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491 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information

491 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 491 12th Street
Neighborhood Park Slope
Zip code 11215
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01097-0068

Sales & Tax Overview for 491 12th Street, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 491 12th Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,625
Lot dimensions 26.25 ft x 100 ft
Property type Walk-up Cooperative Building (Other than Condominiums) (XC6)
Building sqft 4,332
Building dimensions 26.25 ft x 60 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1924
Frontage 12 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street 8 Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 491 12th Street, Brooklyn

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Residential units (DOF) 4
Residential sqft

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School district 15
Community district 6
Closest police station 1.15 Miles
Closest fire station 0.12 Miles

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About 491 12th Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 491 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

491 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was built in 1924 and has a total of 4,332 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 491 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $875,700, the tax amount paid for 491 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 is $41,831.

When was 491 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 last sold?

491 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was last sold in 06/15/1983.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 491 12th Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 491 12th Street, Brooklyn

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Title Documents for 491 12th Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
03/22/2005 - R UCC3 Termination
(2004121502101001)
08/16/2004 - R UCC3 Termination
(2004071501385001)
09/30/2002 - R UCC3 Termination
(3390008819639)
08/26/2002 - R UCC3 Termination
(3080008772008)
06/18/2002 - R Initial Coop UCC1
(3440008430344)
01/30/2001 - R UCC3 Termination
(3080007500308)
12/29/2000 - R Initial Coop UCC1
(3830007461183)
12/28/1999 - R Initial Coop UCC1
(3250006930525)
12/01/1999 - R Mortgage
(3060006922106)
12/01/1999 - R Agreement
(3410006921741)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 491 12th Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $34,542
Tax assessor's market value: $1,946,000
Assessed value: $875,700
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 491 12th Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $1,622,000 $729,900 $334,770 12.439% $41,927 $34,316 +8.11%
2024/25 $1,352,000 $608,400 $307,799 12.5% $39,012 $31,741 +7.80%
2023/24 $1,421,000 $639,450 $284,341 12.502% $36,128 $29,444 +10.07%
2022/23 $1,776,000 $799,200 $262,800 12.267% $32,824 $26,749 +3.80%
2021/22 $1,421,000 $639,450 $255,483 12.235% $31,860 $25,770 -17.45%

Permits for 491 12th Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/01/2026 Alteration
04/22/2026 Alteration
         
         
         
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Park Slope Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$1,385,000
-4.2% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,318
-4% 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 8th Ave & 9th St at SE Corner
Station lines F
Distance (miles) 0.127
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 107 John W Kimball 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 501 0.09
P.S. 107 John W Kimball 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 501 0.09
Saint Saviour Catholic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 370 0.24
Saint Saviour Catholic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 370 0.24
St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 186 0.29

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Saint Saviour Catholic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 370 0.24
St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 186 0.29
Holy Name Of Jesus School NR No Private PK, K-8 239 0.30
Park Slope Collegiate 4 No Public 6-12 577 0.39
Jhs 88 Peter Rouget 6 No Public 6-8 1,024 0.50

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
St Saviour High School NR No Private 9-12 400 0.27
Park Slope Collegiate 4 No Public 6-12 577 0.39
Cyberarts Studio Academy 2 No Public 9-12 298 0.39
Millennium Brooklyn High School 10 No Public 9-12 721 0.39
John Jay School for Law 3 No Public 9-12 461 0.39

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Neighbors for 491 12th Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 491 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
493 12th St, Brooklyn 7,600 12/13/2001
501 12th St, Brooklyn 6,944 05/13/2009
515 12th St, Brooklyn 2,940 02/26/2002
511 12th St, Brooklyn 6,452 11/04/1983
513 12th St, Brooklyn 6,448 04/20/1994
632 11th St, Brooklyn 13,352
499 12th St, Brooklyn 6,944 05/24/1984
517 12th St, Brooklyn 2,832 07/31/1989
483 12th St, Brooklyn 6,520 05/25/1989
503 12th St, Brooklyn 30,047 12/01/2020 $11,100,000
481 12th St, Brooklyn 7,108
489 12th St, Brooklyn 4,401 07/29/2020
495 12th St, Brooklyn 6,944 04/23/2004
485 12th St, Brooklyn 6,520 07/31/1997
420 12th St, Brooklyn 109,380 09/20/2004 $826,999
519 12th St, Brooklyn 2,832 10/14/2020 $3,000,000
487 12th St, Brooklyn 4,401 11/02/1989
479 12th St, Brooklyn 6,520 01/19/2000
163 Prospect Park W, Brooklyn 33,476
438 12th St, Brooklyn 56,518
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