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459 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 - Property report

Also known as: 459 Union St

Property image for 459 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,083

Sale price

$2,250,000

General information

Address

Primary address

459 Union Street

ZIP code

11231

Neighborhood

Gowanus

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

00430-0055

Building

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Building sq. ft.

1,696

Building dimensions

16.67 ft x 38 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

03/19/2026

Sale price

$2,250,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$5,119

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Union Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Hoyt Street

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

16.67 ft x 125 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,083

Area overview

Walk score

97 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

95 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.56 Miles

Closest fire station

0.58 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 459 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 459 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
03/19/2026	$2,250,000	XXXX XXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
05/20/2026 - R 03/19/2026 - D	Mortgage (2026040600657002)	XXXX XXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXXX XXX
05/20/2026 - R 03/19/2026 - D	Mortgage (2026040600657001)	XXXX XXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXXX XXX
04/02/2026 - R 03/19/2026 - D	Deed (2026040200799001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXX XXX XXXXX XXX
05/20/2026 - R 02/22/2026 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2026040600657003)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX X X
10/30/2023 - R 10/06/2023 - D	Deed (2023102600776001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
03/25/1987 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (3280001251528)	XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
03/25/1987 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (3270001251527)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXX XXX
11/18/1985 - R	Mortgage (3630001125663)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX
11/18/1985 - R 10/09/1985 - D	Deed (3620001125662)	XXXXXXX XXXX X	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
07/02/1974 - R	Release of Estate Tax Lien (37430071901897)	XXXXXXX XXXXX (XXXX)

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 459 Union Street, Brooklyn, 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

$5,119

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,277,000

Assessed value

$136,620

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y 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%
2020/21	$2,450,000	$147,000	$21,228	21.045%	$4,467	$4,467	+5.20%
2019/20	$2,464,000	$147,840	$20,062	21.167%	$4,247	$4,247	+6.91%
2018/19	$2,584,000	$155,040	$18,987	20.919%	$3,972	$3,972	+8.77%
2017/18	$1,760,000	$105,600	$17,914	20.385%	$3,652	$3,652	+1.97%
2016/17	$1,304,000	$78,240	$17,914	19.991%	$3,581	$3,581	+3.53%

Permits

Permit information for 459 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	11/24/2025	I

*Most recent HPD violation on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

0.2,X

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

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 (miles)
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
Rivendell School	NR	No	Private	PK-K	103	0.31
Rivendell School	NR	No	Private	PK-K	103	0.31
Success Academy Cobble Hill	9	No	Charter	K-4	401	0.36
P.S. 372 The Children S School	NR	No	Public	PK, K-8	436	0.36
P.S. 372 The Children S School	NR	No	Public	PK, K-8	436	0.36

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
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
International School of Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.50
International School of Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK-8	369	0.50
The Math And Science Exploratory School	7	No	Public	6-8	522	0.57
P.S. 369 Coy L Cox School	NR	No	Public	K-12	487	0.59
Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie	6	No	Public	6-12	671	0.63

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
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
Mary McDowell Friends School	NR	No	Private	6-10	290	0.49
Brooklyn High School of the Arts	5	No	Public	9-12	927	0.57
P.S. 369 Coy L Cox School	NR	No	Public	K-12	487	0.59
Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie	6	No	Public	6-12	671	0.63
Brooklyn Frontiers High School	3	No	Public	9-12	145	0.66

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 459 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

The development at 459 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 459 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

459 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 has a total of 1,696 square feet.

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

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

What is the assessed value of 459 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

459 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is currently assessed at $136,620.

What are the property taxes for 459 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

The property taxes for 459 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 total $5,118.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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