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173 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 - Property report

Also known as: 173 Lafayette Ave

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Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,721

Sale price

$3,100,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
173 Lafayette Avenue
ZIP code
11238
Neighborhood
Fort Greene
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
02104-0064

Owner

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Building
Property type
Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)
Building sq. ft.
2,940
Building dimensions
21.25 ft x 35 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1899
Building material
Stone
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
08/14/2024
Sale price
$3,100,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$9,525
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)
Lafayette Avenue (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
21.25 ft x 81 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,721

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
0.49 Miles
Closest fire station
0.35 Miles

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Ownership information for 173 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 173 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/14/2024 $3,100,000 XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/08/2025 - R
11/26/2025 - D
Mortgage
(2025120800673001)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX
08/21/2024 - R
08/14/2024 - D
Deed
(2024082100166001)
XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
03/08/2012 - R
02/27/2012 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2012022701422001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X X
03/08/2012 - R
02/27/2012 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2012022701418001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X X
02/25/2002 - R Mortgage
(3760008020376)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
02/25/2000 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3980007099598)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX
03/30/1994 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3410004216341)
XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/13/1989 - R Mortgage
(3040001438404)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X X
03/13/1989 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3950001438495)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
04/22/1980 - D
04/22/1980 - R
Landmark Designation
(38030115401601)
XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 173 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
$9,525
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$3,393,000
Assessed value
$203,580

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 $3,887,000 $233,220 $45,288 19.843% $8,986 $8,986 +4.06%
2024/25 $3,570,000 $214,200 $42,996 20.085% $8,636 $8,636 +5.26%
2023/24 $4,381,000 $262,860 $40,846 20.085% $8,204 $8,204 -1.10%
2022/23 $3,525,000 $211,500 $40,846 20.309% $8,295 $8,295 +3.87%
2021/22 $3,417,000 $205,020 $40,003 19.963% $7,986 $7,986 +0.55%
2020/21 $3,376,000 $202,560 $37,740 21.045% $7,942 $7,942 +4.72%
2019/20 $2,783,000 $166,980 $35,830 21.167% $7,584 $7,584 +11.29%
2018/19 $2,683,000 $160,980 $32,578 20.919% $7,120 $6,815 +2.65%
2017/18 $3,324,000 $199,440 $32,568 20.385% $6,939 $6,639 +4.48%
2016/17 $2,498,000 $149,880 $31,786 19.991% $6,664 $6,354 +8.79%

Permit information for 173 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/17/2025 Alteration
10/09/2025 Alteration
10/08/2025 Alteration
06/06/2025 Alteration
03/24/2025 Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

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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)
0.137

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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 0.07
Compass Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-5 316 0.09
Compass Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-5 316 0.09
Brooklyn Free School NR No Private PK-12 76 0.15
Brooklyn Free School NR No Private PK-12 76 0.15
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 0.30
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 0.07
Ms 113 Ronald Edmonds Learning Center 5 No Public 6-8 226 0.09
Brooklyn Free School NR No Private PK-12 76 0.15
Child Study Center of New York NR No Private 0 0.33
Hanson Place Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 99 0.35
Hanson Place Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 43 0.36
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 0.52
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 0.11
Brooklyn Free School NR No Private PK-12 76 0.15
Brooklyn Technical High School 10 No Public 9-12 5,940 0.32
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 0.51
Benjamin Banneker Academy 8 No Public 9-12 759 0.53
Brooklyn High School of the Arts 5 No Public 9-12 927 0.58
Ohel Elozer NR No Private 9-12 0 0.60
Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts 4 No Public 6-12 247 0.68

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 173 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The development at 173 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 173 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

173 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 2,940 square feet.

When was 173 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 last sold and what was the sale price?

173 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was last sold on 08/14/2024 for $3,100,000.

What is the assessed value of 173 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

173 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is currently assessed at $203,580.

What are the property taxes for 173 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The property taxes for 173 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 total $9,525.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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