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438 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 438 Jefferson Ave

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,667

Sale price

$1,150,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
438 Jefferson Avenue
ZIP code
11221
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01836-0019

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
3,000
Building dimensions
16.67 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1899
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
07/16/2026
Sale price
$1,150,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,101
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Jefferson Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Marcus Garvey Boulevard
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
16.67 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,667

Area overview

Walk score
96 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
75 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
13
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.36 Miles
Closest fire station
0.23 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 438 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 438 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/16/2026 $1,150,000 XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/23/2026 - R
07/16/2026 - D		 Deed
(2026072200909001)		 XXXXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXX
01/21/2026 - R
12/22/2025 - D		 Deed
(2026012100157002)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
01/21/2026 - R
07/26/2025 - D		 Power of Attorney
(2026012100157001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
08/16/2006 - R
08/11/2006 - D		 Initial UCC1
(2006081100135001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XX XXX
07/07/1989 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3970001467097)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXX XXXXXXXX
08/12/1986 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3170001189417)		 XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXXXXXX
04/16/1984 - R Mortgage
(3190001013319)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXX XXXXXXXX
04/16/1984 - R
04/12/1984 - D		 Deed
(3180001013318)		 XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 438 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
$5,101
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,748,000
Assessed value
$104,880

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $1,628,000 $97,680 $25,687 19.843% $5,097 $5,097 -0.24%
2024/25 $1,790,000 $107,400 $25,438 20.085% $5,109 $5,109 +5.97%
2023/24 $2,196,000 $131,760 $24,005 20.085% $4,821 $4,821 +4.67%
2022/23 $1,746,000 $104,760 $22,680 20.309% $4,606 $4,606 +7.69%
2021/22 $1,348,000 $80,880 $21,424 19.963% $4,277 $4,277 -5.06%
2020/21 $1,445,000 $86,700 $21,406 21.045% $4,505 $4,505 +0.40%
2019/20 $1,530,000 $91,800 $21,198 21.167% $4,487 $4,487 +7.23%
2018/19 $1,516,000 $90,960 $20,004 20.919% $4,185 $4,185 +8.61%
2017/18 $1,256,000 $75,360 $18,900 20.385% $3,853 $3,853 +7.95%
2016/17 $930,000 $55,800 $17,853 19.991% $3,569 $3,569 +2.32%
Permits

Permit information for 438 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/19/1995 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/05/2026 A
11/19/2025 I
06/10/2025 A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Throop Ave & Fulton St at NW Corner
Station lines
A-C
Distance (miles)
0.284
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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 0.23
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.25
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.26
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.26
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters 6 No Public PK, K-8 729 0.29
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters 6 No Public PK, K-8 729 0.29
P.S. 305 Dr Peter Ray NR No Public PK, K-5 102 0.29
P.S. 305 Dr Peter Ray NR No Public PK, K-5 102 0.29
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 0.23
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.25
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.26
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters 6 No Public PK, K-8 729 0.29
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur 7 No Public 6-8 185 0.29
P.S. 140 NR No Public K-10 318 0.30
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,186 0.30
Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School 7 No Charter 8 66 0.37
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.39
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 0.58
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.14
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.25
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.26
P.S. 140 NR No Public K-10 318 0.30
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,186 0.30
Brooklyn Academy High School NR No Public 10-12 82 0.37
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.39
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School NR No Public 10-12 102 0.40
Uncommon New York City Charter #1 NR No Charter 0 0.46

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Neighbors for 438 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Nearby ZIP codes for 438 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

11101, New York City, NY 11104, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY 11379, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 438 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 438 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 438 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

438 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 3,000 square feet.

When was 438 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

438 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 07/16/2026 for $1,150,000.

What is the assessed value of 438 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

438 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $104,880.

What are the property taxes for 438 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 438 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $5,101.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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