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639 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 639 A Greene Ave

Property image for 639 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,375

Sale price

$420,000

General information

Address

Primary address

639 Greene Avenue

Alternate address(es)

639 A Greene Ave

ZIP code

11221

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01795-0063

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

2,200

Building dimensions

13.75 ft x 40 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

04/14/2003

Sale price

$420,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$3,049

Tax class

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Greene Avenue (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Throop Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

13.75 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,375

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Current built area

2,200 sq. ft.

Buildable area

Area overview

Walk score

87 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

91 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

82 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.05 Miles

Closest fire station

0.35 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 639 Greene 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 639 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
04/14/2003	$420,000	XXXXXX, XXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
06/24/2020 - R 06/19/2020 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2020062301045003)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
06/24/2020 - R 06/18/2020 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2020062301045002)	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
06/24/2020 - R 06/18/2020 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2020062301045001)	XX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
06/15/2020 - R 06/11/2020 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2020060900843001)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
05/29/2020 - R 05/21/2020 - D	Mortgage (2020052800306002)	XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
05/29/2020 - R 05/21/2020 - D	Deed (2020052800306001)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX
05/05/2014 - R 06/01/2013 - D	Mortgage and Consolidation (2014030700108001)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
07/31/2012 - R 06/27/2012 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2012072500518001)	XX XXXX XX	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
06/17/2011 - R 10/23/2009 - D	Mortgage and Consolidation (2011061400301001)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
08/25/2009 - R 06/24/2009 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2009080700294001)	XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXX XXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 639 Greene 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

$3,049

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,040,000

Assessed value

$122,400

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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	$1,993,000	$119,580	$15,346	19.843%	$3,327	$3,045	-0.58%
2024/25	$1,718,000	$103,080	$15,249	20.085%	$3,332	$3,063	+6.97%
2023/24	$1,518,000	$91,080	$14,255	20.085%	$3,144	$2,863	+5.71%
2022/23	$1,411,000	$84,660	$13,336	20.309%	$3,005	$2,708	+8.25%
2021/22	$1,407,000	$84,420	$12,532	19.963%	$2,789	$2,502	-5.36%
2020/21	$1,413,000	$84,780	$12,562	21.045%	$2,940	$2,644	+0.53%
2019/20	$1,221,000	$73,260	$12,424	21.167%	$2,926	$2,630	+8.50%
2018/19	$843,000	$50,580	$11,586	20.919%	$2,729	$2,424	+9.48%
2017/18	$1,044,000	$62,640	$10,860	20.385%	$2,513	$2,214	+9.72%
2016/17	$799,000	$47,940	$10,093	19.991%	$2,328	$2,018	+2.54%

Permits

Permit information for 639 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
02/10/2003	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,498,623

17.5% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$908

3.8% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$998,800

3.4% 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

Nostrand Ave & Lafayette Ave at SW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.431

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	60	0.19
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	60	0.19
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9	9	No	Charter	5-8	232	0.19
Walk In Love Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	291	0.21
Walk In Love Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	291	0.21
George H Murray Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	81	0.21
George H Murray Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	81	0.21
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.25
P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	119	0.26
P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	119	0.26

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9	9	No	Charter	5-8	232	0.19
Walk In Love Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	291	0.21
George H Murray Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	81	0.21
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.25
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.26
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.26
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	729	0.27
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.27
Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School	7	No	Charter	8	66	0.39
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.44

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	0.96
Walk In Love Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	291	0.21
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.25
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.26
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.26
Walk In Cove Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.38
Brooklyn Academy High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	82	0.39
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	102	0.41
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.44
P.S. 140	NR	No	Public	K-10	318	0.53

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 639 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 639 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 639 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

639 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 2,200 square feet.

When was 639 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

639 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 04/14/2003 for $420,000.

What is the assessed value of 639 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

639 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $122,400.

What are the property taxes for 639 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 639 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $3,049.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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