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490 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 Property Information

490 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 490 New York Avenue
Secondary address 394 Sterling St
Neighborhood Prospect - Lefferts Gardens
Zip code 11225
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01321-0034

Sales & Tax Overview for 490 New York Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 12/08/2005
Purchase price $4,568,750
Tax class
Estimated property tax $143,879

Lot & Building Information for 490 New York Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 12,860
Lot dimensions 85 ft x 143 ft
Property type Elevator Apartment - Semi-Fireproof with Stores (D7)
Building sqft 41,764
Building dimensions 85 ft x 103.33 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 6
Year built 1967
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 490 New York Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 36
Regulated units
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Office sqft

Area Overview

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School district 17
Community district 9
Closest police station 0.07 Miles
Closest fire station 0.29 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 394 Sterling St, Brooklyn, NY 11225

About 490 New York Avenue, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 490 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Elevator Apartment - Semi-Fireproof with Stores (D7) located at 490 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 has a total of 41,764 square feet and a current price per square foot of $109.

What is the year built & the current market value of 490 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

490 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 was built in 1967 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $2,809,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 490 New York Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 490 New York Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/08/2005 $4,568,750

Title Documents for 490 New York Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/08/2005 - D
12/22/2005 - R
Deed
(2005121400147003)
11/29/2005 - D
12/22/2005 - R
Court Order
(2005121400147004)
07/28/2004 - D
08/10/2004 - R
Court Order
(2004072200566003)
07/28/2004 - D
08/10/2004 - R
Court Order
(2004072200566001)
06/04/2004 - D
08/10/2004 - R
Court Order
(2004072200566002)
07/25/2003 - D
09/17/2003 - R
Court Order
(2003080801526001)
04/11/2001 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3800007603880)
10/18/2000 - R Initial UCC1
(3320007374432)
10/11/1996 - R Initial UCC1
(3880005349288)
10/02/1996 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3800005374180)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 490 New York Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $137,174
Estimated property tax: $143,879
Tax assessor's market value: $2,809,000
Assessed value: $1,264,050

Assessment History for 490 New York Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 490 New York Avenue, 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 $2,809,000 $1,264,050 $1,102,770 12.439% $137,174 $137,174 -0.87%
2024/25 $2,595,000 $1,167,750 $1,107,000 12.5% $138,375 $138,375 +9.07%
2023/24 $2,255,000 $1,014,750 $1,014,750 12.502% $126,864 $126,864 +3.61%
2022/23 $2,268,000 $1,020,600 $1,020,600 12.267% $125,197 $122,442 -2.29%
2021/22 $2,326,000 $1,046,700 $1,046,700 12.235% $128,064 $125,309 -17.28%

Permits for 490 New York Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
01/29/2025 Alteration
05/08/2007 Alteration type 2
12/03/1990 Alteration type 2
         
         
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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) 0.121
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Bus Routes
Name New York Av/Empire Bl
Line B44
Distance (miles) 0.064

Neighbors for 490 New York Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 490 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
501 New York Ave, Brooklyn 68,220 12/22/1999
418 Sterling St, Brooklyn 3,008 08/05/2013
251 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,096 11/07/2013 $770,000
412 Sterling St, Brooklyn 3,200 01/05/2016 $399,999
320 Sterling St, Brooklyn 88,580 01/30/2026 $150,000
345 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 38,650 08/03/2015 $13,675,000
335 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 38,650 05/25/1995
245 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,108 01/06/2020
408 Sterling St, Brooklyn 3,280 01/15/2026 $1,600,000
308 Sterling St, Brooklyn 46,310 12/31/1981
247 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,108 12/24/2002
253 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,096 05/13/1976
414 Sterling St, Brooklyn 3,008 10/10/2005
317 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 46,310 08/08/2011
241 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,108 10/08/1998
355 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 77,400 12/30/1986
249 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 2,108 08/09/2023 $2,105,249
379 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 20,462 09/20/2006
420 Sterling St, Brooklyn 3,008 09/06/2017 $1,275,000
350 Sterling St, Brooklyn 104,700 03/03/2015 $22,512,500
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