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72 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 - Property report

Also known as: 72 Lafayette Ave

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

1,704

General information

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Address
Primary address
72 Lafayette Avenue
ZIP code
11217
Neighborhood
Fort Greene
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
02116-0017

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
3,520
Building dimensions
22 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1910
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$10,758
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
22 ft x 80 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,704

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
13
Community district
2
Closest police station
0.39 Miles
Closest fire station
0.38 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 72 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Documents

Sales history for 72 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/17/2011 - R
10/11/2006 - D		 Life Estate Deed
(2011030201528001)		 XXXX XXXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXX
07/28/1987 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3840001287684)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XX XXXXX
10/28/1977 - R Sundry Agreement
(37730095401039)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
10/28/1977 - R Mortgage
(37730095401035)		 XXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/25/1972 - R Sundry Agreement
(37230058301767)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
09/22/1972 - R Mortgage
(37230058301200)		 XXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
08/10/1967 - R Mortgage
(36730049800261)		 XXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 72 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$10,758
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$3,774,000
Assessed value
$226,440

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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 $4,224,000 $253,440 $51,166 19.843% $10,153 $10,153 -1.20%
2024/25 $3,887,000 $233,220 $51,166 20.085% $10,277 $10,277 +0.85%
2023/24 $4,669,000 $280,140 $50,735 20.085% $10,190 $10,190 +4.82%
2022/23 $3,895,000 $233,700 $47,868 20.309% $9,722 $9,722 +7.79%
2021/22 $4,272,000 $256,320 $45,180 19.963% $9,019 $9,019 +0.51%
2020/21 $5,092,000 $305,520 $42,638 21.045% $8,973 $8,973 -0.58%
2019/20 $4,154,000 $249,240 $42,638 21.167% $9,025 $9,025 +2.04%
2018/19 $3,774,000 $226,440 $42,279 20.919% $8,844 $8,844 +8.77%
2017/18 $3,061,000 $183,660 $39,890 20.385% $8,132 $8,132 +8.04%
2016/17 $2,874,000 $172,440 $37,650 19.991% $7,527 $7,527 +8.33%
Permits

Permit information for 72 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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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
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Portland Ave & Fulton Ave at NW Corner
Station lines
C
Distance (miles)
0.035
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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 0.43
P.S. 369 Coy L Cox School NR No Public K-12 487 0.45
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 738 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 0.16
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 0.43
P.S. 369 Coy L Cox School NR No Public K-12 487 0.45
Child Study Center of New York NR No Private 0 0.45
P.S. 77 NR No Public K-12 304 0.57
St Joseph High School NR No Private 9-12 0 0.65

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Neighbors for 72 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

74 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 68 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 76 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 95 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 93 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 741 Fulton St, Brooklyn 83 Hanson Pl, Brooklyn 80 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 88 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 70 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 727 Fulton St, Brooklyn 737 Fulton St, Brooklyn 78 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 96 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 733 Fulton St, Brooklyn 85 Hanson Pl, Brooklyn 99 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 729 Fulton St, Brooklyn 97 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 739 Fulton St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 72 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 72 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217?

The development at 72 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 72 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217?

72 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 has a total of 3,520 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 72 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217?

72 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 is currently assessed at $226,440.

What are the property taxes for 72 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217?

The property taxes for 72 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 total $10,758.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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