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597 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

597 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 597 Lexington Avenue
Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant
Zip code 11221
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01619-0063

Sales & Tax Overview for 597 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 597 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 1,875
Lot dimensions 18.75 ft x 100 ft
Property type Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sqft 2,532
Building dimensions 18.75 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Brownstone
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1899
Frontage Lexington Avenue (wide)
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Zoning & Use for 597 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn

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Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

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School district 16
Community district 3
Closest police station 0.35 Miles
Closest fire station 0.20 Miles

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About 597 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 597 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

597 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899 and has a total of 2,532 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 597 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $88,560, the tax amount paid for 597 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is $2,651.

When was 597 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold?

597 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold in 08/18/2015.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 597 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 597 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn

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Title Documents for 597 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
09/09/2016 - R
08/18/2015 - D
Deed
(2015081901568001)
08/04/1982 - R Deed
(3660000921266)
12/15/1981 - D
12/15/1981 - R
Deed
(38130128401721)
03/31/1970 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(37030040200481)
03/13/1970 - R Mortgage
(37030039900661)
03/13/1970 - R Deed
(37030039900659)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 597 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $2,652
Tax assessor's market value: $1,476,000
Assessed value: $88,560

Assessment History for 597 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 597 Lexington 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 $1,458,000 $87,480 $12,608 19.843% $2,502 $2,502 -1.20%
2024/25 $1,325,000 $79,500 $12,608 20.085% $2,532 $2,532 +0.80%
2023/24 $1,403,000 $84,180 $12,508 20.085% $2,512 $2,512 +4.81%
2022/23 $1,177,000 $70,620 $11,802 20.309% $2,397 $2,397 +7.82%
2021/22 $1,188,000 $71,280 $11,136 19.963% $2,223 $2,223 +0.53%

Permits for 597 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/09/2020 Alteration
         
         
         
         
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Bedford-Stuyvesant Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$1,278,806
16.3% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$882
-12.8% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Broadway & Myrtle Ave at NW Corner
Station lines J-M-Z
Distance (miles) 0.525
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 Yes Public PK, K-8 212 0.15
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 Yes Public PK, K-8 212 0.15
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.15
The Co-Op School NR No Private K-7 118 0.17
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School 3 No Public PK, K-5 60 0.22

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.15
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.15
The Co-Op School NR No Private K-7 118 0.17
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9 9 No Charter 5-8 232 0.22
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid 3 No Public 6-8 100 0.27

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 0.81
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.15
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School 2 No Charter 9-12 236 0.27
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance 3 No Public 9-12 190 0.27
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.29

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Neighbors for 597 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 597 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
585 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 2,498 11/06/2009
581 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 1,556 08/19/1996
601 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 2,532 10/13/2016
595 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 2,565 01/09/2012 $617,000
603 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 2,520 05/05/2021
593 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 2,200 02/27/2025 $981,491
589 A Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 2,200 10/17/2011 $435,000
589 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 2,200 10/25/2020
617 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 2,532 05/22/1996
607 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 2,532 11/29/2021 $938,368
609 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 2,532 03/09/2026 $1,650,000
611 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 2,532 06/29/2004
599 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 2,532 10/17/2006 $400,000
605 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 2,520 04/07/1995
591 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 3,300 06/23/2008 $506,596
615 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 2,532 08/16/2013 $660,000
619 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 2,700 06/01/2006
587 A Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 2,200 02/01/2017 $960,000
583 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 2,800 05/18/2026 $945,000
577 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 4,279 12/27/2019
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