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478 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 - Property report

Also known as: 478 Empire Blvd

Property image for 478 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

2,650

Sale price

General information

Address

Primary address

478 Empire Boulevard

ZIP code

11225

Neighborhood

Wingate

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01317-0036

Building

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Building sq. ft.

3,007

Building dimensions

22 ft x 82 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1920

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

08/30/2021

Sale price

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$8,471

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

26.5 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,650

Area overview

Walk score

93 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

76 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.05 Miles

Closest fire station

0.42 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 478 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 478 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
08/30/2021	$1	XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX	XXXXXX, XXXXXX
03/26/2010	$650,000	XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX	XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
11/08/2021 - R 08/30/2021 - D	Agreement (2021110201068007)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
11/08/2021 - R 08/30/2021 - D	Mortgage (2021110201068005)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
11/08/2021 - R 08/30/2021 - D	Deed (2021110201068001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXX
11/08/2021 - R 08/27/2021 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2021110201068006)	XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
11/08/2021 - R 08/25/2021 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2021110201068002)	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
11/08/2021 - R 04/07/2021 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2021110201068004)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX	XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
11/08/2021 - R 04/07/2021 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2021110201068003)	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
04/30/2012 - R 03/21/2012 - D	Agreement (2012041800302003)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX
04/12/2012 - R 03/21/2012 - D	Mortgage (2012040201313001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX
04/30/2012 - R 01/30/2012 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2012041800302002)	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 478 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

$8,471

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,636,000

Assessed value

$98,160

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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	$1,541,000	$92,460	$40,177	19.843%	$8,254	$7,972	+4.72%
2024/25	$1,813,000	$108,780	$37,904	20.085%	$7,882	$7,613	+6.40%
2023/24	$1,730,000	$103,800	$35,625	20.085%	$7,436	$7,155	-0.94%
2022/23	$1,432,000	$85,920	$35,565	20.309%	$7,519	$7,223	+2.48%
2021/22	$1,169,000	$70,140	$35,303	19.963%	$7,335	$7,048	+0.71%
2020/21	$1,319,000	$79,140	$33,254	21.045%	$7,295	$6,998	+5.62%
2019/20	$1,135,000	$68,100	$31,303	21.167%	$6,922	$6,626	+7.76%
2018/19	$949,000	$56,940	$29,394	20.919%	$6,454	$6,149	+2.65%
2017/18	$975,000	$58,500	$29,384	20.385%	$6,290	$5,990	+3.08%
2016/17	$828,000	$49,680	$29,069	19.991%	$6,121	$5,811	+8.83%

Permits

Permit information for 478 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	05/04/2026	A
	06/09/2025	A
	04/10/2024	A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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 NE Corner

Station lines

2-5

Distance (miles)

0.232

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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	0.35
P.S. 91 The Albany Avenue School	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	161	0.35
Beth Rivkah Elementary School	NR	No	Private	K-8	1,156	0.11
Our Lady of Grace School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.15
Our Lady of Grace School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.15
Success Academy Crown Heights	9	No	Charter	K-8	787	0.22
P.S. 161 The Crown	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	291	0.22
P.S. 161 The Crown	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	291	0.22
St. Francis of Assisi School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	216	0.22
St. Francis of Assisi School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	216	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	0.12
Beth Rivkah Elementary School	NR	No	Private	K-8	1,156	0.11
Our Lady of Grace School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.15
Success Academy Crown Heights	9	No	Charter	K-8	787	0.22
St. Francis of Assisi School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	216	0.22
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools	NR	No	Private	PK-12	0	0.23
St Mark's Day School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	96	0.26
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School	7	No	Public	6-12	1,351	0.33
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow	5	No	Public	8-12	452	0.36

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Beth Rivka High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	504	0.23
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools	NR	No	Private	PK-12	0	0.23
Bnos Chomesh	NR	No	Private	10-12	37	0.28
Bnos Chomesh Academy	NR	No	Private	10-12	39	0.28
Bnos Chomesh Academy	NR	No	Private	10-12	39	0.28
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School	7	No	Public	6-12	1,351	0.33
School For Human Rights	2	No	Public	9-12	184	0.36
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts	5	No	Public	9-12	479	0.36
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow	5	No	Public	8-12	452	0.36

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 478 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

The development at 478 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 478 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

478 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 has a total of 3,007 square feet.

When was 478 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 last sold and what was the sale price?

478 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 was last sold on 08/30/2021 for $1.

What is the assessed value of 478 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

478 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 is currently assessed at $98,160.

What are the property taxes for 478 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

The property taxes for 478 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 total $8,471.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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