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789 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 789 A 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

$1,190,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
789 Monroe Street
Alternate address(es)
789 A Monroe St
ZIP code
11221
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01638-0062

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
2,400
Building dimensions
20 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1899
Last altered
2004
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
01/12/2018
Sale price
$1,190,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,779
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
Ralph Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000

Area overview

Walk score
93 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
92 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
70 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.04 Miles
Closest fire station
0.62 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 789 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 789 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/12/2018 $1,190,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX
10/12/2006 $502,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/15/2025 - R
04/10/2025 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2025041400188001)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
08/01/2023 - R
07/25/2023 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2023073100126001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
11/04/2021 - R
09/14/2021 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2021091700657001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
09/01/2021 - R
08/19/2021 - D		 Mortgage
(2021082700670002)		 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/01/2021 - R
08/10/2021 - D		 Subordination of Mortgage
(2021082700670001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
02/01/2018 - R
01/26/2018 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2018013100740001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
02/01/2018 - R
01/23/2018 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2018012500860001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XX
01/18/2018 - R
01/12/2018 - D		 Mortgage
(2018011700129003)		 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
01/18/2018 - R
01/12/2018 - D		 Mortgage
(2018011700129002)		 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
01/18/2018 - R
01/12/2018 - D		 Deed
(2018011700129001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 789 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
$5,779
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,508,000
Assessed value
$90,480

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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 $1,686,000 $101,160 $27,479 19.843% $5,453 $5,453 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,491,000 $89,460 $25,924 20.085% $5,207 $5,207 +0.85%
2023/24 $1,829,000 $109,740 $25,706 20.085% $5,163 $5,163 -1.10%
2022/23 $1,470,000 $88,200 $25,706 20.309% $5,221 $5,221 +7.75%
2021/22 $1,135,000 $68,100 $24,272 19.963% $4,845 $4,845 +0.54%
2020/21 $1,372,000 $82,320 $22,899 21.045% $4,819 $4,819 +5.39%
2019/20 $1,091,000 $65,460 $21,603 21.167% $4,573 $4,573 +2.04%
2018/19 $1,107,000 $66,420 $21,422 20.919% $4,481 $4,481 +10.18%
2017/18 $702,000 $42,120 $19,952 20.385% $4,367 $4,067 +8.93%
2016/17 $520,000 $31,200 $18,677 19.991% $4,044 $3,734 +9.09%
Permits

Permit information for 789 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/22/2025 Alteration
03/07/2022 Alteration
02/11/2022 Alteration type 2
08/19/2005 Alteration type 1
08/03/2005 Alteration type 1

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Violations

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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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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
Linden St & Broadway at SW Corner
Station lines
J-Z
Distance (miles)
0.136
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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 0.05
P.S. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 150 0.05
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.05
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 610 0.08
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.19
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.19
P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair 5 No Public PK, K-5 227 0.26
P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair 5 No Public PK, K-5 227 0.26
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa 6 No Charter K-8 472 0.36
P.S. 75 Mayda Cortiella 3 No Public PK, K-5 215 0.37
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.05
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 610 0.08
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.19
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa 6 No Charter K-8 472 0.36
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology 5 No Public 6-8 149 0.38
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.38
Madiba Prep Middle School 6 No Public 6-8 201 0.41
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid 3 No Public 6-8 100 0.48
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.53
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.53
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 0.05
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.19
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech 3 No Public 9-12 549 0.22
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence 3 No Public 9-12 370 0.47
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick 2 No Public 9-12 445 0.47
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance 3 No Public 9-12 190 0.48
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School 2 No Charter 9-12 236 0.48
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.53
Bushwick Community High School 2 No Public 9-12 86 0.71
Math, Eng, Science Academy Charter High 5 No Charter 9-12 515 0.71

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Neighbors for 789 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY

789 Monroe St, Brooklyn 781 Monroe St, Brooklyn 785 Monroe St, Brooklyn 773 A Monroe St, Brooklyn 793 Monroe St, Brooklyn 46 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn 795 Monroe St, Brooklyn 803 Monroe St, Brooklyn 791 Monroe St, Brooklyn 799 Monroe St, Brooklyn 779 A Monroe St, Brooklyn 787 Monroe St, Brooklyn 779 Monroe St, Brooklyn 775 Monroe St, Brooklyn 801 Monroe St, Brooklyn 44 A Ralph Ave, Brooklyn 777 Monroe St, Brooklyn 805 Monroe St, Brooklyn 48 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 789 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 789 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 789 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 789 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

789 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 2,400 square feet.

When was 789 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

789 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 01/12/2018 for $1,190,000.

What is the assessed value of 789 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

789 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $90,480.

What are the property taxes for 789 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 789 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $5,779.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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