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738 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Property Information

738 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 738 Franklin Avenue
Secondary address 738 A Franklin Ave
Neighborhood Crown Heights
Zip code 11238
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01175-0051

Sales & Tax Overview for 738 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 06/08/2011
Purchase price $2,353,865
Tax class
Estimated property tax $1,545

Lot & Building Information for 738 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,139
Lot dimensions 23.5 ft x 91 ft
Property type Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2)
Building sqft 3,795
Building dimensions 23.5 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot 2
Stories 3
Year built 1910
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 738 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units (DOF) 2
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 17
Community district 8
Closest police station 0.75 Miles
Closest fire station 0.21 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 738 A Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
  • 640-650 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11238

About 738 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 738 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) located at 738 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 3,795 square feet and a current price per square foot of $620.

What is the year built & the current market value of 738 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

738 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1910 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $2,285,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 738 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 738 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/08/2011 $2,353,865
06/08/2011 $1
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 738 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
04/26/2024 - D
05/15/2024 - R
Agreement
(2024050800766007)
10/05/2011 - R Initial UCC1
(2011092700778004)
09/16/2011 - D
10/05/2011 - R
Mortgage
(2011092700778003)
09/16/2011 - D
10/05/2011 - R
Sundry Miscellaneous
(2011092700778002)
09/16/2011 - D
10/05/2011 - R
Agreement
(2011092700778001)
07/11/2011 - R Initial UCC1
(2011070500340007)
07/06/2011 - R UCC3 Termination
(2011070500797001)
06/08/2011 - D
07/11/2011 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2011070500340006)
06/08/2011 - D
07/11/2011 - R
Mortgage
(2011070500340005)
06/08/2011 - D
07/11/2011 - R
Agreement
(2011070500340004)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 738 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $1,488
Estimated property tax: $1,545
Tax assessor's market value: $2,285,000
Assessed value: $137,100
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 738 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 738 Franklin 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 $2,285,000 $137,100 $7,500 19.843% $8,268 $1,488 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,825,000 $109,500 $7,076 20.085% $7,895 $1,421 0.00%
2023/24 $1,613,000 $96,780 $7,076 20.085% $7,895 $1,421 +3.00%
2022/23 $1,266,000 $75,960 $6,794 20.309% $7,666 $1,380 +6.47%
2021/22 $1,186,000 $71,160 $6,490 19.963% $7,197 $1,296 -1.47%

Permits for 738 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/30/2012 Alteration type 2
02/28/2012 Alteration type 2
08/26/2011 Alteration type 3
03/13/1995 Alteration type 1
01/31/1995 Alteration type 1
01/31/1995 Alteration type 1
12/30/1994 Alteration type 1
05/26/1994 Alteration type 2
11/12/1993 Alteration type 1
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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 Franklin Ave & Park Pl at NW Corner
Station lines FS
Distance (miles) 0.093
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Bus Routes
Name Sterling Pl/Franklin Av
Line B45
Distance (miles) 0.013

Neighbors for 738 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 738 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
756 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 5,200 06/08/2011 $2,353,865
626 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 1,720 12/22/2009 $412,000
748 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 5,025 02/03/2011 $825,000
752 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 5,025 09/10/2007 $685,000
606 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 1,600 07/29/2004 $372,000
740 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 4,299 12/14/2023
744 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 5,025 10/23/2008 $914,000
636 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 5,970 03/14/2006 $585,000
638 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 6,111 08/23/1995
632 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 7,217 02/17/2000
628 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 6,111 10/23/2008 $914,000
610 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 204 02/28/2020 $1,800,000
742 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 3,225 08/07/2012 $990,000
758 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 4,400 11/25/2002
760 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 4,360 08/22/2025 $2,700,000
762 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 6,192 01/16/2002
608 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 3,300 08/05/2014 $1,445,000
604 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 2,240 09/26/2024 $1,680,000
602 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 3,600 06/29/2015
750 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 5,025 06/08/2011 $2,353,865
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