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397 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 397 Monroe St

Property image for 397 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Property type

City Residence One Family (A4)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,360

Sale price

$592,250

General information

Address

Primary address

397 Monroe Street

ZIP code

11221

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01815-0048

Building

Property type

City Residence One Family (A4)

Building sq. ft.

2,520

Building dimensions

20 ft x 42 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

01/19/2006

Sale price

$592,250

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$1,748

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Monroe Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Lexington Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 68 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,360

Area overview

Walk score

93 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

76 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.17 Miles

Closest fire station

0.34 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 397 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 397 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
01/19/2006	$592,250	XXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX	XXXXXX, XXXXXX
04/03/2003	$450,000	XXXXXX, XXXXXX	X-X XXXXX XXXX.

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
02/04/2022 - R 01/10/2022 - D	Mortgage (2022011100784001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	X X XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
11/23/2021 - R	Initial UCC1 (2021112301267001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
05/04/2015 - R 04/22/2015 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2015042801582001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
04/20/2015 - R 03/31/2015 - D	Agreement (2015040900341002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX X X
04/20/2015 - R 03/31/2015 - D	Mortgage (2015040900341001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX X X
02/25/2014 - R 01/27/2014 - D	Agreement (2014021800677004)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX X X
02/25/2014 - R 01/27/2014 - D	Mortgage (2014021800677003)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX X X
02/25/2014 - R 01/07/2014 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2014021800677001)	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X	XXXXXXXX X X
02/25/2014 - R 01/06/2014 - D	Subordination of Mortgage (2014021800677002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX	XXXXXXXX X X
02/25/2014 - R 06/29/2007 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2014021800677005)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 397 Monroe Street, 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

$1,748

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,842,000

Assessed value

$110,520

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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	$2,115,000	$126,900	$18,415	19.843%	$3,654	$1,743	-0.46%
2024/25	$1,671,000	$100,260	$18,233	20.085%	$3,662	$1,751	-49.40%
2023/24	$1,809,000	$108,540	$17,232	20.085%	$3,461	$3,461	+4.80%
2022/23	$1,810,000	$108,600	$16,262	20.309%	$3,303	$3,303	+7.65%
2021/22	$1,675,000	$100,500	$15,367	19.963%	$3,068	$3,068	-5.00%
2020/21	$1,632,000	$97,920	$15,346	21.045%	$3,230	$3,230	+0.42%
2019/20	$1,805,000	$108,300	$15,194	21.167%	$3,216	$3,216	+7.06%
2018/19	$1,417,000	$85,020	$14,360	20.919%	$3,004	$3,004	+8.74%
2017/18	$1,132,000	$67,920	$13,552	20.385%	$2,763	$2,763	+7.91%
2016/17	$880,000	$52,800	$12,806	19.991%	$2,560	$2,560	+2.38%

Permits

Permit information for 397 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
08/20/2021	Alteration
08/05/2021	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Bedford residential market stats

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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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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Throop Ave & Fulton St at NW Corner

Station lines

A-C

Distance (miles)

0.461

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	119	0.06
P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	119	0.06
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.14
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.15
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.15
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.15
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	729	0.18
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	729	0.18
P.S. 305 Dr Peter Ray	NR	No	Public	PK, K-5	102	0.18
P.S. 305 Dr Peter Ray	NR	No	Public	PK, K-5	102	0.18

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.06
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.14
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.15
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.15
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	729	0.18
Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School	7	No	Charter	8	66	0.32
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9	9	No	Charter	5-8	232	0.34
P.S. 140	NR	No	Public	K-10	318	0.37
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,186	0.37
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.37

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	0.76
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.06
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.14
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.15
Brooklyn Academy High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	82	0.32
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	102	0.34
P.S. 140	NR	No	Public	K-10	318	0.37
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,186	0.37
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.37
Walk In Love Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	291	0.42

Neighbors for 397 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY

385 Monroe St, Brooklyn 399 Monroe St, Brooklyn 580 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 572 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 391 Monroe St, Brooklyn 574 A Gates Ave, Brooklyn 373 Monroe St, Brooklyn 580 A Gates Ave, Brooklyn 492 Throop Ave, Brooklyn 584 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 381 Monroe St, Brooklyn 560 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 389 Monroe St, Brooklyn 379 Monroe St, Brooklyn 576 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 574 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 393 Monroe St, Brooklyn 383 Monroe St, Brooklyn 377 Monroe St, Brooklyn

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 397 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 397 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 397 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

397 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 2,520 square feet.

When was 397 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

397 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 01/19/2006 for $592,250.

What is the assessed value of 397 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

397 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $110,520.

What are the property taxes for 397 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 397 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $3,659.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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