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491 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Property Information

491 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 491 Greene Avenue
Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant
Zip code 11216
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01793-0061

Sales & Tax Overview for 491 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 491 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,000
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 100 ft
Property type Over Six Families without Stores (C1)
Building sqft 2,700
Building dimensions 20 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Year built 1931
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 491 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units (DOF) 8
Residential sqft

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School district 13
Community district 3
Closest police station 0.35 Miles
Closest fire station 0.22 Miles

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About 491 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 491 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

491 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was built in 1931 and has a total of 2,700 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 491 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $334,350, the tax amount paid for 491 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is $7,332.

When was 491 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 last sold?

491 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was last sold in 08/11/2014.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 8 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 491 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 491 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 491 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
01/13/2016 - R
12/16/2015 - D
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2016010500600005)
01/13/2016 - R
12/16/2015 - D
Agreement
(2016010500600004)
01/13/2016 - R
12/16/2015 - D
Mortgage
(2016010500600003)
01/13/2016 - R
12/09/2015 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2016010500600002)
01/13/2016 - R
12/09/2015 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2016010500600001)
09/10/2014 - R
08/11/2014 - D
Deed
(2014082601537001)
07/24/2014 - R
07/11/2014 - D
Agreement
(2014071800385005)
07/24/2014 - R
07/11/2014 - D
Mortgage
(2014071800385004)
07/24/2014 - R
07/03/2014 - D
Deed
(2014071800385001)
07/24/2014 - R
07/02/2014 - D
Power of Attorney
(2014071800385002)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 491 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $7,332
Tax assessor's market value: $743,000
Assessed value: $334,350

Assessment History for 491 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $619,000 $278,550 $58,254 12.439% $7,246 $7,246 +2.04%
2024/25 $516,000 $232,200 $56,810 12.5% $7,101 $7,101 +7.40%
2023/24 $430,000 $193,500 $52,885 12.502% $6,612 $6,612 +10.07%
2022/23 $358,000 $161,100 $48,968 12.267% $6,007 $6,007 +8.27%
2021/22 $286,000 $128,700 $45,343 12.235% $5,548 $5,548 +0.93%

Permits for 491 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/10/2025 Alteration
10/01/2001 Alteration type 1
09/13/2001 Alteration type 1
         
         
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$444
-15% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$523
9.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$523
5.9% 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) 0.081
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Neighbors for 491 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 491 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
485 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,600 07/02/2014 $100
479 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 5,147 08/19/2015 $1,300,000
320 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn 3,375
489 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,520 07/02/2014 $100
487 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,600 05/27/1994
483 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,912 03/29/2016 $1,350,000
324 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn 3,375 02/07/2006
322 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn 3,375 07/07/2020 $85,969
473 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,700 09/13/2013
495 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 4,882 04/27/2018 $1,600,000
471 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,700 04/18/2006
481 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,700 11/21/2013 $980,000
475 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,700 01/09/2018 $1,990,000
493 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,700 05/25/2012
330 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn 1,466 02/12/2018
318 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn 3,375 09/28/2017
477 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,700 08/29/1987
328 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn 3,375 12/03/2019 $2,225,000
326 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn 3,375 02/24/2025
316 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn 3,375 03/12/2007
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