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494 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information

494 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 494 4th Avenue
Secondary address 221 12th St
Neighborhood Gowanus
Zip code 11215
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01021-0050

Sales & Tax Overview for 494 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 02/04/2014
Purchase price $1,400,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $7,583

Lot & Building Information for 494 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,315
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 65.75 ft
Building class Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) i
Building sqft 3,315
Building dimensions 20 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1931
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 494 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units (DOF) 2
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 15
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.90 Miles
Closest fire station 0.26 Miles

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Other Property Data for 494 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 221 12th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215

About 494 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 494 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) located at 494 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 has a total of 3,315 square feet and a current price per square foot of $422.

What is the year built & the current market value of 494 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

494 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was built in 1931 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $2,753,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 494 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 494 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/04/2014 $1,400,000

Title Documents for 494 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
01/29/2016 - R Initial UCC1
(2016012900415001)
01/27/2016 - D
02/05/2016 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2016012900341003)
01/27/2016 - D
02/05/2016 - R
Agreement
(2016012900341002)
01/27/2016 - D
02/05/2016 - R
Mortgage
(2016012900341001)
08/18/2014 - R Initial UCC1
(2014081500548001)
08/14/2014 - D
08/21/2014 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2014081500497002)
08/14/2014 - D
08/21/2014 - R
Mortgage
(2014081500497001)
04/18/2014 - R UCC3 Termination
(2014041001273003)
02/21/2014 - D
04/18/2014 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2014041001273002)
02/21/2014 - D
04/18/2014 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2014041001273001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 494 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $7,205
Estimated property tax: $7,583
Tax assessor's market value: $2,753,000
Assessed value: $165,180

Assessment History for 494 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $2,753,000 $165,180 $36,308 19.843% $7,205 $7,205 +0.25%
2024/25 $3,187,000 $191,220 $35,782 20.085% $7,187 $7,187 +6.00%
2023/24 $2,921,000 $175,260 $33,758 20.085% $6,780 $6,780 +4.82%
2022/23 $2,293,000 $137,580 $31,849 20.309% $6,468 $6,468 +1.73%
2021/22 $2,094,000 $125,640 $31,849 19.963% $6,358 $6,358 -0.15%

Permits for 494 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
02/15/2024 Alteration
07/31/2015 Alteration type 2
03/16/2015 Alteration type 2
12/18/2014 Alteration type 2
05/04/2005 Alteration type 2
12/29/1999 Alteration type 2
09/21/1999 Alteration type 2
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$495
3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$503
7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$470
2.1% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 6 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 4th Ave & 10th St at NW Corner
Station lines F
Distance (miles) 0.097
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Bus Routes
Name 4 Av/10 St
Distance (miles) 0.099

Neighbors for 494 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 494 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
211 12th St, Brooklyn 1,728 09/26/2023 $1,400,000
486 4th Ave, Brooklyn 2,640 06/14/1995
492 4th Ave, Brooklyn 4,000 10/22/2010 $910,000
244 11th St, Brooklyn 2,920 06/02/1999
242 11th St, Brooklyn 1,785 04/06/2000
207 12th St, Brooklyn 6,212 04/15/2005 $825,000
236 11th St, Brooklyn 1,785 11/21/2022
201 12th St, Brooklyn 1,728 10/29/2021 $1,825,000
490 4th Ave, Brooklyn 3,999 04/26/2000
213 12th St, Brooklyn 1,894 05/14/2002
209 12th St, Brooklyn 6,212 09/23/2009
203 A 12th St, Brooklyn 1,728 01/07/2001
199 12th St, Brooklyn 1,944 09/22/2010 $870,000
197 12th St, Brooklyn 1,944 05/13/2011 $920,000
240 11th St, Brooklyn 1,785 04/29/2019 $2,000,000
203 12th St, Brooklyn 1,728 04/12/2024 $2,375,000
238 11th St, Brooklyn 2,160 06/06/2007 $813,000
234 11th St, Brooklyn 1,785 06/30/2006 $995,000
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