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896 A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

896 A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 896 A Lafayette Avenue
Secondary address 153-155 Lewis Ave
Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant
Zip code 11221
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01610-0006

Sales & Tax Overview for 896 A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 11/09/2007
Purchase price $400,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $14,651

Lot & Building Information for 896 A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,800
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 90 ft
Building class Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9)
Building sqft 4,160
Building dimensions 20 ft x 93 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1931
Year last altered 2018
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 896 A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 4
Commercial units 2
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 16
Community district 3
Closest police station 0.43 Miles
Closest fire station 0.10 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 153-155 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221
  • 159 A Lewis Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221

About 896 A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 896 A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9) located at 896 A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 4,160 square feet and a current price per square foot of $96.

What is the year built & the current market value of 896 A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

896 A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1931 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $896,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 2 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 896 A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 896 A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/09/2007 $400,000
10/03/2003 $350,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 896 A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/01/2009 - D
09/29/2010 - R
Court Order
(2010071500739001)
08/07/2008 - D
09/08/2008 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2008090301058002)
08/07/2008 - D
09/08/2008 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2008090301058001)
11/09/2007 - D
12/07/2007 - R
Deed
(2007111501006001)
01/16/2007 - D
09/05/2007 - R
Court Order
(2007083101127001)
11/22/2005 - D
03/20/2006 - R
Vacate Order
(2006031600988001)
06/14/2005 - D
09/16/2005 - R
Judgment
(2005072600476001)
10/03/2003 - D
04/12/2004 - R
Deed, Other
(2003121000917001)
10/09/2001 - R Court Order
(3470007839847)
06/16/2000 - R Mortgage
(3800007244180)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 896 A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $13,566
Estimated property tax: $14,651
Tax assessor's market value: $896,000
Assessed value: $403,200

Assessment History for 896 A 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 $896,000 $403,200 $109,062 12.439% $13,566 $13,566 +5.70%
2024/25 $746,400 $335,880 $102,674 12.5% $12,834 $12,834 -0.02%
2023/24 $622,000 $279,900 $102,674 12.502% $12,836 $12,836 +4.44%
2022/23 $518,000 $233,100 $100,197 12.267% $12,291 $12,291 +6.34%
2021/22 $414,000 $186,300 $94,467 12.235% $11,558 $11,558 +42.03%

Permits for 896 A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
10/01/2019 Alteration
09/20/2019 Alteration
10/12/2018 Alteration
10/07/2018 Alteration
04/25/2018 Alteration type 2
11/07/2016 Alteration type 1
11/02/2016 Alteration type 2
08/08/2016 Alteration type 1
03/17/2016 Alteration type 1
05/20/2011 Alteration type 3
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$426
-10.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$493
11.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$492
6.6% 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) 0.386
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Bus Routes
Name Lafayette Av/Lewis Av
Line B38
Distance (miles) 0.017

Neighbors for 896 A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 896 A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
908 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,190 04/27/2022
183 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 3,512 06/28/2006
900 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 01/17/2025 $1,700,000
161 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn 2,700 08/18/2011
169 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn 8,000 05/03/1991
902 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,379 02/28/2020 $456,300
918 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 3,000 05/21/2024 $1,500,000
165 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 09/29/2015 $900,000
898 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 3,000 02/20/2019
179 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 3,512 04/12/2012
181 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 3,512 07/14/2025 $1,530,800
906 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,019 07/25/2011 $235,000
163 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 06/23/2022 $1,999,999
171 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 15,120 06/30/2017 $1,666,637
920 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,001 12/16/2022
177 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,631 12/28/2005 $540,000
904 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 11/21/2019 $1,999,999
914 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,442 12/05/2011 $250,000
918 A Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,133 07/10/2025
255 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 8,160 02/22/2012 $903,000
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