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659 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 - Property report

Also known as: 659 Vanderbilt Ave

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Property type

Primarily Three Family with One Store or Office (S3)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

1,875

Sale price

$400,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
659 Vanderbilt Avenue
ZIP code
11238
Neighborhood
Prospect Heights
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01159-0106

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Building
Property type
Primarily Three Family with One Store or Office (S3)
Building sq. ft.
3,093
Building dimensions
18.75 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1931
Building material
Sales
Sale date
01/28/2003
Sale price
$400,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$27,434
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
18.75 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,875

Area overview

Walk score
97 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
93 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
13
Community district
8
Closest police station
0.36 Miles
Closest fire station
0.37 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 659 Vanderbilt 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 659 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/28/2003 $400,000 XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/31/2017 - R
10/18/2017 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2017103001601001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX
12/13/2010 - R
12/06/2010 - D		 Landmark Designation
(2010120601045001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
08/02/2010 - R
02/19/2003 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2010072701116001)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX
06/17/2003 - R
01/28/2003 - D		 Mortgage
(2003020501087002)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX
06/17/2003 - R
01/28/2003 - D		 Deed, Other
(2003020501087001)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
05/22/2002 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3970008431497)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/24/2002 - R Mortgage
(3780008382778)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX
04/24/2002 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3050008383805)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX
04/18/2002 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3690008373769)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/11/2002 - R Initial UCC1
(3300008338530)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 659 Vanderbilt 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
$27,434
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,196,000
Assessed value
$988,200

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $1,854,000 $834,300 $212,869 12.439% $26,479 $26,479 +7.47%
2024/25 $1,545,000 $695,250 $197,102 12.5% $24,638 $24,638 +7.98%
2023/24 $1,733,000 $779,850 $182,504 12.502% $22,817 $22,817 +1.92%
2022/23 $1,444,000 $649,800 $182,504 12.267% $22,388 $22,388 +7.86%
2021/22 $1,155,000 $519,750 $169,651 12.235% $20,757 $20,757 +3.34%
2020/21 $1,208,000 $543,600 $163,745 12.267% $20,087 $20,087 +6.22%
2019/20 $1,006,800 $453,060 $151,617 12.473% $18,911 $18,911 +6.81%
2018/19 $839,000 $377,550 $140,388 12.612% $17,706 $17,706 -0.84%
2017/18 $722,000 $324,900 $140,388 12.719% $17,856 $17,856 +6.13%
2016/17 $681,000 $306,450 $130,501 12.892% $16,824 $16,824 +3.68%
Permits

Permit information for 659 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
02/10/2025 Alteration
09/09/2014 Alteration type 2
04/05/2012 Alteration type 2
04/05/2012 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
01/19/2007 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers
02/13/2004 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers
03/19/2003 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Brooklyn commercial market stats

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Flatbush Ave & Plaza Street East at SE Corner
Station lines
2-3
Distance (miles)
0.17
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Neighbors for 659 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

655 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 356 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn 358 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn 291 Park Pl, Brooklyn 352 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn 354 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn 279 Park Pl, Brooklyn 289 Park Pl, Brooklyn 240 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn 273 Park Pl, Brooklyn 275 Park Pl, Brooklyn 281 Park Pl, Brooklyn 285 Park Pl, Brooklyn 287 Park Pl, Brooklyn 350 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn 360 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn 364 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn 121-141 Underhill Ave, Brooklyn 277 Park Pl, Brooklyn 283 Park Pl, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 659 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

10002, New York City, NY 10038, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 659 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The development at 659 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1931.

What is the market value of 659 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The current market value of 659 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is $2,196,000.

What is the total square footage of 659 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

659 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 3,093 square feet.

What is the price per square foot for this property?

$129 per square foot is the price for 659 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 1.

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