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.
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.
Property Details
Price:
$1,299,000
MLS #:
503713
Status:
Active
Beds:
3
Baths:
3
Type:
Single Family
Borough:
Brooklyn
Neighborhood:
sunsetpark
Listed Date:
Aug 14, 2026
Finished Sq Ft:
884
Year Built:
1915
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- Address816 53rd Street Brooklyn NY
- NeighborhoodSunset Park
- CityBrooklyn
- CountyKings (Brooklyn)
- Zip Code11220
Market Summary
Current real estate data for Single Family in Brooklyn as of Oct 20, 2026
600
Single Family Listed
140
Avg DOM
1,100
Avg $ / SqFt
$1,916,792
Avg List Price
Property Summary
- 816 53rd Street Brooklyn NY is a Single Family for sale in Brooklyn, NY, 11220. It is listed for $1,299,000 and features 3 beds, 3 baths, and has approximately 884 square feet of living space, and was originally constructed in 1915. The current price per square foot is $1,469. The average price per square foot for Single Family listings in Brooklyn is $1,100. The average listing price for Single Family in Brooklyn is $1,916,792.
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