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4970 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 - Property report

Also known as: 4970 Garage Blackstone Ave

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Property type

Miscellaneous One Family (A9)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

35,700

Sale price

$3,075,309

General information

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Address
Primary address
4970 Independence Avenue
Alternate address(es)
4970 Garage Blackstone Ave
4970 Rear Independence Ave
4970 Bingham Rd
ZIP code
10471
Neighborhood
Riverdale
Borough
Bronx
Block & lot
05940-0455

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Building
Property type
Miscellaneous One Family (A9)
Building sq. ft.
8,600
Building dimensions
35 ft x 20 ft
Buildings on lot
3
Stories
2
Year built
1899
Building material
Other
Exterior wall
Wood
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
07/10/2026
Sale price
$3,075,309
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$38,897
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Independence Avenue (narrow)
Blackstone Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Henry Hudson Parkway
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
187 ft x 259.17 ft
Lot sq. ft.
35,700

Area overview

Walk score
57 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
64 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
30 /100.  Somewhat Bikeable
School district
10
Community district
8
Closest police station
1.07 Miles
Closest fire station
0.42 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 4970 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 4970 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/10/2026 $3,075,309 XXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXX'X XXXXX XXX
12/21/2017 $3,200,000 XXX XXXXXXXX'X XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX (XXXXXXX) , XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX (XXXXXXX) , XXXX X XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXX XXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/14/2026 - R
07/10/2026 - D		 Deed
(2026071000828001)		 XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX X
01/18/2018 - R
01/10/2018 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2018011600112001)		 XXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/09/2018 - R
12/21/2017 - D		 Deed
(2017122900362002)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX (XXXXXXX) XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
01/09/2018 - R
12/21/2017 - D		 Correction Deed
(2017122900362001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX (XXXXXXX) XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX (XXXXXXX) XXXXX
07/06/2016 - R
06/17/2016 - D		 Deed
(2016062800204001)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
05/12/2011 - R
03/31/2011 - D		 Deed
(2011050900799001)		 XXXXXXX XXXX X XXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX
03/20/1995 - R Mortgage
(2060004639706)		 XXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
07/06/1982 - R Landmark Designation
(2630000562563)		 XXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 4970 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$38,897
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$9,508,000
Assessed value
$570,480

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $10,136,000 $608,160 $184,931 19.843% $36,696 $36,696 +2.78%
2024/25 $8,506,000 $510,360 $177,763 20.085% $35,704 $35,704 0.00%
2023/24 $7,353,000 $441,180 $177,763 20.085% $35,704 $35,704 +1.53%
2022/23 $6,177,000 $370,620 $173,154 20.309% $35,166 $35,166 +7.84%
2021/22 $5,015,000 $300,900 $163,354 19.963% $32,610 $32,610 +0.55%
2020/21 $5,540,000 $332,400 $154,109 21.045% $32,432 $32,432 +3.43%
2019/20 $4,506,000 $270,360 $148,136 21.167% $31,356 $31,356 +2.19%
2018/19 $4,790,000 $287,400 $146,676 20.919% $30,989 $30,683 +5.39%
2017/18 $3,575,000 $214,500 $142,825 20.385% $29,415 $29,115 +8.22%
2016/17 $2,971,000 $178,260 $134,578 19.991% $27,213 $26,903 +8.47%
Permits

Permit information for 4970 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Bronx median sale price

$352,500

13.7% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Broadway & 242nd St at NW Corner
Station lines
1
Distance (miles)
0.866
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 81 Robert J Christen 9 Yes Public K-5 672 0.47
Horace Mann School NR No Private PK-12 1,786 0.23
Horace Mann School NR No Private PK-12 1,786 0.23
St Margaret of Cortona School NR No Private PK-8 246 0.23
St Margaret of Cortona School NR No Private PK-8 246 0.23
Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.32
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy (Ms High School 141) 5 Yes Public 6-12 1,417 0.74
Horace Mann School NR No Private PK-12 1,786 0.23
St Margaret of Cortona School NR No Private PK-8 246 0.23
Salanter Akiba Riverdale Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.32
Riverdale Country School NR No Private PK-12 1,168 0.53
Fieldston Middle School NR No Private 6-8 390 0.68
Amber Charter School Kingsbridge 7 No Charter K-8 631 1.23
P.S. 37 Multiple Intelligence School 5 No Public K-8 456 1.29
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Yeshiva Ohavei Torah Of Riverdale NR No Private 9-12 81 0.23
Yeshiva Of The Telshe Alumni NR No Private 9-12 97 0.23
Horace Mann School NR No Private PK-12 1,786 0.23
Riverdale Country School NR No Private PK-12 1,168 0.53
Sar High School NR No Private 9-12 536 0.68
Riverdale Kingsbridge Academy (Ms High School 141) 5 No Public 6-12 1,417 0.74
International Leadership Charter School NR No Charter 9-12 318 1.21
In Tech Academy Aka Ms High School 368 5 No Public 6-12 940 1.35
English Language Learners And International Suppor 3 No Public 9-12 216 1.43
The New Visions Charter High School For The Humani 5 No Charter 9-12 479 1.43

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Neighbors for 4970 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY

4941 Arlington Ave, Bronx 5040 Independence Ave, Bronx 4904 Independence Ave, Bronx 5000 Independence Ave, Bronx 5211 Arlington Ave, Bronx 615 W 252nd St, Bronx 5001 Arlington Ave, Bronx 620 W 252nd St, Bronx 5035 Arlington Ave, Bronx 5025 Arlington Ave, Bronx 4925 Arlington Ave, Bronx 4900 Blackstone Ave, Bronx 4901 Arlington Ave, Bronx 4911 Arlington Ave, Bronx 5225-5235 Independence Ave, Bronx 5247 Independence Ave, Bronx 5251 Independence Ave, Bronx 5261 Independence Ave, Bronx 5020 Independence Ave, Bronx 5271 Independence Ave, Bronx

Nearby ZIP codes for 4970 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY

07620, Bergen County, NJ 07632, Bergen County, NJ 07670, Bergen County, NJ 10033, New York City, NY 10034, New York City, NY 10040, New York City, NY 10453, New York City, NY 10457, New York City, NY 10458, New York City, NY 10460, New York City, NY 10463, New York City, NY 10466, New York City, NY 10467, New York City, NY 10468, New York City, NY 10469, New York City, NY 10470, New York City, NY 10701, Westchester County, NY 10703, Westchester County, NY 10704, Westchester County, NY 10705, Westchester County, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 4970 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471?

The development at 4970 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 4970 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471?

4970 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 has a total of 8,600 square feet.

When was 4970 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 last sold and what was the sale price?

4970 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 was last sold on 07/10/2026 for $3,075,309.

What is the assessed value of 4970 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471?

4970 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 is currently assessed at $570,480.

What are the property taxes for 4970 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471?

The property taxes for 4970 Independence Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 total $38,897.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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