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459 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

459 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 459 Union Street
Neighborhood Gowanus
Zip code 11231
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00430-0055

Sales & Tax Overview for 459 Union Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 03/19/2026
Purchase price $2,250,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $5,118

Lot & Building Information for 459 Union Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,083
Lot dimensions 16.67 ft x 125 ft
Property type Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)
Building sqft 1,696
Building dimensions 16.67 ft x 38 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Brownstone
Building material Brick
Status
Status date
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1899
Frontage Union Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Bond Street
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 459 Union Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

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School district 15
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.56 Miles
Closest fire station 0.58 Miles

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About 459 Union Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 459 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

459 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1899 and has a total of 1,696 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 459 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $114,420, the tax amount paid for 459 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is $5,054. For the next year, the tax amount for 459 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is estimated at $5,118.

When was 459 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 last sold and what was the last sale price?

459 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was last sold in 03/19/2026 for $2,250,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 459 Union Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 459 Union Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/19/2026 $2,250,000

Title Documents for 459 Union Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
05/20/2026 - R
03/19/2026 - D
Mortgage
(2026040600657002)
05/20/2026 - R
03/19/2026 - D
Mortgage
(2026040600657001)
04/02/2026 - R
03/19/2026 - D
Deed
(2026040200799001)
05/20/2026 - R
02/22/2026 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2026040600657003)
10/30/2023 - R
10/06/2023 - D
Deed
(2023102600776001)
03/25/1987 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3280001251528)
03/25/1987 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3270001251527)
11/18/1985 - R Mortgage
(3630001125663)
11/18/1985 - R
10/09/1985 - D
Deed
(3620001125662)
07/02/1974 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(37430071901897)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 459 Union Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $5,055
Estimated property tax: $5,118
Tax assessor's market value: $1,907,000
Assessed value: $114,420

Assessment History for 459 Union Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 459 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 $1,907,000 $114,420 $25,474 19.843% $5,055 $5,055 +4.54%
2024/25 $2,244,000 $134,640 $24,074 20.085% $4,835 $4,835 +5.66%
2023/24 $2,362,000 $141,720 $22,784 20.085% $4,576 $4,576 +4.82%
2022/23 $2,086,000 $125,160 $21,497 20.309% $4,366 $4,366 +1.74%
2021/22 $2,021,000 $121,260 $21,497 19.963% $4,291 $4,291 -3.95%

Permits for 459 Union Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/18/2026 Alt-CO - new building with existing elements to remain
         
         
         
         
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Gowanus Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$1,150,000
-10.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,352
11.7% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): 0.2,X (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) 0.215
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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 0.07
P.S. 32 Samuels Mills Sprole 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 452 0.07
P.S. 58 The Carroll 8 No Public PK, K-5 751 0.29
P.S. 58 The Carroll 8 No Public PK, K-5 751 0.29
Hannah Senesh Community Day School NR No Private K-8 231 0.29

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 0.29
School For International Studies 5 No Public 6-12 782 0.36
P.S. 372 The Children S School NR No Public PK, K-8 436 0.36
Al-Madinah School NR No Private PK-12 790 0.43
Mary McDowell Friends School NR No Private 6-10 290 0.49

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 0.18
Cobble Hill School of American Studies 1 No Public 9-12 316 0.31
School For International Studies 5 No Public 6-12 782 0.36
Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School 8 No Public 9-12 331 0.36
Al-Madinah School NR No Private PK-12 790 0.43

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Neighbors for 459 Union Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 459 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
467 Union St, Brooklyn 2,414 03/17/2021 $3,100,000
451 Union St, Brooklyn 1,424 04/12/2021
441 Union St, Brooklyn 1,824 08/28/2024
461 Union St, Brooklyn 2,880 05/04/1979
471 Union St, Brooklyn 01/16/2019
447 Union St, Brooklyn 1,088 07/28/2017
437 Union St, Brooklyn 2,723 03/04/2016
445 Union St, Brooklyn 1,392 02/16/1984
465 Union St, Brooklyn 1,696 06/14/2021 $10
479 Union St, Brooklyn 07/19/2013
439 Union St, Brooklyn 1,824 08/28/2024
455 Union St, Brooklyn 1,040 11/24/2015
443 Union St, Brooklyn 1,760 06/15/1995
473 Union St, Brooklyn 2,435 05/19/2022 $1,900,000
481 Union St, Brooklyn 2,675 07/19/2013
457 Union St, Brooklyn 2,412 02/29/2016 $2,688,000
435 Union St, Brooklyn 2,972 10/25/2022
463 Union St, Brooklyn 2,304 07/28/2021 $2,875,000
475 Union St, Brooklyn 1,662 07/19/2013
477 Union St, Brooklyn 07/19/2013
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