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$1,758,000

For Sale - Active
596 Van Buren St, Brooklyn, NY 11221
5 Beds
4 Baths
0 Square Feet
0.04 Acres Lot
Built in 1920
For Sale - Active
2 Units
Checked: 19 hours ago
Updated: Jul 15, 2025 at 09:47PM

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$4,127
Cap Rate
3.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-12.2%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.54
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-7.9%

Property Description


0.04 Acres Lot
Built in 1920
For Sale - Active
2 Units

This luxury gut-renovated 2-family home in the heart of Bushwick offers a perfect blend of high-end finishes, modern design, and thoughtful details. The legal 2-family layout consists of a 2-bedroom, 1-bathroom unit on the ground floor with direct access to a private backyard, while the upper duplex (2nd & 3rd floors) features 3 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms with private deck. The second floor boasts a spacious living room, formal dining area, high-end kitchen with marble countertops, and a half bath, while the third floor includes three bedrooms and two full baths, including a primary suite with an upgraded Italian-material bathroom. Throughout the home, you'll find hardwood floors, newly replaced double-pane windows, glass high-grade handrails, and high ceilings that enhance the open, airy feel. The finished basement adds flexibility for extra storage or recreational use. Conveniently located on Van Buren St., this home is near top dining spots like Santa Panza, Whiskers Bakery, and Ornithology Jazz Club, as well as local parks with playgrounds and basketball courts. Easy access to the J/M trains and LIRR makes commuting effortless.

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Location


Property Details


Parking

  • Description: Off Street
  • Details: Off Street
  • Garage Spaces: 0
  • Spaces Total: 0

Bedroom Information

  • # of Bedrooms: 5

Bathroom Information

  • # of Baths (Full): 4
  • # of Baths (Total): 4.0

Interior Features

  • # of Stories: 2
  • Basement: Yes
  • Basement Description: Finished, Full
  • Fireplace: Yes

Land Information

  • Land Use: Residential Income
  • Land Use Subtype: Duplex

Lot Information

  • Parcel ID: 032830017
  • Lot Size: 1800 sqft

Property Information

  • Property Type: Duplex
  • Style: Other
  • Year Built: 1920

Tax Information

  • Annual Tax: $6,614

Utilities

  • Water & Sewer: Public
  • Heating: Electric
  • Cooling: Wall/Window Unit(s)

Location

  • County: Kings

Listing Details


Listed by:
Li Li
B Square Realty
(646) 889-9988

Source:
OneKey MLS
MLS#: 824258
OneKey MLS

Investment Summary


Monthly Cash Flow
-$4,127
Cap Rate
3.3%
Cash-on-Cash Return
-12.2%
Debt Coverage Ratio
0.54
Internal Rate of Return (5 years)
-7.9%

Purchase Details

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Purchase price:
$1,758,000
Amount financed:
-$1,406,400
Down payment:
$351,600
Closing costs:
$52,740
Rehab costs:
$0
Initial cash invested:
$404,340
Square feet:
0
Cost per square foot:
n/a
Monthly rent per square foot:
n/a

Financing Details

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Loan amount:
$1,406,400
Loan to value ratio:
80.0%
Loan type:
Amortizing
Term:
30 years
Interest rate:
6.500%
Principal & interest:
$8,889
Property tax:
$551
Insurance:
$539
Private mortgage insurance (PMI):
$0
Monthly payment:
$9,979

Operating Income

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% Rent Monthly Yearly
Gross rent:
$7,700 $92,400
Vacancy loss: (6%)
6% -$462 -$5,544
Operating income:
$7,238 $86,856

Operating Expenses


% Rent Monthly Yearly
Property taxes: (7%)
7%-$551-$6,614
Insurance: (7%)
7%-$539-$6,468
Property management: (8%)
8%-$616-$7,392
Repairs & maintenance: (5%)
5%-$385-$4,620
Capital expenditures: (5%)
5%-$385-$4,620
HOA fees: (n/a)
n/an/an/a
Total operating expenses: (32%)
32%-$2,476-$29,714

Cash Flow


Monthly Yearly
Net operating income:
$4,762 $57,144
Mortgage payments:
-$8,889 -$106,668
Cash flow:
$4,127 $49,524