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500 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 500 Jefferson Ave

Property image for 500 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,800

Sale price

$559,000

General information

Address

Primary address

500 Jefferson Avenue

ZIP code

11221

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01654-0007

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

2,496

Building dimensions

18 ft x 40 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

02/01/2012

Sale price

$559,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$5,169

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)

Jefferson Avenue (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Marcus Garvey Boulevard

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

18 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,800

Area overview

Walk score

95 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

71 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.43 Miles

Closest fire station

0.10 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 500 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 500 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
02/01/2012	$559,000	XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXX, XXXX X	XXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
07/06/2011	$270,000	XXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX X
05/30/2006	$610,000	XXXXXX, XXXXXX	XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
11/03/2016 - R 09/28/2016 - D	Agreement (2016102701120001)	XXXXXXX XXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
06/28/2016 - R 05/10/2016 - D	Mortgage (2016060900689002)	XXXXXXX XXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
06/28/2016 - R 05/10/2016 - D	Agreement (2016060900689001)	XXXXXXX XXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
06/28/2016 - R 05/03/2016 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2016060900689004)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X	XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
06/28/2016 - R 05/02/2016 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2016060900689003)	XXX XXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
06/28/2016 - R 04/28/2016 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2016060900689005)	XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
02/09/2015 - R 01/12/2015 - D	Agreement (2015012800985003)	XXXXXXX XXXX X	XXXX
02/09/2015 - R 01/12/2015 - D	Mortgage (2015012800985002)	XXXXXXX XXXX X	XXXX
02/09/2015 - R 12/18/2014 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2015012800985001)	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX	XXXX
03/24/2014 - R 02/02/2012 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2014031801055001)	XXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 500 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

$5,169

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,783,000

Assessed value

$106,980

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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	$1,559,000	$93,540	$24,576	19.843%	$4,877	$4,877	+4.58%
2024/25	$1,719,000	$103,140	$23,216	20.085%	$4,663	$4,663	0.00%
2023/24	$1,519,000	$91,140	$23,216	20.085%	$4,663	$4,663	+6.60%
2022/23	$1,664,000	$99,840	$21,539	20.309%	$4,671	$4,374	+8.12%
2021/22	$1,447,000	$86,820	$20,269	19.963%	$4,334	$4,046	+0.82%
2020/21	$1,424,000	$85,440	$19,070	21.045%	$4,310	$4,013	+5.64%
2019/20	$1,529,000	$91,740	$17,947	21.167%	$4,095	$3,799	+1.52%
2018/19	$1,166,000	$69,960	$17,887	20.919%	$4,047	$3,742	+3.73%
2017/18	$1,150,000	$69,000	$17,696	20.385%	$3,907	$3,607	+9.09%
2016/17	$879,000	$52,740	$16,541	19.991%	$3,617	$3,307	+9.19%

Permits

Permit information for 500 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
06/04/2026	Alteration
01/08/2026	Alteration
11/25/2025	Alteration
11/21/2025	Alteration
08/18/2011	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

Stuyvesant Heights residential market stats

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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)

0.333

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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	0.43
P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	161	0.43
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	0.20
P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	119	0.20
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
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.30

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	0.20
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.21
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur	7	No	Public	6-8	185	0.22
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.30
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.30
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.36
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.37
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology	5	No	Public	6-8	149	0.38
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.38
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	729	0.41

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	0.20
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.30
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.36
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.37
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,186	0.43
P.S. 140	NR	No	Public	K-10	318	0.43
Brooklyn Academy High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	82	0.50
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

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 500 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 500 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 500 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

500 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 2,496 square feet.

When was 500 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

500 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 02/01/2012 for $559,000.

What is the assessed value of 500 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

500 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $106,980.

What are the property taxes for 500 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 500 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $5,169.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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