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495 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 495 Van Buren St

Property image for 495 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

Sale price

$345,000

General information

Address

Primary address

495 Van Buren Street

ZIP code

11221

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01612-0059

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

2,676

Building dimensions

25 ft x 53.5 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1920

Last altered

2012

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

08/07/2012

Sale price

$345,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$4,925

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Van Buren Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Lafayette Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

25 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

Area overview

Walk score

95 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

95 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

74 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.26 Miles

Closest fire station

0.44 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 495 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 495 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
08/07/2012	$345,000	XXXXX, XXXX XXX XXX, XXXX XXX	XXXXX, XXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
09/21/2012 - R 09/07/2012 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2012091201452002)	XXXXX XXXXXX X	XXX XXXXXXXX XXX
09/21/2012 - R 09/06/2012 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2012091201452001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXX XXXXXXXX XXX
08/30/2012 - R 08/07/2012 - D	Mortgage (2012081301017002)	XXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
08/30/2012 - R 08/07/2012 - D	Deed (2012081301017001)	XXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXX
05/14/2012 - R 05/02/2012 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2012050400562001)	XXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
07/23/2010 - R 09/16/2008 - D	Mortgage (2010071901086001)	XXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
05/30/2006 - R 03/24/2003 - D	Deed (2006052501212001)	XXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXXX X
09/10/2002 - R	Mortgage (3720008842672)	XXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/10/2002 - R	Mortgage (3690008842669)	XXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/06/2002 - R	Deed (3930008702093)	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 495 Van Buren Street, 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

$4,925

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,566,000

Assessed value

$93,960

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$1,798,000	$107,880	$23,831	19.843%	$5,011	$4,729	+4.72%
2024/25	$1,420,000	$85,200	$22,482	20.085%	$4,785	$4,516	+3.58%
2023/24	$1,552,000	$93,120	$21,705	20.085%	$4,641	$4,359	+2.20%
2022/23	$1,700,000	$102,000	$21,003	20.309%	$4,562	$4,265	+4.67%
2021/22	$1,492,000	$89,520	$20,412	19.963%	$4,362	$4,075	-1.37%
2020/21	$1,247,000	$74,820	$19,633	21.045%	$4,428	$4,132	+5.79%
2019/20	$1,144,000	$68,640	$18,452	21.167%	$4,202	$3,906	+4.93%
2018/19	$1,172,000	$70,320	$17,794	20.919%	$4,028	$3,722	+5.86%
2017/18	$1,021,000	$61,260	$17,249	20.385%	$3,816	$3,516	+5.58%
2016/17	$756,000	$45,360	$16,660	19.991%	$3,640	$3,331	+2.53%

Permits

Permit information for 495 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Stuyvesant Heights residential market stats

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Median sale price

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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

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Patchen Ave & Broadway at NE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.077

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 26 Jesse Owens	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	183	0.14
P.S. 26 Jesse Owens	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	183	0.14
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.16
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.16
P.S. 274 Kosciusko	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	279	0.20
P.S. 274 Kosciusko	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	279	0.20
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	610	0.26
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	213	0.29
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	213	0.29
La Cima Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-5	199	0.33

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Madiba Prep Middle School	6	No	Public	6-8	201	0.14
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.16
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid	3	No	Public	6-8	100	0.23
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	610	0.26
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology	5	No	Public	6-8	149	0.33
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.33
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.36
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.41
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.41
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School	8	No	Charter	K-8	730	0.50

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	0.95
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.16
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick	2	No	Public	9-12	445	0.19
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School	2	No	Charter	9-12	236	0.23
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance	3	No	Public	9-12	190	0.23
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence	3	No	Public	9-12	370	0.23
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.36
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.41
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech	3	No	Public	9-12	549	0.49
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.74

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 495 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 495 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 495 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

495 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 2,676 square feet.

When was 495 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

495 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 08/07/2012 for $345,000.

What is the assessed value of 495 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

495 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $93,960.

What are the property taxes for 495 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 495 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $4,925.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Disclaimer

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Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
05/18/2023	Alteration
11/08/2012	Alteration type 1