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779 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 779 Lexington Ave

Property image for 779 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,667

Sale price

$499,000

General information

Address

Primary address

779 Lexington Avenue

ZIP code

11221

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01622-0075

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

1,400

Building dimensions

16.67 ft x 42 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

07/31/2015

Sale price

$499,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$2,870

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Lexington Avenue (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

16.67 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,667

Area overview

Walk score

93 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

93 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

71 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.26 Miles

Closest fire station

0.45 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 779 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 779 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
07/31/2015	$499,000	XXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX, XXX.
09/19/2014	$165,000	XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX, XXX. ,	XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X
11/10/2008	$680,000	XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X	XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
07/22/2022 - R 05/24/2022 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2022062300970002)	XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X X
07/22/2022 - R 05/24/2022 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2022062300970001)	XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X X
08/15/2017 - R 08/03/2017 - D	Tax Lien Sale Certificate (2017081401052001)	XXXX XX XXX XXXX	XXXX XX XXX XXXX
09/17/2015 - R 07/31/2015 - D	Deed (2015081901574001)	XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXX
10/15/2015 - R 06/10/2015 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2015101200908002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX X X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
10/15/2015 - R 06/10/2015 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2015101200908001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX X X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
11/06/2014 - R 10/22/2014 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2014102200515001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXX XXXX XXX X X
09/29/2014 - R	Initial UCC1 (2014092301454001)	XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX X X
11/28/2014 - R 09/19/2014 - D	Mortgage (2014092301404003)	XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX X X
11/28/2014 - R 09/19/2014 - D	Mortgage (2014092301404002)	XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX X X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 779 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

$2,870

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,160,000

Assessed value

$69,600

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$1,332,000	$79,920	$13,649	19.843%	$2,708	$2,708	+4.56%
2024/25	$1,394,000	$83,640	$12,896	20.085%	$2,590	$2,590	0.00%
2023/24	$1,310,000	$78,600	$12,896	20.085%	$2,590	$2,590	-0.17%
2022/23	$1,126,000	$67,560	$12,775	20.309%	$2,594	$2,594	+7.83%
2021/22	$983,000	$58,980	$12,054	19.963%	$2,406	$2,406	+0.52%
2020/21	$980,000	$58,800	$11,374	21.045%	$2,394	$2,394	+5.22%
2019/20	$1,012,000	$60,720	$10,747	21.167%	$2,275	$2,275	+1.19%
2018/19	$839,000	$50,340	$10,747	20.919%	$2,248	$2,248	+3.59%
2017/18	$720,000	$43,200	$10,646	20.385%	$2,170	$2,170	+8.07%
2016/17	$650,000	$39,000	$10,045	19.991%	$2,008	$2,008	+8.35%

Permits

Permit information for 779 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	11/24/2025	I
	12/04/2024	I
	11/28/2023	I

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Patchen Ave & Broadway at NE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.194

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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	0.14
P.S. 26 Jesse Owens	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	183	0.14
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.21
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.21
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.22
La Cima Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-5	199	0.22
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	610	0.26
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	213	0.31
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	213	0.31
P.S. 274 Kosciusko	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	279	0.31

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Madiba Prep Middle School	6	No	Public	6-8	201	0.14
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.21
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid	3	No	Public	6-8	100	0.21
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.22
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology	5	No	Public	6-8	149	0.22
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	610	0.26
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.32
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.32
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.32
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	0.83
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.21
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance	3	No	Public	9-12	190	0.21
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School	2	No	Charter	9-12	236	0.21
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick	2	No	Public	9-12	445	0.29
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.32
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.32
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence	3	No	Public	9-12	370	0.35
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech	3	No	Public	9-12	549	0.48
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.65

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 779 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 779 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 779 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

779 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 1,400 square feet.

When was 779 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

779 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 07/31/2015 for $499,000.

What is the assessed value of 779 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

779 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $69,600.

What are the property taxes for 779 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 779 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $2,870.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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