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

Also known as: 473 Van Buren St

Property image for 473 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Property type

Miscellaneous One Family (A9)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,600

Sale price

$825,000

General information

Address

Primary address

473 Van Buren Street

ZIP code

11221

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01612-0067

Building

Property type

Miscellaneous One Family (A9)

Building sq. ft.

1,280

Building dimensions

16 ft x 40 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Aluminum/Vinyl

Basement

Sales

Sale date

03/29/2016

Sale price

$825,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$2,106

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

16 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,600

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

0.29 Miles

Closest fire station

0.43 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 473 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 473 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
03/29/2016	$825,000	XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX X	XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX
06/13/2013	$459,500	XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX	XXX XXX XXXXX XXX
10/26/2012	$199,000	XXX XXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
06/04/2019 - R 05/16/2019 - D	Mortgage (2019053100602001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
04/13/2016 - R 04/08/2016 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2016041300243001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
04/05/2016 - R 03/29/2016 - D	Mortgage (2016040400228002)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXX XXX
04/05/2016 - R 03/29/2016 - D	Deed (2016040400228001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
07/02/2013 - R 06/13/2013 - D	Mortgage (2013061800904002)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
07/02/2013 - R 06/13/2013 - D	Deed (2013061800904001)	XXX XXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
12/04/2012 - R 11/26/2012 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2012112600437001)	XXXXX XXXXX X	XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX
11/08/2012 - R 10/26/2012 - D	Deed (2012110200645001)	XXXXX XXXXX X	XXX XXX XXXXX XXX
11/04/2010 - R 10/13/2010 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2010101900584001)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX	XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX
11/26/2007 - R 10/30/2007 - D	UCC3 Termination (2007103001763001)	XXXXX XXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 473 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

$2,106

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$742,000

Assessed value

$44,520

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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	$810,000	$48,600	$10,603	19.843%	$2,104	$2,104	+0.17%
2024/25	$953,000	$57,180	$10,457	20.085%	$2,100	$2,100	+5.78%
2023/24	$1,169,000	$70,140	$9,886	20.085%	$1,986	$1,986	+4.59%
2022/23	$1,024,000	$61,440	$9,348	20.309%	$1,898	$1,898	+7.50%
2021/22	$1,015,000	$60,900	$8,846	19.963%	$1,766	$1,766	-5.03%
2020/21	$891,000	$53,460	$8,836	21.045%	$1,860	$1,860	+0.82%
2019/20	$934,000	$56,040	$8,714	21.167%	$1,844	$1,844	+30.09%
2018/19	$751,000	$45,060	$6,778	20.919%	$1,723	$1,418	+10.06%
2017/18	$700,000	$42,000	$6,320	20.385%	$1,588	$1,288	+10.69%
2016/17	$537,000	$32,220	$5,822	19.991%	$1,474	$1,164	+2.92%

Permits

Permit information for 473 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
08/25/1999	Alteration type 3

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	07/08/2010	B
	07/08/2010	B
	10/10/2005	C

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Patchen Ave & Broadway at NE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.103

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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	0.11
P.S. 26 Jesse Owens	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	183	0.11
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.19
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.19
P.S. 274 Kosciusko	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	279	0.21
P.S. 274 Kosciusko	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	279	0.21
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	213	0.26
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	213	0.26
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	610	0.29
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.31

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	0.11
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid	3	No	Public	6-8	100	0.19
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.19
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	610	0.29
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology	5	No	Public	6-8	149	0.31
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.31
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.38
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.38
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.38
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School	8	No	Charter	K-8	730	0.47

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	0.93
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick	2	No	Public	9-12	445	0.19
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance	3	No	Public	9-12	190	0.19
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School	2	No	Charter	9-12	236	0.19
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.19
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence	3	No	Public	9-12	370	0.25
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.38
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.38
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech	3	No	Public	9-12	549	0.52
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.71

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 473 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 473 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 473 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

473 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 1,280 square feet.

When was 473 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

473 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 03/29/2016 for $825,000.

What is the assessed value of 473 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

473 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $44,520.

What are the property taxes for 473 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 473 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $2,106.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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