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70 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 - Property report

Also known as: 70 Lafayette Ave

Property image for 70 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1930

Lot sq. ft.

1,198

Sale price

$3,050,000

General information

Address

Primary address

70 Lafayette Avenue

ZIP code

11217

Neighborhood

Fort Greene

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

02116-0016

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

3,920

Building dimensions

20 ft x 49 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1930

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

02/23/2015

Sale price

$3,050,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$17,664

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)

Lafayette Avenue (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 71.75 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,198

Area overview

Walk score

99 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

94 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.40 Miles

Closest fire station

0.38 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 70 Lafayette 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 70 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
02/23/2015	$3,050,000	XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXXX X	XXX - XXXXXXXXX, XXX
05/31/2013	$1,300,000	XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX.

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
02/25/2021 - R 02/12/2021 - D	Agreement (2021021900884001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX XXXX XXX X X
03/05/2015 - R 02/23/2015 - D	Mortgage (2015022401248003)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX
03/05/2015 - R 02/23/2015 - D	Deed (2015022401248002)	XXX XXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXX XXXXXX
03/05/2015 - R 02/16/2015 - D	Power of Attorney (2015022401248001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX X	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
03/25/2014 - R 02/18/2014 - D	Discharge of Tax Lien (2014031200918001)	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
02/06/2014 - R 12/09/2013 - D	Discharge of Tax Lien (2014013000971006)	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
02/06/2014 - R 12/09/2013 - D	Discharge of Tax Lien (2014013000971005)	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
02/06/2014 - R 12/09/2013 - D	Discharge of Tax Lien (2014013000971004)	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
02/06/2014 - R 12/09/2013 - D	Discharge of Tax Lien (2014013000971003)	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
02/06/2014 - R 12/09/2013 - D	Discharge of Tax Lien (2014013000971002)	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 70 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

$17,664

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$4,385,000

Assessed value

$263,100

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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	$4,754,000	$285,240	$83,981	19.843%	$16,664	$16,664	-0.96%
2024/25	$3,949,000	$236,940	$83,773	20.085%	$16,826	$16,826	+0.51%
2023/24	$4,846,000	$290,760	$83,350	20.085%	$16,741	$16,741	+4.83%
2022/23	$4,750,000	$285,000	$78,632	20.309%	$15,969	$15,969	+7.84%
2021/22	$5,209,000	$312,540	$74,183	19.963%	$14,809	$14,809	+0.55%
2020/21	$5,010,000	$300,600	$69,984	21.045%	$14,728	$14,728	-0.33%
2019/20	$4,371,000	$262,260	$69,811	21.167%	$14,777	$14,777	+1.70%
2018/19	$3,819,000	$229,140	$69,458	20.919%	$14,530	$14,530	+8.78%
2017/18	$2,716,000	$162,960	$65,527	20.385%	$13,358	$13,358	+8.09%
2016/17	$2,040,000	$122,400	$61,819	19.991%	$12,358	$12,358	+8.37%

Permits

Permit information for 70 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
07/19/2007	Alteration type 1
01/18/1995	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
	05/05/2026	A
	11/19/2025	I
	06/10/2025	A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Portland Ave & Fulton Ave at NW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.038

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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	0.36
P.S. 20 Clinton Hill	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	619	0.36
Hanson Place Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	99	0.11
Hanson Place Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	99	0.11
Hanson Place Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	43	0.11
Hanson Place Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	43	0.11
Hensen Preparatory School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.13
Compass Charter School	7	No	Charter	PK, K-5	316	0.22

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Hanson Place Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	99	0.11
Hanson Place Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	43	0.11
Hensen Preparatory School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.13
Ms 113 Ronald Edmonds Learning Center	5	No	Public	6-8	226	0.22
Queen Of All Saints	NR	No	Private	K-8	121	0.32
The Math And Science Exploratory School	7	No	Public	6-8	522	0.35
Brooklyn Free School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	76	0.37
P.S. 753 School For Career Development	NR	No	Public	6-12	354	0.44
P.S. 369 Coy L Cox School	NR	No	Public	K-12	487	0.44
P.S. 77	NR	No	Public	K-12	304	0.57

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Technical High School	10	No	Public	9-12	5,940	0.15
Khalil Gibran International Academy	2	No	Public	9-12	134	0.26
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	621	0.32
Brooklyn High School of the Arts	5	No	Public	9-12	927	0.35
Brooklyn Free School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	76	0.37
P.S. 753 School For Career Development	NR	No	Public	6-12	354	0.44
P.S. 369 Coy L Cox School	NR	No	Public	K-12	487	0.44
Child Study Center of New York	NR	No	Private		0	0.46
P.S. 77	NR	No	Public	K-12	304	0.57
St Joseph High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.64

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 70 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217?

The development at 70 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 70 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217?

70 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 has a total of 3,920 square feet.

When was 70 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 last sold and what was the sale price?

70 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 was last sold on 02/23/2015 for $3,050,000.

What is the assessed value of 70 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217?

70 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 is currently assessed at $263,100.

What are the property taxes for 70 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217?

The property taxes for 70 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 total $17,664.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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