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897 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 897 Greene Ave

Property image for 897 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Property type

Four Families (C3)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

1,428

Sale price

$309,978

General information

Address

Primary address

897 Greene Avenue

ZIP code

11221

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01616-0070

Building

Property type

Four Families (C3)

Building sq. ft.

2,142

Building dimensions

17 ft x 42 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1931

Building material

Stone

Exterior wall

None

Basement

Sales

Sale date

01/30/2014

Sale price

$309,978

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$4,376

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)

Greene Avenue (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Malcolm X Boulevard

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

17 ft x 84 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,428

Area overview

Walk score

84 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

94 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

71 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.37 Miles

Closest fire station

0.34 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 897 Greene 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 897 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
01/30/2014	$309,978	XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXX, XXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
05/02/2016 - R 03/17/2016 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2016041401019001)	XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
02/19/2016 - R	UCC3 Termination (2016021900626001)	XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
02/26/2016 - R 02/04/2016 - D	Agreement (2016021900469005)	XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXX XX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
02/26/2016 - R 02/04/2016 - D	Mortgage (2016021900469004)	XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXX XX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
02/26/2016 - R 02/04/2016 - D	Deed (2016021900469001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX
02/26/2016 - R 02/01/2016 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2016021900469003)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXX XX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
02/26/2016 - R 02/01/2016 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2016021900469002)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
06/04/2015 - R 04/26/2015 - D	Deed (2015050500096001)	XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXX
06/08/2015 - R 03/03/2015 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2015052900630004)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/08/2015 - R 03/03/2015 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2015052900630003)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 897 Greene 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

$4,376

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$584,000

Assessed value

$262,800

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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	$487,000	$219,150	$32,578	12.439%	$4,052	$4,052	-0.49%
2024/25	$405,600	$182,520	$32,578	12.5%	$4,072	$4,072	+3.20%
2023/24	$338,000	$152,100	$31,564	12.502%	$3,946	$3,946	+10.06%
2022/23	$282,000	$126,900	$29,228	12.267%	$3,585	$3,585	+8.29%
2021/22	$225,600	$101,520	$27,063	12.235%	$3,311	$3,311	+7.71%
2020/21	$219,000	$98,550	$25,060	12.267%	$3,074	$3,074	-1.65%
2019/20	$182,400	$82,080	$25,060	12.473%	$3,126	$3,126	+2.07%
2018/19	$152,000	$68,400	$24,280	12.612%	$3,062	$3,062	+7.08%
2017/18	$135,000	$60,750	$22,483	12.719%	$2,860	$2,860	+6.55%
2016/17	$108,000	$48,600	$20,818	12.892%	$2,684	$2,684	+8.07%

Permits

Permit information for 897 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	05/04/2026	A
	11/19/2025	I
	06/09/2025	A

*Most recent HPD violations on record 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)

0.232

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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	0.07
P.S. 26 Jesse Owens	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	183	0.07
La Cima Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-5	199	0.21
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.21
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	213	0.21
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	213	0.21
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.25
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.25
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.25
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.30

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	0.07
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid	3	No	Public	6-8	100	0.10
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology	5	No	Public	6-8	149	0.21
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.21
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.25
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.25
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.30
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	610	0.37
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School	8	No	Charter	K-8	730	0.41
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.43

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	0.85
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance	3	No	Public	9-12	190	0.10
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School	2	No	Charter	9-12	236	0.10
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.25
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick	2	No	Public	9-12	445	0.29
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.30
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence	3	No	Public	9-12	370	0.37
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.43
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.58
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech	3	No	Public	9-12	549	0.60

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 897 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 897 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1931.

What is the total square footage of 897 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

897 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 2,142 square feet.

When was 897 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

897 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 01/30/2014 for $309,978.

What is the assessed value of 897 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

897 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $262,800.

What are the property taxes for 897 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 897 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $4,376.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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