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659 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Property Information

659 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 659 Franklin Avenue
Secondary address 541-543 St Marks Ave
Neighborhood Crown Heights
Zip code 11238
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01217-0001

Sales & Tax Overview for 659 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 12/16/2008
Purchase price $385,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 659 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 1,600
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 80 ft
Property type Fireproof Warehouse (E1)
Building sqft 1,600
Building dimensions 20 ft x 80 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 1
Year built 1910
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Zoning & Use for 659 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Commercial units 1

Area Overview

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School district 17
Community district 8
Closest police station 0.86 Miles
Closest fire station 0.33 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 541-543 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

About 659 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn

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

This Fireproof Warehouse (E1) located at 659 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 1,600 square feet and a current price per square foot of $240.

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

659 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1910 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $153,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 659 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 659 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/16/2008 $385,000
10/23/2008 $201,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 659 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/30/2008 - R
12/16/2008 - D
Deed
(2008122600199001)
12/16/2008 - R
10/23/2008 - D
Deed
(2008121100119001)
07/15/2008 - R
06/26/2008 - D
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2008071100556001)
04/18/1996 - R Deed
(3180005153318)
08/19/1993 - R Deed
(3600001794760)
10/05/1987 - R
09/28/1987 - D
Deed
(3600001305660)
09/12/1984 - R Deed
(3060001040606)
03/04/1983 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3220000949522)
08/26/1974 - R Mortgage
(37430073101403)
08/26/1974 - R Deed
(37430073101401)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 659 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $7,469
Tax assessor's market value: $153,000
Assessed value: $68,850

Assessment History for 659 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 659 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 $145,000 $65,250 $65,250 10.848% $7,078 $7,078 -2.56%
2024/25 $150,000 $67,500 $67,500 10.762% $7,264 $7,264 -10.56%
2023/24 $187,000 $84,150 $76,680 10.592% $8,122 $8,122 +5.04%
2022/23 $171,000 $76,950 $72,630 10.646% $7,732 $7,732 +10.95%
2021/22 $144,000 $64,800 $64,800 10.755% $6,969 $6,969 -7.29%

Permits for 659 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/19/2005 Alteration type 1
         
         
         
         
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$444
-15% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$523
9.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$523
5.9% 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) 0.11
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Neighbors for 659 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn

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

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
962 Bergen St, Brooklyn 1,600 11/15/1989
964 Bergen St, Brooklyn 1,840 02/09/2012
1351 Bergen St, Brooklyn 3,344 03/18/2025 $10
647 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 7,560 08/20/1987
1349 Bergen St, Brooklyn 3,344 08/11/2025 $2,620,000
1343 Bergen St, Brooklyn 3,344 08/25/2004 $480,000
1345 Bergen St, Brooklyn 3,392 01/22/2007 $572,400
960 Bergen St, Brooklyn 2,700 01/13/2023 $1
1339 Bergen St, Brooklyn 3,300 11/18/2024 $2,162,000
1335 Bergen St, Brooklyn 3,380 10/06/2021
657 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 10/22/1991
966 Bergen St, Brooklyn 1,734 09/15/2012
1337 Bergen St, Brooklyn 3,299 12/10/2014 $500,000
1341 Bergen St, Brooklyn 3,344 10/27/2011 $550,000
948 Bergen St, Brooklyn 13,122 12/09/2015 $3,098,978
1333 Bergen St, Brooklyn 3,380 04/22/2000
1347 Bergen St, Brooklyn 3,392 09/05/2024 $512,499
645 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 7,560 06/30/2017 $3,475,528
643 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 7,560 06/24/2021 $22,072,796
950 Bergen St, Brooklyn 8,112 02/14/2018 $2,400,000
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