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493 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information

Also known as: 495 Fifth Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215

493 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information

Also known as: 495 Fifth Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215

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Address

Primary address 493 5th Avenue
Secondary address 283-293 12th St
Neighborhood Park Slope
Zip code 11215
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01023-0001

Sales & Tax Overview for 493 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $149,454

Lot & Building Information for 493 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 5,322
Lot dimensions 40 ft x 106.42 ft
Building class Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7)
Building sqft 13,272
Building dimensions 40 ft x 106.42 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1920
Year last altered 2003
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 493 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 12
Regulated units
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 15
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.93 Miles
Closest fire station 0.29 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 283-293 12th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
  • 493-495 5th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215

About 493 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 493 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 have?

This Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7) located at 493 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 has a total of 13,272 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 493 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

493 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was built in 1920 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $3,004,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease. There are 1 active listings at this address.

Ownership Information for 493 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Spaces for Lease in 493 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

493 5th Ave
Listing type For Lease
Listing date 03/30/2023
Last updated 01/23/2025
Lot size 0.122 Acre

4,500 SF Ground Floor Corner Space With Additional 4,000 SF Lower Level Included, 4 Walk-In Coolers, Dumb-Waiter To Transfer Food Up And Down, Venting That Allows Cooking, Private Bathrooms, All Equipment Included, Optional Key Money, 10 Additional Optional Years Lease, HEAVY Foot Traffic, Walking Distance To The D, F, M, N & R Subway Lines As Well As Plenty Of Buses, Restaurants, Bars And Activities All In The Area  

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Brokers

Sam Hamway
Spaces
Suite name Space type Lease rate Available space Brokers
Ground Floor Retail $66.67/Sqft/Year 4,500 Sam Hamway
(914) 979-7395
Active Listings For This Property:
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Property Retail
Availability 1 Spaces listed / 4500 Sqft
Price $66.67/Sqft/Year
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Past Sales & Property History for 493 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 493 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
08/27/2025 - D
09/10/2025 - R
Agreement
(2025090800198005)
08/27/2025 - D
09/10/2025 - R
Mortgage
(2025090800198004)
08/27/2025 - D
09/10/2025 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2025090800198003)
08/27/2025 - D
09/10/2025 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2025090800198002)
05/27/2025 - R Initial UCC1
(2025052700270001)
08/07/2013 - D
08/28/2013 - R
Agreement
(2013081200558001)
05/10/2010 - D
05/28/2010 - R
Initial UCC1
(2010051000640001)
05/03/2010 - D
05/25/2010 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2010050600846013)
05/03/2010 - D
05/25/2010 - R
Agreement
(2010050600846012)
04/30/2010 - D
05/25/2010 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2010050600846005)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 493 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $147,104
Estimated property tax: $149,454
Tax assessor's market value: $3,004,000
Assessed value: $1,351,800

Assessment History for 493 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 493 5th 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 $3,004,000 $1,351,800 $1,182,600 12.439% $147,104 $147,104 +2.56%
2024/25 $2,628,000 $1,182,600 $1,147,500 12.5% $143,438 $143,438 +3.60%
2023/24 $2,461,000 $1,107,450 $1,107,450 12.502% $138,453 $138,453 -0.40%
2022/23 $2,755,000 $1,239,750 $1,133,190 12.267% $139,008 $139,008 +10.16%
2021/22 $2,292,000 $1,031,400 $1,031,400 12.235% $126,192 $126,192 +7.85%

Permits for 493 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/16/2026 Alteration
03/07/2024 Alteration
03/07/2024 Alteration
02/14/2024 Alteration
01/05/2024 Alteration
11/15/2023 Alteration
11/15/2023 Alteration
11/01/2023 Alteration
11/01/2023 Alteration
09/25/2023 Alteration
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$426
-10.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$493
11.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$492
6.6% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 4th Ave & 10th St at NW Corner
Station lines F
Distance (miles) 0.207
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Bus Routes
Name 5 Av/12 St
Line B63
Distance (miles) 0.04

Neighbors for 493 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 493 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
489 5th Ave, Brooklyn 2,436 12/02/1999
479 5th Ave, Brooklyn 5,600 02/17/1988
346 11th St, Brooklyn 8,615
231 12th St, Brooklyn 2,673 07/01/2004 $1,044,000
233 12th St, Brooklyn 2,673 05/30/2024 $3,350,000
352 11th St, Brooklyn 6,093 02/16/2001
247 12th St, Brooklyn 2,808 12/08/1969
356 11th St, Brooklyn 2,160 07/19/1990
239 12th St, Brooklyn 2,808 01/01/1996
245 12th St, Brooklyn 2,808 12/15/2017 $2,400,000
477 5th Ave, Brooklyn 5,600 10/05/1970
235 12th St, Brooklyn 2,673
491 5th Ave, Brooklyn 3,828 11/14/2018
350 11th St, Brooklyn 3,492 09/09/1994
487 5th Ave, Brooklyn 7,224 01/12/2010
229 12th St, Brooklyn 2,673 06/24/2025
241 12th St, Brooklyn 2,808 07/25/2003
481 5th Ave, Brooklyn 7,224 04/30/2007 $1,425,000
237 12th St, Brooklyn 2,808 06/06/2005
243 12th St, Brooklyn 2,808 10/21/1996
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