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7-bedroom house for sale in Sunset Park-Borough Park

865 55th St, Sunset Park (East)-Borough Park (West), Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11220

$2,400,000
Asking price · in USD
Bedrooms
7: 7+ bedroom homes for sale in ZIP 11220
Bathrooms
2.5: Homes with 2+ bathrooms for sale in ZIP 11220
Size
2,080 ft² (193 m²)
Type
House: Houses for sale in ZIP 11220
Available
Now
Year built
1920: Building details

About this home

House for sale in Sunset Park-Borough Park, Brooklyn: 7 bedrooms, 2.5 bathrooms, 2,080 ft². Asking price $2,400,000. Built in 1920.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

An exceptional two-family brick residence awaits at 865 55th Street, offering strong income potential in one of Brooklyn's most sought-after neighborhoods. Built in 1920, this 2,080 sq. ft. property sits on a 2,003 sq. ft. lot and features 7 bedrooms and 2.5 baths across two stories - an ideal setup for investors or end-users looking to customize. The R6 zoning district presents outstanding development potential, with the possibility to maximize buildable space (subject to zoning and architect verification). Investment Highlights: - Versatile Two-Family Layout: Two self-contained units offering immediate rental income potential. - R6 Zoning: Rare opportunity for developers and builders to explore expanded buildable square footage. - Delivered Vacant: Property will be sold as-is and delivered vacant at closing, giving buyers a blank canvas. - Low Carrying Costs: Annual property taxes approximately $8,702.

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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 69/100 · 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: 13 photos15/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details15/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Full points: Bedrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Bathrooms stated2/2
    • Full points: Size stated2/2
    • 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 140 words3/3
  • True cost11/15
    • Full points: Running costs stated (HOA, service charge or taxes)8/8
    • Some points: Priced 28% above similar homes in its ZIP code, 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 1920, 2 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 $2,400,000, 28% above the median asking price for homes for sale with 4+ bedrooms in 11220.

Median here
$1,880,000
27 listings, last 90 days
Typical range
$1,374,000–$2,375,000
The middle half of listings
Per ft²
$1,153.85 vs $652.04
This home vs the median, 77% higher

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

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 11220

Location

Location as the listing shows it.Open in Google Maps

Nearby transit

  • 8 AvN10 min walk
  • Fort Hamilton PkwyN11 min walk
  • 50 StD13 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 20

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

The building

2 units · 2 floors · built 1920

Building record (NYC)

NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)

865 55 Street · BBL 3-05672-0054 · built 1920 · 2 units

Roofy building score 96/100 · Well keptAbout the building, from HPD violations. Not an inspection.
Building type
Two-family home
Open HPD violations
None
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

No open immediately hazardous (Class C) violations.

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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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