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979 Lafayette Avenue #2, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 979 Lafayette Ave #2

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Property type

Condo - Residential Unit of 1-3 Unit Building (Original Class 1) (R6)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$894,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
979 Lafayette Avenue #2
ZIP code
11221
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01607-1002

Owner

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Building
Property type
Condo - Residential Unit of 1-3 Unit Building (Original Class 1) (R6)
Unit sq. ft.
1,046
Building dimensions
20 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1899
Sales
Sale date
03/16/2023
Sale price
$894,000
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
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Distance to wide street
Lot sq. ft.
2,000

Area overview

Walk score
88 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
96 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
75 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3

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Ownership

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

Sales history for 979 Lafayette Avenue #2, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/16/2023 $894,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/02/2023 - R
10/25/2023 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2023103101105001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/30/2023 - R
03/16/2023 - D		 Mortgage
(2023032400595003)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
03/30/2023 - R
03/16/2023 - D		 Deed
(2023032400595002)		 XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
03/30/2023 - R
03/16/2023 - D		 Power of Attorney
(2023032400595001)		 XXXXX XXXXX XX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
03/09/2023 - R
02/24/2023 - D		 Maps
(2023022700031002)		 XXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/09/2023 - R
01/17/2023 - D		 Condo Declaration
(2023022700031001)		 XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 979 Lafayette Avenue #2, Brooklyn, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$547,308
Assessed value
$32,839

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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 $507,564 $30,454 $5,842 19.843% $1,159 $1,159 +4.73%
2024/25 $458,436 $27,506 $5,511 20.085% $1,107 $1,107 +6.00%
2023/24 $440,772 $26,446 $5,199 20.085% $1,044 $1,044 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 979 Lafayette Avenue #2, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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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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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 26 Jesse Owens 4 No Public PK, K-5 183 0.07
P.S. 26 Jesse Owens 4 No Public PK, K-5 183 0.07
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens 3 No Public PK, K-5 213 0.10
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens 3 No Public PK, K-5 213 0.10
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.30
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.30
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.30
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School 8 No Charter K-8 730 0.30
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.30
La Cima Charter School 5 No Charter K-5 199 0.30
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid 3 No Public 6-8 100 0.05
Madiba Prep Middle School 6 No Public 6-8 201 0.07
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.30
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.30
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School 8 No Charter K-8 730 0.30
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology 5 No Public 6-8 149 0.30
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.30
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.37
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9 9 No Charter 5-8 232 0.41
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 610 0.45
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance 3 No Public 9-12 190 0.05
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School 2 No Charter 9-12 236 0.05
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick 2 No Public 9-12 445 0.25
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.30
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence 3 No Public 9-12 370 0.34
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.37
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.53
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.59
Walk In Love Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 291 0.69
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech 3 No Public 9-12 549 0.69

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Neighbors for 979 Lafayette Avenue #2, Brooklyn, NY

804 Alabama Ave, Brooklyn 796 Alabama Ave, Brooklyn 451 Court St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 979 Lafayette Avenue #2, Brooklyn, NY

11101, New York City, NY 11104, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY 11379, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 979 Lafayette Avenue #2, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 979 Lafayette Avenue #2, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 979 Lafayette Avenue #2, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

979 Lafayette Avenue #2, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 1,046 square feet.

When was 979 Lafayette Avenue #2, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

979 Lafayette Avenue #2, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 03/16/2023 for $894,000.

What is the assessed value of 979 Lafayette Avenue #2, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

979 Lafayette Avenue #2, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $32,839.

What are the property taxes for 979 Lafayette Avenue #2, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 979 Lafayette Avenue #2, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $1,228.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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