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657 Knickerbocker Ave #8FAM, Brooklyn, NY, 11221

8beds
8baths
6,500sqft
$1,875,000
$288price/sqft
$12,073/moest. monthly cost
$482,920/yrincome needed

About This Home

OPEN HOUSE: 5/17 (Sun) 12 - 1 PM Rare Corner Brick 8 Family with Garage in Prime Bushwick! This unique brick 4-story property is located on the corner of Knickerbocker Ave and Putnam Ave in Prime Bushwick. It is 0.5 miles to Halsey St L train station, Irving Square Park and only 1 block to B60 bus stop. It is surrounded by stores, supermarkets, coffee shops, restaurants, and much more. This pristine corner 4-story brick building offers a unique setup and is an ideal opportunity for an owner-user or savvy investor. It features: - All units are Rent Stabilized, except Unit 4L (Formerly Rent Controlled) - Two vacant apartments - Unit 1R (Rent Stabilized, Vacant): Ideal for owner occupancy. Located adjacent to the garage — potential to combine, expand, or create a duplex with roof deck access. Unlock private outdoor space or build your dream home studio. - Unit 4L (Formerly Rent Controlled, Vacant): Can be legally renovated for ~$65K–$75K and rented at market rate (~$3,200/mo). Adds $38,400/year to NOI, pushing total income to ~$141K. - Attached garage with curb cut – use as parking, private studio, or expand your live/work space. Use the curb cut for private parking or delivery access. The garage is leased until May 2027. - Projected break-even occupancy – with approx. $800K down, your monthly mortgage + taxes are offset by the rental income. Live for free while your tenants cover your mortgage. This kind of flexible, mixed-use residential setup is increasingly rare in Brooklyn — especially with vacancy, upside, and control already in place. Lot: 25 x 97.42 ft Bld: 25 x 65 ft Zoning: R6 FAR: 2.67; Max FAR: 2.43 Taxes: $24,656/Yr Don’t Miss this Opportunity! Call Theo Eastwind TODAY for a Full Set Up! *Disclaimer: All Information provided is deemed reliable but is not guaranteed and should be independently verified.

Getting Around

87
WalkingVery Walkable
0
TransitVery Limited Transit
89
BikeVery Bikeable

Schools

3/10
4/10
Jhs 291 Roland HayesGrades 6-80.2 mi

Construction

Condition

  • Year built: 1931

Type & Style

  • Home type: MultiFamily
  • Property subType: Multi Family

Interior

Bedrooms & Bathrooms

  • Bedrooms: 8
  • Bathrooms: 8
  • Full bathrooms: 8

Features

  • Flooring: Hardwood

Interior Area

  • Total structure area: 6,500
  • Total interior livable area: 6,500 sqft

Property

Details

  • Special condition: Resale

Features

  • Patio & porch: Other
  • Exterior features: Courtyard,Garden

Parking

  • Parking features: Garage
  • Has garage: 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
  • Earthquake
    EarthquakeModerate
  • Inland Flooding
    Inland FloodingModerate
  • Strong Wind
    Strong WindModerate
  • Winter Weather
    Winter WeatherModerate
  • Tsunami
    TsunamiInsufficient Data

How This Home’s Risks Compare

Heat Wave
Cold Wave
Earthquake
Inland Flooding
Strong Wind
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 $9,481$113,772
Home Insurance *$643$7,716
Property Taxes $875$10,500
Electricity $1,074$12,890
Total$12,073$144,876
*Does not include cost of any FAIR Plan premiums

Income You'd Need if You Spent...

35% on housing$413,931/yr
40% on housing$362,190/yr
45% on housing$321,946/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

$288This listing

vs Other Active Listings

Avg $/sqft

ZIP 11221$639
Kings County$697

vs Homes Sold Last Month

Median $/sqft

ZIP 11221$757
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)

No zestimate history available

Price History

DateEventPrice
2026-01-06Price change$1,875,000
2025-08-04Listed for sale$2,000,000

For Sale by Agent

AgentTheo Eastwind
BrokerageCapri Jet Realty Corp

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