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496 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 496 Monroe St

Property image for 496 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1905

Lot sq. ft.

1,900

Sale price

$476,900

General information

Address

Primary address

496 Monroe Street

ZIP code

11221

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01639-0012

Building

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Building sq. ft.

2,280

Building dimensions

19 ft x 40 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1905

Last altered

2007

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

03/31/2008

Sale price

$476,900

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$6,939

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)

Monroe Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Marcus Garvey Boulevard

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

19 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,900

Area overview

Walk score

91 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

72 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.34 Miles

Closest fire station

0.18 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 496 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 496 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
03/31/2008	$476,900	XXXXXX, XXXXXXX X	XXXX- XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/08/2004	$7	XXXX-XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX, XXXXXXX XXX. XXXX XXXX.	XXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
11/20/2017 - R 11/07/2017 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2017110701551001)	XXXXXXX X XXXXXX	XX XXXX X X
04/26/2019 - R 07/24/2017 - D	Mortgage (2019042501140002)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XX XXXX X X
04/26/2019 - R 07/24/2017 - D	Mortgage and Consolidation (2019042501140001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XX XXXX X X
02/09/2017 - R 12/21/2016 - D	Agreement (2017020301251001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
02/03/2017 - R 12/21/2016 - D	Mortgage (2017020300409002)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
02/09/2017 - R 11/30/2016 - D	Subordination of Mortgage (2017020301251002)	XX XXXX X X	XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
02/03/2017 - R 09/12/2016 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2017020300409001)	X X XXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
11/02/2012 - R 09/21/2012 - D	Mortgage (2012102300881001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XX XXXX X X
03/12/2012 - R 09/12/2011 - D	Agreement (2012020600213001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
10/06/2011 - R 09/12/2011 - D	Agreement (2011092300478002)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 496 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

$6,939

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,446,000

Assessed value

$86,760

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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	$1,655,000	$99,300	$34,926	19.843%	$7,212	$6,930	+2.01%
2024/25	$1,307,000	$78,420	$33,825	20.085%	$7,063	$6,794	+6.29%
2023/24	$1,403,000	$84,180	$31,822	20.085%	$6,673	$6,391	+5.18%
2022/23	$1,247,000	$74,820	$29,922	20.309%	$6,373	$6,077	+5.45%
2021/22	$1,368,000	$82,080	$28,867	19.963%	$6,050	$5,763	-5.17%
2020/21	$1,659,000	$99,540	$28,878	21.045%	$6,374	$6,077	+2.89%
2019/20	$1,319,000	$79,140	$27,904	21.167%	$6,203	$5,906	+7.66%
2018/19	$1,456,000	$87,360	$26,225	20.919%	$5,791	$5,486	+9.03%
2017/18	$1,137,000	$68,220	$24,682	20.385%	$5,331	$5,031	+6.17%
2016/17	$960,000	$57,600	$23,706	19.991%	$5,049	$4,739	+2.43%

Permits

Permit information for 496 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
09/27/2006	Alteration type 3
05/21/2002	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations 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

Throop Ave & Fulton St at NE Corner

Station lines

A-C

Distance (miles)

0.476

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.19
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.19
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.08
P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	119	0.16
P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	119	0.16
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.19
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.31
La Cima Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-5	199	0.31
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.34
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.35

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.08
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.16
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.19
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.19
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology	5	No	Public	6-8	149	0.31
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.31
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.34
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.35
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9	9	No	Charter	5-8	232	0.36
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur	7	No	Public	6-8	185	0.36

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	0.64
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.16
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.19
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.34
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.35
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance	3	No	Public	9-12	190	0.42
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School	2	No	Charter	9-12	236	0.42
P.S. 140	NR	No	Public	K-10	318	0.50
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,186	0.50
Brooklyn Academy High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	82	0.51

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 496 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 496 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1905.

What is the total square footage of 496 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

496 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 2,280 square feet.

When was 496 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

496 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 03/31/2008 for $476,900.

What is the assessed value of 496 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

496 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $86,760.

What are the property taxes for 496 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 496 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $6,938.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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