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888 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

888 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 888 Lafayette Avenue
Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant
Zip code 11221
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01609-0039

Sales & Tax Overview for 888 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 05/26/2021
Purchase price $2,365,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 888 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 1,950
Lot dimensions 19.5 ft x 100 ft
Property type Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sqft 3,512
Building dimensions 19.5 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Structure type Brownstone
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1899
Frontage Lafayette Avenue (wide)
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Zoning & Use for 888 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

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School district 16
Community district 3
Closest police station 0.40 Miles
Closest fire station 0.09 Miles

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About 888 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 888 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

888 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899 and has a total of 3,512 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 888 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $107,040, the tax amount paid for 888 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is $7,439.

When was 888 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the last sale price?

888 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold in 05/26/2021 for $2,365,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 888 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 888 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/26/2021 $2,365,000
07/01/2020 $998,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 888 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
07/02/2025 - R
06/21/2025 - D
Mortgage
(2025062700867001)
04/27/2022 - R
05/26/2021 - D
Agreement
(2022041901069001)
09/17/2021 - R
05/26/2021 - D
Mortgage
(2021091200030005)
09/17/2021 - R
05/26/2021 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2021091200030004)
09/17/2021 - R
05/26/2021 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2021091200030002)
09/15/2021 - R
05/26/2021 - D
Release
(2021091200024001)
06/16/2021 - R
05/26/2021 - D
Deed
(2021061001338001)
09/17/2021 - R
05/12/2021 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2021091200030003)
09/17/2021 - R
05/12/2021 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2021091200030001)
09/08/2020 - R
07/13/2020 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2020090800282001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 888 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $7,439
Tax assessor's market value: $1,784,000
Assessed value: $107,040

Assessment History for 888 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $1,877,000 $112,620 $37,484 19.843% $7,438 $7,438 -0.63%
2024/25 $1,868,000 $112,080 $37,268 20.085% $7,485 $7,485 +2.67%
2023/24 $1,989,000 $119,340 $36,300 20.085% $7,291 $7,291 +1.50%
2022/23 $1,628,000 $97,680 $35,369 20.309% $7,183 $7,183 +141.45%
2021/22 $1,819,000 $109,140 $14,904 19.963% $2,975 $2,975 -5.11%

Permits for 888 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/13/2021 Alteration
03/02/2021 Alteration
01/27/2021 Alteration
08/16/2020 Alteration
08/03/2020 Alteration
07/23/2020 Alteration
07/10/2020 Alteration
07/10/2020 Alteration
06/22/2020 Alteration
06/09/2020 Alteration type 2
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Bedford-Stuyvesant Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$1,030,000
-6.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$882
-12.8% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Broadway & Myrtle Ave at NW Corner
Station lines J-M-Z
Distance (miles) 0.398
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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 0.19
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 60 0.19
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9 9 No Charter 5-8 232 0.19
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

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 0.19
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid 3 No Public 6-8 100 0.21
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.23
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.23
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School 8 No Charter K-8 730 0.24

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 0.92
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance 3 No Public 9-12 190 0.21
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School 2 No Charter 9-12 236 0.21
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.23
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.40

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Neighbors for 888 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 888 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
880 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 3,496 02/23/2016 $1,625,000
872 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,622 10/16/2024 $133,362
239 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,634 03/27/2003 $390,000
876 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,622 03/11/2024
868 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 5,905 09/12/2016 $1,600,000
874 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,622 03/11/2024
866 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,700 02/01/1999
892 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 3,512 05/06/2021
158 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn 6,160 04/15/2003 $340,000
237 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,634 05/27/2016
233 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 3,402 11/30/2017 $236,000
231 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,634 04/02/2004 $405,000
878 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,622 06/07/2019
241 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 4,640 06/19/2003 $9
890 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 3,512 12/13/2013
894 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 3,512 04/24/2025
235 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,634 10/01/2021 $2,100,000
886 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 3,496 01/11/2002
884 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,622 12/14/2004 $520,000
870 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,565 06/02/2003
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