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396 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 - Property report

Also known as: 396 Sterling Pl

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Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

2,347

Sale price

$2,500,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
396 Sterling Place
ZIP code
11238
Neighborhood
Prospect Heights
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01173-0026

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Building
Property type
Two Family Frame (B2)
Building sq. ft.
4,004
Building dimensions
19.1 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1910
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
01/30/2020
Sale price
$2,500,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$12,813
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Sterling Place (narrow)
Nearest wide street
St Johns Place
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
19 ft x 123.5 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,347

Area overview

Walk score
95 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
90 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
13
Community district
8
Closest police station
0.62 Miles
Closest fire station
0.19 Miles

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Ownership information for 396 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 396 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/12/2023 - R
10/04/2023 - D
Mortgage
(2023101000061001)
XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXX XX
03/02/2020 - R
02/27/2020 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2020030200095001)
XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
02/20/2020 - R
01/30/2020 - D
Mortgage
(2020021100988002)
XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX
02/20/2020 - R
01/30/2020 - D
Deed
(2020021100988001)
XXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXX
08/24/2017 - R
07/21/2017 - D
Mortgage
(2017072501205002)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
08/24/2017 - R
03/04/2017 - D
Power of Attorney
(2017072501205001)
XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
05/03/2012 - R
04/02/2012 - D
Correction Deed
(2012042300495001)
XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX
12/13/2010 - R
12/06/2010 - D
Landmark Designation
(2010120601045001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
10/27/2009 - R
04/15/2009 - D
Deed
(2009091601191001)
XXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX X
02/04/2009 - R
11/11/2008 - D
Deed
(2008111000629001)
XXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 396 Sterling Place, 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
$12,813
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$4,546,000
Assessed value
$272,760

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 $4,290,000 $257,400 $60,918 19.843% $12,088 $12,088 +4.72%
2024/25 $4,101,000 $246,060 $57,473 20.085% $11,543 $11,543 +5.99%
2023/24 $4,271,000 $256,260 $54,224 20.085% $10,891 $10,891 -1.10%
2022/23 $3,803,000 $228,180 $54,224 20.309% $11,012 $11,012 +2.52%
2021/22 $3,536,000 $212,160 $53,810 19.963% $10,742 $10,742 +0.55%
2020/21 $3,341,000 $200,460 $50,765 21.045% $10,683 $10,683 +5.38%
2019/20 $2,656,000 $159,360 $47,894 21.167% $10,138 $10,138 +7.25%
2018/19 $3,556,000 $213,360 $45,187 20.919% $9,453 $9,453 +2.62%
2017/18 $3,209,000 $192,540 $45,187 20.385% $9,211 $9,211 +2.76%
2016/17 $2,545,000 $152,700 $44,842 19.991% $8,964 $8,964 +8.37%

Permit information for 396 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/08/2024 Alteration CO
09/11/2023 Alteration
01/04/2023 Alteration CO
03/03/2022 Alteration
01/13/2022 Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

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Prospect Heights residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,277,500

23.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,509

4.6% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% 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
Washington Ave & Eastern Pkwy at NW Corner
Station lines
2-3
Distance (miles)
0.187

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 732 0.26
P.S. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 732 0.26
P.S. 316 Elijah Stroud 8 No Public PK, K-5 550 0.18
P.S. 316 Elijah Stroud 8 No Public PK, K-5 550 0.18
Brooklyn Jesuit Prep School NR No Private 5-8 87 0.27
Luria Academy of Brooklyn NR No Private PK-8 244 0.29
Luria Academy of Brooklyn NR No Private PK-8 244 0.29
Explore Exceed Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 429 0.31
Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School 4 No Public PK, K-5 275 0.31
Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School 4 No Public PK, K-5 275 0.31
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Elijah Stroud Middle School 5 No Public 6-8 121 0.18
Is 340 7 No Public 6-8 150 0.27
Brooklyn Jesuit Prep School NR No Private 5-8 87 0.27
Luria Academy of Brooklyn NR No Private PK-8 244 0.29
Explore Exceed Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 429 0.31
St. Francis De Sales School NR No Private PK-8 63 0.35
Berkeley Carroll School NR No Private PK-12 977 0.47
Bethel Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 34 0.53
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 738 0.53
P.S. 753 School For Career Development NR No Public 6-12 354 0.58
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 0.32
GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY NR No Public 9-12 217 0.32
Gotham Professional Arts Academy NR No Public 9-12 179 0.32
Brooklyn School For Music And Theater 4 No Public 9-12 223 0.38
International High School at Prospect Heights 1 No Public 9-12 272 0.38
High School For Global Citizenship 4 No Public 9-12 221 0.38
Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment 3 No Public 9-12 265 0.38
Clara Barton High School 2 No Public 9-12 1,178 0.43
Berkeley Carroll School NR No Private PK-12 977 0.47
Poly Prep Lower School NR No Private 0 0.55

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 396 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The development at 396 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 396 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

396 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 4,004 square feet.

When was 396 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 last sold and what was the sale price?

396 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was last sold on 01/30/2020 for $2,500,000.

What is the assessed value of 396 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

396 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is currently assessed at $272,760.

What are the property taxes for 396 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The property taxes for 396 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 total $12,813.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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