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721 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 721 Monroe St

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$1,999,999

General information

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Address
Primary address
721 Monroe Street
ZIP code
11221
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01637-0046

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
3,000
Building dimensions
20 ft x 50 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
04/23/2021
Sale price
$1,999,999
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,616
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)
Monroe Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Patchen Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000

Area overview

Walk score
78 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
91 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
68 /100.  Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.19 Miles
Closest fire station
0.47 Miles

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Ownership information for 721 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 721 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/23/2021 $1,999,999 XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX
03/13/2019 $900,000 XXX XXXXXX XXXX. XXXXX XXXXXXX, XX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XX XXXXX X XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/07/2021 - R
04/23/2021 - D
Deed
(2021050300350001)
XXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
03/22/2019 - R
03/13/2019 - D
Deed
(2019032000862001)
XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX
08/17/2016 - R
08/03/2016 - D
Court Order
(2016081000042001)
XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX X X X XXXXXX XXXXXXX
09/02/2008 - R
07/16/2008 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2008082501158001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X XXXXXXXX XXXX
08/08/2008 - R
07/16/2008 - D
Mortgage
(2008080100600002)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X
08/08/2008 - R
07/16/2008 - D
Deed
(2008080100600001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
03/30/1994 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3870004219187)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
02/24/1969 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(36930031401033)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XX
01/28/1969 - R Mortgage
(36930030701263)
XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX
01/28/1969 - R Deed
(36930030701261)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 721 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
$7,616
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,943,000
Assessed value
$116,580

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 $2,002,000 $120,120 $36,209 19.843% $7,185 $7,185 -1.20%
2024/25 $1,581,000 $94,860 $36,208 20.085% $7,272 $7,272 +0.54%
2023/24 $1,397,000 $83,820 $36,015 20.085% $7,234 $7,234 +2.92%
2022/23 $1,531,000 $91,860 $34,607 20.309% $7,028 $7,028 +5.80%
2021/22 $1,648,000 $98,880 $33,279 19.963% $6,643 $6,643 +51.02%
2020/21 $1,474,000 $88,440 $20,902 21.045% $4,399 $4,399 -0.57%
2019/20 $1,509,000 $90,540 $20,901 21.167% $4,424 $4,424 +1.97%
2018/19 $1,221,000 $73,260 $20,740 20.919% $4,339 $4,339 +8.77%
2017/18 $1,004,000 $60,240 $19,567 20.385% $3,989 $3,989 +8.09%
2016/17 $744,000 $44,640 $18,460 19.991% $3,690 $3,690 +8.35%

Permit information for 721 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/08/2019 Alteration
04/12/2019 Alteration type 2
03/30/2019 Alteration

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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
Linden St & Broadway at SW Corner
Station lines
J-Z
Distance (miles)
0.281

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 150 0.19
P.S. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 150 0.19
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 610 0.19
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.19
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
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.23
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.23
P.S. 26 Jesse Owens 4 No Public PK, K-5 183 0.31
P.S. 26 Jesse Owens 4 No Public PK, K-5 183 0.31
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 610 0.19
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.19
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology 5 No Public 6-8 149 0.22
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.22
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.23
Madiba Prep Middle School 6 No Public 6-8 201 0.31
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa 6 No Charter K-8 472 0.36
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid 3 No Public 6-8 100 0.36
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.37
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.37
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.19
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.23
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance 3 No Public 9-12 190 0.36
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School 2 No Charter 9-12 236 0.36
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.37
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech 3 No Public 9-12 549 0.38
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick 2 No Public 9-12 445 0.44
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence 3 No Public 9-12 370 0.47
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.69
Boys and Girls High School 2 No Public 9-12 403 0.71

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 721 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 721 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 721 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

721 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 3,000 square feet.

When was 721 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

721 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 04/23/2021 for $1,999,999.

What is the assessed value of 721 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

721 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $116,580.

What are the property taxes for 721 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 721 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $7,616.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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