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981 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 981 Jefferson Ave

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Property type

Over Six Families without Stores (C1)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

2,850

General information

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Address
Primary address
981 Jefferson Avenue
ZIP code
11221
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01486-0052

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Building
Property type
Over Six Families without Stores (C1)
Building sq. ft.
8,736
Building dimensions
28.5 ft x 78 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1920
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$2,452
Tax class
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Residential units
8
Residential sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
28.5 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,850
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Current built area
8,750 sq. ft.
Buildable area

Area overview

Walk score
92 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
97 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
73 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.29 Miles
Closest fire station
0.50 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 981 Jefferson 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 981 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/23/2009 - R
11/30/2006 - D		 Agreement
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08/01/2008 - R
11/30/2006 - D		 Agreement
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08/01/2008 - R
11/30/2006 - D		 Release
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10/10/2006 - R
05/31/2006 - D		 Mortgage Spreader Agreement
(2006061402977011)		 XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
10/10/2006 - R
05/31/2006 - D		 Agreement
(2006061402977008)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXXX XXX
06/12/2003 - R UCC3 Termination
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04/16/2003 - R UCC3 Termination
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06/12/2003 - R
12/17/2002 - D		 Agreement
(2003033100207008)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXXX XXX
06/12/2003 - R
12/17/2002 - D		 Mortgage
(2003033100207007)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXXX XXX
06/12/2003 - R
12/17/2002 - D		 Deed, Other
(2003033100207006)		 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 981 Jefferson 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
$2,452
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,750,000
Assessed value
$787,500

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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 $1,994,000 $897,300 $19,266 12.439% $26,884 $2,396 -2.28%
2024/25 $1,662,000 $747,900 $19,620 12.5% $26,600 $2,453 -1.83%
2023/24 $1,385,000 $623,250 $19,982 12.502% $25,656 $2,498 +0.12%
2022/23 $1,154,000 $519,300 $20,340 12.267% $23,788 $2,495 -2.04%
2021/22 $923,000 $415,350 $20,817 12.235% $21,968 $2,547 +2.41%
2020/21 $1,011,000 $454,950 $20,275 12.267% $20,394 $2,487 -2.52%
2019/20 $938,400 $422,280 $20,455 12.473% $20,418 $2,551 +2.50%
2018/19 $1,173,000 $527,850 $19,737 12.612% $19,909 $2,489 -1.46%
2017/18 $1,055,000 $474,750 $19,860 12.719% $18,973 $2,526 -2.98%
2016/17 $863,000 $388,350 $20,196 12.892% $17,806 $2,604 -1.50%
Permits

Permit information for 981 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/15/2011 Alteration type 3
01/21/1999 Alteration type 1

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
06/01/2011 Aeuhaz1-fail to certify class 1
01/19/2007 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers
01/06/2006 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

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

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Weirfield St & Broadway at SE Corner
Station lines
J
Distance (miles)
0.208
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Neighbors for 981 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

125 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn 957 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 1472 Broadway, Brooklyn 975 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 123 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn 121 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn 1470 Broadway, Brooklyn 1468 Broadway, Brooklyn 967 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 983 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 993 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 995 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 1478 Broadway, Brooklyn 117 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn 1476 Broadway, Brooklyn 977 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 119 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn 997 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 973 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 1474 Broadway, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 981 Jefferson Avenue, 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 981 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 981 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 981 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

981 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 8,736 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 981 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

981 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $787,500.

What are the property taxes for 981 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 981 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $2,452.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 8 residential unit(s).

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