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839 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 839 Lafayette Ave

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
839 Lafayette Avenue
ZIP code
11221
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01605-0071

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
2,700
Building dimensions
20 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1899
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,659
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Lafayette Avenue (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000

Area overview

Walk score
90 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
98 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
83 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.32 Miles
Closest fire station
0.08 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 839 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 839 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/14/2016 - R
04/21/2016 - D		 Deed
(2016083100597001)		 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
12/02/2013 - R
11/18/2013 - D		 Deed
(2013111800691001)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
08/30/2006 - R
08/22/2006 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006082201777001)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
08/30/2006 - R
08/10/2006 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2006082201685001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
05/12/2005 - R
03/22/2005 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2005042901577001)		 XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
11/15/1995 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3370004945437)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
06/02/1994 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3420004309542)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX
05/18/1994 - R Mortgage
(3060004280106)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
09/22/1988 - R Mortgage
(3110001398011)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
06/03/1988 - R Mortgage
(3870001370387)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 839 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
$3,659
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,424,000
Assessed value
$85,440

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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 $1,422,000 $85,320 $18,415 19.843% $3,654 $3,654 -0.22%
2024/25 $1,427,000 $85,620 $18,233 20.085% $3,662 $3,662 +5.81%
2023/24 $1,472,000 $88,320 $17,232 20.085% $3,461 $3,461 +4.80%
2022/23 $1,349,000 $80,940 $16,262 20.309% $3,303 $3,303 +7.65%
2021/22 $1,133,000 $67,980 $15,367 19.963% $3,068 $3,068 -5.00%
2020/21 $1,374,000 $82,440 $15,346 21.045% $3,230 $3,230 +0.42%
2019/20 $1,265,000 $75,900 $15,194 21.167% $3,216 $3,216 +7.06%
2018/19 $874,000 $52,440 $14,360 20.919% $3,004 $3,004 +8.74%
2017/18 $894,000 $53,640 $13,552 20.385% $2,763 $2,763 +7.91%
2016/17 $662,000 $39,720 $12,806 19.991% $2,560 $2,560 +2.38%
Permits

Permit information for 839 Lafayette Avenue, 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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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Broadway & Myrtle Ave at NW Corner
Station lines
J-M-Z
Distance (miles)
0.412
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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 0.09
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 60 0.09
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9 9 No Charter 5-8 232 0.09
Brighter Choice Community School 2 No Public PK, K-5 286 0.18
Brighter Choice Community School 2 No Public PK, K-5 286 0.18
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School 8 No Charter K-8 730 0.23
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens 3 No Public PK, K-5 213 0.27
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens 3 No Public PK, K-5 213 0.27
The Co-Op School NR No Private K-7 118 0.29
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.30
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 0.09
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School 8 No Charter K-8 730 0.23
The Co-Op School NR No Private K-7 118 0.29
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid 3 No Public 6-8 100 0.30
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.30
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.30
Walk In Love Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 291 0.37
George H Murray Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 81 0.37
Madiba Prep Middle School 6 No Public 6-8 201 0.38
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.38
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 0.97
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance 3 No Public 9-12 190 0.30
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School 2 No Charter 9-12 236 0.30
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.30
Walk In Love Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 291 0.37
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.38
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.48
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.49
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick 2 No Public 9-12 445 0.54
P.S. 368 NR No Public PK, K-12 220 0.56

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Neighbors for 839 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

851 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 859 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 845 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 434 Kosciuszko St, Brooklyn 436 Kosciuszko St, Brooklyn 442 Kosciuszko St, Brooklyn 837 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 440 Kosciuszko St, Brooklyn 843 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 853 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 855 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 833 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 827 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 438 Kosciuszko St, Brooklyn 847 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 849 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 145 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn 841 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 857 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 835 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 839 Lafayette 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 839 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 839 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 839 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

839 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 2,700 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 839 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

839 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $85,440.

What are the property taxes for 839 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 839 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $3,659.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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