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491 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Property Information

491 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 491 Atlantic Avenue
Neighborhood Boerum Hill
Zip code 11217
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00179-0045

Sales & Tax Overview for 491 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $7,280

Lot & Building Information for 491 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,747
Lot dimensions 21.83 ft x 80 ft
Building class Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2)
Building sqft 2,970
Building dimensions 21.83 ft x 36 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1920
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Zoning & Use for 491 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 15
Community district 2
Closest police station 0.50 Miles
Closest fire station 0.10 Miles

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About 491 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 491 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 have?

This Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) located at 491 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 has a total of 2,970 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 491 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217?

491 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 was built in 1920 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $2,969,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 491 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 491 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 491 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
10/29/2024 - D
11/08/2024 - R
Deed
(2024110500563001)
07/23/1999 - R Deed
(3860006703386)
01/21/1983 - R Vacate Order
(3100000944210)
05/05/1982 - R Mortgage
(3590000909659)
05/05/1982 - R Deed
(3580000909658)
07/21/1977 - R Mortgage
(37730093300710)
07/21/1977 - R Deed
(37730093300708)
01/06/1977 - R Release
(37730089401923)
12/06/1976 - R Deed
(37630088800460)
09/22/1975 - R Mortgage
(37530080301680)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 491 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $7,280
Estimated property tax: $7,280
Tax assessor's market value: $2,969,000
Assessed value: $178,140

Assessment History for 491 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $2,969,000 $178,140 $36,689 19.843% $7,280 $7,280 -0.44%
2024/25 $3,127,000 $187,620 $36,406 20.085% $7,312 $7,312 +5.99%
2023/24 $2,764,000 $165,840 $34,348 20.085% $6,899 $6,899 +4.83%
2022/23 $2,494,000 $149,640 $32,404 20.309% $6,581 $6,581 +7.83%
2021/22 $2,204,000 $132,240 $30,574 19.963% $6,103 $6,103 -5.15%

Permits for 491 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/03/2020 Alteration type 2
10/22/2020 Alteration
04/30/2009 Alteration type 2
06/25/2008 Alteration type 2
02/07/2008 Alteration type 2
06/26/2007 Alteration type 2
11/02/2006 Alteration type 2
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$426
-10.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$493
11.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$492
6.6% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Flatbush Ave & Livingston St at NW Corner
Station lines 2-3-4-5
Distance (miles) 0.157
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Bus Routes
Name Atlantic Av/3 Av
Line B63
Distance (miles) 0.034

Neighbors for 491 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 491 Atlantic Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
483 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn 4,000 12/03/2003
477 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn 3,700 03/22/1998
503 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn 10,278
31 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 2,475 11/09/2020
494 State St, Brooklyn 3,120 12/08/2020 $2,500,000
479 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn 3,200 06/02/2022 $2,475,000
492 State St, Brooklyn 2,310 07/12/2004 $1,167,500
481 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn 4,000 03/01/2022
475 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn 13,122 01/30/2012 $3,400,000
495 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn 2,500 06/19/2008 $1,600,000
501 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn 11,160 03/25/1986
500 State St, Brooklyn 7,864 06/02/2000
497 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn 3,894 09/07/2016
485 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn 3,680 12/15/1999
490 State St, Brooklyn 3,680 11/12/1991
487 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn 2,804 04/13/2026 $3,500,000
499 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn 4,436 12/02/2021 $2,600,000
455 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn 3,495 08/30/2012
493 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn 3,177 06/03/2025
496 State St, Brooklyn 2,310 02/07/2003
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