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985 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

985 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 985 Greene Avenue
Secondary address 36 Patchen Ave
Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant
Zip code 11221
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01617-0044

Sales & Tax Overview for 985 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 04/02/2019
Purchase price $150,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $5,835

Lot & Building Information for 985 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,635
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 81.75 ft
Building class Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9)
Building sqft 4,800
Building dimensions 20 ft x 60 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Year built 1908
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 985 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 4
Commercial units 2
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 16
Community district 3
Closest police station 0.19 Miles
Closest fire station 0.47 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 36 Patchen Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221

About 985 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 985 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9) located at 985 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 4,800 square feet and a current price per square foot of $31.

What is the year built & the current market value of 985 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

985 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1908 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $960,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 2 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 985 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 985 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/02/2019 $150,000
05/20/2005 $614,544
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 985 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
04/02/2019 - D
06/23/2021 - R
Deed
(2021051700323001)
03/27/2019 - D
11/04/2019 - R
Power of Attorney
(2019041001304001)
03/21/2014 - D
05/08/2019 - R
Judgment
(2019050601138001)
07/26/2011 - D
09/07/2011 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2011083000155001)
06/09/2011 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2011052600941008)
05/21/2007 - D
05/29/2007 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2007052100782001)
01/29/2007 - D
02/16/2007 - R
Deed
(2007012901159001)
05/30/2006 - R Initial UCC1
(2006052402209006)
05/20/2005 - D
03/14/2006 - R
Deed
(2005070500870001)
05/20/2005 - D
06/16/2005 - R
Mortgage
(2005052601094002)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 985 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $5,404
Estimated property tax: $5,835
Tax assessor's market value: $960,000
Assessed value: $432,000

Assessment History for 985 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 985 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $960,000 $432,000 $43,440 12.439% $5,404 $5,404 -0.49%
2024/25 $800,400 $360,180 $43,440 12.5% $5,430 $5,430 +3.21%
2023/24 $667,000 $300,150 $42,084 12.502% $5,261 $5,261 +10.06%
2022/23 $556,000 $250,200 $38,971 12.267% $4,781 $4,781 +8.28%
2021/22 $445,000 $200,250 $36,085 12.235% $4,415 $4,415 +7.71%

Permits for 985 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/08/2022 Alteration
         
         
         
         
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$426
-10.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$493
11.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$492
6.6% 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 SW Corner
Station lines J
Distance (miles) 0.114
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Bus Routes
Name Patchen Av/Lafayette Av
Line Q24
Distance (miles) 0.076

Neighbors for 985 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 985 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
514 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,430 06/02/2025 $1,550,000
508 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,142 07/12/2013 $810,000
977 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,430 12/19/2024
975 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,430 05/15/2007 $705,000
969 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,610 05/23/1997
965 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,634 03/03/2015 $180,000
512 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,634 10/19/1988
32 Patchen Ave, Brooklyn 5,150 02/03/2025 $1,100,000
516 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 3,240 08/13/1976
971 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,430
973 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,430 04/25/1984
967 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,589 07/06/2022 $1,835,000
510 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 3,108 01/15/1999
504 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,142 04/17/2003
983 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,430 04/15/2002
981 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,430 01/09/2026
518 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,430 12/11/2015 $1,199,000
979 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,430 04/30/2020
520 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 3,960 05/06/2003 $335,000
506 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 08/09/2021 $2,021
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