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Land for sale in Flatlands

1040 E 53rd St, Flatlands, Brooklyn, New York, NY, 11234

$569,000
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About this home

Land for sale in Flatlands, Brooklyn. Asking price $569,000.

From the original listing · Realtor.comShow

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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Roofy listing score

Grade C, 61/100 · Fairly complete

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  • Photos16/25
    • Some points: Only 3 photos (8 or more for full points)6/15
    • Full points: Large, clear photos (about 1,000 px)10/10
  • Details16/20
    • Full points: Price stated3/3
    • Does not apply: Bedrooms: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Bathrooms: does not apply2/2
    • No points: No size0/2
    • Does not apply: Move-in date: does not apply2/2
    • Does not apply: Lease length: does not apply1/1
    • Does not apply: Pets: does not apply1/1
    • Does not apply: Laundry: does not apply1/1
    • Does not apply: Heat: does not apply1/1
    • No points: No amenities listed0/2
    • Full points: Description of 255 words3/3
  • True cost8/15
    • Some points: Taxes not stated4/8
    • Cannot check yet: Not enough similar homes nearby to compare the price4/7
  • Accuracy11/15
    • Nothing to compare: Listed on one site, nothing to compare3/6
    • Some points: Partly checked against city records4/5
    • Full points: Confirmed on its source site 3 days ago4/4
  • Legal10/10
    • Full points: No fair-housing problems found in the wording6/6
    • Full points: The agent’s license is active4/4
  • 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.

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Location

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Nearby transit

  • 50 StD7 min walk
  • 55 StD10 min walk
  • Fort Hamilton PkwyN10 min walk

Nearby public schools · District 22

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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

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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.