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85 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Property Information

85 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 85 South Portland Avenue
Secondary address 85 A S Portland Ave
Neighborhood Fort Greene
Zip code 11217
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 02117-0008

Sales & Tax Overview for 85 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 10/26/2006
Purchase price $1,400,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $24,586

Lot & Building Information for 85 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,100
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 60 ft
Building class Primarily Three Family with One Store or Office (S3) i
Building sqft 3,200
Building dimensions 20 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Year built 1900
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 85 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 3
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 13
Community district 2
Closest police station 0.40 Miles
Closest fire station 0.38 Miles

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Other Property Data for 85 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 85 A S Portland Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11217

About 85 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 85 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Primarily Three Family with One Store or Office (S3) located at 85 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 has a total of 3,200 square feet and a current price per square foot of $437.

What is the year built & the current market value of 85 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217?

85 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 was built in 1900 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,938,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 85 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 85 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
10/26/2006 $1,400,000

Title Documents for 85 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
08/14/2023 - D
08/18/2023 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2023081600398001)
10/12/2017 - D
10/24/2017 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2017102301563001)
08/05/2015 - D
08/25/2015 - R
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2015082300035001)
05/01/2008 - D
12/09/2008 - R
Court Order
(2008120300052001)
02/26/2007 - D
09/24/2008 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2008092200574001)
12/01/2006 - D
11/02/2007 - R
Discharge of Tax Lien
(2007081601521001)
10/26/2006 - D
11/28/2006 - R
Deed
(2006103101259001)
10/26/2006 - D
11/28/2006 - R
Mortgage
(2006103100677001)
10/26/2006 - D
11/28/2006 - R
Mortgage
(2006103100605001)
11/24/2003 - D
07/23/2004 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2004061602285001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 85 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $24,586
Estimated property tax: $24,586
Tax assessor's market value: $1,938,000
Assessed value: $872,100

Assessment History for 85 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 85 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $1,938,000 $872,100 $197,655 12.439% $24,586 $24,586 +2.70%
2024/25 $1,855,000 $834,750 $191,521 12.5% $23,940 $23,940 +7.98%
2023/24 $1,570,000 $706,500 $177,336 12.502% $22,171 $22,171 +10.07%
2022/23 $1,826,000 $821,700 $164,203 12.267% $20,143 $20,143 +8.28%
2021/22 $1,461,000 $657,450 $152,042 12.235% $18,602 $18,602 -0.26%

Permits for 85 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$495
3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$503
7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$470
2.1% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Portland Ave & Fulton Ave at NW Corner
Station lines C
Distance (miles) 0.03
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Bus Routes
Name Lafayette Av/S Portland Av
Line B38
Distance (miles) 0.018

Neighbors for 85 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 85 South Portland Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
92 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 3,040 09/27/2011 $350,000
90 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 3,184 02/27/2004 $980,000
94 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 3,120 09/11/2020 $2,350,000
98 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 3,840 09/12/2023 $10
100 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 3,360 01/13/2014
91 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 2,250 07/25/2024
96 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 3,120 04/15/1980
87 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 2,160 11/04/2011
93 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 2,250 01/31/2006
95 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 2,250 12/12/1989
88 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 3,140 12/12/2011 $2,484,000
86 S Oxford St, Brooklyn 4,000 05/15/1998
89 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 3,805 01/23/2024 $2,340,000
88 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 5,192 11/20/2009 $900,000
80 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 3,500 11/08/2004 $700,000
96 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 12,364
99 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 4,160 05/15/2023
84 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 9,800 09/11/2014 $5,900,000
86 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 3,120 06/13/2002
97 S Portland Ave, Brooklyn 03/13/2024
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