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285 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 - Property report

Also known as: 285 Empire Blvd

Property image for 285 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225

Property type

City Residence One Family (A4)

Year built

1915

Lot sq. ft.

1,650

Sale price

$975,000

General information

Address

Primary address

285 Empire Boulevard

ZIP code

11225

Neighborhood

Crown Heights

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01308-0062

Building

Property type

City Residence One Family (A4)

Building sq. ft.

2,240

Building dimensions

16.5 ft x 37 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1915

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

06/22/2017

Sale price

$975,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$5,192

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Empire Boulevard (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

16.5 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,650

Area overview

Walk score

96 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

81 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.24 Miles

Closest fire station

0.25 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 285 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 285 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
06/22/2017	$975,000	XXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX-XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
10/03/2024 - R 10/01/2024 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2024100300296001)	XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
07/10/2017 - R 07/05/2017 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2017071000211001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
06/30/2017 - R 06/22/2017 - D	Mortgage (2017062800727003)	XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
06/30/2017 - R 06/22/2017 - D	Mortgage (2017062800727002)	XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
06/30/2017 - R 06/22/2017 - D	Deed (2017062800727001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
08/31/2015 - R 08/12/2015 - D	Deed (2015082100770001)	XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
04/02/1998 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3640006015364)
01/20/1998 - R	Mortgage (3900005909590)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
01/20/1998 - R 10/17/1997 - D	Deed (3130005909113)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXX
05/28/1993 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (3330001775633)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 285 Empire Boulevard, 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

$5,192

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,856,000

Assessed value

$111,360

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$2,131,000	$127,860	$24,685	19.843%	$4,898	$4,898	+4.72%
2024/25	$1,683,000	$100,980	$23,288	20.085%	$4,677	$4,677	0.00%
2023/24	$1,487,000	$89,220	$23,288	20.085%	$4,677	$4,677	-0.35%
2022/23	$1,615,000	$96,900	$23,112	20.309%	$4,694	$4,694	+7.83%
2021/22	$1,328,000	$79,680	$21,804	19.963%	$4,353	$4,353	+0.55%
2020/21	$1,258,000	$75,480	$20,571	21.045%	$4,329	$4,329	+5.39%
2019/20	$1,000,000	$60,000	$19,407	21.167%	$4,108	$4,108	+1.19%
2018/19	$832,000	$49,920	$19,407	20.919%	$4,060	$4,060	+3.40%
2017/18	$855,000	$51,300	$19,260	20.385%	$3,926	$3,926	+8.09%
2016/17	$633,000	$37,980	$18,170	19.991%	$3,632	$3,632	+262.04%

Permits

Permit information for 285 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
10/22/2025	Alteration
07/13/2017	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Crown Heights South residential market stats

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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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Nostrand Ave & Sterling St at NW Corner

Station lines

2-5

Distance (miles)

0.104

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 91 The Albany Avenue School	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	161	0.67
P.S. 91 The Albany Avenue School	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	161	0.67
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools	NR	No	Private	PK-12	0	0.20
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools	NR	No	Private	PK-12	0	0.20
Educational Inst Oholei Torah	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,202	0.21
Educational Inst Oholei Torah	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,202	0.21
P.S. 161 The Crown	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	291	0.21
P.S. 161 The Crown	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	291	0.21
Success Academy Crown Heights	9	No	Charter	K-8	787	0.21
Ella Baker/Charles Romain Child Development Center	NR	No	Private	PK, K-5	39	0.22

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Ms 61 Gladstone H Atwell	5	Yes	Public	6-8	361	0.22
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools	NR	No	Private	PK-12	0	0.20
Educational Inst Oholei Torah	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,202	0.21
Success Academy Crown Heights	9	No	Charter	K-8	787	0.21
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School	7	No	Public	6-12	1,351	0.22
St. Francis of Assisi School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	216	0.26
Lefferts Garden Montessori	NR	No	Private		39	0.35
Ebbetts Field Middle School	6	No	Public	6-8	123	0.36
Beth Rivkah Elementary School	NR	No	Private	K-8	1,156	0.37

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools	NR	No	Private	PK-12	0	0.20
Beth Rivka High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	504	0.20
Educational Inst Oholei Torah	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,202	0.21
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School	7	No	Public	6-12	1,351	0.22
Lefferts Garden Montessori	NR	No	Private		39	0.35
ASPIRATIONS DIPLOMA PLUS HIGH SCHOOL	NR	No	Public	9-12	143	0.40
W E B Dubois Academic High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	114	0.40
Aspirations Diploma Plus High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	199	0.41
Darchai Menachem School-Boys	NR	No	Private	3-12	106	0.46
P.S. 141	NR	No	Public	PK, K-10, 12	385	0.53

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 285 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

The development at 285 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 was built in 1915.

What is the total square footage of 285 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

285 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 has a total of 2,240 square feet.

When was 285 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 last sold and what was the sale price?

285 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 was last sold on 06/22/2017 for $975,000.

What is the assessed value of 285 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

285 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 is currently assessed at $111,360.

What are the property taxes for 285 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

The property taxes for 285 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 total $5,191.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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