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493 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 493 Monroe St

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Property type

Church, Synagogue, Chapel (M1)

Year built

1932

Lot sq. ft.

5,400

General information

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Address
Primary address
493 Monroe Street
Alternate address(es)
493-495 Monroe St
ZIP code
11221
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01634-0065

Owner

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Building
Property type
Church, Synagogue, Chapel (M1)
Building sq. ft.
10,000
Building dimensions
50 ft x 100 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1932
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$52,760
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
0
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
54 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
5,400

Area overview

Walk score
87 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
98 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
74 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.36 Miles
Closest fire station
0.19 Miles

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Ownership

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 493 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/04/1969 - D
06/04/1969 - R		 Mortgage
(36930033701926)		 XX XXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded document on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 493 Monroe 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
$52,760
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,133,000
Assessed value
$509,850

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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 $1,106,000 $497,700 $467,550 10.848% $50,720 $50,720 +0.18%
2024/25 $1,090,000 $490,500 $470,430 10.762% $50,628 $50,628 +1.33%
2023/24 $1,068,000 $480,600 $471,690 10.592% $49,961 $49,961 +3.56%
2022/23 $1,007,000 $453,150 $453,150 10.646% $48,242 $48,242 +7.88%
2021/22 $924,000 $415,800 $415,800 10.755% $44,719 $44,719 n/a
2020/21 $1,138,000 $512,100 $0 10.694% $50,539 $0 n/a
2019/20 $1,104,000 $496,800 $0 10.537% $47,511 $0 n/a
2018/19 $1,061,000 $477,450 $0 10.514% $44,919 $0 n/a
2017/18 $999,000 $449,550 $405,540 10.514% $42,638 $42,638 n/a
2016/17 $949,000 $427,050 $0 10.574% $41,178 $0 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 493 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
09/24/2025 Alteration
08/04/2025 Alteration
07/09/2025 Alteration
04/03/2000 Alteration type 2
10/28/1998 Alteration type 2

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
11/14/2025 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
06/25/2025 C-construction other optional
06/20/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Throop Ave & Fulton St at NE Corner
Station lines
A-C
Distance (miles)
0.519
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Neighbors for 493 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY

471 Monroe St, Brooklyn 497 Monroe St, Brooklyn 501 Monroe St, Brooklyn 503 Monroe St, Brooklyn 505 Monroe St, Brooklyn 487 Monroe St, Brooklyn 481 Monroe St, Brooklyn 507 Monroe St, Brooklyn 489 Monroe St, Brooklyn 473 Monroe St, Brooklyn 469 Monroe St, Brooklyn 505 A Monroe St, Brooklyn 483 Monroe St, Brooklyn 509 Monroe St, Brooklyn 485 Monroe St, Brooklyn 511 Monroe St, Brooklyn 511 A Monroe St, Brooklyn 477 Monroe St, Brooklyn 499 Monroe St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 493 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY

11101, New York City, NY 11104, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY 11379, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 493 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 493 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1932.

What is the total square footage of 493 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

493 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 10,000 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 493 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

493 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $509,850.

What are the property taxes for 493 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 493 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $52,760.

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