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578 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY Property Information

578 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY Property Information

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Address

Primary address 578 Lafayette Avenue
Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant
Zip code 11205
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01788-0052

Sales & Tax Overview for 578 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 07/29/2015
Purchase price $1,764,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 578 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 1,600
Lot dimensions 16 ft x 100 ft
Property type Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sqft 2,640
Building dimensions 16 ft x 32 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Structure type Row
Building material Frame
Exterior wall Composition
Basement type Full
Year built 1899
Year last altered 2012
Frontage Lafayette Avenue (wide)
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Zoning & Use for 578 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 13
Community district 3
Closest police station 0.36 Miles
Closest fire station 0.29 Miles

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About 578 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 578 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY?

578 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY was built in 1899 and has a total of 2,640 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 578 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $127,980, the tax amount paid for 578 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY is $4,162.

When was 578 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY last sold and what was the last sale price?

578 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY was last sold in 07/29/2015 for $1,764,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 578 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 578 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/29/2015 $1,764,000
04/30/2012 $250,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 578 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
08/06/2015 - R UCC3 Termination
(2015080400992001)
08/12/2015 - R
07/29/2015 - D
Mortgage
(2015080400549002)
08/12/2015 - R
07/29/2015 - D
Deed
(2015080400549001)
08/12/2015 - R
07/28/2015 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2015080400549004)
08/12/2015 - R
07/28/2015 - D
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2015080400549003)
08/13/2014 - R Initial UCC1
(2014080700703005)
08/13/2014 - R
07/17/2014 - D
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2014080700703004)
08/13/2014 - R
07/17/2014 - D
Agreement
(2014080700703003)
08/13/2014 - R
07/17/2014 - D
Mortgage
(2014080700703002)
08/13/2014 - R
07/17/2014 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2014080700703001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 578 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $4,162
Tax assessor's market value: $2,133,000
Assessed value: $127,980

Assessment History for 578 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $2,344,000 $140,640 $20,971 19.843% $4,161 $4,161 +4.33%
2024/25 $2,014,000 $120,840 $19,859 20.085% $3,989 $3,989 +5.99%
2023/24 $1,780,000 $106,800 $18,736 20.085% $3,763 $3,763 +2.43%
2022/23 $1,950,000 $117,000 $18,090 20.309% $3,674 $3,674 +5.30%
2021/22 $2,007,000 $120,420 $17,479 19.963% $3,489 $3,489 -5.13%

Permits for 578 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
10/21/2015 Alteration type 2
07/23/2014 Alteration type 2
07/09/2013 Alteration type 2
11/26/2012 Alteration type 2
10/25/2012 Alteration type 2
10/17/2012 Alteration type 2
07/20/2012 Alteration type 2
06/29/2012 Alteration type 2
06/28/2012 Alteration type 1
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Bedford-Stuyvesant Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$1,171,250
6.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$942
-6.9% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Nostrand Ave & Lafayette Ave at SW Corner
Station lines G
Distance (miles) 0.016
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 202 0.17
P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 202 0.17
Dr CR Johnson Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-4, 6-8 0 0.05
Dr CR Johnson Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-4, 6-8 0 0.05
Walk In Cove Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.07

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Dr CR Johnson Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-4, 6-8 0 0.05
Walk In Cove Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.07
Talmud Torah Dnitra NR No Private PK, K-12 500 0.17
George H Murray Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 81 0.34
Walk In Love Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 291 0.34

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Walk In Cove Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.07
Talmud Torah Dnitra NR No Private PK, K-12 500 0.17
Bedford Academy High School 9 No Public 9-12 381 0.32
Walk In Love Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 291 0.34
Brooklyn Community High School Communication Arts An NR No Public 9-12 515 0.38

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Neighbors for 578 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 578 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
299 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn 5,185 06/11/2014 $440,000
574 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 3,333 10/25/2022 $2,700,000
582 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,962 12/08/2016 $1,640,000
584 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 1,768 01/20/2016
572 A Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,001 07/13/2015 $1,275,000
564 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,692 07/19/2021 $1,912,500
576 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 1,536 03/11/2003 $361,800
570 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,536 05/04/2023
568 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 6,926 03/05/2020 $6,000,000
562 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,001 12/17/2025
572 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,001 05/30/1997
295 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn 3,520 09/05/2024 $600,000
293 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn 5,086 10/20/2023 $3,200,000
580 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,460 03/20/2024 $1,361,707
586 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 3,740 01/20/2016
285 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn 7,940 09/13/2016 $575,000
562 A Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 1,980 03/03/2016 $816,000
558 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 9,055 06/16/2022 $5,050,000
289 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn 2,100 10/07/2025
297 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn 3,375 06/27/2023 $3,200,000
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