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$1,249,000
1227 E 55th St
Brooklyn, NY, 11234
View more Brooklyn, NY property pages8Beds
3Baths
3,392Sqft
$368$/sqft
Listing Notes
Large Brick Multi-Family - 6 Over 6 Solid brick 2-family configured as a 6 over 6, each unit offering 3 spacious bedrooms per unit. Features include hardwood floors throughout, 3 tiled bathrooms, and two private terraces. The property also offers a nice-sized backyard and all separate heating and hot water systems for each apartment. Upgraded windows throughout. Strong layout, excellent income potential, and ideal for both end-users and investors. Ideal for extended benefit . Close to shopping, grocery stores, places of worship, schools, and public transportation
Market Insights
Below nearby median-25%
$368/sqft vs a nearby median of $490/sqft.
Nearby median$490/sqft
Nearby properties12
Property size3,392 sqft
- -25% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
- Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
- 3,392 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.
Pricing Read
Yardstick fair value$1.44M$1.31M – $1.57M · 50% confidence
vs ask $1.25M−$188k (−15.1%)
Asking price is about 15.1% below the fair value — likely to draw competing offers if it's still on market.
$453/sqft median across 10 tight comps × 3,392 sqft= $1.54M
- Transit access−$46k −3.0%
- Mid-century building era−$23k −1.5%
- Sparse street life−$23k −1.5%
- Visible condition issues−$8k −0.5%
Cumulative NYC adjustments−$100k−6.5%
Property Read
The asking price per square foot is below the nearby median, which can be worth a closer comp check.
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Listing Details
- Days on market
- 13 days
- Last price change
- No change recorded
- Listed
- Apr 29, 2026
- Photos
- 3 photos
- Property type
- multi family
- Status
- for sale
- Last sold
- May 21, 2002 · $398,000
Features & Amenities
Hardwood FloorsTwo Or More StoriesShopping NearbyShopping
Building Facts
- Year built
- 1960
- Stories
- 2
- Total units
- 2
- Residential units
- 2
- Building area
- 3,392 sqft
- Lot size
- 2,867 sqft
- Land use
- One and two family buildings
- Building class
- B1
From NYC public records where available.
Price History
May 4, 2026Initial record
$1,249,000for sale
Public Records
DOB violations3 open
3 total recorded against the building
HPD violations9 open
12 total recorded
ACRIS documents10
Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file
311 calls (12 mo)30,595
Top: illegal parking
Top complaint types in ZIP 11234
- Illegal Parking6,515
- Blocked Driveway2,777
- Noise - Residential2,275
- Abandoned Vehicle2,045
- Water System1,098
Recent DOB
- Jan 16, 2016V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL
- Feb 12, 2004V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · C-CONSTRUCTION OTHER OPTIONAL
- Oct 10, 2003V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · EGNCY-EMERGENCY NONE
Recent HPD
- Nov 24, 2025Class I · §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITE...
- Dec 4, 2024Class I · §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITE...
- Nov 28, 2023Class I · §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITE...
- Nov 17, 2022Class I · §27-2107 ADM CODE OWNER FAILED TO FILE A VALID REGISTRATION STATEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT AS REQUIRED BY ADM CODE §27-2097 AND IS THEREFORE SUBJECT TO CIVIL PENALTIES, PROHIBITE...
Sourced from NYC Open Data (DOB, HPD, ACRIS). Updated as the city republishes — check the original source for live status.