186 & 188 South 8th Street present an exceptional opportunity to acquire a cohesive nine-unit multifamily portfolio spanning two adjoining five-story buildings on contiguous lots in the heart of Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Rarely does an offering of this scale combine nine fully free-market residences, strong in-place income, protected tax-class status, operational efficiencies, and meaningful long-term growth potential within one of New York City’s most established, resilient, and supply-constrained residential markets.
The portfolio comprises 186 South 8th Street, a four-unit multifamily building, and 188 South 8th Street, a five-unit multifamily building. Together, the properties offer an attractive collection of generously proportioned residences, including highly desirable two-bedroom-plus-home-office layouts and expansive penthouse units. These differentiated configurations provide the space, flexibility, and functionality increasingly sought by Williamsburg renters, supporting broad tenant appeal and sustained leasing demand.
From an investment perspective, the offering provides an exceptional balance of immediate income and future upside. The portfolio’s existing revenue delivers meaningful cash flow from the outset, while upcoming lease expirations create natural opportunities to reassess rents in accordance with prevailing market conditions. The fully free-market composition provides owners with valuable flexibility to capture future rental growth, enhance operating performance, and respond strategically to the continued strength of the Williamsburg rental market.
The properties’ protected tax-class status further distinguishes the opportunity by providing an added measure of visibility within the portfolio’s long-term expense profile. When combined with free-market tenancy, this creates a particularly compelling ownership structure, pairing revenue-growth potential with favorable tax characteristics and supporting durable long-term investment performance.
Contiguous ownership also creates efficiencies and strategic advantages that are difficult to replicate through the acquisition of individual or scattered-site assets. The buildings can be operated as a unified portfolio, allowing for coordinated management, leasing, maintenance, capital planning, and branding. Investors may elect to preserve the properties as stable income-producing assets, introduce selective enhancements over time, or pursue a broader long-term strategy that maximizes the value of the combined footprint.
The location further strengthens the investment thesis. Positioned in prime Williamsburg, the properties are located just blocks from Domino Park, the Williamsburg waterfront, Bedford Avenue, and the neighborhood’s celebrated collection of restaurants, boutiques, nightlife, hospitality, and cultural destinations. Residents benefit from exceptional walkability and convenient access to Manhattan through the J, M, Z, and L subway lines, as well as the nearby Williamsburg Bridge and Brooklyn-Queens Expressway.
Williamsburg remains one of Brooklyn’s most sought-after residential destinations, supported by limited housing supply, enduring renter demand, proximity to Manhattan, and an internationally recognized lifestyle. Within this highly competitive market, the opportunity to acquire two adjoining, fully free-market multifamily buildings is especially rare.
With nine residential units, strong existing cash flow, identifiable income-growth opportunities, protected tax-class status, operational efficiencies, and an irreplaceable Williamsburg location, 186 & 188 South 8th Street offer a compelling combination of stability, flexibility, and long-term appreciation potential. The properties represent an opportunity to establish or expand a meaningful multifamily presence through a pair of neighboring assets possessing the scale, scarcity, and enduring fundamentals required for generational ownership. Flexible seller financing options available.
Active
$7,500,000
186 S 8th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
12beds
6,413sqft
Rental Unit
Built in 1915
-- sqft lot
$7,449,100 Zestimate®
$1,169/sqft
$-- HOA
What's special
Generously proportioned residencesTwo adjoining five-story buildingsExpansive penthouse unitsContiguous lotsHighly desirable two-bedroom-plus-home-office layouts
- 9 days
- 105
- 13
Likely to sell faster than
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Listing updated:
Listed by:
SERHANT. 516-509-5476,
Dominique Florio,
Francesca Baglio
Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1844881
Facts & features
Interior
Bedrooms & bathrooms
- Bedrooms: 12
- Bathrooms: 6
- Full bathrooms: 6
Cooling
- Central Air
Appliances
- Included: Dishwasher, Washer/Dryer
Features
- Flooring: Hardwood
- Has fireplace: Yes
Interior area
- Total structure area: 6,413
- Total interior livable area: 6,413 sqft
Property
Features
- Patio & porch: Other, Deck, Terrace
- Exterior features: Courtyard, Balcony, Garden, Private Roof Deck, Terrace
- Has view: Yes
- View description: City, Garden, Skyline
Details
- Special conditions: Resale
Construction
Type & style
- Home type: SingleFamily
- Property subtype: Rental Unit
Materials
- Roof: Roof Rights
Condition
- Year built: 1915
Community & HOA
Community
- Subdivision: Williamsburg
HOA
- Has HOA: Yes
- Amenities included: Roof Deck
Location
- Region: Brooklyn
Financial & listing details
- Price per square foot: $1,169/sqft
- Annual tax amount: $8,112
- Date on market: 9/15/2026
Estimated market value
$7,449,100
$7.08M - $7.82M
$9,820/mo
Price history
| Date | Event | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 9/15/2026 | Listed for sale | $7,500,000$1,169/sqft |
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| 5/19/2022 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/2/2022 | Listed for rent | $12,000+215.8%$2/sqft |
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| 7/29/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 7/19/2021 | Listed for rent | $3,800-65.5%$1/sqft |
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| 5/27/2021 | Listing removed | -- |
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| 5/13/2021 | Listed for rent | $11,000+10%$2/sqft |
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| 5/2/2020 | Listing removed | $10,000$2/sqft |
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| 4/7/2020 | Listed for rent | $10,000$2/sqft |
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Public tax history
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