBuyer's Agent
Last updated: 07/16/2026 03:22 PM
48 days on Market

Amenities

234 56th Street

  • Private Yard
  • Parquet Floors
  • Bay Windows
  • Walk Up
  • Street Parking
  • Carpet Floors
  • Garden
  • Lowrise

Location

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$6,797 per month

Principal and Interest

$6,406

Property Taxes

$391

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Property information

234 56th Street

Property Details

  • Taxes: $391 / month
  • Total Rooms: 8.0

Building Information

  • Stories: 3
  • Residences: 2
  • Year Built: 1901
  • Building Size: 20' x 40'
  • Building Sq. Ft: 2,400 SF
  • Lot Size: 2,003 SF / 20' x 100'
  • Building Age: Pre-war
  • Building Type: Townhouse

Property History

234 56th Street

DateEventPriceLink
Jul 16, 2026

Contract Signed

Manual

—
—
May 29, 2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$1,200,000
—
Nov 1, 2016

Sold

BKMLS #402055

$880,000
—
DateEventPrice
07/16/2026

Contract Signed

Manual

—
05/29/2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$1,200,000
11/01/2016

Sold

BKMLS #402055

$880,000

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Public records

234 56th Street

Total Finished SqFt

2,172 SqFt

Lot Size

2,003 SqFt

Year Built

1901

Zoning

R6B

APN

3008370019

Schools

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This home is within New York City Geographic District #20.

School ratings and boundaries are provided by GreatSchools.org and Pitney Bowes. This information should only be used as a reference. Proximity or boundaries shown here are not a guarantee of enrollment. Please reach out to schools directly to verify all information and enrollment eligibility.

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