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597 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Property Information

597 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 597 Vanderbilt Avenue
Neighborhood Prospect Heights
Zip code 11238
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01138-0003

Sales & Tax Overview for 597 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 06/06/2011
Purchase price $1,020,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $5,685

Lot & Building Information for 597 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 1,800
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 90 ft
Property type Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2)
Building sqft 2,700
Building dimensions 20 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1930
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 597 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 13
Community district 8
Closest police station 0.33 Miles
Closest fire station 0.32 Miles

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Other Property Data for 597 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

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About 597 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 597 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 have?

This Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) located at 597 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 2,700 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 597 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

597 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1930 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $3,188,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 597 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 597 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/06/2011 $1,020,000

Title Documents for 597 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
01/23/2024 - D
01/26/2024 - R
Deed
(2024012400580001)
07/11/2012 - D
07/26/2012 - R
Agreement
(2012071800321002)
07/11/2012 - D
07/26/2012 - R
Mortgage
(2012071800321001)
07/15/2011 - R UCC3 Termination
(2011062900812001)
06/06/2011 - D
07/12/2011 - R
Mortgage
(2011062201069003)
06/06/2011 - D
07/12/2011 - R
Deed
(2011062201069002)
05/27/2011 - D
07/12/2011 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2011062201069001)
12/06/2010 - D
12/13/2010 - R
Landmark Designation
(2010120601045001)
03/24/2008 - D
04/03/2008 - R
Zoning Lot Description
(2008032401589001)
03/14/2008 - D
03/26/2008 - R
Zoning Lot Description
(2008031401052001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 597 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $5,599
Estimated property tax: $5,685
Tax assessor's market value: $3,188,000
Assessed value: $191,280

Assessment History for 597 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 597 Vanderbilt 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 $3,188,000 $191,280 $28,218 19.843% $5,599 $5,599 +3.52%
2024/25 $2,969,000 $178,140 $26,930 20.085% $5,409 $5,409 +3.48%
2023/24 $2,624,000 $157,440 $26,024 20.085% $5,227 $5,227 +2.81%
2022/23 $2,060,000 $123,600 $25,034 20.309% $5,084 $5,084 +6.68%
2021/22 $1,960,000 $117,600 $23,875 19.963% $4,766 $4,766 -3.69%

Permits for 597 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
01/17/2026 Alteration
11/24/2025 Alteration
06/09/2025 Alteration
01/26/2025 Alteration
10/12/2023 Alteration
10/12/2023 Alteration
05/16/2023 Alteration
01/30/2012 Alteration type 2
11/16/2011 Alteration type 1
06/24/2011 Alteration type 2
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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 Clinton Ave & Fulton Ave at SE Corner (Exit Only)
Station lines C
Distance (miles) 0.264
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Bus Routes
Name Vanderbilt Av/Bergen St
Line B69
Distance (miles) 0.013

Neighbors for 597 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 597 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
595 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 3,400 09/08/2006 $900,000
593 A Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 2,700 05/07/2020 $2,300,000
587 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 1,530 09/27/2023
680 Dean St, Brooklyn 3,931 11/10/2014 $2,470,860
573 Bergen St, Brooklyn 2,727 04/02/1986
575 Bergen St, Brooklyn 2,727 07/28/1983
583 Bergen St, Brooklyn 2,727 06/29/2015 $1,650,000
593 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 3,363 11/11/2022
589 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 3,180 03/14/2003 $740,000
579 Bergen St, Brooklyn 2,727 06/18/2012 $1,100,000
678 Dean St, Brooklyn 3,168 09/27/2012 $1,575,000
599 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 3,202 09/30/2015 $1,820,000
581 Bergen St, Brooklyn 2,727 03/30/2006
684 Dean St, Brooklyn 9,806 07/27/2020 $1,950,000
585 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 2,239 08/28/2023 $2,225,000
577 Bergen St, Brooklyn 2,727 12/05/1995
597 Bergen St, Brooklyn 03/31/2023
591 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 3,440 04/14/2025
636 Dean St, Brooklyn 5,500 04/08/1994
585 Bergen St, Brooklyn 2,907 06/06/2006
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