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659 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Property Information

659 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Property Information

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Address

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

Sales & Tax Overview for 659 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 01/28/2003
Purchase price $400,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $27,433

Lot & Building Information for 659 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 1,875
Lot dimensions 18.75 ft x 100 ft
Property type Primarily Three Family with One Store or Office (S3)
Building sqft 3,093
Building dimensions 18.75 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1931
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 659 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 3
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

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School district 13
Community district 8
Closest police station 0.36 Miles
Closest fire station 0.37 Miles

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About 659 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 659 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Primarily Three Family with One Store or Office (S3) located at 659 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 3,093 square feet and a current price per square foot of $129.

What is the year built & the current market value of 659 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

659 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1931 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,854,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 659 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 659 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
01/28/2003 $400,000

Title Documents for 659 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
10/18/2017 - D
10/31/2017 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2017103001601001)
12/06/2010 - D
12/13/2010 - R
Landmark Designation
(2010120601045001)
02/19/2003 - D
08/02/2010 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2010072701116001)
01/28/2003 - D
06/17/2003 - R
Mortgage
(2003020501087002)
01/28/2003 - D
06/17/2003 - R
Deed, Other
(2003020501087001)
05/22/2002 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3970008431497)
04/24/2002 - R Mortgage
(3780008382778)
04/24/2002 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3050008383805)
04/18/2002 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3690008373769)
04/11/2002 - R Initial UCC1
(3300008338530)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 659 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $26,479
Estimated property tax: $27,433
Tax assessor's market value: $1,854,000
Assessed value: $834,300

Assessment History for 659 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 659 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 $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%

Permits for 659 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

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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
         
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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 Flatbush Ave & Plaza Street East at SE Corner
Station lines 2-3
Distance (miles) 0.17
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Bus Routes
Name Vanderbilt Av/Prospect Pl
Line B69
Distance (miles) 0.056

Neighbors for 659 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 659 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
655 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 3,093 12/27/2013 $1,475,000
356 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn 2,160 11/20/2020 $2,250,000
358 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn 2,295 08/18/2022 $2,250,000
291 Park Pl, Brooklyn 3,288 06/02/2025 $4,300,000
352 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn 2,160 12/22/2016
354 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn 2,160 09/10/2025 $2,200,000
279 Park Pl, Brooklyn 2,862 06/21/2023 $4,185,000
289 Park Pl, Brooklyn 3,288 06/16/2015
240 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn 11,515
273 Park Pl, Brooklyn 2,880 07/24/2025 $2,835,000
275 Park Pl, Brooklyn 3,116 06/16/2022 $5,250,000
281 Park Pl, Brooklyn 2,373 03/15/2017
285 Park Pl, Brooklyn 3,244 07/07/2011 $1,475,000
287 Park Pl, Brooklyn 3,288 12/23/2019
350 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn 2,880 07/17/2019
360 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn 2,295 08/31/1970
364 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn 11,056 06/28/2012 $2,141,887
330 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn 425 04/27/1989
277 Park Pl, Brooklyn 3,244 05/10/2023 $3,800,000
283 Park Pl, Brooklyn 3,244 03/24/2022 $3,249,500
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