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493 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 - Property report

Also known as: 493 Empire Blvd

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Property type

Primarily One Family with One Store or Office (S1)

Year built

1935

Lot sq. ft.

997

Sale price

$990,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
493 Empire Boulevard
ZIP code
11225
Neighborhood
Crown Heights
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01310-0149

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Building
Property type
Primarily One Family with One Store or Office (S1)
Building sq. ft.
1,660
Building dimensions
20 ft x 43.42 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1935
Building material
Sales
Sale date
05/28/2026
Sale price
$990,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,762
Tax class
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
1
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
20.17 ft x 49.42 ft
Lot sq. ft.
997
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Current built area
1,655 sq. ft.
Buildable area

Area overview

Walk score
90 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
78 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
17
Community district
9
Closest police station
0.08 Miles
Closest fire station
0.46 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 493 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 493 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/28/2026 $990,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX, XX XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXX, XX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/09/2026 - R
05/28/2026 - D		 Deed
(2026060301237001)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
08/31/2016 - R
07/18/2016 - D		 Deed
(2016082000044001)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
01/21/1999 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3770006433277)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
11/21/1994 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3770004520577)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX
03/26/1991 - R Mortgage
(3170001605817)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
03/26/1991 - R Mortgage
(3160001605816)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX
03/26/1991 - R Power of Attorney
(3140001605814)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
03/26/1991 - R
03/05/1991 - D		 Deed
(3150001605815)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
04/10/1987 - R Deed
(3520001256252)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
01/24/1969 - R Deed
(36930030601225)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 493 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
$4,762
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,166,000
Assessed value
$69,960

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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 $1,041,000 $62,460 $22,643 19.843% $4,493 $4,493 +1.36%
2024/25 $963,000 $57,780 $22,070 20.085% $4,433 $4,433 +5.99%
2023/24 $902,000 $54,120 $20,822 20.085% $4,182 $4,182 +0.14%
2022/23 $708,000 $42,480 $20,563 20.309% $4,176 $4,176 +4.59%
2021/22 $671,000 $40,260 $20,000 19.963% $3,993 $3,993 +0.55%
2020/21 $683,000 $40,980 $18,869 21.045% $3,971 $3,971 +2.00%
2019/20 $642,000 $38,520 $18,392 21.167% $3,893 $3,893 +7.25%
2018/19 $535,000 $32,100 $17,352 20.919% $3,630 $3,630 +3.91%
2017/18 $499,000 $29,940 $17,136 20.385% $3,493 $3,493 +4.84%
2016/17 $416,000 $24,960 $16,667 19.991% $3,332 $3,332 +8.37%
Permits

Permit information for 493 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/15/2018 Alteration

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

No recently recorded violations 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

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Sterling St at NE Corner
Station lines
2-5
Distance (miles)
0.264
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Neighbors for 493 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY

435 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn 425 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn 455 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 467 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 471 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 431 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn 586 Montgomery St, Brooklyn 598 Montgomery St, Brooklyn 594 Montgomery St, Brooklyn 596 Montgomery St, Brooklyn 449 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 459 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 465 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 439 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn 590 Montgomery St, Brooklyn 497 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 461 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 429 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn 453 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 445 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 493 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY

11201, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11210, 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 11219, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 493 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

The development at 493 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 was built in 1935.

What is the market value of 493 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

The current market value of 493 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 is $1,166,000.

What is the total square footage of 493 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

493 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 has a total of 1,660 square feet.

What is the price per square foot for this property?

$596 per square foot is the price for 493 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 1.

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