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272 Nichols Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11208

5beds
4baths
2,128sqft
$899,000
$422price/sqft
$5,644/moest. monthly cost
$225,760/yrincome needed

About This Home

Solid Brick Duplex – Income Producing with Value-Add Potential Well-maintained 2-story brick duplex offering 5 bedrooms, 3.5 baths, and 2,128 sq ft of living space. One unit is currently rented by the state, providing immediate rental income, while the second unit offers opportunity for additional income or owner-occupancy. Property features town water and town sewer, separate gas heating systems for each unit, and individual hot water tanks. Major updates include a new roof with solar panels for added efficiency, newer windows, and a new front entrance gate enhancing curb appeal and security. Street parking available. No central A/C. A great opportunity for investors seeking steady income with upside potential, or buyers looking to live in one unit while renting the other.

Getting Around

82
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
61
BikeBikeable

Schools

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1910

Materials

  • Construction materials: Unknown

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Architectural style: Other
  • Property subType: Duplex,Multi Family

Interior

Basement

  • Has basement: Yes
  • Basement: None

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 5
  • Bathrooms: 4
  • Full bathrooms: 4

Features

  • Other

Heating & Cooling

  • Heating features: Natural Gas,Other
  • Cooling features: None

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 2,128
  • Total interior livable area: 2,128 sqft

Property

Details

  • Parcel number: 041500038
  • Attached to another structure: Yes
  • Special condition: None

Lot

  • Lot size: 1,750 sqft

Parking

  • Parking features: On Street
  • Has uncovered spaces: Yes

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
  • Cold Wave
    Cold WaveModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Heat Wave
Cold Wave
Strong Wind
Winter Weather
Tsunami

FEMA Declared Disasters in Kings County and New York

Flood
Severe Storm
Snowstorm

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 $4,545$54,540
Home Insurance *$329$3,948
Property Taxes $419$5,028
Electricity $351$4,220
Total$5,644$67,728
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$193,508/yr
40% on housing$169,320/yr
45% on housing$150,506/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

$422This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 11208$470
Kings County$697

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 11208$470
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
2026-08-04Price change$829,000
2026-07-28Listed for sale$899,000
2026-03-11Pending sale$899,000
2026-03-03Listed for sale$899,000
2013-01-23Sold$499,999
2012-07-31Listed for sale$499,000
2012-06-06Sold$200,000
2011-05-21Price change$299,000
2011-05-08Listed for sale$349,000
2009-12-18Listing removed$399,000
2009-11-18Price change$399,000
2009-07-18Listed for sale$449,000
2004-09-01Sold$382,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentDerek J. Greene
BrokerageGreene Realty Group

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