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494 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 494 Jefferson Ave

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Property type

Walk-up Cooperative Building (Other than Condominiums) (XC6)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

3,500

General information

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Address
Primary address
494 Jefferson Avenue
ZIP code
11221
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01654-0003

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Building
Property type
Walk-up Cooperative Building (Other than Condominiums) (XC6)
Building sq. ft.
12,180
Building dimensions
35 ft x 87 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1910
Last altered
1993
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$14,024
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
8
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Jefferson Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Marcus Garvey Boulevard
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
35 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,500

Area overview

Walk score
95 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
71 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.42 Miles
Closest fire station
0.11 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 494 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 494 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/31/1996 - R
07/17/1996 - D		 Deed
(3220005269022)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded document on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 494 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
$14,024
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,785,000
Assessed value
$1,253,250

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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 $2,484,000 $1,117,800 $101,780 12.439% $43,523 $12,660 +5.46%
2024/25 $2,304,000 $1,036,800 $96,036 12.5% $40,497 $12,005 +0.34%
2023/24 $1,920,000 $864,000 $95,696 12.502% $40,503 $11,964 +2.87%
2022/23 $1,600,000 $720,000 $94,812 12.267% $38,510 $11,631 +6.77%
2021/22 $1,280,000 $576,000 $89,032 12.235% $35,564 $10,893 +5.90%
2020/21 $1,243,000 $559,350 $83,852 12.267% $33,016 $10,286 +4.45%
2019/20 $1,035,600 $466,020 $78,956 12.473% $31,084 $9,848 -0.80%
2018/19 $863,000 $388,350 $78,716 12.612% $31,430 $9,928 -3.29%
2017/18 $766,000 $344,700 $80,712 12.719% $30,714 $10,266 +4.86%
2016/17 $613,000 $275,850 $75,936 12.892% $28,826 $9,790 +6.26%
Permits

Permit information for 494 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/13/1995 Alteration type 2
03/07/1995 Alteration type 2
03/04/1993 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
06/19/2026 B
08/31/2025 B
08/31/2025 B

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Throop Ave & Fulton St at NE Corner
Station lines
A-C
Distance (miles)
0.327
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 161 0.44
P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 161 0.44
P.S. 243 the Weeksville School 2 Yes Public PK, K-5 179 0.61
P.S. 243 the Weeksville School 2 Yes Public PK, K-5 179 0.61
P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey 3 No Public PK, K-5 119 0.19
P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey 3 No Public PK, K-5 119 0.19
The Co-Op School NR No Private K-7 118 0.21
Brooklyn Brownstone School 8 No Public PK, K-5 310 0.22
Brooklyn Brownstone School 8 No Public PK, K-5 310 0.22
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.31
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.19
The Co-Op School NR No Private K-7 118 0.21
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur 7 No Public 6-8 185 0.22
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.31
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.31
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.35
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.36
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology 5 No Public 6-8 149 0.39
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.39
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters 6 No Public PK, K-8 729 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 0.51
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.19
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.31
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.35
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.36
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,186 0.41
P.S. 140 NR No Public K-10 318 0.41
Brooklyn Academy High School NR No Public 10-12 82 0.49
Research And Service High School 2 No Public 10-12 181 0.51
NELSON MANDELA HIGH SCHOOL 4 No Public 9-12 133 0.51

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Neighbors for 494 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Nearby ZIP codes for 494 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 494 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 494 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 494 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

494 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 12,180 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 494 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

494 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $1,253,250.

What are the property taxes for 494 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 494 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $14,024.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 8 residential unit(s).

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