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495 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 - Property report

Also known as: 495 Franklin Ave

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

867

Sale price

$999,999

General information

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Address
Primary address
495 Franklin Avenue
ZIP code
11238
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01999-0005

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
2,040
Building dimensions
17 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1899
Last altered
2012
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
06/20/2013
Sale price
$999,999
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,895
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
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
13
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.62 Miles
Closest fire station
0.32 Miles

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Ownership information for 495 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 495 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/20/2013 $999,999 XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX
03/08/2012 $340,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX. XXXXXXXX, XX. XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/31/2023 - R
07/13/2023 - D
Mortgage
(2023080400610003)
XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/31/2023 - R
06/13/2023 - D
Agreement
(2023080400610004)
XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/31/2023 - R
06/13/2023 - D
Deed
(2023080400610001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX
08/31/2023 - R
04/10/2023 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2023080400610002)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
07/25/2013 - R
06/20/2013 - D
Mortgage
(2013062400699002)
XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
07/25/2013 - R
06/20/2013 - D
Deed
(2013062400699001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
04/17/2012 - R
03/30/2012 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2012040300984001)
XXXXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/11/2012 - R
03/08/2012 - D
Deed
(2012032800196001)
XXXXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX
02/19/2004 - R
12/18/2003 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003121801152001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XX
12/03/2003 - R
09/08/2003 - D
Mortgage
(2003092402569001)
XXXXXXXX XX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 495 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
$4,895
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,165,000
Assessed value
$69,900

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 $1,337,000 $80,220 $23,272 19.843% $4,618 $4,618 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,317,000 $79,020 $21,955 20.085% $4,410 $4,410 +2.18%
2023/24 $1,164,000 $69,840 $21,487 20.085% $4,316 $4,316 +0.95%
2022/23 $953,000 $57,180 $21,049 20.309% $4,275 $4,275 +4.16%
2021/22 $868,000 $52,080 $20,558 19.963% $4,104 $4,104 +0.55%
2020/21 $1,053,000 $63,180 $19,394 21.045% $4,081 $4,081 +5.39%
2019/20 $837,000 $50,220 $18,296 21.167% $3,873 $3,873 +3.39%
2018/19 $803,000 $48,180 $17,906 20.919% $3,746 $3,746 +4.75%
2017/18 $803,000 $48,180 $17,541 20.385% $3,576 $3,576 +3.91%
2016/17 $597,000 $35,820 $17,213 19.991% $3,441 $3,441 +2.35%

Permit information for 495 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/05/2012 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

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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

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Franklin Ave & Fulton St at NE Corner
Station lines
A-C-FS
Distance (miles)
0.032

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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 0.09
The Brooklyn Waldorf School NR No Private PK, K-8 160 0.09
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
Explore Exceed Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 429 0.41
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 0.09
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah NR No Private PK-8 79 0.17
Bethel Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 34 0.29
Urban Assembly Unison School (The) 3 No Public 6-8 173 0.35
Explore Exceed Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 429 0.41
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 0.26
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

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 495 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The development at 495 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 495 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

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

When was 495 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 last sold and what was the sale price?

495 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was last sold on 06/20/2013 for $999,999.

What is the assessed value of 495 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

495 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is currently assessed at $69,900.

What are the property taxes for 495 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The property taxes for 495 Franklin Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 total $4,894.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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