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720 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Property Information

720 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 720 Sterling Place
Neighborhood Crown Heights
Zip code 11216
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01245-0037

Sales & Tax Overview for 720 Sterling Place, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 720 Sterling Place, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,533
Lot dimensions 19.33 ft x 131 ft
Property type Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)
Building sqft 3,010
Building dimensions 19.33 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Brownstone
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1899
Frontage Sterling Place (narrow)
Nearest wide street Bedford Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 720 Sterling Place, Brooklyn

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Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 17
Community district 8
Closest police station 0.64 Miles
Closest fire station 0.35 Miles

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About 720 Sterling Place, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 720 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

720 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was built in 1899 and has a total of 3,010 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 720 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $112,560, the tax amount paid for 720 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is $6,201.

When was 720 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216 last sold?

720 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was last sold in 01/15/2015.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 720 Sterling Place, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 720 Sterling Place, Brooklyn

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Title Documents for 720 Sterling Place, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
02/19/2015 - R
01/15/2015 - D
Deed
(2015011400578001)
10/10/2006 - R
05/25/2006 - D
Deed
(2006052501726001)
           
           
           
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 720 Sterling Place, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $6,201
Tax assessor's market value: $1,876,000
Assessed value: $112,560
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 720 Sterling Place, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 720 Sterling Place, 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 $1,766,000 $105,960 $29,384 19.843% $6,112 $5,831 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,838,000 $110,280 $27,722 20.085% $5,837 $5,568 +0.22%
2023/24 $1,814,000 $108,840 $27,662 20.085% $5,837 $5,556 -0.08%
2022/23 $1,679,000 $100,740 $27,380 20.309% $5,857 $5,561 +8.10%
2021/22 $1,460,000 $87,600 $25,769 19.963% $5,432 $5,144 +0.75%

Permits for 720 Sterling Place, Brooklyn

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Crown Heights Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$880,000
0% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$964
34.6% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Franklin Ave & Eastern Pkwy at NE Corner
Station lines FS-2-3-4-5
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. 316 Elijah Stroud 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 550 0.40
P.S. 316 Elijah Stroud 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 550 0.40
German School Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-8 195 0.08
German School Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-8 195 0.08
Carmel Christian School NR No Private K-9 51 0.08

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Elijah Stroud Middle School 5 Yes Public 6-8 121 0.40
German School Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-8 195 0.08
Carmel Christian School NR No Private K-9 51 0.08
Carmel Christian School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.10
Epiphany Lutheran School NR No Private PK, K-8 167 0.16

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Aspirations Diploma Plus High School NR No Public 9-12 199 0.20
W E B Dubois Academic High School NR No Public 9-12 114 0.21
ASPIRATIONS DIPLOMA PLUS HIGH SCHOOL NR No Public 9-12 143 0.25
High School For Global Citizenship 4 No Public 9-12 221 0.39
Brooklyn School For Music And Theater 4 No Public 9-12 223 0.39

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Neighbors for 720 Sterling Place, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 720 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1478 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn 9,926 11/22/2021
716 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 2,426 12/05/2018 $1,600,000
1480 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn 9,192 01/30/2022
1486 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn 9,192 12/31/2010 $1,299,168
700 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 2,484 03/08/2024 $1,825,000
1490 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn 9,192 09/17/2018
1502 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn 10,152 01/10/2013 $2,075,000
712 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 2,361 01/24/2024
708 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 2,556 09/02/2003
698 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 2,340 05/10/1999
697 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 3,326 12/22/2017 $1,700,000
687 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 2,540 09/29/1988
714 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 2,369 01/08/2024 $3,100,000
689 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 2,540 11/25/2003
704 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 2,340 09/10/2007 $1,000,000
718 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 2,574 12/17/2025 $3,220,000
706 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 2,622 01/30/2020 $1,600,000
693 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 2,540 04/10/2024 $1,859,500
691 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 2,660 09/23/2009 $815,000
710 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 2,484 11/10/1998
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