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491 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 - Property report

Also known as: 485-491 Dekalb Ave

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Property type

Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9)

Year built

1905

Lot sq. ft.

5,770

Sale price

$1,800,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
491 Dekalb Avenue
Alternate address(es)
248 Franklin Ave
485-491 Dekalb Ave
ZIP code
11205
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01926-0068

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Building
Property type
Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9)
Building sq. ft.
11,880
Building dimensions
33 ft x 90 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1905
Building material
Sales
Sale date
06/21/2022
Sale price
$1,800,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$43,834
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
6
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
58 ft x 99.5 ft
Lot sq. ft.
5,770

Area overview

Walk score
96 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
93 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
95 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
13
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.14 Miles
Closest fire station
0.50 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 491 Dekalb 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 491 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/21/2022 $1,800,000 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX.

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/23/2026 - R
12/03/2025 - D		 Certificate
(2026042200596001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
04/21/2026 - R
12/03/2025 - D		 Zoning Lot Description
(2026042001118001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
12/12/2025 - R
12/03/2025 - D		 Zoning Lot Description
(2025121101183002)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
12/12/2025 - R
12/03/2025 - D		 Certificate
(2025121101183001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
09/05/2023 - R
08/29/2023 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2023083100391001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
07/05/2022 - R
06/21/2022 - D		 Deed
(2022062701264001)		 XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
06/16/2021 - R
06/03/2021 - D		 Memorandum of Contract
(2021061001354001)		 XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
05/24/2007 - R
05/10/2007 - D		 UCC3 Termination
(2007051001370001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX
05/11/2007 - R
05/07/2007 - D		 UCC3 Termination
(2007050700650002)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
05/11/2007 - R
05/07/2007 - D		 UCC3 Termination
(2007050700650001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 491 Dekalb 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
$43,834
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,858,000
Assessed value
$1,286,100

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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 $2,382,000 $1,071,900 $341,677 12.439% $42,501 $42,501 +7.47%
2024/25 $1,984,800 $893,160 $316,368 12.5% $39,546 $39,546 +2.97%
2023/24 $1,654,000 $744,300 $307,181 12.502% $38,404 $38,404 +10.07%
2022/23 $1,378,000 $620,100 $284,427 12.267% $34,891 $34,891 +5.20%
2021/22 $1,102,000 $495,900 $271,071 12.235% $33,166 $33,166 +2.87%
2020/21 $1,070,000 $481,500 $262,829 12.267% $32,241 $32,241 +6.22%
2019/20 $891,600 $401,220 $243,360 12.473% $30,354 $30,354 +1.86%
2018/19 $743,000 $334,350 $236,293 12.612% $29,801 $29,801 +7.09%
2017/18 $644,000 $289,800 $218,790 12.719% $27,828 $27,828 +3.52%
2016/17 $584,000 $262,800 $208,516 12.892% $26,882 $26,882 +3.21%
Permits

Permit information for 491 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
01/22/2026 Subdivision: improved
12/19/2025 Alteration
12/17/2025 Alteration
12/17/2025 Alteration
10/01/2025 Subdivision: improved

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
11/14/2025 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
06/30/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
06/20/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Brooklyn commercial market stats

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% 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
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Bedford Ave & Lafayette Ave at NW Corner
Station lines
G
Distance (miles)
0.148
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Neighbors for 491 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

483 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn 475 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn 465 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn 477 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn 238 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 955 Kent Ave, Brooklyn 959 Kent Ave, Brooklyn 969 Kent Ave, Brooklyn 973 Kent Ave, Brooklyn 481 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn 473 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn 236 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 471 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn 957 Kent Ave, Brooklyn 479 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn 469 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn 467 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn 961 Kent Ave, Brooklyn 967 Kent Ave, Brooklyn 971 Kent Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 491 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

10002, New York City, NY 10003, New York City, NY 10005, New York City, NY 10007, New York City, NY 10009, New York City, NY 10012, New York City, NY 10038, New York City, NY 10278, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 491 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The development at 491 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was built in 1905.

What is the market value of 491 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The current market value of 491 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 is $2,858,000.

What is the total square footage of 491 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

491 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 has a total of 11,880 square feet.

What is the price per square foot for this property?

$151 per square foot is the price for 491 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 2.

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