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497 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 - Property report

Also known as: 497 Franklin Ave

Property image for 497 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1930

Lot sq. ft.

867

Sale price

$1,100,000

General information

Address

Primary address

497 Franklin Avenue

ZIP code

11238

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01999-0004

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

2,040

Building dimensions

17 ft x 40 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1930

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

05/12/2014

Sale price

$1,100,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$4,226

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)

Franklin Avenue (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Fulton Street

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

17 ft x 51 ft

Lot sq. ft.

867

Area overview

Walk score

98 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

79 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.62 Miles

Closest fire station

0.33 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 497 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 497 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
05/12/2014	$1,100,000	XXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX	XXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXX-XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
07/28/2014 - R 06/27/2014 - D	Mortgage (2014071500331001)	XXXX XXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
06/03/2014 - R 05/22/2014 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2014052201738001)	XXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
05/21/2014 - R 05/12/2014 - D	Mortgage (2014051900700002)	XXXX XXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
05/21/2014 - R 05/12/2014 - D	Deed (2014051900700001)	XXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXX XXXXX
06/07/2010 - R 04/30/2010 - D	Agreement (2010051900217003)	XXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
06/07/2010 - R 04/30/2010 - D	Mortgage (2010051900217002)	XXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
06/07/2010 - R 04/26/2010 - D	Power of Attorney (2010051900217001)	XXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXX
03/04/2008 - R 02/20/2008 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2008022000415001)	XXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX)
02/22/2008 - R 02/12/2008 - D	UCC3 Termination (2008021900478001)	XXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XX X
02/22/2008 - R 02/12/2008 - D	Mortgage (2008021401124002)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 497 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

$4,226

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,566,000

Assessed value

$93,960

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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	$1,633,000	$97,980	$20,701	19.843%	$4,108	$4,108	+3.79%
2024/25	$1,783,000	$106,980	$19,704	20.085%	$3,958	$3,958	0.00%
2023/24	$1,576,000	$94,560	$19,704	20.085%	$3,958	$3,958	+3.96%
2022/23	$1,376,000	$82,560	$18,744	20.309%	$3,807	$3,807	+7.44%
2021/22	$1,416,000	$84,960	$17,749	19.963%	$3,543	$3,543	-2.41%
2020/21	$1,463,000	$87,780	$17,251	21.045%	$3,630	$3,630	+4.46%
2019/20	$1,414,000	$84,840	$16,420	21.167%	$3,476	$3,476	+1.19%
2018/19	$1,506,000	$90,360	$16,420	20.919%	$3,435	$3,435	+7.88%
2017/18	$1,133,000	$67,980	$15,620	20.385%	$3,184	$3,184	+7.69%
2016/17	$839,000	$50,340	$14,791	19.991%	$2,957	$2,957	+5.19%

Permits

Permit information for 497 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
05/01/2008	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
	11/25/2025	I
	12/04/2024	I
	11/28/2023	I

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Clinton Hill residential market stats

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Median sale price

$929,000

0.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,152

-1.5% Y-o-Y

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

Franklin Ave & Fulton St at NE Corner

Station lines

A-C-FS

Distance (miles)

0.029

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 3 The Bedford Village	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	224	0.05
P.S. 3 The Bedford Village	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	224	0.05
The Brooklyn Waldorf School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	160	0.10
The Brooklyn Waldorf School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	160	0.10
The Co-op School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-5	0	0.14
The Co-op School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-5	0	0.14
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah	NR	No	Private	PK-8	79	0.17
P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	262	0.35
P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	262	0.35
Brooklyn Arts and Science Elementary School	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	275	0.40

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
The Brooklyn Waldorf School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	160	0.10
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah	NR	No	Private	PK-8	79	0.17
Bethel Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	34	0.30
Urban Assembly Unison School (The)	3	No	Public	6-8	173	0.35
Explore Exceed Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	429	0.40
Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School	7	No	Charter	8	66	0.48
Restoration Academy	3	No	Public	6-8	94	0.51
P.S. 140	NR	No	Public	K-10	318	0.54
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,186	0.54
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	738	0.54

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Bedford Academy High School	9	No	Public	9-12	381	0.27
Gotham Professional Arts Academy	NR	No	Public	9-12	179	0.39
Acorn Community High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	107	0.39
GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY	NR	No	Public	9-12	217	0.39
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	102	0.45
Brooklyn Academy High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	82	0.48
P.S. 140	NR	No	Public	K-10	318	0.54
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,186	0.54
Talmud Torah Dnitra	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	500	0.55
Walk In Cove Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.62

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 497 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The development at 497 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 497 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

497 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 2,040 square feet.

When was 497 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 last sold and what was the sale price?

497 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was last sold on 05/12/2014 for $1,100,000.

What is the assessed value of 497 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

497 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is currently assessed at $93,960.

What are the property taxes for 497 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The property taxes for 497 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 total $4,226.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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