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879 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216 - Property report

Also known as: 879 Sterling Pl

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1903

Lot sq. ft.

2,236

General information

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Address
Primary address
879 Sterling Place
ZIP code
11216
Neighborhood
Crown Heights
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01241-0070

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
3,292
Building dimensions
17.5 ft x 47 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1903
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,905
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Sterling Place (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Nostrand Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
17.5 ft x 127.75 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,236

Area overview

Walk score
98 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
93 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
17
Community district
8
Closest police station
0.54 Miles
Closest fire station
0.64 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 879 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 879 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/13/2022 - R
04/20/2022 - D		 Deed
(2022060301273001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX X
05/05/2021 - R
04/28/2021 - D		 Landmark Designation
(2021042801006001)		 XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
01/26/2017 - R
01/13/2017 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2017011300828001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
05/11/2007 - R
04/30/2007 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2007043002250001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXX XXXXX XXX X XX
10/26/2006 - R
02/11/2005 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2006091101440001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX
02/25/2005 - R
11/08/2004 - D		 Agreement
(2004121502471002)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX
02/25/2005 - R
11/08/2004 - D		 Mortgage
(2004121502471001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX
06/28/2001 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3720007717372)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/27/2000 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3250007202325)		 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
05/13/1992 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3180001686318)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 879 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
$3,905
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,494,000
Assessed value
$149,640

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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 $1,897,000 $113,820 $18,564 19.843% $3,684 $3,684 +13.39%
2024/25 $1,912,000 $114,720 $16,175 20.085% $3,518 $3,249 +0.37%
2023/24 $1,962,000 $117,720 $16,115 20.085% $3,518 $3,237 +0.10%
2022/23 $1,999,000 $119,940 $15,921 20.309% $3,530 $3,233 +8.29%
2021/22 $1,638,000 $98,280 $14,958 19.963% $3,274 $2,986 +0.91%
2020/21 $1,798,000 $107,880 $14,060 21.045% $3,256 $2,959 +5.93%
2019/20 $1,740,000 $104,400 $13,196 21.167% $3,090 $2,793 +1.65%
2018/19 $1,924,000 $115,440 $13,136 20.919% $3,053 $2,748 +3.58%
2017/18 $1,401,000 $84,060 $13,014 20.385% $2,953 $2,653 +9.54%
2016/17 $1,038,000 $62,280 $12,115 19.991% $2,732 $2,422 +9.49%
Permits

Permit information for 879 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/11/1992 Alteration type 1

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/06/2026 A
11/19/2025 I
06/11/2025 A

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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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

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Eastern Pkwy at SE Corner
Station lines
3
Distance (miles)
0.215
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 138 6 Yes Public PK, K-8 414 0.13
P.S. 138 6 Yes Public PK, K-8 414 0.13
Rainbow Campus NR No Private K-6 29 0.10
Success Academy Charter School-Prospect Heights 9 No Charter K-5 275 0.12
Success Academy Prospect Heights NR No Charter K-3 0 0.13
Hebron Seventh-Day Aventist Bilingual NR No Private PK-8 52 0.14
Hebron Seventh-Day Aventist Bilingual NR No Private PK-8 52 0.14
Carmel Christian School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.19
Carmel Christian School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.19
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The School Of Integrated Learning 7 Yes Public 6-8 199 0.64
P.S. 138 6 No Public PK, K-8 414 0.13
Hebron Seventh-Day Aventist Bilingual NR No Private PK-8 52 0.14
Carmel Christian School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.19
Carmel Christian School NR No Private K-9 51 0.21
German School Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-8 195 0.21
Epiphany Lutheran School NR No Private PK, K-8 167 0.22
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School 7 No Public 6-12 1,351 0.41
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Educational Institute Onolei NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.26
Educational Institute Oholei Torah-Oholei Menachem NR No Private K-12 1,500 0.27
Aspirations Diploma Plus High School NR No Public 9-12 199 0.37
W E B Dubois Academic High School NR No Public 9-12 114 0.38
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School 7 No Public 6-12 1,351 0.41
ASPIRATIONS DIPLOMA PLUS HIGH SCHOOL NR No Public 9-12 143 0.44
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools NR No Private PK-12 0 0.47
Beth Rivka High School NR No Private 9-12 504 0.47
Uncommon New York City Charter #1 NR No Charter 0 0.51
Academy for Health Careers 2 No Public 9-12 231 0.57

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Neighbors for 879 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY

875 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 867 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 895 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 897 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 920 Park Pl, Brooklyn 893 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 891 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 899 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 877 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 873 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 863 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 910 Park Pl, Brooklyn 881 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 887 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 869 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 883 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 865 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 861 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 885 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 889 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 879 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY

10002, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 879 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The development at 879 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was built in 1903.

What is the total square footage of 879 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

879 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216 has a total of 3,292 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 879 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

879 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is currently assessed at $149,640.

What are the property taxes for 879 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The property taxes for 879 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216 total $3,904.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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