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481 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 481 Jefferson Ave

Property image for 481 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$496,650

General information

Address

Primary address

481 Jefferson Avenue

ZIP code

11221

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01831-0052

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

2,700

Building dimensions

20 ft x 45 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

09/16/2011

Sale price

$496,650

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$5,220

Tax class

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Jefferson Avenue (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Fulton Street

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Current built area

2,700 sq. ft.

Buildable area

Area overview

Walk score

95 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

73 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.37 Miles

Closest fire station

0.16 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 481 Jefferson 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 481 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
09/16/2011	$496,650	XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXX, XXXXXXX	XXXX, XXXXXX X XXX XXXX, XXXX X XXX XXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
11/01/2017 - R 10/10/2017 - D	Agreement (2017103101740001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX
10/20/2017 - R 10/10/2017 - D	Mortgage (2017101800178003)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX
10/20/2017 - R 09/29/2017 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2017101800178002)	XXXX	XX XXXXXXXXX XXXX X X
10/20/2017 - R 09/29/2017 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2017101800178001)	XXXX	XXXX
12/09/2013 - R 10/17/2013 - D	Agreement (2013111100175003)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
12/09/2013 - R 10/17/2013 - D	Mortgage (2013111100175002)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
12/09/2013 - R 09/27/2013 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2013111100175001)	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
10/26/2011 - R 10/17/2011 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2011101700546001)	XXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/24/2011 - R 10/04/2011 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2011101000337001)	XXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX X
10/14/2011 - R 09/16/2011 - D	Mortgage (2011100600162002)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 481 Jefferson 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

$5,220

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,780,000

Assessed value

$106,800

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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	$1,641,000	$98,460	$26,296	19.843%	$5,218	$5,218	+2.41%
2024/25	$1,564,000	$93,840	$25,367	20.085%	$5,095	$5,095	+3.22%
2023/24	$1,382,000	$82,920	$24,576	20.085%	$4,936	$4,936	+11.72%
2022/23	$1,296,000	$77,760	$21,756	20.309%	$4,715	$4,418	+8.06%
2021/22	$1,262,000	$75,720	$20,484	19.963%	$4,377	$4,089	-5.23%
2020/21	$1,373,000	$82,380	$20,503	21.045%	$4,612	$4,315	+3.27%
2019/20	$1,369,000	$82,140	$19,739	21.167%	$4,474	$4,178	+5.01%
2018/19	$1,300,000	$78,000	$19,020	20.919%	$4,284	$3,979	+9.18%
2017/18	$898,000	$53,880	$17,877	20.385%	$3,944	$3,644	+9.03%
2016/17	$858,000	$51,480	$16,720	19.991%	$3,652	$3,342	+2.47%

Permits

Permit information for 481 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	05/05/2026	A
	06/10/2025	A
	11/27/2024	I

*Most recent HPD violations on record 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

Throop Ave & Fulton St at NW Corner

Station lines

A-C

Distance (miles)

0.337

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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	0.14
P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	119	0.14
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.18
Brooklyn Brownstone School	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	310	0.27
Brooklyn Brownstone School	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	310	0.27
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.30
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.31
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.31
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.31
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.31

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	0.14
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.18
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur	7	No	Public	6-8	185	0.27
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.30
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.31
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.31
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.31
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	729	0.34
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,186	0.38
P.S. 140	NR	No	Public	K-10	318	0.38

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	0.56
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.14
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.30
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.31
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.31
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,186	0.38
P.S. 140	NR	No	Public	K-10	318	0.38
Brooklyn Academy High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	82	0.44
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	102	0.47
Uncommon New York City Charter #1	NR	No	Charter		0	0.52

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 481 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 481 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 481 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

481 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 2,700 square feet.

When was 481 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

481 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 09/16/2011 for $496,650.

What is the assessed value of 481 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

481 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $106,800.

What are the property taxes for 481 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 481 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $5,220.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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