234 56th Street

234 56th St
Sunset Park

$1,200,000
Price
5
Beds
2,400 Sq. Ft.
$500 / Sq. Ft.
2,400
Sq. Ft.
$500
per Sq. Ft.
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Listed By Compass
Listed By Compass

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.

Listing Agents

  1. Fouad Rahmé

    Fouad Rahmé

    Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (646)-207-6081

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  2. Rahmé Team

    Rahmé Team

    Alternative Listing Agent

    Compass

    P: (718)-233-3365

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Amenities

  • Private Yard
  • Parquet Floors
  • Bay Windows
  • Walk Up
  • Street Parking
  • Carpet Floors
  • Garden
  • Lowrise
LISTING UPDATED: 05/29/2026 04:29 PM

Property Details for 234 56th Street

StatusActive
Days on Market4
Taxes$391 / month
Maintenance-
Min. Down Pymt-
Total Rooms8.0
Property TypeMulti Family
MLS Type-
Year Built1901
Lot Size2,003 SF / 20' x 100'
CountyKings County
Buyer's Agent Compensation2.5%

Building

234 56th St

2 Units3 StoriesBuilt in 1901
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Location

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Building Information for 234 56th Street

Stories3Residences2Year Built1901Building Size20' x 40'Building Sq. Ft2,400 SFLot Size2,003 SF / 20' x 100'Building AgePre-warBuilding TypeTownhouse

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$6,371 per month

30 year fixed, 6.36% Interest

Principal and Interest

$5,980

Property Taxes

$391

Maintenance/Common Charges

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Property History for 234 56th Street

DateEvent & SourcePriceAppreciationLink
May 29, 2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$1,200,000——
Nov 1, 2016

Sold

BKMLS #402055

$880,000——
Nov 1, 2016

Contract Signed

BKMLS #402055

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DateEvent & SourcePrice
05/29/2026

Listed (Active)

Manual

$1,200,000
11/01/2016

Sold

BKMLS #402055

$880,000
11/01/2016

Contract Signed

BKMLS #402055

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For completeness, we often displays two records for one sale: the MLS record and the public record.

Public Records for 234 56th Street

Taxable ValueLand$16,380Additions$70,020Total$86,400
Home Facts
Total Finished SqFt2,172 SqFtLot Size2,003 SqFtYear Built1901ZoningR6BAPN3008370019

Schools near 234 56th Street

This home is within New York City Geographic District #20.
Rating
School
Type
Grades
Distance
P.S. 503 The School Of Discovery
Public - K to 5
Jhs 220 John J Pershing
Public - 6 to 8
Fort Hamilton High School
Public - 9 to 12
MS 936 ARTS OFF 3RD
Public - 6 to 8
Rating
School
Distance
P.S. 503 The School Of Discovery
PublicK to 5

Jhs 220 John J Pershing
Public6 to 8

Fort Hamilton High School
Public9 to 12

MS 936 ARTS OFF 3RD
Public6 to 8

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More information about 234 56th Street, Sunset Park

234 56th Street is a multi-family home for sale in Sunset Park. This property was listed for sale on May 29, 2026 by Compass, it's currently listed at $1,200,000. It has been on the market for a total of 4 days and was last sold on November 1, 2016. This listing's school district is New York City Geographic District #20. Nearby schools include P.S. 503 The School Of Discovery, Jhs 220 John J Pershing and Fort Hamilton High School. 234 56th Street is a 5-bed, 3-bath, 2,400 sqft multi-family home built in 1901.

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