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179 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 - Property report

Also known as: 179 Lafayette Ave

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Property type

Four Families (C3)

Year built

1930

Lot sq. ft.

1,472

General information

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Address
Primary address
179 Lafayette Avenue
ZIP code
11238
Neighborhood
Fort Greene
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
02104-0061

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Building
Property type
Four Families (C3)
Building sq. ft.
3,240
Building dimensions
18 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1930
Building material
Stone
Exterior wall
None
Basement
N
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$13,620
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
4
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Lafayette Avenue (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
18 ft x 81.75 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,472

Area overview

Walk score
98 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
96 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
13
Community district
2
Closest police station
0.50 Miles
Closest fire station
0.36 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 179 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 179 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/24/2011 - R
08/24/2011 - D		 Agreement
(2011090800254003)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX X X
10/24/2011 - R
08/24/2011 - D		 Mortgage
(2011090800254002)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX X X
11/01/2011 - R
08/23/2011 - D		 Subordination of Mortgage
(2011102500536001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX X X
10/24/2011 - R
06/21/2011 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2011090800254001)		 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX X X
06/05/2008 - R
05/29/2008 - D		 Mortgage
(2008060200880001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
03/10/2005 - R
12/22/2004 - D		 Easement
(2005022301636001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX X
07/15/2003 - R
02/19/2003 - D		 Agreement
(2003032800012002)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
07/15/2003 - R
02/19/2003 - D		 Mortgage
(2003032800012001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
08/24/2001 - R Agreement
(3590007789059)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
08/24/2001 - R Mortgage
(3150007788415)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 179 Lafayette 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
$13,620
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,752,000
Assessed value
$788,400

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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 $1,460,000 $657,000 $108,573 12.439% $13,505 $13,505 +2.71%
2024/25 $1,216,800 $547,560 $105,189 12.5% $13,149 $13,149 +7.70%
2023/24 $1,014,000 $456,300 $97,655 12.502% $12,209 $12,209 +9.74%
2022/23 $845,000 $380,250 $90,690 12.267% $11,125 $11,125 +7.96%
2021/22 $676,000 $304,200 $84,225 12.235% $10,305 $10,305 +3.35%
2020/21 $1,816,000 $817,200 $81,279 12.267% $9,970 $9,970 +1.60%
2019/20 $1,744,000 $784,800 $78,676 12.473% $9,813 $9,813 +6.76%
2018/19 $1,699,000 $764,550 $72,881 12.612% $9,192 $9,192 +7.03%
2017/18 $1,456,000 $655,200 $67,523 12.719% $8,588 $8,588 +6.50%
2016/17 $1,165,000 $524,250 $62,550 12.892% $8,064 $8,064 +0.11%
Permits

Permit information for 179 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
01/02/2018 Alteration type 2
09/10/2010 Alteration type 3
04/16/2001 Alteration type 2
09/13/2000 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
06/10/2025 A
11/29/2024 I
04/10/2024 A

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Neighborhood

Fort Greene residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,564,600

36.6% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,188

7.8% 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
Clinton Ave & Lafayette Ave at SW Corner
Station lines
G
Distance (miles)
0.126
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 20 Clinton Hill 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 619 0.23
P.S. 20 Clinton Hill 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 619 0.23
Queen Of All Saints NR No Private K-8 121 0.06
Compass Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-5 316 0.10
Compass Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-5 316 0.10
Brooklyn Free School NR No Private PK-12 76 0.14
Brooklyn Free School NR No Private PK-12 76 0.14
William T Dillon Child Study Center NR No Private PK-K 69 0.21
William T Dillon Child Study Center NR No Private PK-K 69 0.21
P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan 9 No Public PK, K-5 832 0.29
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Queen Of All Saints NR No Private K-8 121 0.06
Ms 113 Ronald Edmonds Learning Center 5 No Public 6-8 226 0.10
Brooklyn Free School NR No Private PK-12 76 0.14
Child Study Center of New York NR No Private 0 0.33
Hanson Place Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 99 0.36
Hanson Place Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 43 0.37
P.S. 753 School For Career Development NR No Public 6-12 354 0.38
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 738 0.45
Fort Green Preparatory Academy 5 No Public 6-8 173 0.49
Community Partnership Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-8 371 0.51
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School NR No Private 9-12 621 0.10
Brooklyn Free School NR No Private PK-12 76 0.14
Brooklyn Technical High School 10 No Public 9-12 5,940 0.33
Child Study Center of New York NR No Private 0 0.33
P.S. 753 School For Career Development NR No Public 6-12 354 0.38
Khalil Gibran International Academy 2 No Public 9-12 134 0.52
Benjamin Banneker Academy 8 No Public 9-12 759 0.53
Ohel Elozer NR No Private 9-12 0 0.59
Brooklyn High School of the Arts 5 No Public 9-12 927 0.59
Brooklyn High School For Leadership And Community 1 No Public 9-12 139 0.68

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Neighbors for 179 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

321 Adelphi St, Brooklyn 301 Clermont Ave, Brooklyn 297 Clermont Ave, Brooklyn 326 Clermont Ave, Brooklyn 324 Clermont Ave, Brooklyn 187 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 328 Clermont Ave, Brooklyn 177 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 173 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 183 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 330 Clermont Ave, Brooklyn 175 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 317 Clermont Ave, Brooklyn 185 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 338 Clermont Ave, Brooklyn 303 Clermont Ave, Brooklyn 299 Clermont Ave, Brooklyn 295 Clermont Ave, Brooklyn 181 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 322 Clermont Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 179 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

10002, New York City, NY 10038, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 179 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The development at 179 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 179 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

179 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 3,240 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 179 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

179 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is currently assessed at $788,400.

What are the property taxes for 179 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The property taxes for 179 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 total $13,619.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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