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879 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 879 Lafayette Ave

Property image for 879 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,875

Sale price

$999,990

General information

Address

Primary address

879 Lafayette Avenue

ZIP code

11221

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01605-0050

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

3,200

Building dimensions

18.75 ft x 40.17 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Last altered

2017

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

04/06/2017

Sale price

$999,990

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$7,105

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)

Lafayette Avenue (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

18.75 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,875

Area overview

Walk score

89 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

98 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

81 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.39 Miles

Closest fire station

0.05 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 879 Lafayette 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 879 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
04/06/2017	$999,990	XXX, XXXXXXXX XXX XXX, XXXXXX	XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
06/21/2022 - R 12/14/2021 - D	Agreement (2022052601234001)	XX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/21/2022 - R 12/14/2021 - D	Mortgage (2022011400302002)	XXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/21/2022 - R 12/14/2021 - D	Deed (2022011400302001)	XXX XXXXXXXX	XXX XXXXXXXX
10/11/2019 - R 07/29/2019 - D	Agreement (2019101001071001)	XXX XXXXXX	XXXX
08/02/2019 - R 07/29/2019 - D	Mortgage (2019080100117001)	XXX XXXXXXXX	XXXX
05/18/2017 - R 05/16/2017 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2017042500630001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX
05/08/2017 - R 04/24/2017 - D	Zoning Lot Description (2017050800987002)	XXX XXXXXXXX
05/08/2017 - R 04/24/2017 - D	Certificate (2017050800987001)	XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
04/21/2017 - R 04/06/2017 - D	Mortgage (2017041001233004)	XXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/21/2017 - R 04/06/2017 - D	Deed (2017041001233003)	XXXXXXX XXXXX	XXX XXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 879 Lafayette 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

$7,105

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,211,000

Assessed value

$132,660

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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	$1,981,000	$118,860	$33,779	19.843%	$6,703	$6,703	+4.72%
2024/25	$1,565,000	$93,900	$31,867	20.085%	$6,400	$6,400	+2.15%
2023/24	$1,843,000	$110,580	$31,196	20.085%	$6,266	$6,266	+0.94%
2022/23	$1,980,000	$118,800	$30,564	20.309%	$6,207	$6,207	+3.77%
2021/22	$1,811,000	$108,660	$29,967	19.963%	$5,982	$5,982	-15.83%
2020/21	$1,514,000	$90,840	$33,772	21.045%	$7,107	$7,107	+142.89%
2019/20	$1,241,000	$74,460	$13,824	21.167%	$2,926	$2,926	+7.22%
2018/19	$1,123,000	$67,380	$13,046	20.919%	$2,729	$2,729	+8.58%
2017/18	$1,069,000	$64,140	$12,330	20.385%	$2,513	$2,513	+7.99%
2016/17	$792,000	$47,520	$11,643	19.991%	$2,328	$2,328	+2.23%

Permits

Permit information for 879 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
06/29/2018	Alteration
03/09/2018	Alteration
06/14/2017	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	05/05/2026	A
	04/10/2024	A
	11/21/2023	I

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Broadway & Myrtle Ave at NW Corner

Station lines

J-M-Z

Distance (miles)

0.374

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	60	0.17
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	60	0.17
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9	9	No	Charter	5-8	232	0.17
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	213	0.20
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	213	0.20
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School	8	No	Charter	K-8	730	0.21
Brighter Choice Community School	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	286	0.22
Brighter Choice Community School	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	286	0.22
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.27
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.27

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9	9	No	Charter	5-8	232	0.17
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School	8	No	Charter	K-8	730	0.21
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid	3	No	Public	6-8	100	0.22
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.27
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.27
Madiba Prep Middle School	6	No	Public	6-8	201	0.31
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.31
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.38
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology	5	No	Public	6-8	149	0.38
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.42

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Boys and Girls High School	2	Yes	Public	9-12	403	0.95
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School	2	No	Charter	9-12	236	0.22
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance	3	No	Public	9-12	190	0.22
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.27
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.42
Walk In Love Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	291	0.44
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick	2	No	Public	9-12	445	0.47
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.53
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.55
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence	3	No	Public	9-12	370	0.57

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 879 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 879 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 879 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

879 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 3,200 square feet.

When was 879 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

879 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 04/06/2017 for $999,990.

What is the assessed value of 879 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

879 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $132,660.

What are the property taxes for 879 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 879 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $7,104.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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