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474 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

474 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 474 Van Buren Street
Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant
Zip code 11221
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01617-0019

Sales & Tax Overview for 474 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 07/17/2018
Purchase price $1,115,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 474 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,000
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 100 ft
Property type Five to Six Families (C2)
Building sqft 4,771
Building dimensions 19.7 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1899
Year last altered 2019
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 474 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 5
Residential sqft

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School district 16
Community district 3
Closest police station 0.26 Miles
Closest fire station 0.45 Miles

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Other Property Data for 474 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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About 474 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 474 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

474 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899 and has a total of 4,771 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 474 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $773,100, the tax amount paid for 474 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is $20,197.

When was 474 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the last sale price?

474 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold in 07/17/2018 for $1,115,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 5 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 474 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 474 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/17/2018 $1,115,000

Title Documents for 474 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
01/15/2019 - R
01/14/2019 - D
Certificate
(2019011400975001)
01/15/2019 - R
01/08/2019 - D
Zoning Lot Description
(2019011400975002)
07/30/2018 - R
07/23/2018 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2018072300328001)
07/30/2018 - R
07/23/2018 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2018072300309001)
08/06/2018 - R
07/17/2018 - D
Deed
(2018080600178001)
05/18/2017 - R
05/08/2017 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2017051800850001)
06/23/2011 - R
06/02/2011 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2011061500524005)
02/25/2011 - R
06/28/2010 - D
Deed
(2010112401113001)
04/02/2010 - R
03/18/2010 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2010032301266001)
03/05/2010 - R
02/25/2010 - D
Mortgage
(2010030301082002)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 474 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $20,197
Tax assessor's market value: $1,718,000
Assessed value: $773,100
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 474 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $1,432,000 $644,400 $153,405 12.439% $19,367 $19,082 -0.58%
2024/25 $1,193,000 $536,850 $153,545 12.5% $19,462 $19,193 +268.99%
2023/24 $455,000 $204,750 $41,606 12.502% $5,492 $5,202 +2.17%
2022/23 $447,000 $201,150 $41,502 12.267% $5,384 $5,091 +8.99%
2021/22 $420,000 $189,000 $38,181 12.235% $4,972 $4,671 +203.65%

Permits for 474 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/08/2019 Alteration
03/07/2019 Alteration type 1
01/09/2019 Alteration type 1
01/09/2019 Alteration type 1
01/09/2019 Alteration type 2
12/20/2018 Alteration
12/18/2018 Alteration type 2
08/30/2018 Alteration type 3
08/10/2018 Alteration type 1
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$444
-15% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$523
9.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$523
5.9% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Patchen Ave & Broadway at NE Corner
Station lines J
Distance (miles) 0.121
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Neighbors for 474 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
480 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,100 10/05/2023 $10
496 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 4,200 07/31/2019
486 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,100 11/15/2002
468 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,400 12/07/2005 $510,000
460 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,160 10/29/2015 $1,199,000
458 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,880 04/23/2015 $1,210,000
456 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 3,450 05/17/2018 $1,930,000
472 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,400 12/23/2003 $360,000
466 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,280 10/30/2023
500 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,268 06/26/2025 $1,020,000
454 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,160 02/10/2022 $531,000
476 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,400 11/19/1997
478 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,400 04/30/2004 $288,000
492 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 1,280 01/29/2026 $1,100,000
470 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,400 01/03/2013 $520,000
464 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,280 07/09/1982
482 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,400 10/13/2010 $310,000
498 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 1,100 07/02/2018 $855,000
484 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,100 08/24/2011
462 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,280 05/07/2015 $793,500
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