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1040 E 53rd St, Flatlands, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11234
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About this home
Land for sale in Flatlands, Brooklyn. Asking price $569,000.
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Two adjacent residential tax lots (Lot 70 & Lot 71) totaling approximately 4,000 square feet (40' x 100') located in the East Flatbush section of Brooklyn. The property offers 40 feet of combined frontage on a quiet residential block and is zoned R4, allowing for low-density residential development. The site presents a strong opportunity for developers and builders to capitalize on a two-lot configuration, with the potential to construct two separate 3 family homes (subject to zoning and approvals). Can build 5,400 SF + basement, The existing lot configuration provides flexibility for phased development, independent financing, and multiple exit strategies. Surrounded by established residential housing and ongoing new construction activity, the property is well-positioned to meet continued demand for new 1-2 family homes in the area. Two Separate Tax Lots: Lot 70 & Lot 71 (individually assessed) Total Lot Size: Approx. 4,000 SF (40' x 100') Zoning: R4 (low-density residential) Buildable Area: Approx. 5,400 SF total (1.35 FAR) + Basment Development Potential: Suitable for two 3 family homes Building Class B1 - Configuration Advantage: Ability to treat as two independent development parcels or one Vacant Delivery: Property delivered vacant at closing No Existing Income: Clean slate for immediate development planning Utilities: Available in street (buyer to verify) Survey / Due Diligence: Buyer responsible for verifying lot dimensions, zoning, and development potential Investment highlights Two Separate Tax Lots Can build 5,400 SF + basement Ideal Development Footprint (40' x 100' Combined) R4 Zoning (Stable Low-Density Residential Upside) Clean Slate Development Opportunity
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Grade C, 61/100 · Fairly complete
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Location
- NeighborhoodFlatlandsHousing records and complaints
- BoroughBrooklynHousing records
- ZIP codeZIP 11234Buildings and sales
- ListingsHomes for sale in 11234128 homes for sale
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Nearby transit
- 50 StD7 min walk
- 55 StD10 min walk
- Fort Hamilton PkwyN10 min walk
Nearby public schools · District 22
- P.S. 160 William T. Sampsonelementary, grades PK-5140 m
- Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowermentsecondary, grades 6-121.6 km
- P.S. K134elementary, grades PK-52.3 km
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The building
Building record for East 53 Street
NYC records as of Nov 1 (weekly)East 53 Street · BBL 3-07736-0070
- Building type
- Vacant lot
- 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
The city’s records match this listing to the tax lot at East 53 Street. Corner and multi-address buildings often have one main address.
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.













