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491 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 Property Information

491 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 491 Empire Boulevard
Neighborhood Crown Heights
Zip code 11225
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01310-0050

Sales & Tax Overview for 491 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 03/20/2024
Purchase price $985,819
Tax class
Estimated property tax $5,102

Lot & Building Information for 491 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 1,059
Lot dimensions 20.17 ft x 52.5 ft
Property type Primarily One Family with One Store or Office (S1)
Building sqft 1,660
Building dimensions 20.17 ft x 43.42 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Year built 1935
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 491 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units (DOF) 1
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 17
Community district 9
Closest police station 0.07 Miles
Closest fire station 0.46 Miles

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About 491 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 491 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Primarily One Family with One Store or Office (S1) located at 491 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 has a total of 1,660 square feet and a current price per square foot of $593.

What is the year built & the current market value of 491 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

491 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 was built in 1935 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,110,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 491 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 491 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/20/2024 $985,819
11/15/2023 $895,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 491 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
03/28/2024 - D
03/29/2024 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2024032900007001)
03/20/2024 - D
04/03/2024 - R
Deed
(2024032700629001)
11/15/2023 - D
11/30/2023 - R
Mortgage
(2023112900354002)
11/15/2023 - D
11/30/2023 - R
Deed
(2023112900354001)
09/20/2006 - D
09/29/2006 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006092400091001)
01/06/2006 - R Correction Document Real Prop.
(2005120602094001)
11/18/1991 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3620001650562)
10/01/1991 - R Mortgage
(3780001641478)
02/14/1980 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(38030114100729)
02/14/1980 - R Mortgage
(38030114100727)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 491 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $4,814
Estimated property tax: $5,102
Tax assessor's market value: $1,110,000
Assessed value: $66,600

Assessment History for 491 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 491 Empire Boulevard, 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 $1,110,000 $66,600 $24,262 19.843% $4,814 $4,814 +1.45%
2024/25 $997,000 $59,820 $23,627 20.085% $4,745 $4,745 +5.99%
2023/24 $881,000 $52,860 $22,291 20.085% $4,477 $4,477 +0.06%
2022/23 $692,000 $41,520 $22,032 20.309% $4,474 $4,474 +24.19%
2021/22 $640,000 $38,400 $18,050 19.963% $4,278 $3,603 +1.08%

Permits for 491 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$444
-15% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$523
9.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$523
5.9% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Nostrand Ave & Sterling St at NE Corner
Station lines 2-5
Distance (miles) 0.26
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Bus Routes
Name Empire Bl/Brooklyn Av
Line B43
Distance (miles) 0.009

Neighbors for 491 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 491 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
467 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 2,444 08/08/2001
495 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 1,736 08/19/1980
473 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 2,444 06/04/1976
471 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 2,444 02/04/1998
434 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn 3,766 05/07/2020 $660,000
576 Montgomery St, Brooklyn 2,432 09/19/2022
483 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 2,444 06/05/2024
479 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 3,535 01/20/2022
426 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn 2,680 06/01/2023
578 Montgomery St, Brooklyn 2,762 02/17/2004
582 Montgomery St, Brooklyn 3,900 02/24/2021
485 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 2,444 06/01/2010
477 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 2,444 07/29/2014
465 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 3,666 03/18/2024
461 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 2,704 12/15/2021
489 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 3,735 07/07/1986
430 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn 2,680 12/13/2016
584 Montgomery St, Brooklyn 2,792 04/08/2021
572 Montgomery St, Brooklyn 3,832 12/21/2021
432 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn 2,680 05/14/1998
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