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85 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 - Property report

Also known as: 85 Franklin Ave

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

1,385

Sale price

$10

General information

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Address
Primary address
85 Franklin Avenue
ZIP code
11205
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01899-0028

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
1,785
Building dimensions
17.75 ft x 35 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1901
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Aluminum/Vinyl
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
12/05/2023
Sale price
$10
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,549
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)
Franklin Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Park Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
17.75 ft x 78 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,385

Area overview

Walk score
92 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
89 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
94 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
14
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.44 Miles
Closest fire station
0.38 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 85 Franklin 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 85 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/05/2023 $10 XX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX X & X XX XXX
08/29/2008 $385,000 XX XXXXXXXX XXX X XXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/03/2026 - R
07/29/2026 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2026073100665001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX X X XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
12/27/2023 - R Initial UCC1
(2023121200332004)		 XX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
12/27/2023 - R
12/05/2023 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2023121200332003)		 XX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
12/27/2023 - R
12/05/2023 - D		 Mortgage
(2023121200332002)		 XX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
12/27/2023 - R
12/05/2023 - D		 Deed
(2023121200332001)		 X X XX XXX XX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX
10/19/2023 - R Initial UCC1
(2023101800999001)		 X X XX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX
10/17/2023 - R
10/11/2023 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2023101600600002)		 XX XX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX
10/17/2023 - R
10/11/2023 - D		 Agreement
(2023101600600001)		 XX XX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX
06/17/2021 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2021061501561001)		 XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
06/15/2021 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2021061501328001)		 XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 85 Franklin 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
$3,549
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,444,000
Assessed value
$146,640

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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 $2,048,000 $122,880 $17,878 19.843% $3,548 $3,548 +0.00%
2024/25 $1,679,000 $100,740 $17,662 20.085% $3,547 $3,547 +5.80%
2023/24 $1,878,000 $112,680 $16,694 20.085% $3,353 $3,353 +4.74%
2022/23 $1,597,000 $95,820 $15,763 20.309% $3,201 $3,201 +7.61%
2021/22 $1,484,000 $89,040 $14,904 19.963% $2,975 $2,975 -5.11%
2020/21 $1,414,000 $84,840 $14,898 21.045% $3,135 $3,135 +0.64%
2019/20 $1,124,000 $67,440 $14,718 21.167% $3,115 $3,115 +7.05%
2018/19 $1,020,000 $61,200 $13,912 20.919% $2,910 $2,910 +8.68%
2017/18 $772,000 $46,320 $13,136 20.385% $2,678 $2,678 +7.85%
2016/17 $673,000 $40,380 $12,420 19.991% $2,483 $2,483 +2.28%
Permits

Permit information for 85 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/29/2013 Alteration type 2

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
03/24/2008 B
03/24/2008 B
03/24/2008 B

*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
Marcy Ave & Myrtle Ave at NW Corner
Station lines
G
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. 157 Benjamin Franklin 4 Yes Public PK, K-8 270 0.12
P.S. 157 Benjamin Franklin 4 Yes Public PK, K-8 270 0.12
Mosdos Krula NR No Private PK-7 307 0.09
Mosdos Krula NR No Private PK-7 307 0.09
Bnos Spinka Boys School NR No Private PK-9 330 0.09
Bnos Spinka Boys School NR No Private PK-9 330 0.09
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 331 0.10
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mosdos Krula NR No Private PK-7 307 0.09
Bnos Spinka Boys School NR No Private PK-9 330 0.09
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 331 0.10
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 0 0.10
P.S. 157 Benjamin Franklin 4 No Public PK, K-8 270 0.12
Bnos Yasroel School for Girls NR No Private K-12 0 0.19
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Hychel Hatorah NR No Private 9-12 0 0.05
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 331 0.10
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 0 0.10
Bnos Yasroel School for Girls NR No Private K-12 0 0.19
Darkei Tshivo Of Dinov NR No Private 9-12 92 0.22

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Neighbors for 85 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

462 Park Ave, Brooklyn 466 Park Ave, Brooklyn 468 Park Ave, Brooklyn 99 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 103 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 472 Park Ave, Brooklyn 110 Skillman St, Brooklyn 101 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 106 Skillman St, Brooklyn 464 Park Ave, Brooklyn 107 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 120 Skillman St, Brooklyn 470 Park Ave, Brooklyn 87 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 89 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 91 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 95 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 105 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 83 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 97 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 85 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 85 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The development at 85 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 85 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

85 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 has a total of 1,785 square feet.

When was 85 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 last sold and what was the sale price?

85 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was last sold on 12/05/2023 for $10.

What is the assessed value of 85 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

85 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 is currently assessed at $146,640.

What are the property taxes for 85 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The property taxes for 85 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 total $3,548.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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