| Primary address | 490 Lexington Avenue |
| Neighborhood | Bedford-Stuyvesant |
| Zip code | 11221 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01806-0018 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Lot sq. ft. | 2,000 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
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| Building sqft | 1,920 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1899 |
| Frontage | Lexington Avenue (wide) |
| School district | 16 |
| Community district | 3 |
| Closest police station | 0.16 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.31 Miles |
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490 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899 and has a total of 1,920 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 490 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $105,720, the tax amount paid for 490 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is $1,869.
When was 490 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold?490 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold in 05/05/1995.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 490 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2026-2027 |
| Property tax: | $1,869 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,762,000 |
| Assessed value: | $105,720 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 490 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessed value | Taxable | Tax rate % | Base tax | Property tax | Year over year change |
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| 2025/26 | $1,389,000 | $83,340 | $12,130 | 19.843% | $2,689 | $2,407 | -0.96% |
| 2024/25 | $1,210,000 | $72,600 | $12,100 | 20.085% | $2,699 | $2,430 | +7.23% |
| 2023/24 | $1,069,000 | $64,140 | $11,284 | 20.085% | $2,548 | $2,266 | +6.20% |
| 2022/23 | $932,000 | $55,920 | $10,508 | 20.309% | $2,431 | $2,134 | +8.49% |
| 2021/22 | $960,000 | $57,600 | $9,852 | 19.963% | $2,254 | $1,967 | -5.42% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
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| P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School | 3 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 60 | 0.20 |
| P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School | 3 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 60 | 0.20 |
| The Co-Op School | NR | No | Private | K-7 | 118 | 0.13 |
| P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 119 | 0.17 |
| P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 119 | 0.17 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
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| The Co-Op School | NR | No | Private | K-7 | 118 | 0.13 |
| Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn | 6 | No | Charter | 6-12 | 558 | 0.17 |
| Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9 | 9 | No | Charter | 5-8 | 232 | 0.20 |
| Mount Pleasant Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 0 | 0.25 |
| Mt Pleasant Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 10 | 0.27 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
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| Boys and Girls High School | 2 | Yes | Public | 9-12 | 403 | 0.84 |
| Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn | 6 | No | Charter | 6-12 | 558 | 0.17 |
| Mount Pleasant Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 0 | 0.25 |
| Mt Pleasant Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 10 | 0.27 |
| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.31 |
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Here are the neighbors for 490 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 423 Throop Ave, Brooklyn | 4,875 | 12/20/2021 | |
| 486 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 4,635 | 09/19/2025 | $10 |
| 419 Throop Ave, Brooklyn | 4,875 | 08/15/2001 | |
| 427 Throop Ave, Brooklyn | 4,002 | 11/11/2016 | |
| 490 A Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 1,920 | 03/01/2012 | $355,000 |
| 425 Throop Ave, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 11/22/2013 | $609,932 |
| 492 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 1,920 | 10/03/2019 | $980,000 |
| 512 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 1,974 | 09/15/2022 | $830,000 |
| 516 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 2,809 | 03/08/2023 | $2,245,000 |
| 421 Throop Ave, Brooklyn | 6,312 | 01/18/2013 | $580,000 |
| 502 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 5,508 | 12/30/2005 | $8,671,757 |
| 431 Throop Ave, Brooklyn | 1,500 | 10/18/2017 | $1,030,000 |
| 254 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn | 5,248 | 06/30/2015 | $2,672,679 |
| 260 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn | 4,056 | 10/16/2015 | $888,656 |
| 488 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 2,880 | 07/31/2018 | $999,000 |
| 482 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 05/17/2022 | $442,000 | |
| 417 Throop Ave, Brooklyn | 5,750 | 03/27/2023 | $2,740,000 |
| 518 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 2,052 | 06/15/2006 | |
| 256 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn | 4,056 | 05/08/2017 | |
| 258 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn | 4,056 | 04/02/2012 | $492,358 |
