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785 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 - Property report

Also known as: 785 Franklin Ave

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Property type

Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

2,444

Sale price

$2,500,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
785 Franklin Avenue
ZIP code
11238
Neighborhood
Crown Heights
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01252-0009

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Building
Property type
Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9)
Building sq. ft.
6,000
Building dimensions
27 ft x 74 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1931
Building material
Sales
Sale date
08/19/2025
Sale price
$2,500,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$9,132
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
5
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
27 ft x 90.5 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,444

Area overview

Walk score
96 /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
0.68 Miles
Closest fire station
0.24 Miles

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Ownership

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

Sales history for 785 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/19/2025 $2,500,000 XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX, XX XXXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/04/2025 - R Initial UCC1
(2025082700667002)		 XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
09/04/2025 - R
08/19/2025 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2025082700667001)		 XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
08/26/2025 - R
08/19/2025 - D		 Mortgage
(2025082100740002)		 XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
08/26/2025 - R
08/19/2025 - D		 Deed
(2025082100740001)		 XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXX
01/15/1985 - R Mortgage
(3520001063552)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXX XX XXX XXXX
01/15/1985 - R
11/20/1984 - D		 Deed
(3510001063551)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX X
12/14/1973 - R Mortgage
(37330067801266)		 XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
12/14/1973 - R Deed
(37330067801264)		 XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 785 Franklin Avenue, 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
$9,132
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,697,000
Assessed value
$763,650

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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 $1,499,000 $674,550 $73,412 12.439% $9,132 $9,132 +2.71%
2024/25 $1,347,000 $606,150 $71,127 12.5% $8,891 $8,891 +7.98%
2023/24 $1,249,000 $562,050 $65,861 12.502% $8,234 $8,234 +10.07%
2022/23 $1,470,000 $661,500 $60,983 12.267% $7,481 $7,481 +8.28%
2021/22 $1,729,000 $778,050 $56,471 12.235% $6,909 $6,909 -0.26%
2020/21 $1,679,000 $755,550 $56,471 12.267% $6,927 $6,927 +1.51%
2019/20 $1,399,200 $629,640 $54,713 12.473% $6,824 $6,824 +6.81%
2018/19 $1,166,000 $524,700 $50,662 12.612% $6,389 $6,389 +7.09%
2017/18 $1,039,000 $467,550 $46,910 12.719% $5,966 $5,966 +6.54%
2016/17 $980,000 $441,000 $43,439 12.892% $5,600 $5,600 +0.07%
Permits

Permit information for 785 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/12/2025 Alteration
04/18/2025 Alteration
06/25/2015 Alteration type 2
11/13/2014 Alteration type 2
02/18/2010 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
11/03/1988 C-construction

*Most recent DOB violation on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Brooklyn commercial market stats

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% 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
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Franklin Ave & Eastern Pkwy at NE Corner
Station lines
FS-2-3-4-5
Distance (miles)
0.079
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Neighbors for 785 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

2 St Francis Pl, Brooklyn 10 St Francis Pl, Brooklyn 793 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 789 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 801 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 4 St Francis Pl, Brooklyn 1154 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 781 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 779 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 795 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 1158 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 8 St Francis Pl, Brooklyn 777 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 775 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 652 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 6 St Francis Pl, Brooklyn 235 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn 34 Hampton Pl, Brooklyn 797 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 1162 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 785 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

10002, New York City, NY 10038, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 785 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The development at 785 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1931.

What is the market value of 785 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The current market value of 785 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is $1,697,000.

What is the total square footage of 785 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

785 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 6,000 square feet.

What is the price per square foot for this property?

$416 per square foot is the price for 785 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 2.

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