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$3,500,000

8729 20th Ave Lot 15

Brooklyn, NY, 11214
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N/ABeds
N/ABaths
5,824Sqft
$601$/sqft

Listing Notes

Prime Development Opportunity in Bensonhurst. Unlock the full potential of this exceptional development site, now benefiting from the newly approved City of Yes for Housing Opportunity zoning changes. This Qualifying Residential Site is located in an R5 zone and now allows for a 2.0 Floor Area Ratio (FAR), providing approximately 13,534 buildable square feet on a 6,767 sq ft lot with an impressive 70-foot frontage. Copyrighted proposed plans-available upon request-envision a five-story, 20-unit residential building and qualify for a parking requirement waiver, offering significant development flexibility and efficiency. Situated just minutes away from the 20th Avenue D train station, the property offers excellent transit access and is surrounded by the vibrant amenities of 86th Street's shopping and dining corridor, as well as close proximity to the Gravesend Bay waterfront, parks and schools. The existing structure is a 2.75-story mixed-use building currently classified as Primarily One-Family with Store or Office (currently a community facility). This is a rare opportunity to capitalize on one of South Brooklyn's most transit-connected and amenity-rich neighborhoods, while taking advantage of NYC's push for smart, sustainable residential growth. Proposed architectural plans are copyrighted and will be shared with qualified buyers. Disclaimer: This sale may be subject to approval by the Attorney General and Supreme Court pursuant to the Not-for-Profit Corporation Law, if required.

Market Insights

Below nearby median-16%

$601/sqft vs a nearby median of $711/sqft.

Nearby median$711/sqft
Nearby properties8
Property size5,824 sqft
  • -16% versus the nearby median price per square foot.
  • Price history is limited, so current comps matter more than trend alone.
  • 5,824 sqft creates a usable price-per-square-foot read.

Pricing Read

Yardstick fair value$4.28M$3.97M$4.59M · 67% confidence
vs ask $3.50M−$782k (−22.3%)

Asking price is about 22.3% below the fair value — likely to draw competing offers if it's still on market.

$728/sqft median across 7 tight comps × 5,824 sqft= $4.24M
  • Days-on-market gravity−$127k −3.0%
  • Transit access+$106k +2.5%
  • Pre-war character+$106k +2.5%
  • Open DOB violations−$42k −1.0%
Cumulative NYC adjustments+$42k+1.0%

Property Read

FreshnessVerification recommended

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Market Position-16% vs nearby

The asking price per square foot is below the nearby median, which can be worth a closer comp check.

Price MovementInitial price point

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Listing Details

Days on market
398 days
Last price change
No change recorded
Listed
Apr 9, 2025
Photos
6 photos
Property type
land
Status
for sale

Features & Amenities

Disability FeaturesTwo Or More StoriesEfficientParkShopping

Building Facts

Year built
1910
Stories
3
Total units
2
Residential units
1
Building area
5,824 sqft
Lot size
6,970 sqft
Land use
Mixed residential and commercial buildings
Building class
S1

From NYC public records where available.

Price History

May 4, 2026Initial record
$3,500,000for sale

Public Records

DOB violations14 open

15 total recorded against the building

HPD violations0 open

0 total recorded

ACRIS documents0

Tax-lot deed, mortgage, and transfer records on file

311 calls (12 mo)37,545

Top: illegal parking

Top complaint types in ZIP 11214

  • Illegal Parking11,374
  • Noise - Residential6,822
  • Blocked Driveway3,522
  • HEAT/HOT WATER2,191
  • UNSANITARY CONDITION715

Recent DOB

  • Nov 14, 2025V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED
  • Sep 23, 2024V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED
  • Jun 30, 2023V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED
  • Jun 30, 2023V-DOB VIOLATION - ACTIVE · LBLVIO-LOW PRESSURE BOILER BOILER REQUIRED

Sourced from NYC Open Data (DOB, HPD, ACRIS). Updated as the city republishes — check the original source for live status.

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