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494 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information

494 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 494 Prospect Avenue
Neighborhood Windsor Terrace
Zip code 11215
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00871-0011

Sales & Tax Overview for 494 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 494 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 1,600
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 80 ft
Property type Three Families (C0)
Building sqft 3,420
Building dimensions 20 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Structure type Row
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1920
Frontage Prospect Avenue (wide)
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Zoning & Use for 494 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

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Residential units (DOF) 3
Residential sqft

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School district 15
Community district 7
Closest police station 1.00 Miles
Closest fire station 0.43 Miles

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About 494 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 494 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

494 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was built in 1920 and has a total of 3,420 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 494 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $204,840, the tax amount paid for 494 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 is $7,476.

When was 494 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 last sold?

494 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was last sold in 02/06/2003.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 494 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 494 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 494 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
06/25/2018 - R
06/07/2018 - D
Mortgage
(2018062101025001)
05/30/2003 - R
02/06/2003 - D
Deed, Other
(2003041702048001)
01/18/1996 - R
01/04/1995 - D
Deed
(FT_3120005043312)
06/20/1990 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3890001547989)
06/20/1990 - R Mortgage
(3590001547859)
01/30/1990 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3270001514527)
12/29/1989 - R Mortgage
(3210001507121)
12/29/1989 - R Deed
(3200001507120)
05/15/1974 - R Mortgage
(37430070901386)
05/15/1974 - R Deed
(37430070901384)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 494 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $7,477
Tax assessor's market value: $3,414,000
Assessed value: $204,840
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 494 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 494 Prospect Avenue, 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 $3,271,000 $196,260 $35,449 19.843% $7,316 $7,034 +4.59%
2024/25 $3,546,000 $212,760 $33,484 20.085% $6,994 $6,725 +0.18%
2023/24 $3,279,000 $196,740 $33,424 20.085% $6,994 $6,713 +0.03%
2022/23 $3,106,000 $186,360 $33,044 20.309% $7,007 $6,711 +8.00%
2021/22 $3,406,000 $204,360 $31,126 19.963% $6,501 $6,214 +0.73%

Permits for 494 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/03/1996 Alteration type 2
         
         
         
         
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Windsor Terrace Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$722,500
-27.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,181
19.1% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Howard Pl & Windsor Pl at NE Corner
Station lines F
Distance (miles) 0.108
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Windsor Terrace School (The) 8 Yes Public K-5 413 0.29
Holy Name Of Jesus School NR No Private PK, K-8 239 0.08
Holy Name Of Jesus School NR No Private PK, K-8 239 0.08
St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 186 0.09
St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 186 0.09

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Holy Name Of Jesus School NR No Private PK, K-8 239 0.08
St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 186 0.09
Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School 6 No Charter 6-8 310 0.15
MS 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation 9 No Public 6-8 344 0.15
P.S. 53 NR No Public K-12 410 0.37

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mesilas Bais Yaakov NR No Private 9-12 260 0.20
P.S. 53 NR No Public K-12 410 0.37
Yeshiva Machzikel Hadas NR No Private 12 0 0.52
St Saviour High School NR No Private 9-12 400 0.64
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School NR No Charter 8-12 677 0.73

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Neighbors for 494 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 494 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
502 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn 3,420 08/03/2012 $1,475,000
516 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn 2,772 04/23/2009 $870,000
259 Prospect Park W, Brooklyn 8,364 06/25/2021
271 Prospect Park W, Brooklyn 6,168 11/13/2014
455 17th St, Brooklyn 2,896 02/23/2023 $43,500
457 17th St, Brooklyn 1,408 12/05/1996
500 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn 3,420 06/24/2011 $1,500,000
504 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn 3,420 05/16/2012 $1,200,000
437 17th St, Brooklyn 3,750 12/22/2018
498 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn 3,420 01/02/2020
506 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn 2,214 10/09/2025 $1,890,000
514 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn 2,250 11/30/2005
520 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn 2,250 01/09/1987
510 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn 1,786 09/15/2022
269 Prospect Park W, Brooklyn 8,206 03/12/1997
453 17th St, Brooklyn 2,228 06/29/2006
496 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn 3,420 02/15/2024
263 Prospect Park W, Brooklyn 7,892 11/13/2014
439 17th St, Brooklyn 3,750 03/24/2000
443 17th St, Brooklyn 3,750 04/25/2013 $1,280,000
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