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495 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 - Property report

Also known as: 495 Brooklyn Ave

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Property type

City Residence One Family (A4)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

1,336

Sale price

$825,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
495 Brooklyn Avenue
Alternate address(es)
473 Lefferts Ave
ZIP code
11225
Neighborhood
Wingate
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01323-0001

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Building
Property type
City Residence One Family (A4)
Building sq. ft.
1,320
Building dimensions
20 ft x 33.5 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1920
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
09/17/2021
Sale price
$825,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,786
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Lefferts Avenue (wide)
Brooklyn Avenue (narrow)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
26.42 ft x 50.58 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,336

Area overview

Walk score
93 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
76 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
17
Community district
9
Closest police station
0.14 Miles
Closest fire station
0.43 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 495 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 495 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/17/2021 $825,000 XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX, XX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/23/2021 - R
09/17/2021 - D		 Mortgage
(2021091900080002)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
09/23/2021 - R
09/17/2021 - D		 Deed
(2021091900080001)		 XXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
05/19/1988 - R Vacate Order
(3320001367232)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
07/07/1986 - D
07/07/1986 - R		 Deed
(3870001179887)		 XXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 495 Brooklyn Avenue, 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
$5,786
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$993,000
Assessed value
$59,580

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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 $1,140,000 $68,400 $27,511 19.843% $5,459 $5,459 +4.71%
2024/25 $928,000 $55,680 $25,956 20.085% $5,213 $5,213 +1.08%
2023/24 $993,000 $59,580 $25,678 20.085% $5,157 $5,157 -1.10%
2022/23 $938,000 $56,280 $25,678 20.309% $5,215 $5,215 +7.50%
2021/22 $988,000 $59,280 $24,301 19.963% $4,851 $4,851 +0.54%
2020/21 $860,000 $51,600 $22,926 21.045% $4,825 $4,825 +5.38%
2019/20 $818,000 $49,080 $21,630 21.167% $4,578 $4,578 +2.28%
2018/19 $648,000 $38,880 $21,398 20.919% $4,476 $4,476 +2.62%
2017/18 $704,000 $42,240 $21,398 20.385% $4,362 $4,362 +7.75%
2016/17 $552,000 $33,120 $20,251 19.991% $4,048 $4,048 +8.37%
Permits

Permit information for 495 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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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

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Sterling St at NE Corner
Station lines
2-5
Distance (miles)
0.279
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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 0.28
P.S. 91 The Albany Avenue School 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 161 0.28
Beth Rivkah Elementary School NR No Private K-8 1,156 0.05
Our Lady of Grace School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.21
Our Lady of Grace School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.21
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
P.S. 397 Foster Laurie 6 No Public PK, K-5 165 0.29
P.S. 397 Foster Laurie 6 No Public PK, K-5 165 0.29
Success Academy Crown Heights 9 No Charter K-8 787 0.30
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 0.18
Beth Rivkah Elementary School NR No Private K-8 1,156 0.05
Our Lady of Grace School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.21
St. Francis of Assisi School NR No Private PK-8 216 0.22
Darchai Menachem School-Boys NR No Private 3-12 106 0.23
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow 5 No Public 8-12 452 0.27
League School NR No Private K-9 113 0.29
Success Academy Crown Heights 9 No Charter K-8 787 0.30
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School 7 No Public 6-12 1,351 0.42
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bnos Chomesh Academy NR No Private 10-12 39 0.20
Bnos Chomesh Academy NR No Private 10-12 39 0.20
Bnos Chomesh NR No Private 10-12 37 0.20
Darchai Menachem School-Boys NR No Private 3-12 106 0.23
School For Human Rights 2 No Public 9-12 184 0.27
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts 5 No Public 9-12 479 0.27
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow 5 No Public 8-12 452 0.27
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools NR No Private PK-12 0 0.32
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School 7 No Public 6-12 1,351 0.42
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,339 0.48

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Neighbors for 495 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

486 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn 489 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn 442 Sterling St, Brooklyn 491 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn 483 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn 477 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn 474 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn 444 Sterling St, Brooklyn 436 Sterling St, Brooklyn 473 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn 485 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn 475 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn 469 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn 467 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn 415 Lefferts Ave, Brooklyn 450 Sterling St, Brooklyn 448 Sterling St, Brooklyn 438 Sterling St, Brooklyn 481 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn 432 Sterling St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 495 Brooklyn Avenue, 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 495 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

The development at 495 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 495 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

495 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 has a total of 1,320 square feet.

When was 495 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 last sold and what was the sale price?

495 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 was last sold on 09/17/2021 for $825,000.

What is the assessed value of 495 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

495 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 is currently assessed at $59,580.

What are the property taxes for 495 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

The property taxes for 495 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11225 total $5,786.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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