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481 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

481 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 481 Union Street
Neighborhood Gowanus
Zip code 11231
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00430-0044

Sales & Tax Overview for 481 Union Street, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $23,661

Lot & Building Information for 481 Union Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,219
Lot dimensions 16.25 ft x 75 ft
Building class Three Families (C0) i
Building sqft 2,675
Building dimensions 16.25 ft x 41.2 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Structure type Conventional
Building material C block + brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 2016
Frontage(s) Union Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Bond Street
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 481 Union Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 3
Residential sqft

Area Overview

Walk Score
97 /100. Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
100 /100. Rider's Paradise
Bike Score
94 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district 15
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.60 Miles
Closest fire station 0.58 Miles

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About 481 Union Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 481 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

481 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 2016 and has a total of 2,675 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 481 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $227,580, the tax amount paid for 481 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is $22,322. For the next year, the tax amount for 481 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is estimated at $23,661.

When was 481 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 last sold?

481 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was last sold in 07/19/2013.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 481 Union Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 481 Union Street, Brooklyn

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Title Documents for 481 Union Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
01/15/2014 - D
01/23/2014 - R		 Certificate
(2014011701009002)
01/15/2014 - D
01/23/2014 - R		 Zoning Lot Description
(2014011701009001)
10/24/2013 - D
12/26/2013 - R		 Zoning Lot Description
(2013102800718001)
10/23/2013 - D
12/26/2013 - R		 Certificate
(2013102800718002)
07/19/2013 - D
09/16/2013 - R		 Deed
(2013081900501001)
01/22/2001 - D
01/23/2001 - R		 Deed
(3670007494167)
10/21/1998 - D
01/23/2001 - R		 Deed
(3530007494153)
08/13/1981 - D
08/13/1981 - R		 Deed
(38130125800280)
05/03/1974 - D
05/03/1974 - R		 Deed
(37430070700424)
04/02/1973 - D
04/02/1973 - R		 Mortgage
(37330062301272)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 481 Union Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $22,323
Estimated property tax: $23,661
Tax assessor's market value: $3,793,000
Assessed value: $227,580

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Assessment History for 481 Union Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 481 Union Street, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $3,793,000 $227,580 $112,496 19.843% $22,323 $22,323 +4.72%
2024/25 $2,996,000 $179,760 $106,129 20.085% $21,316 $21,316 +6.00%
2023/24 $3,607,000 $216,420 $100,122 20.085% $20,110 $20,110 -1.10%
2022/23 $3,014,000 $180,840 $100,122 20.309% $20,334 $20,334 +2.50%
2021/22 $3,053,000 $183,180 $99,372 19.963% $19,838 $19,838 +0.55%
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Permits for 481 Union Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Gowanus Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$1,051,223
-47.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,195
-22.5% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$839,000
6.2% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): 0.2 (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 2 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Smith St & President St at NE Corner
Station lines F-G
Distance (miles) 0.247
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Bus Routes
Name Smith St/Union St
Line B57
Distance (miles) 0.239

Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
P.S. 32 Samuels Mills Sprole 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 452 0.09
P.S. 32 Samuels Mills Sprole 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 452 0.09
Rivendell School NR No Private PK-K 103 0.28
Rivendell School NR No Private PK-K 103 0.28
P.S. 58 The Carroll 8 No Public PK, K-5 751 0.31
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Hannah Senesh Community Day School NR No Private K-8 231 0.32
P.S. 372 The Children S School NR No Public PK, K-8 436 0.33
School For International Studies 5 No Public 6-12 782 0.39
Al-Madinah School NR No Private PK-12 790 0.41
International School of Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.52
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
New Dawn Charter High School 2 No Charter 9-12 233 0.20
Cobble Hill School of American Studies 1 No Public 9-12 316 0.33
School For International Studies 5 No Public 6-12 782 0.39
Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School 8 No Public 9-12 331 0.39
Al-Madinah School NR No Private PK-12 790 0.41
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Neighbors for 481 Union Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 481 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
467 Union St, Brooklyn 2,414 03/17/2021 $3,100,000
471 Union St, Brooklyn 01/16/2019
461 Union St, Brooklyn 2,880 05/04/1979
483 Union St, Brooklyn 2,675 07/19/2013
459 Union St, Brooklyn 1,696 10/06/2023
306 Bond St, Brooklyn 10,077 12/23/2022
302 Bond St, Brooklyn 2,700 05/15/1987
476 Sackett St, Brooklyn 2,544 10/15/1970
479 Union St, Brooklyn 07/19/2013
465 Union St, Brooklyn 1,696 06/14/2021 $10
296 Bond St, Brooklyn 1,200 08/27/2004
300 Bond St, Brooklyn 2,100 07/02/2024
304 Bond St, Brooklyn 2,700 08/22/2011 $575,000
298 Bond St, Brooklyn 3,600 05/12/2000
473 Union St, Brooklyn 2,435 05/19/2022 $1,900,000
474 Sackett St, Brooklyn 2,520 03/12/2024
477 Union St, Brooklyn 07/19/2013
475 Union St, Brooklyn 1,662 07/19/2013
463 Union St, Brooklyn 2,304 07/28/2021 $2,875,000
485 Union St, Brooklyn 2,404 07/19/2013
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