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397 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 - Property report

Also known as: 397 Decatur St

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,667

General information

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Address
Primary address
397 Decatur Street
ZIP code
11233
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01677-0069

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
2,220
Building dimensions
16.67 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1899
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,553
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)
Decatur Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Bainbridge Street
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
16.67 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,667

Area overview

Walk score
90 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
99 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
67 /100.  Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.49 Miles
Closest fire station
0.44 Miles

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Ownership

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Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Documents

Sales history for 397 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/04/2025 - R
03/03/2025 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2025030300786001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/05/2009 - R Initial UCC1
(2009030200778001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX
07/20/1995 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3980004794198)		 XXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXX
06/21/1995 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3060004756006)		 XXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/09/1995 - R Mortgage
(3170004667317)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX
03/09/1995 - R Deed
(3680004668968)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 397 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$3,553
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,910,000
Assessed value
$114,600

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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 $1,494,000 $89,640 $17,184 19.843% $4,219 $3,410 +3.89%
2024/25 $1,758,000 $105,480 $16,342 20.085% $4,033 $3,282 -8.29%
2023/24 $1,809,000 $108,540 $17,820 20.085% $3,860 $3,579 +4.27%
2022/23 $1,622,000 $97,320 $16,902 20.309% $3,729 $3,433 +1.62%
2021/22 $1,252,000 $75,120 $16,922 19.963% $3,666 $3,378 -1.59%
2020/21 $1,518,000 $91,080 $16,310 21.045% $3,729 $3,432 +5.74%
2019/20 $1,207,000 $72,420 $15,335 21.167% $3,542 $3,246 +6.59%
2018/19 $1,307,000 $78,420 $14,557 20.919% $3,351 $3,045 +8.00%
2017/18 $1,230,000 $73,800 $13,832 20.385% $3,119 $2,820 +2.56%
2016/17 $911,000 $54,660 $13,752 19.991% $3,059 $2,749 +6.62%
Permits

Permit information for 397 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY

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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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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Utica Ave & Fulton St at NW Corner
Station lines
A-C
Distance (miles)
0.228
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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 0.13
P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 161 0.13
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa 6 No Charter K-8 472 0.12
P.S. 21 Crispus Attucks 6 No Public PK, K-5 470 0.15
P.S. 21 Crispus Attucks 6 No Public PK, K-5 470 0.15
P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair 5 No Public PK, K-5 227 0.33
P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair 5 No Public PK, K-5 227 0.33
P.S. 28 The Warren Prep Academy NR No Public PK, K-5 87 0.35
P.S. 28 The Warren Prep Academy NR No Public PK, K-5 87 0.35
P.S. 40 George W Carver 9 No Public PK, K-5 431 0.35
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa 6 No Charter K-8 472 0.12
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur 7 No Public 6-8 185 0.43
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.43
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology 5 No Public 6-8 149 0.45
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.45
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 610 0.53
Brooklyn Green School (The) 5 No Public 6-8 191 0.55
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.57
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.57
Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School 7 No Charter 6-8 261 0.61
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 0.36
Research And Service High School 2 No Public 10-12 181 0.36
NELSON MANDELA HIGH SCHOOL 4 No Public 9-12 133 0.36
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.43
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech 3 No Public 9-12 549 0.55
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.57
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.62
Eagle Academy for Young Men II 6 No Public 6-12 599 0.65
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance 3 No Public 9-12 190 0.71
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School 2 No Charter 9-12 236 0.71

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Neighbors for 397 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY

405 Decatur St, Brooklyn 407 Decatur St, Brooklyn 395 A Decatur St, Brooklyn 385 Decatur St, Brooklyn 399 Decatur St, Brooklyn 403 Decatur St, Brooklyn 411 Decatur St, Brooklyn 383 Decatur St, Brooklyn 413 Decatur St, Brooklyn 395 Decatur St, Brooklyn 391 Decatur St, Brooklyn 401 Decatur St, Brooklyn 409 Decatur St, Brooklyn 411 A Decatur St, Brooklyn 391 A Decatur St, Brooklyn 385 A Decatur St, Brooklyn 415 Decatur St, Brooklyn 393 Decatur St, Brooklyn 389 Decatur St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 397 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11208, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11239, 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 397 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The development at 397 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 397 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

397 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 has a total of 2,220 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 397 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

397 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is currently assessed at $114,600.

What are the property taxes for 397 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The property taxes for 397 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 total $3,552.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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