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659 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216 - Property report

Also known as: 659 St Johns Pl

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Property type

City Residence One Family (A4)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

2,432

Sale price

$280,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
659 St Johns Place
ZIP code
11216
Neighborhood
Crown Heights
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01245-0071

Owner

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Building
Property type
City Residence One Family (A4)
Building sq. ft.
1,294
Building dimensions
16 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1910
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
11/11/2009
Sale price
$280,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,732
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
St Johns Place (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
16 ft x 152 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,432

Area overview

Walk score
95 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
91 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
17
Community district
8
Closest police station
0.67 Miles
Closest fire station
0.28 Miles

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Ownership information for 659 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 659 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/11/2009 $280,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/14/2018 - R
12/10/2018 - D
Sundry Miscellaneous
(2018121300547001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
11/17/2009 - R
11/11/2009 - D
Deed
(2009111100745001)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
02/05/2007 - R
01/25/2007 - D
Life Estate Deed
(2007013000370001)
XXXXXXXX XXXX (XXXXXXXX) XXXXX XXXXXX
05/16/2000 - R Sundry Miscellaneous
(3990007160499)
XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
06/29/1999 - R Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(FT_3290006664929)
XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
03/22/1973 - D
03/22/1973 - R
Deed
(BK_7330062101313)
XXXXXXXXX XXX X XXXXXXXX XXX
03/22/1973 - R Mortgage
(37330062101315)
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
03/22/1973 - R Deed
(37330062101313)
XXXXXXXXX XXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX
05/16/1972 - D
05/16/1972 - R
Deed
(BK_7230055700252)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXX X
05/16/1972 - R Deed
(37230055700252)
XXXXXXXXX XXXX X (XXXX) XXXXXXXXX XXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 659 St Johns 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
$4,732
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$980,000
Assessed value
$58,800

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 $1,125,000 $67,500 $22,399 19.843% $4,726 $4,445 +4.06%
2024/25 $1,219,000 $73,140 $21,265 20.085% $4,540 $4,271 +0.28%
2023/24 $1,228,000 $73,680 $21,205 20.085% $4,540 $4,259 -0.08%
2022/23 $1,005,000 $60,300 $20,988 20.309% $4,559 $4,262 +7.47%
2021/22 $865,000 $51,900 $19,868 19.963% $4,254 $3,966 +14.06%
2020/21 $835,000 $50,100 $16,522 21.045% $3,774 $3,477 +5.84%
2019/20 $786,000 $47,160 $15,520 21.167% $3,581 $3,285 +1.58%
2018/19 $754,000 $45,240 $15,460 20.919% $3,539 $3,234 +3.56%
2017/18 $706,000 $42,360 $15,319 20.385% $3,422 $3,123 +9.32%
2016/17 $664,000 $39,840 $14,289 19.991% $3,166 $2,857 +9.32%

Permit information for 659 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/24/2019 Alteration
12/24/2019 Alteration
12/10/2019 Alteration
10/18/2019 Alteration
11/08/2010 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

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Crown Heights North residential market stats

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

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
Franklin Ave & Eastern Pkwy at NE Corner
Station lines
FS-2-3-4-5
Distance (miles)
0.135

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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 0.34
P.S. 316 Elijah Stroud 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 550 0.34
German School Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-8 195 0.15
German School Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-8 195 0.15
Carmel Christian School NR No Private K-9 51 0.15
Carmel Christian School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.17
Carmel Christian School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.17
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 0.34
German School Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-8 195 0.15
Carmel Christian School NR No Private K-9 51 0.15
Carmel Christian School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.17
Epiphany Lutheran School NR No Private PK, K-8 167 0.22
Brooklyn Jesuit Prep School NR No Private 5-8 87 0.22
P.S. 138 6 No Public PK, K-8 414 0.27
Explore Exceed Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 429 0.37
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School 7 No Public 6-12 1,351 0.47
Ebbetts Field Middle School 6 No Public 6-8 123 0.56
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 0.23
International High School at Prospect Heights 1 No Public 9-12 272 0.33
Brooklyn School For Music And Theater 4 No Public 9-12 223 0.33
Brooklyn Academy of Science and the Environment 3 No Public 9-12 265 0.33
High School For Global Citizenship 4 No Public 9-12 221 0.33
Clara Barton High School 2 No Public 9-12 1,178 0.38
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School 7 No Public 6-12 1,351 0.47
Acorn Community High School NR No Public 9-12 107 0.51

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 659 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The development at 659 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 659 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

659 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216 has a total of 1,294 square feet.

When was 659 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216 last sold and what was the sale price?

659 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was last sold on 11/11/2009 for $280,000.

What is the assessed value of 659 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

659 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is currently assessed at $58,800.

What are the property taxes for 659 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The property taxes for 659 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11216 total $4,732.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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