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$1,299,000
Monthly Est:$6,466
3 Beds
- 3 Baths
2 full baths + 1 half bath
884sqft
816 53rd Street, New York, NY 11220
$1,299,000
$6,466/moEst:
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Single Family Residence
Built in 1915
$-- HOA
1,302 sqft lot
$1,469/sq.ft
Description
Rare Residential & Commercial Conversion Opportunity Near Brooklyn’s 8th Avenue Chinatown! Welcome to 816 56th Street, Brooklyn, a unique one-family home with excellent commercial conversion potential, ideally located just minutes from the vibrant 8th Avenue commercial corridor in the heart of Brooklyn’s Chinatown. The property features 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms, with two stories plus a basement, along with a private garage in the rear. One of the property’s strongest features is its R6/C1-3 zoning, offering tremendous flexibility and potential for commercial or mixed-use conversion, subject to applicable zoning regulations and approvals. Ideal for investors, developers, business owners, or end users looking to establish a retail, restaurant, office, service, or other permitted commercial use in one of Brooklyn’s busiest commercial neighborhoods. Excellent location near 8th Avenue shopping, restaurants, supermarkets, transportation (B70, B11, B9, B16 Buses and N, R, W, D Trains), and neighborhood amenities. Use it as a home, convert for business use, or explore its redevelopment potential — a rare opportunity in a prime Brooklyn location.
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- Listing updated: September 11, 2026 at 8:20 pm
- Listing Provided by: Kelly Wu (917) 916-2368 | RE/MAX Edge (718) 288-3835
- Source: OneKey MLS-NY as distributed by MLS GRID | MLS#: 1038985

Property Details
Status
Active
Type
Single Family Residence
No. of Stories
-
County
City
Neighborhood
Year Built
1915
HOA Fees
-
Finished Area
884 sqft
Lot Size
1,302 sqft lot
Basement Area
- sqft
MLS Name
OneKey MLS
MLS Number
1038985
MLS Status
Active
Days on Market
81
Cumulative Days on Market
28

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Location
Facts & Features
Rooms
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 3
Interior
Sewer
Other
Heating
Natural Gas, Other
Appliances
Other, Refrigerator
Cooling
Wall/window Unit(s)
Flooring
Hardwood, Other, Tile
Interior Features
Other
Construction
Year Built
Year Built: 1915
Home type
Single Family Residence
Construction Materials
Other
Foundation Details
Other
Architectural Style
Other
Utilities & Energy
Utilities
See Remarks
Parking Features
Other
Basement
Finished, Full, See Remarks
Water Source
Other
Price History
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
08/14/2026 Source: | Price Decreased | $1,299,000 -7.15% $1,469/sqft |
08/14/2026 Source: | Listed for Sale | $1,399,000 $1,583/sqft |
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