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855 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 855 Jefferson Ave

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,850

Sale price

$320,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
855 Jefferson Avenue
ZIP code
11221
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01653-0069

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
3,480
Building dimensions
18.5 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
03/06/2014
Sale price
$320,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,545
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)
Jefferson Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Ralph Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
18.5 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,850

Area overview

Walk score
91 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
97 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
67 /100.  Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.19 Miles
Closest fire station
0.60 Miles

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Ownership

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

Sales history for 855 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/06/2014 $320,000 XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX
09/07/2007 $950,000 XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXX, XXX XXX
06/10/2005 $499,000 XXXX, XXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/20/2014 - R
03/06/2014 - D		 Mortgage
(2014031300350001)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/18/2014 - R
03/06/2014 - D		 Deed
(2014030400161001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX
09/27/2013 - R
08/01/2013 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2013080600022001)		 XXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX
10/31/2007 - R
10/23/2007 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2007102300207001)		 XXXX XXX X
10/11/2007 - R
09/07/2007 - D		 Mortgage
(2007091300151002)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
10/11/2007 - R
09/07/2007 - D		 Deed
(2007091300151001)		 XXXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX
09/19/2005 - R
08/24/2005 - D		 Mortgage
(2005090901499001)		 XXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX
08/03/2005 - R
07/11/2005 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005071200230001)		 XXXXXXXX XX
08/03/2005 - R
06/20/2005 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005072501901001)		 XXXXX XXXXX X
08/03/2005 - R
06/10/2005 - D		 Mortgage
(2005071400037002)		 XXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 855 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
$5,545
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,974,000
Assessed value
$118,440

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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 $2,266,000 $135,960 $26,369 19.843% $5,232 $5,232 +4.47%
2024/25 $2,062,000 $123,720 $24,936 20.085% $5,008 $5,008 0.00%
2023/24 $2,045,000 $122,700 $24,936 20.085% $5,008 $5,008 -0.10%
2022/23 $1,913,000 $114,780 $24,685 20.309% $5,013 $5,013 +7.84%
2021/22 $1,675,000 $100,500 $23,288 19.963% $4,649 $4,649 +0.53%
2020/21 $1,616,000 $96,960 $21,974 21.045% $4,624 $4,624 +5.14%
2019/20 $1,713,000 $102,780 $20,780 21.167% $4,399 $4,399 +1.19%
2018/19 $1,383,000 $82,980 $20,780 20.919% $4,347 $4,347 +3.66%
2017/18 $975,000 $58,500 $20,571 20.385% $4,193 $4,193 +8.09%
2016/17 $722,000 $43,320 $19,407 19.991% $3,880 $3,880 +8.35%
Permits

Permit information for 855 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD 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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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
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Linden St & Broadway at SW Corner
Station lines
J-Z
Distance (miles)
0.255
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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 0.11
P.S. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 150 0.11
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.11
P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair 5 No Public PK, K-5 227 0.12
P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair 5 No Public PK, K-5 227 0.12
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa 6 No Charter K-8 472 0.22
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 610 0.23
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.34
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.34
P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School 5 No Public PK, K-5 161 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 0.11
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa 6 No Charter K-8 472 0.22
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 610 0.23
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.34
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.42
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology 5 No Public 6-8 149 0.42
Madiba Prep Middle School 6 No Public 6-8 201 0.53
St. Marks Lutheran Schools NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.53
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.58
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.58
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 0.11
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech 3 No Public 9-12 549 0.23
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.34
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.58
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance 3 No Public 9-12 190 0.59
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School 2 No Charter 9-12 236 0.59
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick 2 No Public 9-12 445 0.62
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence 3 No Public 9-12 370 0.62
Boys and Girls High School 2 No Public 9-12 403 0.69
Research And Service High School 2 No Public 10-12 181 0.69

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Neighbors for 855 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

849 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 827 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 851 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 859 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 98 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn 865 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 823 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 841 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 833 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 857 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 104 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn 821 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 867 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 853 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 835 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 819 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 861 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 867 A Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 102 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn 96 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 855 Jefferson Avenue, 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 855 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 855 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 855 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

855 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 3,480 square feet.

When was 855 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

855 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 03/06/2014 for $320,000.

What is the assessed value of 855 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

855 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $118,440.

What are the property taxes for 855 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 855 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $5,545.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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