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4-bedroom townhouse for sale in Williamsburg

55 S 5th St, Williamsburg, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11249

$3,450,000
Asking price · in USD
Bedrooms
4: 4+ bedroom homes for sale in ZIP 11249
Bathrooms
4: Homes with 4+ bathrooms for sale in ZIP 11249
Size
—
Type
Townhouse: Townhouses for sale in ZIP 11249
Available
Now
Year built
1910: Building details

About this home

Townhouse for sale in Williamsburg, Brooklyn: 4 bedrooms, 4 bathrooms. Asking price $3,450,000. Built in 1910.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

Williamsburg Four-Unit Investment Opportunity 55 South 5th Street A rare investor's dream just one block from the East River waterfront and Domino Park, this legal four-unit brick townhouse in the heart of Williamsburg offers immediate cash flow today and a clear path to full vacant possession tomorrow. Built in 1910 and thoughtfully renovated, the 20' x 40' building sits on a 20' x 73.67' lot, blending pre-war character with modern upgrades throughout. The building delivers built-in flexibility for any investment strategy. One unit, a beautifully renovated one-bedroom plus den with private backyard access, is currently vacant. The remaining three spacious one-bedroom plus den units are tenant occupied, generating steady rental income. All existing leases roll off by March 2027, giving a buyer the rare ability to hold for income now and reposition, renovate, or redevelop the entire building free and clear on a known, near-term timeline.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 63/100 · Fairly complete

How complete and honest this listing is, from what the source sites show and Roofy’s own checks. It isn’t a rating of the home or the agent. How the score works

  • Photos25/25
    • Full points: 9 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details13/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • No points: No size0/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • No points: No pet policy0/1
    • No points: Laundry not mentioned0/1
    • No points: Heat and utilities not mentioned0/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 155 words3/3
  • True cost7/15
    • Some points: Taxes not stated4/8
    • Some points: Priced 109% above similar homes in the borough, which take longer to sell3/7
  • Accuracy12/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Full points: Agrees with city records (built 1910, 4 homes)5/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal6/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Problem: The agent’s license is not active0/4
  • Trust0/15
    • No points: Not claimed on Roofy by the agent or owner0/10
    • No points: The agent is not verified on Roofy0/5

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Scored Nov 2, 2026 · Score version 1. No one can pay to change a score.

Buying costs

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Compared with the area

Asks $3,450,000, 109% above the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in Brooklyn.

Median here
$1,650,000
758 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$1,150,000–$2,372,500
The middle half of listings

Priced above most similar homes here and on the market longer than usual.

0.3% of these listings have cut their price.

Asking prices of listings on Roofy and listing sites in the last 90 days, not signed leases or sale prices. One currency, never converted.

More about Brooklyn

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • South Williamsburg (NYC Ferry)East River8 min walk
  • Marcy AvM J Z13 min walk
  • North Williamsburg (NYC Ferry)East River15 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 14

Distance only, not school zones. Check the zoned school with NYC Public Schools.

The building

4 units · 4 floors · built 1910

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

55 South 5 Street · BBL 3-02441-0033 · built 1910 · 4 units

Roofy building score 3/100 · Serious issuesAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Walk-up apartment building
Open HPD violations
17 (A 7 · B 1 · C 1)
Heat complaints
0 this season
Complaints, last 12 months
0
Rent stabilization
None in 2018–2024 tax bills
Last sale (12-month file)
No sales in our 12-month file

1 open Class C (immediately hazardous) violation in the building.

See the full building record

Public NYC records about the building, not about the person listing it. Buyers and renters can see them on city websites too. Source: NYC Open Data (DCP PLUTO, HPD, DOF).

Added to Roofy Oct 29, 2026Last checked on Realtor.com Oct 29, 2026Roofy doesn’t verify listings. Never send money before seeing a home.

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