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657 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 657 Jefferson Ave

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$412,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
657 Jefferson Avenue
ZIP code
11221
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01651-0070

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
3,536
Building dimensions
20 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1899
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
08/17/2005
Sale price
$412,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,142
Tax class
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Jefferson Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Fulton Street
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Current built area
3,540 sq. ft.
Buildable area

Area overview

Walk score
90 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
97 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
66 /100.  Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.44 Miles
Closest fire station
0.23 Miles

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Ownership information for 657 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 657 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/17/2005 $412,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX
11/16/2004 $196,100 XXXXXX , XXXXXXX XXXXXX , XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/27/2020 - R
11/03/2020 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2020112401283001)
XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/06/2020 - R
04/03/2020 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2020040600094001)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX X X XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
04/06/2020 - R
04/02/2020 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2020040600244001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/12/2012 - R
09/06/2012 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2012090601042001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
08/06/2007 - R
06/26/2007 - D
Agreement
(2007072500738003)
XXXXXXX XXXXX
08/06/2007 - R
06/26/2007 - D
Mortgage
(2007072500738002)
XXXXXXX XXXXX
08/06/2007 - R
06/11/2007 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2007072500738001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
08/30/2005 - R
08/17/2005 - D
Mortgage
(2005082301440002)
XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
08/30/2005 - R
08/17/2005 - D
Deed
(2005082301440001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
03/18/2005 - R
11/16/2004 - D
Deed
(2004111900564002)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 657 Jefferson Avenue, 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
$6,142
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,998,000
Assessed value
$119,880

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 $1,941,000 $116,460 $30,025 19.843% $5,958 $5,958 +4.55%
2024/25 $2,010,000 $120,600 $28,373 20.085% $5,699 $5,699 +4.75%
2023/24 $1,986,000 $119,160 $27,086 20.085% $5,440 $5,440 +3.85%
2022/23 $1,749,000 $104,940 $25,795 20.309% $5,239 $5,239 +1.74%
2021/22 $1,645,000 $98,700 $25,795 19.963% $5,149 $5,149 -2.22%
2020/21 $1,873,000 $112,380 $25,021 21.045% $5,266 $5,266 +5.21%
2019/20 $1,590,000 $95,400 $23,644 21.167% $5,005 $5,005 +5.99%
2018/19 $1,552,000 $93,120 $22,572 20.919% $4,722 $4,722 +7.76%
2017/18 $1,440,000 $86,400 $21,496 20.385% $4,382 $4,382 +1.97%
2016/17 $1,067,000 $64,020 $21,496 19.991% $4,297 $4,297 +5.40%

Permit information for 657 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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HPD Violations

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Bedford-Stuyvesant residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,498,623

17.5% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$908

3.8% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$998,800

3.4% Y-o-Y

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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
Stuyvesant Ave & Fulton St at NW Corner
Station lines
A-C
Distance (miles)
0.422

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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 0.41
P.S. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 150 0.41
La Cima Charter School 5 No Charter K-5 199 0.16
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.16
P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School 5 No Public PK, K-5 161 0.20
P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School 5 No Public PK, K-5 161 0.20
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.26
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.26
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.26
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa 6 No Charter K-8 472 0.34
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 0.16
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.16
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.26
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.26
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa 6 No Charter K-8 472 0.34
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur 7 No Public 6-8 185 0.35
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.41
The Co-Op School NR No Private K-7 118 0.42
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid 3 No Public 6-8 100 0.42
Madiba Prep Middle School 6 No Public 6-8 201 0.43
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 0.50
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.26
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.41
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
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.49
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.49
Research And Service High School 2 No Public 10-12 181 0.50
NELSON MANDELA HIGH SCHOOL 4 No Public 9-12 133 0.50
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech 3 No Public 9-12 549 0.60

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 657 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 657 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 657 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

657 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 3,536 square feet.

When was 657 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

657 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 08/17/2005 for $412,000.

What is the assessed value of 657 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

657 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $119,880.

What are the property taxes for 657 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 657 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $6,142.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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