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640 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 - Property report

Also known as: 640 Franklin Ave

Property image for 640 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Property type

Miscellaneous One Family (A9)

Year built

1950

Lot sq. ft.

421

Sale price

$322,941

General information

Address

Primary address

640 Franklin Avenue

ZIP code

11238

Neighborhood

Crown Heights

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01149-0054

Building

Property type

Miscellaneous One Family (A9)

Building sq. ft.

838

Building dimensions

19.58 ft x 42.83 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1950

Last altered

2002

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

05/02/2006

Sale price

$322,941 - M

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$473

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Franklin Avenue (narrow)

Nearest wide street

St Marks Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

19.58 ft x 42.83 ft

Lot sq. ft.

421

Area overview

Walk score

96 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

92 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.90 Miles

Closest fire station

0.33 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 640 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 640 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
05/02/2006	$322,941	XXX, XX-XXXX XXX XXX, XX X	XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX, XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
03/21/2019 - R 03/18/2019 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2019032000600001)	XXX XXXXXX	XXXX XX XXX XXXX
08/18/2006 - R 05/02/2006 - D	Agreement (2006050900749005)	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX	XXX XXXXXX
08/18/2006 - R 05/02/2006 - D	Mortgage (2006050900749003)	XXX XXXXXX	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
08/18/2006 - R 05/02/2006 - D	Mortgage (2006050900749002)	XXX XXXXXX
08/18/2006 - R 05/02/2006 - D	Deed (2006050900749001)	XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXX	XXX XXXXXX
08/18/2006 - R 03/29/2006 - D	Partial Release of Mortgage (2006050900749004)	XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/12/2006 - R 02/06/2006 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2006032000215001)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX
01/03/2002 - R	Initial UCC1 (3810007943881)	XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
12/12/2001 - R	Release (3210007921421)	XXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXX
12/12/2001 - R	Mortgage (3080007921708)	XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XX XXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 640 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax

Tax year

2025-2026

Property tax

$473

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$929,000

Assessed value

$55,740

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$1,067,000	$64,020	$2,251	19.843%	$447	$447	+4.65%
2024/25	$965,000	$57,900	$2,125	20.085%	$427	$427	+5.99%
2023/24	$1,118,000	$67,080	$2,005	20.085%	$403	$403	-1.10%
2022/23	$916,000	$54,960	$2,005	20.309%	$407	$407	+2.57%
2021/22	$746,000	$44,760	$1,987	19.963%	$397	$397	+0.56%
2020/21	$904,000	$54,240	$1,876	21.045%	$395	$395	+5.32%
2019/20	$1,000,000	$60,000	$1,771	21.167%	$375	$375	+7.24%
2018/19	$840,000	$50,400	$1,671	20.919%	$350	$350	+2.62%
2017/18	$611,000	$36,660	$1,671	20.385%	$341	$341	+2.89%
2016/17	$605,000	$36,300	$1,656	19.991%	$331	$331	+8.32%

Permits

Permit information for 640 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
06/20/2003	Alteration type 1
04/22/2003	Alteration type 1
04/10/2003	Alteration type 1
04/10/2003	Alteration type 1
03/14/2003	Alteration type 1

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Crown Heights North residential market stats

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Franklin Ave & Park Pl at NW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.115

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	275	0.21
Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	275	0.21
Friends of Crown Heights #2	NR	No	Private	K	0	0.15
Explore Exceed Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	429	0.21
The Co-op School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-5	0	0.28
The Co-op School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-5	0	0.28
Brooklyn Jesuit Prep School	NR	No	Private	5-8	87	0.28
P.S. 138	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	414	0.30
P.S. 138	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	414	0.30
Success Academy Prospect Heights	NR	No	Charter	K-3	0	0.30

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Ebbetts Field Middle School	6	Yes	Public	6-8	123	0.82
Explore Exceed Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	429	0.21
Brooklyn Jesuit Prep School	NR	No	Private	5-8	87	0.28
P.S. 138	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	414	0.30
Elijah Stroud Middle School	5	No	Public	6-8	121	0.31
German School Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	195	0.31
Carmel Christian School	NR	No	Private	K-9	51	0.31
Carmel Christian School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.33
Epiphany Lutheran School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	167	0.42
Restoration Academy	3	No	Public	6-8	94	0.53

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Acorn Community High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	107	0.33
GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY	NR	No	Public	9-12	217	0.33
Gotham Professional Arts Academy	NR	No	Public	9-12	179	0.33
Aspirations Diploma Plus High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	199	0.47
W E B Dubois Academic High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	114	0.48
ASPIRATIONS DIPLOMA PLUS HIGH SCHOOL	NR	No	Public	9-12	143	0.50
International High School at Prospect Heights	1	No	Public	9-12	272	0.53
Brooklyn School For Music And Theater	4	No	Public	9-12	223	0.53
High School For Global Citizenship	4	No	Public	9-12	221	0.53
Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment	3	No	Public	9-12	265	0.53

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 640 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The development at 640 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1950.

What is the total square footage of 640 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

640 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 838 square feet.

When was 640 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 last sold and what was the sale price?

640 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was last sold on 05/02/2006 for $322,941.

What is the assessed value of 640 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

640 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is currently assessed at $55,740.

What are the property taxes for 640 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The property taxes for 640 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 total $473.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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