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406 4th Avenue

$1,500,000

MLS# RLS20104275 · Gowanus

Listed July 24, 2026 · 110 days on the market

16 Beds 8 Baths 5,868 Sq.Ft.

About This Property

Positioned at the intersection of Park Slope and Gowanus, this unique investment property presents a compelling opportunity to acquire a well-maintained 8-unit multifamily asset in one of Brooklyn’s most consistently sought-after mixed use corridors.

Located along a prime stretch of 4th Avenue with exceptional access to transportation, the property is fully occupied and features a stable mix of one- and two-bedroom residences. Recent upgrades completed in 2025 contribute to the building’s turnkey appeal, while strong projected income and favorable rental trends position the asset for both immediate cash flow and long-term upside.

In addition to its current performance, the property offers future potential with zoning permitting approximately 17,000 buildable square feet, a rare opportunity in a neighborhood continuing to see significant growth, investment, and demand.

Investment Highlights:

8-unit multifamily property

Prime Park Slope / Gowanus location

Fully occupied and rent stabilized

Recent renovations completed in 2025

New Roof

Strong projected income and long-term upside

Excellent access to major transportation

Future development possibility

Offering Memorandum upon request.

Agent's Note

From Curtis Bain. Details about the apartment are drawn from the listing information provided through RLS by Compass.

Eight residences sit in this four-story walk-up at 406 4th Avenue. The listing says the building is fully occupied and that its apartments are rent stabilized, and it also cites recent upgrades and a new roof.

The building covers 5,868 square feet across its four stories and eight residences.

The 4 Av-9 St station, served by the F, G and R, is about 2 minutes away on foot, and Washington Park is about 3 minutes away.

Foodtown and Whole Foods Market are each about 5 minutes away on foot for everyday shopping.

Quick answers+

How many residences does the building have?

The building has eight residences.

Is the building a walk-up?

Yes, it is a four-story walk-up.

How large is the building?

The listing gives the building as 5,868 square feet.

Estimate

Monthly Cost & Closing Costs

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$9,358 / month

  • Principal and interest$7,585
  • Common charges$375
  • Property taxes$1,398

Due at closing

  • Down payment (20%)$300,000
  • NYS “mansion tax” (1%)$15,000
  • Mortgage recording tax (1.925%)$23,100

Not included: attorney, title insurance, lender and appraisal fees, board application and move-in fees, flip tax and prepaid items. Estimates only, based on the published New York State rates. Your attorney and lender will confirm the real figures.

About the Building

406 4th Avenue is a 4-story walk-up apartments in Gowanus, completed in 1931 and home to 8 residential units.

The closest subway is 4 Av-9 St (F, G, R), about a 2-minute walk. Washington Skate Park is roughly 2 minutes away on foot.

Compiled from NYC public records and open data.

Year Built
1931
Stories
4
Units
8
Building Type
Walk-Up Apartments

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Location & Nearby

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406 4th Avenue

Subway

  • FGR4 Av-9 StAbout 2 min walk
  • RUnion StAbout 11 min walk
  • FGSmith-9 StsAbout 12 min walk

Parks

  • Washington Skate ParkAbout 2 min walk
  • Washington ParkAbout 3 min walk

Public schools · Elementary schools

  • The Maurice Sendak Community SchoolAbout 2 min walk
  • P.S. 39 Henry BristowAbout 9 min walk
  • P.S. 124 Silas B. DutcherAbout 9 min walk

Middle schools

  • M.S. 51 William AlexanderAbout 4 min walk
  • M.S. K266 - Park Place Community Middle SchoolAbout 19 min walk

High schools

  • Park Slope CollegiateAbout 13 min walk
  • Millennium Brooklyn HSAbout 13 min walk

Walking times are estimates. Schools shown are the nearest public and charter schools and are not zone assignments; a nearby school is not necessarily the one an address is zoned for. Confirm zoning with the NYC Department of Education. Sources: MTA, NYC Parks and NYC Department of City Planning open data.

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Walkability

9/10

Public transit

8/10

Schools

7/10

Dining

9/10

Groceries & parks

8/10

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