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938 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 938 Lafayette Ave

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Property type

Over Six Families without Stores (C1)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

1,700

Sale price

$715,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
938 Lafayette Avenue
ZIP code
11221
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01610-0033

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Building
Property type
Over Six Families without Stores (C1)
Building sq. ft.
5,015
Building dimensions
17 ft x 43 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1931
Last altered
2014
Building material
Sales
Sale date
12/11/2013
Sale price
$715,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$10,961
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
7
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
17 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,700

Area overview

Walk score
87 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
96 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
76 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.53 Miles
Closest fire station
0.17 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 938 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 938 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/11/2013 $715,000 XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX.
09/25/2013 $400,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX. XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX
03/09/2007 $780,000 XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/24/2025 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2025092300111001)		 XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX
03/04/2021 - R UCC3 Termination
(2021030100713002)		 XXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX
02/25/2021 - R Initial UCC1
(2020122800606007)		 XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
03/04/2021 - R
12/14/2020 - D		 Termination of Assign of L&R
(2021030100713001)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX
02/25/2021 - R
12/14/2020 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2020122800606006)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
02/25/2021 - R
12/14/2020 - D		 Agreement
(2020122800606005)		 XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
02/25/2021 - R
12/14/2020 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2020122800606003)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
02/25/2021 - R
12/14/2020 - D		 Mortgage
(2020122800606002)		 XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX
02/25/2021 - R
12/14/2020 - D		 Agreement
(2020122800606001)		 XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX
08/30/2017 - R Initial UCC1
(2017082401144010)		 XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 938 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
$10,961
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,526,000
Assessed value
$686,700

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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 $1,272,000 $572,400 $81,594 12.439% $10,149 $10,149 +7.47%
2024/25 $1,060,000 $477,000 $75,550 12.5% $9,444 $9,444 +0.57%
2023/24 $1,217,000 $547,650 $75,111 12.502% $9,390 $9,390 +3.31%
2022/23 $1,196,000 $538,200 $74,097 12.267% $9,089 $9,089 +1.55%
2021/22 $1,124,000 $505,800 $73,158 12.235% $8,951 $8,951 +0.94%
2020/21 $1,091,000 $490,950 $72,290 12.267% $8,868 $8,868 +554.18%
2019/20 $122,400 $55,080 $10,868 12.473% $1,356 $1,356 +2.07%
2018/19 $102,000 $45,900 $10,530 12.612% $1,328 $1,328 +7.09%
2017/18 $91,000 $40,950 $9,750 12.719% $1,240 $1,240 +6.55%
2016/17 $73,000 $32,850 $9,028 12.892% $1,164 $1,164 +8.07%
Permits

Permit information for 938 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
09/07/2023 Alteration
06/14/2016 Alteration type 2
12/30/2014 Alteration type 2
12/16/2013 Alteration type 3
12/16/2013 Alteration type 3

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
07/15/2015 Aeuhaz1-fail to certify class 1
02/25/2015 Aeuhaz1-fail to certify class 1
02/25/2015 Aeuhaz1-fail to certify class 1

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% Y-o-Y

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Patchen Ave & Broadway at NE Corner
Station lines
J
Distance (miles)
0.355
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Neighbors for 938 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

118 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn 934 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 954 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 930 A Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 926 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 122 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn 124 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn 930 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 928 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 940 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 120 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn 952 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 936 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 932 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 926 A Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 942 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 956 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 958 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 936 A Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 938 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 938 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 938 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1931.

What is the total square footage of 938 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

938 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 5,015 square feet.

When was 938 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

938 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 12/11/2013 for $715,000.

What is the assessed value of 938 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

938 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $686,700.

What are the property taxes for 938 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 938 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $10,961.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 7 residential unit(s).

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