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    78 Cornelia St, Brooklyn, NY 11221

    8beds
    3,000sqft
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    Multi Family
    Built in 1905
    -- sqft lot
    $1,776,400 Zestimate®
    $599/sqft
    $-- HOA

    What's special

    Direct backyard accessBaseboard heatSpacious multi-bath layouts
    Presenting an excellent opportunity to own a well-maintained 3-family property in the heart of Bushwick generating $11,710 per month in total rental income, or $140,520 in annual gross rent. The first-floor unit features 2 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, direct backyard access, split-zone heating and air conditioning, and baseboard heat, while the second- and third-floor units each offer 3 bedrooms and 2 full bathrooms, including a primary bedroom with a walk-in closet. The property also includes a spacious open-concept basement with a half bathroom, providing valuable additional space. Utilities are separately metered with 4 electric meters and 4 gas meters, including dedicated meters for each apartment and the common/public areas, and the gas boiler and hot water tank were installed in 2021. Situated on a 20' x 100' lot with R6 zoning, the property contains approximately 3,000 square feet with an actual FAR of 1.50, compared with a maximum residential FAR of 2.43, indicating approximately 4,860 square feet of maximum residential floor area and an estimated 1,860 additional buildable square feet, subject to zoning, DOB approval, and independent verification. Transportation is a major convenience, with the J train at Halsey Street minutes away, J/Z trains at Gates Avenue are nearby, J/Z trains at Chauncey Street as well as the L train at Wilson Avenue and the M train at Knickerbocker Avenue, providing multiple options for convenient travel throughout Brooklyn and into Manhattan. With a desirable three-family configuration, spacious multi-bath layouts, separate utilities, strong existing rental income, excellent transit access, and potential unused development rights, this property presents a compelling opportunity for investors or owner-occupants alike. Property is being sold as-is. All information is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed.
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    Remax Edge 718-313-0214,

    Expansion Team

    Source: StreetEasy,MLS#: S1843395

      Facts & features

      Interior

      Bedrooms & bathrooms
      • Bedrooms: 8
      • Bathrooms: 7
      • Full bathrooms: 6
      • 1/2 bathrooms: 1
      Cooling
      • Central Air
      Appliances
      • Included: Dishwasher
      Features
      • Flooring: Hardwood
      • Has fireplace: No
      Interior area
      • Total structure area: 3,000
      • Total interior livable area: 3,000 sqft

      Property

      Features
      • Patio & porch: Other
      • Exterior features: Courtyard, Garden
      Details
      • Parcel number: 033810018
      • Special conditions: Resale

      Construction

      Type & style
      • Home type: MultiFamily
      • Property subtype: Multi Family
      Condition
      • Year built: 1905

      Community & HOA

      Community
      • Subdivision: Bushwick
      Location
      • Region: Brooklyn

      Financial & listing details

      • Price per square foot: $599/sqft
      • Tax assessed value: $1,101,000
      • Annual tax amount: $3,924
      • Date on market: 8/24/2026

        Estimated market value

        $1,776,400

        $1.69M - $1.87M

        $5,429/mo

        Price history

        DateEventPrice
        8/24/2026Listed for sale$1,798,000+166%$599/sqft
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        3/29/2007Sold$676,000+35.2%$225/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        3/11/2005Sold$500,000+19%$167/sqft
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        1/8/2004Sold$420,000+265.2%$140/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem
        4/8/1998Sold$115,000$38/sqft
        Source: Public Record Report a problem

        Public tax history

        YearProperty taxesTax assessment
        2025$3,881 -0.1%$66,060 -15%
        2024$3,886 $77,700 -16.7%
        2023-- $93,300 +22.2%
        2022-- $76,380 +9.3%
        2021-- $69,900 -17%
        2020$3,450 +1.1%$84,180
        2019$3,413 +7.2%$84,180 +452.9%
        2018$3,185 +8.6%$15,225 +5.8%
        2017$2,933 +10.4%$14,389 +5.9%
        2016$2,656 $13,584
        2015$2,656 +62.2%$13,584 +1.1%
        2014$1,637 $13,436 +5.9%
        2013-- $12,688 +5.8%
        2012-- $11,991 +5.9%
        2011-- $11,320
        2010-- $11,320 +1.1%
        2009-- $11,197 +5.9%
        2008-- $10,574 +5.8%
        2007-- $9,993 +5.9%
        2006-- $9,434
        2005-- $9,434 +1.1%
        2004-- $9,331 +5.9%
        2003-- $8,812 +5.8%
        2002-- $8,328 +5.9%
        2001-- $7,862
        2000-- $7,862
        Find assessor info on the county website

        Monthly payment

        Estimated monthly payment$1,822
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        Climate risks

        Neighborhood: Bushwick

        Getting around

        90 / 100
        Walker's Paradise
        80 / 100
        Very Bikeable

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