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491 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information

491 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 491 5th Avenue
Neighborhood Park Slope
Zip code 11215
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01023-0003

Sales & Tax Overview for 491 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 07/07/2014
Purchase price $2,950,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $32,832

Lot & Building Information for 491 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,407
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 70.33 ft
Building class Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2)
Building sqft 3,828
Building dimensions 20 ft x 70.4 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Year built 2012
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 491 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
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 0.93 Miles
Closest fire station 0.28 Miles

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About 491 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 491 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 have?

This Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) located at 491 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 has a total of 3,828 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 491 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

491 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was built in 2012 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $4,923,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 491 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 491 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/07/2014 $2,950,000
12/15/2009 $200,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 491 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
01/23/2019 - R Initial UCC1
(2018122700738004)
11/14/2018 - D
01/23/2019 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2018122700738003)
11/14/2018 - D
01/23/2019 - R
Mortgage
(2018122700738002)
11/14/2018 - D
01/23/2019 - R
Deed
(2018122700738001)
07/07/2014 - D
07/18/2014 - R
Deed
(2014071000764001)
12/15/2009 - D
01/14/2010 - R
Deed
(2009121700480001)
09/30/2009 - D
10/09/2009 - R
Zoning Lot Description
(2009100701345002)
09/30/2009 - D
10/09/2009 - R
Certificate
(2009100701345001)
11/19/1997 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3930005852793)
11/19/1997 - R Sundry Agreement
(3310005838631)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 491 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $32,833
Estimated property tax: $32,832
Tax assessor's market value: $4,923,000
Assessed value: $295,380

Assessment History for 491 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 491 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 $4,923,000 $295,380 $165,463 19.843% $32,833 $32,833 +2.34%
2024/25 $4,130,000 $247,800 $159,734 20.085% $32,083 $32,083 +6.00%
2023/24 $3,726,000 $223,560 $150,694 20.085% $30,267 $30,267 +4.83%
2022/23 $2,925,000 $175,500 $142,164 20.309% $28,872 $28,872 +4.89%
2021/22 $2,660,000 $159,600 $137,886 19.963% $27,526 $27,526 -5.14%

Permits for 491 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
10/03/2018 Alteration type 2
04/30/2018 Alteration
06/13/2014 Alteration type 2
01/15/2013 Alteration type 3
04/02/2012 Alteration type 3
12/06/2010 Full demolition
09/02/2009 New building
09/02/2009 New building
08/20/2009 Alteration type 3
08/11/2009 New building
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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) 0.201
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Bus Routes
Name 5 Av/12 St
Line B63
Distance (miles) 0.042

Neighbors for 491 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 491 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
493 5th Ave, Brooklyn 13,272 01/18/2000
233 12th St, Brooklyn 2,673 05/30/2024 $3,350,000
352 11th St, Brooklyn 6,093 02/16/2001
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
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
358 11th St, Brooklyn 7,200 12/17/2018
237 12th St, Brooklyn 2,808 06/06/2005
243 12th St, Brooklyn 2,808 10/21/1996
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