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721 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 721 Lexington Ave

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,900

Sale price

$1,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
721 Lexington Avenue
ZIP code
11221
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01621-0070

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
2,793
Building dimensions
19 ft x 56 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1899
Last altered
2019
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
09/02/2014
Sale price
$1,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$9,787
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Lexington Avenue (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
19 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,900

Area overview

Walk score
84 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
94 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
71 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.39 Miles
Closest fire station
0.34 Miles

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Ownership information for 721 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 721 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/02/2014 $1,000 XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX, XXX. , XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/03/2022 - R
05/06/2022 - D
Mortgage
(2022052400978001)
XXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX
10/03/2019 - R
07/19/2019 - D
Deed
(2019100201280001)
XXX XXXX XX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
12/18/2017 - R
12/01/2017 - D
Zoning Lot Description
(2017121300065002)
XXX XXXX XX XXX
12/18/2017 - R
12/01/2017 - D
Certificate
(2017121300065001)
XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXX
07/31/2015 - R
09/02/2014 - D
Deed
(2015063000440001)
XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXX
02/13/2014 - R
10/16/2013 - D
Contract of Sale
(2014021200472001)
XXXXXX XXXX X XXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
06/13/2012 - R
03/14/2012 - D
Discharge of Tax Lien
(2012060600898002)
XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
06/13/2012 - R
03/14/2012 - D
Discharge of Tax Lien
(2012060600898001)
XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
11/23/2011 - R
11/16/2011 - D
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2011112200538001)
XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
08/18/2010 - R
08/05/2010 - D
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2010081100369001)
XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 721 Lexington 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
$9,787
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,576,000
Assessed value
$94,560

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 $1,199,000 $71,940 $48,951 19.843% $9,713 $9,713 +4.72%
2024/25 $947,000 $56,820 $46,180 20.085% $9,275 $9,275 +6.00%
2023/24 $837,000 $50,220 $43,566 20.085% $8,750 $8,750 +4.83%
2022/23 $685,000 $41,100 $41,100 20.309% $8,347 $8,347 -4.63%
2021/22 $1,615,400 $726,930 $71,535 12.235% $8,752 $8,752 +243.10%
2020/21 $1,376,000 $82,560 $12,121 21.045% $2,551 $2,551 +5.14%
2019/20 $1,355,000 $81,300 $11,462 21.167% $2,426 $2,426 +4.45%
2018/19 $1,216,000 $72,960 $11,104 20.919% $2,323 $2,323 +6.34%
2017/18 $771,000 $46,260 $10,716 20.385% $2,184 $2,184 +7.99%
2016/17 $647,000 $38,820 $10,119 19.991% $2,023 $2,023 +2.42%

Permit information for 721 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/12/2019 Alteration
03/08/2019 Alteration type 2
03/19/2018 Alteration type 3
03/19/2018 Alteration type 2
01/04/2018 Alteration type 1

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

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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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Risk

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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)
0.287

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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 0.12
P.S. 26 Jesse Owens 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 183 0.12
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.15
La Cima Charter School 5 No Charter K-5 199 0.15
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.20
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.20
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.20
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens 3 No Public PK, K-5 213 0.24
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens 3 No Public PK, K-5 213 0.24
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.34
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid 3 No Public 6-8 100 0.12
Madiba Prep Middle School 6 No Public 6-8 201 0.12
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.15
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology 5 No Public 6-8 149 0.15
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.20
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.20
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.34
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 610 0.38
The Co-Op School NR No Private K-7 118 0.41
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School 8 No Charter K-8 730 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 0.80
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School 2 No Charter 9-12 236 0.12
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance 3 No Public 9-12 190 0.12
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.20
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.34
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick 2 No Public 9-12 445 0.35
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence 3 No Public 9-12 370 0.43
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 0.53
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech 3 No Public 9-12 549 0.61

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 721 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 721 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 721 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

721 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 2,793 square feet.

When was 721 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

721 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 09/02/2014 for $1,000.

What is the assessed value of 721 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

721 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $94,560.

What are the property taxes for 721 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 721 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $9,786.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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