| Primary address | 940 Lafayette Avenue |
| Neighborhood | Bedford-Stuyvesant |
| Zip code | 11221 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01610-0034 |
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| Purchase date | 07/08/2011 |
| Purchase price | $290,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Lot sq. ft. | 1,700 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
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| Building sqft | 2,924 |
| Building dimensions | |
| 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) |
| School district | 16 |
| Community district | 3 |
| Closest police station | 0.53 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.18 Miles |
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940 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899 and has a total of 2,924 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 940 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $104,340, the tax amount paid for 940 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is $5,514.
When was 940 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the last sale price?940 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold in 07/08/2011 for $290,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 940 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2026-2027 |
| Property tax: | $5,514 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,739,000 |
| Assessed value: | $104,340 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 940 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessed value | Taxable | Tax rate % | Base tax | Property tax | Year over year change |
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| 2025/26 | $1,585,000 | $95,100 | $27,763 | 19.843% | $5,509 | $5,509 | +2.70% |
| 2024/25 | $1,499,000 | $89,940 | $26,707 | 20.085% | $5,364 | $5,364 | +6.00% |
| 2023/24 | $1,650,000 | $99,000 | $25,195 | 20.085% | $5,060 | $5,060 | +4.83% |
| 2022/23 | $1,472,000 | $88,320 | $23,769 | 20.309% | $4,827 | $4,827 | +4.42% |
| 2021/22 | $1,562,000 | $93,720 | $23,158 | 19.963% | $4,623 | $4,623 | -5.05% |
The complete history of permits filed for 940 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
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| P.S. 26 Jesse Owens | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 183 | 0.16 |
| P.S. 26 Jesse Owens | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 183 | 0.16 |
| P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 213 | 0.12 |
| P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 213 | 0.12 |
| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.23 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid | 3 | No | Public | 6-8 | 100 | 0.08 |
| Madiba Prep Middle School | 6 | No | Public | 6-8 | 201 | 0.16 |
| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.23 |
| P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 212 | 0.23 |
| Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School | 8 | No | Charter | K-8 | 730 | 0.27 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
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| Boys and Girls High School | 2 | Yes | Public | 9-12 | 403 | 0.91 |
| Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School | 2 | No | Charter | 9-12 | 236 | 0.08 |
| The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 190 | 0.08 |
| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.23 |
| EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 445 | 0.35 |
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Here are the neighbors for 940 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 118 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn | 1,500 | 08/24/2004 | |
| 934 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn | 1,460 | 01/06/2016 | $1,120,000 |
| 954 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn | 2,001 | 02/14/2014 | $155,000 |
| 329 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 09/15/2006 | $350,000 | |
| 930 A Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn | 1,750 | 09/23/2022 | |
| 926 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn | 3,750 | 10/31/2017 | $850,000 |
| 122 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn | 1,432 | 03/29/2021 | $1,100,000 |
| 124 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn | 20,527 | 05/14/2026 | $5,000,000 |
| 930 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn | 2,600 | 01/08/1992 | |
| 928 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn | 2,001 | 02/10/2021 | $1,335,000 |
| 120 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn | 1,126 | 11/16/2017 | |
| 952 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn | 2,001 | 06/30/2015 | $6,806,210 |
| 936 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn | 2,768 | 03/17/2003 | $254,007 |
| 932 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn | 1,599 | 08/13/2010 | $380,000 |
| 926 A Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn | 2,001 | 11/19/2024 | $2,060,000 |
| 942 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn | 28,320 | 05/25/1990 | |
| 956 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn | 2,001 | 04/03/2006 | $325,000 |
| 958 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn | 2,251 | 11/05/2009 | $127,281 |
| 938 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn | 1,460 | 12/11/2013 | $715,000 |
| 936 A Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn | 2,924 | 01/24/2017 | $1,775,000 |
