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640 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232 - Property report

Also known as: 640 4th Ave

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Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

1,080

Sale price

$675,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
640 4th Avenue
ZIP code
11232
Neighborhood
Greenwood Heights
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
00633-0036

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Building
Property type
Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)
Building sq. ft.
2,520
Building dimensions
18 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1910
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Aluminum/Vinyl
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
06/05/2008
Sale price
$675,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,152
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
4 Avenue (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
18 ft x 60 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,080

Area overview

Walk score
97 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
77 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
15
Community district
7
Closest police station
0.53 Miles
Closest fire station
0.59 Miles

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Ownership information for 640 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 640 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/05/2008 $675,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX
10/07/2003 $128,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX
10/07/2003 $36,850 XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/21/2023 - R
02/03/2023 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2023022100467001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
07/18/2008 - R
07/09/2008 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2008070901314001)
XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
06/30/2008 - R
06/05/2008 - D
Mortgage
(2008062700809003)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/30/2008 - R
06/05/2008 - D
Deed
(2008062700809002)
XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
07/03/2008 - R
03/30/2008 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2008062700735001)
XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
07/03/2008 - R
06/07/2005 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2008062700735002)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX
07/08/2005 - R
06/07/2005 - D
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2005062000201002)
XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
07/08/2005 - R
06/07/2005 - D
Mortgage
(2005062000201001)
XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXXXXX
11/01/2004 - R
04/09/2004 - D
Agreement
(2004042700563002)
XXXXXXX XXXX
11/01/2004 - R
04/09/2004 - D
Mortgage
(2004042700563001)
XXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 640 4th Avenue, 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
$5,152
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,343,000
Assessed value
$140,580

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 $2,153,000 $129,180 $25,940 19.843% $5,147 $5,147 +4.58%
2024/25 $1,858,000 $111,480 $24,504 20.085% $4,922 $4,922 +0.88%
2023/24 $1,974,000 $118,440 $24,290 20.085% $4,879 $4,879 +4.76%
2022/23 $2,136,000 $128,160 $22,930 20.309% $4,657 $4,657 +7.80%
2021/22 $1,923,000 $115,380 $21,638 19.963% $4,320 $4,320 -5.04%
2020/21 $1,607,000 $96,420 $21,617 21.045% $4,549 $4,549 +5.25%
2019/20 $1,278,000 $76,680 $20,420 21.167% $4,322 $4,322 +2.08%
2018/19 $883,000 $52,980 $20,242 20.919% $4,234 $4,234 +8.71%
2017/18 $1,094,000 $65,640 $19,108 20.385% $3,895 $3,895 +8.06%
2016/17 $833,000 $49,980 $18,032 19.991% $3,605 $3,605 +2.34%

Permit information for 640 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
10/29/2008 B

*Most recent HPD violation on record for this property.

Gowanus residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,180,000

-12.6% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,256

-0.6% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
4

Subway & traffic

Closest station
4th Ave & Prospect Ave at SE Corner
Station lines
R
Distance (miles)
0.09

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 295 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 242 0.37
P.S. 295 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 242 0.37
AL-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 630 0.10
AL-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 630 0.10
Al-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 654 0.10
Al-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 654 0.10
Hellenic Classical Charter School 10 No Charter PK, K-8 483 0.16
Hellenic Classical Charter School 10 No Charter PK, K-8 483 0.16
Avalon Childcare Fifth Avenue NR No Private K-1 83 0.26
P.S. 124 Silas B Dutcher 3 No Public PK, K-5 329 0.30
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
AL-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 630 0.10
Al-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 654 0.10
Hellenic Classical Charter School 10 No Charter PK, K-8 483 0.16
New Voices School Of Academic And Creative Arts 9 No Public 6-8 530 0.37
Jhs 88 Peter Rouget 6 No Public 6-8 1,024 0.44
P.S. 53 NR No Public K-12 410 0.44
St. Thomas Aquinas School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.56
Ms 51 William Alexander 7 No Public 6-8 1,026 0.76
Al-Madinah School NR No Private PK-12 790 0.76
Holy Name Of Jesus School NR No Private PK, K-8 239 0.78
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
AL-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 630 0.10
Al-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 654 0.10
Yeshiva Machzikel Hadas NR No Private 12 0 0.34
P.S. 53 NR No Public K-12 410 0.44
Mesilas Bais Yaakov NR No Private 9-12 260 0.66
Al-Madinah School NR No Private PK-12 790 0.76
Sunset Park High School 4 No Public 9-12 1,418 0.79
Cyberarts Studio Academy 2 No Public 9-12 298 0.90
Millennium Brooklyn High School 10 No Public 9-12 721 0.90
John Jay School for Law 3 No Public 9-12 461 0.90

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 640 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232?

The development at 640 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 640 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232?

640 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232 has a total of 2,520 square feet.

When was 640 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232 last sold and what was the sale price?

640 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232 was last sold on 06/05/2008 for $675,000.

What is the assessed value of 640 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232?

640 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232 is currently assessed at $140,580.

What are the property taxes for 640 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232?

The property taxes for 640 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11232 total $5,152.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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