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638 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 638 Monroe St

Property image for 638 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,733

Sale price

$1,755,000

General information

Address

Primary address

638 Monroe Street

ZIP code

11221

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01641-0026

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

2,079

Building dimensions

17.33 ft x 40 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

08/21/2025

Sale price

$1,755,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$4,154

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

Malcolm X Boulevard

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

17.33 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,733

Area overview

Walk score

87 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

96 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

67 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.38 Miles

Closest fire station

0.29 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 638 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 638 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
08/21/2025	$1,755,000	XXX XXX XXX	XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX
12/13/2018	$1,200,000	XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX	XXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
09/12/2025 - R 09/08/2025 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2025091000025001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/24/2025 - R 08/21/2025 - D	Mortgage (2025091200619002)	XXX XXX XXX	XXX XXXX XXX
09/24/2025 - R 08/21/2025 - D	Deed (2025091200619001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXX XXX XXX
09/17/2024 - R 09/13/2024 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2024091700011001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
08/27/2024 - R 08/20/2024 - D	Mortgage (2024082700514002)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
08/27/2024 - R 08/09/2024 - D	Power of Attorney (2024082700514001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
01/09/2019 - R 01/04/2019 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2019010800248001)	XXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/10/2019 - R 12/28/2018 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2019010900678001)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
07/25/2024 - R 12/13/2018 - D	Correction Mortgage (2024072400358001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX
12/26/2018 - R 12/13/2018 - D	Mortgage (2018121800607002)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 638 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

$4,154

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,664,000

Assessed value

$99,840

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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	$1,431,000	$85,860	$19,502	19.843%	$4,152	$3,870	+4.52%
2024/25	$1,683,000	$100,980	$18,434	20.085%	$3,972	$3,702	+1.51%
2023/24	$1,805,000	$108,300	$18,160	20.085%	$3,929	$3,647	+5.48%
2022/23	$1,571,000	$94,260	$17,026	20.309%	$3,754	$3,458	+8.23%
2021/22	$1,391,000	$83,460	$16,006	19.963%	$3,483	$3,195	-5.26%
2020/21	$1,461,000	$87,660	$16,025	21.045%	$3,669	$3,372	+5.67%
2019/20	$1,162,000	$69,720	$15,078	21.167%	$3,488	$3,192	+2.81%
2018/19	$985,000	$59,100	$14,840	20.919%	$3,410	$3,104	+9.28%
2017/18	$731,000	$43,860	$13,935	20.385%	$3,140	$2,841	+9.41%
2016/17	$640,000	$38,400	$12,988	19.991%	$2,906	$2,596	-8.61%

Permits

Permit information for 638 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
07/01/2025	Alteration

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	01/31/2007	B
	12/06/2004	B
	12/06/2004	B

*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)

0.416

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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	0.20
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.20
La Cima Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-5	199	0.05
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.05
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.20
P.S. 26 Jesse Owens	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	183	0.30
P.S. 26 Jesse Owens	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	183	0.30
P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	161	0.31
P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	161	0.31
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.38

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology	5	No	Public	6-8	149	0.05
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.05
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.20
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.20
Madiba Prep Middle School	6	No	Public	6-8	201	0.30
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid	3	No	Public	6-8	100	0.30
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.38
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	610	0.38
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.39
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.40

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	0.62
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.20
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance	3	No	Public	9-12	190	0.30
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School	2	No	Charter	9-12	236	0.30
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.38
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.39
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.50
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick	2	No	Public	9-12	445	0.51
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech	3	No	Public	9-12	549	0.56
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence	3	No	Public	9-12	370	0.57

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 638 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 638 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 638 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

638 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 2,079 square feet.

When was 638 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

638 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 08/21/2025 for $1,755,000.

What is the assessed value of 638 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

638 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $99,840.

What are the property taxes for 638 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 638 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $4,154.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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