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

Also known as: 492 Van Buren St

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Property type

Miscellaneous One Family (A9)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

3,000

Sale price

$1,100,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
492 Van Buren Street
ZIP code
11221
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01617-0028

Owner

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Building
Property type
Miscellaneous One Family (A9)
Building sq. ft.
1,280
Building dimensions
20 ft x 32 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1899
Last altered
2008
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Composition
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
01/29/2026
Sale price
$1,100,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,543
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Van Buren Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Patchen Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
30 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,000

Area overview

Walk score
95 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
95 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
74 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.24 Miles
Closest fire station
0.47 Miles

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Ownership information for 492 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 492 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/29/2026 $1,100,000 XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX, XX XXXXXXXXXXXXX
04/25/2008 $710,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX
08/24/2006 $330,000 XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/09/2026 - R
06/17/2026 - D
Agreement
(2026070700428004)
XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX
07/09/2026 - R
06/17/2026 - D
Mortgage
(2026070700428003)
XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX
07/09/2026 - R
06/10/2026 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2026070700428002)
XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
07/09/2026 - R
06/10/2026 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2026070700428001)
XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
02/19/2026 - R
02/18/2026 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2026021900615001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
02/27/2026 - R
01/29/2026 - D
Mortgage
(2026022600023003)
XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
02/27/2026 - R
01/29/2026 - D
Mortgage
(2026022600023002)
XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
02/27/2026 - R
01/29/2026 - D
Deed
(2026022600023001)
XXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX
02/12/2024 - R
01/05/2024 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2024021200516001)
XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
02/21/2020 - R
02/07/2020 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2020021800883001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 492 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
$5,543
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,136,000
Assessed value
$68,160

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $1,304,000 $78,240 $27,935 19.843% $5,543 $5,543 +4.30%
2024/25 $1,030,000 $61,800 $26,460 20.085% $5,314 $5,314 +6.00%
2023/24 $1,264,000 $75,840 $24,962 20.085% $5,014 $5,014 +2.43%
2022/23 $1,066,000 $63,960 $24,102 20.309% $4,895 $4,895 +5.33%
2021/22 $943,000 $56,580 $23,279 19.963% $4,647 $4,647 -5.15%
2020/21 $942,000 $56,520 $23,279 21.045% $4,899 $4,899 +4.97%
2019/20 $1,025,000 $61,500 $22,050 21.167% $4,667 $4,667 +7.26%
2018/19 $1,278,000 $76,680 $20,802 20.919% $4,352 $4,352 +6.28%
2017/18 $823,000 $49,380 $20,085 20.385% $4,094 $4,094 +5.58%
2016/17 $739,000 $44,340 $19,399 19.991% $3,878 $3,878 +2.23%

Permit information for 492 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
02/19/2008 Alteration type 1
12/08/2006 Alteration type 1

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
01/17/2017 I
01/09/2017 C
10/07/2005 A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Stuyvesant Heights residential market stats

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Patchen Ave & Broadway at NE Corner
Station lines
J
Distance (miles)
0.104

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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 0.15
P.S. 26 Jesse Owens 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 183 0.15
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.15
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.15
P.S. 274 Kosciusko 2 No Public PK, K-5 279 0.22
P.S. 274 Kosciusko 2 No Public PK, K-5 279 0.22
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 610 0.24
La Cima Charter School 5 No Charter K-5 199 0.31
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.31
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens 3 No Public PK, K-5 213 0.31
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.15
Madiba Prep Middle School 6 No Public 6-8 201 0.15
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid 3 No Public 6-8 100 0.23
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 610 0.24
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.31
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology 5 No Public 6-8 149 0.31
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.33
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.40
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.40
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School 8 No Charter K-8 730 0.52
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 0.92
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.15
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick 2 No Public 9-12 445 0.22
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 0.26
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.33
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.40
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech 3 No Public 9-12 549 0.47
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.73

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 492 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 492 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 492 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

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

When was 492 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

492 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 01/29/2026 for $1,100,000.

What is the assessed value of 492 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

492 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $68,160.

What are the property taxes for 492 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 492 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $5,543.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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