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$3,599,000
Monthly Est:$17,914
-- Bed
- 3 Baths
3 full baths
2,400sqft
188 Butler St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
$3,599,000
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Condominium
Built in 1901
$-- HOA
2,500 sqft lot
$1,500/sq.ft
Description
188 Butler Street presents a rare opportunity to acquire a fully occupied 3-unit free-market multifamily
property with significant condo conversion and development upside. Located on a prime Gowanus block
near Bond Street, the property offers approximately 2,400 SF of unused FAR, allowing for potential
vertical expansion to 5 units. With modern finishes, outdoor space, and in-unit washer/dryers, the
existing building is also positioned for strong cash flow or immediate resale as boutique condos.
The property may be acquired subject to an assumable mortgage with a favorable 5.25% fixed interest
rate. This is an ideal investment for developers, architects, 1031 exchange buyers, or owner-users
seeking value-add potential in one of Brooklyn’s fastest-growing neighborhoods.
INVESTMENT HIGHLIGHTS:
Free-Market 3-unit multifamily asset
Potential to acquire favorable 5.25% fixed interest rate.
Approximately $12,000/month in-place rent roll with ability to increase rents to match
market rates at lease expiration.
2,400 SF of unused residential FAR (R6B/M1-4 zoning)
Potential to add 2 additional units via vertical expansion
Modern finishes, each unit equipped with washer/dryer
Private outdoor space for ground floor unit
Gowanus condo comps averaging $1,300-$1,500/SF
- Houzeo last checked: 1 minute ago
- Listing updated: March 18, 2026 at 8:16 pm
- Listing Provided by: Lindsey Bernstein (516) 849-0848 , Michael J Collesano (646) 221-2284 | NYC Property Expo, Inc. (646) 221-2284
- Source: Rebny MLS-NY | MLS#: RLS20039715

Property Details
Status
Active
Type
Condominium
No. of Stories
3
County
City
Neighborhood
Year Built
1901
HOA Fees
-
Finished Area
2,400 sqft
Lot Size
2,500 sqft lot
Basement Area
- sqft
MLS Name
Rebny MLS
MLS Number
RLS20039715
Days on Market
462

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Location
Facts & Features
Rooms
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Bedroom: --
Bathrooms: 3
Interior
Cooling
Wall Units
Exterior Features
Private Outdoor Space Under60sqft
Heating
Electric
Construction
Year Built
Year Built: 1901
Home type
Condominium
Architectural Style
Prewar, Walk Up
Utilities & Energy
Laundry Features
See Remarks
Other Features
Subdivision Name
Gowanus
Patio And Porch Features
Patio
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
01/11/2026 Source: | Price Decreased | $3,599,000 -10.00% $1,500/sqft |
07/29/2025 Source: | Listed for Sale | $3,999,000 $1,666/sqft |
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