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70 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 - Property report

Also known as: 70 Rockaway Ave

Property image for 70 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,147

Sale price

$314,340

General information

Address

Primary address

70 Rockaway Avenue

ZIP code

11233

Neighborhood

Ocean Hill

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01521-0046

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

1,120

Building dimensions

16 ft x 35 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

03/28/2013

Sale price

$314,340

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$2,712

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Rockaway Avenue (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

16 ft x 71.67 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,147

Area overview

Walk score

90 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

56 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.70 Miles

Closest fire station

0.09 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 70 Rockaway 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 70 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
03/28/2013	$314,340	XX, XX	X XXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXX
09/27/2011	$344,067	X XXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXX. XX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX.
07/30/2008	$280,000	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXX.	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX.

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
03/22/2021 - R 02/01/2021 - D	Agreement (2021031701347001)	XX XX	XXXX
02/18/2021 - R 02/01/2021 - D	Mortgage (2021021101174003)	XX XX	XXXX
02/18/2021 - R 01/12/2021 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2021021101174002)	XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX	XXX XXXX XXX
02/18/2021 - R 01/12/2021 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2021021101174001)	XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
02/25/2019 - R 02/22/2019 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2019021201096001)	XX XX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
03/06/2019 - R 02/01/2019 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2019030500048001)	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX	XX XX XXX
01/30/2019 - R 01/18/2019 - D	Mortgage (2019013000028001)	XX XX	XXXX
05/02/2013 - R 03/28/2013 - D	Mortgage (2013041601238004)	XX XX	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
05/02/2013 - R 03/28/2013 - D	Agreement (2013041601238003)	XX XX	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
05/02/2013 - R 03/28/2013 - D	Mortgage (2013041601238002)	XX XX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 70 Rockaway 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

$2,712

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$653,000

Assessed value

$39,180

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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	$629,000	$37,740	$13,649	19.843%	$2,708	$2,708	+4.56%
2024/25	$723,000	$43,380	$12,896	20.085%	$2,590	$2,590	+0.84%
2023/24	$887,000	$53,220	$12,788	20.085%	$2,568	$2,568	+4.77%
2022/23	$796,000	$47,760	$12,071	20.309%	$2,451	$2,451	+7.81%
2021/22	$738,000	$44,280	$11,390	19.963%	$2,274	$2,274	-5.00%
2020/21	$641,000	$38,460	$11,374	21.045%	$2,394	$2,394	+5.22%
2019/20	$624,000	$37,440	$10,747	21.167%	$2,275	$2,275	+2.04%
2018/19	$651,000	$39,060	$10,657	20.919%	$2,229	$2,229	+8.72%
2017/18	$606,000	$36,360	$10,059	20.385%	$2,051	$2,051	+8.06%
2016/17	$572,000	$34,320	$9,492	19.991%	$1,898	$1,898	+2.39%

Permits

Permit information for 70 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	01/15/2024	B
	01/15/2024	C
	01/15/2024	B

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Ocean Hill residential market stats

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Median sale price

$615,000

-17.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$799

-1.8% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% 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

Moffat St & Broadway at NW Corner

Station lines

J-Z

Distance (miles)

0.143

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	404	0.07
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	404	0.07
Our Lady of Lourdes School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.26
Our Lady of Lourdes School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.26
P.S. Is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	141	0.27
P.S. Is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	141	0.27
P.S. Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer	7	No	Public	PK, K-8	296	0.30
P.S. Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer	7	No	Public	PK, K-8	296	0.30
Ocean Hill Collegiate Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-9	411	0.34
P.S. 45 Horace E Greene	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	491	0.39

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Environmental Exploration	3	No	Public	6-8	165	0.07
Our Lady of Lourdes School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.26
P.S. Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer	7	No	Public	PK, K-8	296	0.30
Ocean Hill Collegiate Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-9	411	0.34
Eagle Academy for Young Men II	6	No	Public	6-12	599	0.34
P.S. 45 Horace E Greene	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	491	0.39
P.S. 178 Saint Clair Mckelway	4	No	Public	PK, K-8	280	0.46
St. Marks Lutheran Schools	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.47
Achievement First Brownsville Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,057	0.49
People's Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	435	0.51

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Eagle Academy for Young Men II	6	No	Public	6-12	599	0.34
Brooklyn Collegiate A College Board School	3	No	Public	9-12	413	0.49
Achievement First Brownsville Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,057	0.49
Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,202	0.68
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech	3	No	Public	9-12	549	0.69
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	117	0.82
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.82
W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School	2	No	Public	9-12	408	0.98
Bushwick Community High School	2	No	Public	9-12	86	1.01
Math, Eng, Science Academy Charter High	5	No	Charter	9-12	515	1.01

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 70 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The development at 70 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 70 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

70 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 has a total of 1,120 square feet.

When was 70 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 last sold and what was the sale price?

70 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was last sold on 03/28/2013 for $314,340.

What is the assessed value of 70 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

70 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is currently assessed at $39,180.

What are the property taxes for 70 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The property taxes for 70 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 total $2,712.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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