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538 Hendrix Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11207

--beds
--baths
2,394sqft
$999,999
$418price/sqft
$6,307/moest. monthly cost
$252,280/yrincome needed

About This Home

DEVELOPER ALERT: R5 Zoning Blockbuster – Grandfathered 2.42 FAR Multifamily in East New York! Description: Attention strategic developers, cash buyers, and value-add investors! 538 Hendrix Street presents an extraordinary Brooklyn anomaly: a massive, built-out multifamily footprint situated within a highly desirable R5 Zoning District. Legally classified as a 2-Family home but currently operating as a high-income 3-Family setup, this brick asset is a goldmine for cash buyers ready to maximize an existing footprint that is literally impossible to legally build from scratch today. The Footprint & Layout: • Unit 1: Highly rentable 3-Bedroom layout • Unit 2: Generous 2-Bedroom layout • Unit 3: Additional 2-Bedroom layout • Bathrooms: 3 Full Baths (one per unit) • Bonus Potential: Full, unfinished basement with independent access—ideal for building mechanical storage, tenant lockboxes, or potential duplex expansion. The R5 Zoning & Development Advantage: In an R5 district, new residential builds are strictly capped. However, this property grants you an incredibly valuable, grandfathered envelope: • Zoning District: R5 • Standard Max Residential FAR: 1.5 (Max Buildable Area: 1,482 sq. ft.) • Current Built FAR: 2.42 (Current Built Area: 2,391 sq. ft.) • The Math: This structure sits -909 sq. ft. OVER standard modern R5 residential limits. • The Opportunity: By executing an "As-Is" gut renovation or a variance-backed modernization of the existing structure, you preserve a massive layout advantage that a standard vacant lot or new construction simply cannot match. Terms & Disclosures: • INVESTORS, CASH, OR HARD MONEY BUYERS ONLY. • Property will be delivered completely AS-IS. • Configured as a 3-bed over 2-bed over 2-bed + unfinished basement. • Buyer is entirely responsible for verifying all zoning codes, certificates of occupancy, and navigating any future legal legalizations or variance optimizations with the NYC DOB.

Getting Around

69
WalkingSomewhat Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
79
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

10/10
Ps 149 Danny KayeGrades PK-50.2 mi
5/10

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1901

Materials

  • Construction materials: Brick

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: Triplex,Multi Family

Interior

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: Unfinished

Features

  • First Floor Bedroom

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Baseboard
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,394
  • Total interior livable area: 2,394 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 040580122
  • Attached to another structure: Yes
  • Special condition: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 988 sqft

Parking

  • Parking features: None

Climate Risk is Financial Risk

Every home has a financial story beyond the listing price. Below, you’ll see the climate risks that could affect this property — and in Bills & Affordability, how those risks may influence repairs, insurance, utilities, and long-term value.

Biggest Threats for This Home

  • Heat Wave
    Heat WaveRelatively High
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Heat Wave
Winter Weather
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters in Kings County and New York

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Understanding the Costs

Financial advisors generally recommend spending no more than 30% of your gross household income on housing costs. In practice, many households stretch to 35% or beyond — especially in high-cost markets.

Estimated Costs Today

MonthlyAnnual
Mortgage $5,056$60,672
Home Insurance *$390$4,680
Property Taxes $466$5,592
Electricity $395$4,747
Total$6,307$75,684
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$216,240/yr
40% on housing$189,210/yr
45% on housing$168,186/yr

New York FAIR Plan Programs

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Current Policies
Residential: 20,669Commercial: 1,556
Total Premiums$32.27M
Total Exposure$7.63B

How Costs Could Change Over Time

Climate risk is quickly impacting all of the major home ownership costs. Adjust the growth rates and percentage of income spent on housing below to see how your housing costs could change over the next 10 years — and what income you'd need to keep up.

Insurance Growth Rate5-year average: 4.2%
4.2%
0%30.0%
Electricity Growth Rate10-year average: 7.1%
7.1%
0%15.0%
Property Taxes Growth Rate2-year average: 1.2%
1.2%
0%15.0%
Income Spent on Housing
30%
30%45%

Comparing Against the Market

Price Per Sq Ft

$418This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 11207$501
Kings County$697

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 11207$530
Kings County$623

Current Market Trends

Median Price Per Square Foot

The median price per square foot of homes sold in this area each month. Compare this to this listing's price per square foot to gauge whether the home is priced in line with recent sales.

Historicals for This Listing

Zestimate History ($/sqft)

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-06-15Listed for sale$999,999

For Sale by Agent

AgentMarc Dori
Brokerage1st American One NYC LTD

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