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PS 221 - 791-870 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11213 - Property report

Also known as: 769-805 Empire Blvd

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Property type

Public Elementary, Junior or Senior High (W1)

Year built

1939

Lot sq. ft.

81,108

General information

Address

Building name

PS 221

Primary address

PS 221 - 791-870 Empire Boulevard

Alternate address(es)

769-805 Empire Blvd
850-870 Montgomery St

ZIP code

11213

Neighborhood

Crown Heights

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01423-0014

Building

Property type

Public Elementary, Junior or Senior High (W1)

Building sq. ft.

72,000

Building dimensions

299.58 ft x 60.17 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1939

Last altered

2018

Building material

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Lot dimensions

500 ft x 240.58 ft

Lot sq. ft.

81,108

Area overview

Walk score

91 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

75 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.56 Miles

Closest fire station

0.42 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for PS 221 - 791-870 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 PS 221 - 791-870 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11213

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

No recently recorded documents for this property.

Tax

Property taxes for PS 221 - 791-870 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

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$9,860,000

Assessed value

$4,437,000

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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	$9,623,000	$4,330,350	$0	10.848%	$441,219	$0	n/a
2024/25	$9,482,000	$4,266,900	$0	10.762%	$440,404	$0	n/a
2023/24	$9,291,000	$4,180,950	$0	10.592%	$437,432	$0	n/a
2022/23	$8,760,000	$3,942,000	$0	10.646%	$419,665	$0	n/a
2021/22	$8,036,000	$3,616,200	$0	10.755%	$388,922	$0	n/a
2020/21	$9,900,000	$4,455,000	$0	10.694%	$461,403	$0	n/a
2019/20	$9,746,000	$4,385,700	$0	10.537%	$433,510	$0	n/a
2018/19	$9,559,000	$4,301,550	$0	10.514%	$410,620	$0	n/a
2017/18	$9,003,000	$4,051,350	$0	10.514%	$395,565	$0	n/a
2016/17	$8,555,000	$3,849,750	$0	10.574%	$383,700	$0	n/a

Permits

Permit information for PS 221 - 791-870 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
11/10/2025	Alteration
10/29/2025	Alteration
09/29/2025	Alteration
09/24/2025	Alteration
09/19/2025	Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID	Issue date	Type	Status
	11/14/2025	Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
	11/14/2025	Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
	11/14/2025	Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Listings

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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Schenectady Ave & Eastern Pkwy at SE Corner

Station lines

3-4

Distance (miles)

0.34

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for PS 221 - 791-870 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11213?

The development at PS 221 - 791-870 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11213 was built in 1939.

What is the total square footage of PS 221 - 791-870 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11213?

PS 221 - 791-870 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11213 has a total of 72,000 square feet.

What is the assessed value of PS 221 - 791-870 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11213?

PS 221 - 791-870 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11213 is currently assessed at $4,437,000.

Disclaimer

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