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Property 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.
Full Property Details
Full Property Details for 816 53rd St
General
- Price: $1,399,000
- Taxes: $6,426
- Status: Active
- Type: Single Family
- Source: Long_Island
- MLS ID: 1038985
- Updated: 8/14/2026
- Added to Site: 3 day(s) ago
Interior
- Number of Rooms: 7
- Interior Features: Other
- Appliances: Other, Refrigerator
- Flooring: Hardwood, Other, Tile
Rooms
Bathrooms
- Total Bathrooms: 3
- Full Bathrooms: 2
- Half Bathrooms: 1
Bedrooms
- Total Bedrooms: 3
Parking
- Garage: Yes
- Garage Spaces: 1
- Parking Features: Other
Location
- County: Kings (Brooklyn)
- Cross Streets: 8th Av
- Driving Directions: Use GPS
School Information
- High School District: Contact Agent
- Elementary School: Contact Agent
- Middle School: Call Listing Agent
- High School: Contact Agent
Heating & Cooling
- Cooling Type: Wall/Window Unit(s)
- Heating Type: Natural Gas, Other
Utilities
- Sewer: Other
- Water: Other
- Utility Description: See Remarks
Structural Information
- Architectural Style: Other
- Detached/Attached: Attached
- Construction: Other
- Basement: Yes
- Basement Desc.: Finished, Full Basement, See Remarks
- Sq. Ft. Source: Other
- Year Built: 1915
Lot Features
- Lot Size (Acres): 0.138
- Lot Size (Sq. Ft.): 1,302
- Lot Dimensions: 13 x 100
Financial Considerations
- Tax Amount: $6,426
Disclosures and Reports
- Special Conditions: None
- Property ID: 00815-0035
- Block: 5665
- Lot Number: 13
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Schools
Schools serving 816 53rd St
School District:New York City Geographic School District 20
| Name | Grades | Distance |
|---|---|---|
Ps 160 William T Sampson 5105 Fort Hamilton Parkway, Brooklyn, NY 11219 | K-5 | 0.4 mi |
Jhs 220 John J Pershing 4812 9th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11220 | 6-8 | 0.2 mi |
Disclaimer:
School attendance boundaries provided by ATTOM Data Solutions and are for reference only. Contact the school directly to verify enrollment eligibility.
Price & Sales History for 816 53rd St
Date
Details
Price
Change
Source
8/14/2026
Listed
$1,399,000
41.31%
MLS
7/06/2022
Sold
$990,000
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Public Record
Disclaimer: Historical sales information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
Tax History
Tax History for 816 53rd St
Year
Property Taxes
Change
Tax Assessment
Change
2025
$6,585
—
$62,520
91%
2025
$6,585
6%
$32,784
-41%
2024
$6,217
6%
$55,860
14%
2023
$5,872
4%
$49,080
-2%
2022
$5,641
-51%
$49,860
-9%
2021
$11,586
111%
$54,780
6%
2020
$5,487
6%
$51,660
-10%
2019
$5,164
11%
$57,120
134%
2017
$4,667
3%
$24,364
1%
2016
$4,513
9%
$24,124
6%
2015
$4,143
3241%
$22,767
6%
2014
$124
-96%
$21,496
6%
2013
$3,403
—
$20,304
—
Disclaimer: Historical tax information is derived from public records provided by the county offices. Information is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.
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816 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 (MLS# 1038985) is a Single Family property with 3 bedrooms, 2 full bathrooms and 1 partial bathroom. 816 53rd Street is currently listed for $1,399,000 and was received on August 14, 2026. Want to learn more about 816 53rd Street? Do you have questions about finding other Single Family real estate for sale in Brooklyn? You can browse all Brooklyn real estate or contact a Coldwell Banker agent to request more information.

