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488 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

488 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 488 Metropolitan Avenue
Neighborhood Williamsburg
Zip code 11211
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 02371-0016

Sales & Tax Overview for 488 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 09/14/2018
Purchase price $2,400,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $3,352

Lot & Building Information for 488 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,600
Lot dimensions 19.75 ft x 84 ft
Property type Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2)
Building sqft 2,100
Building dimensions 19.75 ft x 35 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1910
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 488 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units (DOF) 2
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 14
Community district 1
Closest police station 0.88 Miles
Closest fire station 0.37 Miles

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About 488 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 488 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) located at 488 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 2,100 square feet and a current price per square foot of $1,142.

What is the year built & the current market value of 488 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

488 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1910 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,818,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 488 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 488 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/14/2018 $2,400,000
08/15/2014 $1,300,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 488 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
09/27/2018 - R Initial UCC1
(2018092600977007)
09/27/2018 - R UCC3 Termination
(2018092600977002)
09/14/2018 - D
09/27/2018 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2018092600977006)
09/14/2018 - D
09/27/2018 - R
Agreement
(2018092600977005)
09/14/2018 - D
09/27/2018 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2018092600977004)
09/14/2018 - D
09/27/2018 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2018092600977003)
09/14/2018 - D
09/27/2018 - R
Deed
(2018092600977001)
04/22/2016 - R UCC3 Termination
(2016032800088008)
04/22/2016 - R UCC3 Termination
(2016032800088007)
03/30/2016 - R Initial Coop UCC1
(2016032801360001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 488 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $3,256
Estimated property tax: $3,352
Tax assessor's market value: $1,818,000
Assessed value: $109,080

Assessment History for 488 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 488 Metropolitan 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 $1,818,000 $109,080 $16,407 19.843% $3,256 $3,256 -0.10%
2024/25 $1,436,000 $86,160 $16,226 20.085% $3,259 $3,259 +4.87%
2023/24 $1,269,000 $76,140 $15,473 20.085% $3,108 $3,108 +3.70%
2022/23 $996,000 $59,760 $14,756 20.309% $2,997 $2,997 +6.65%
2021/22 $853,000 $51,180 $14,078 19.963% $2,810 $2,810 +14.67%

Permits for 488 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/30/2022 Alteration
10/22/2014 Alteration type 2
         
         
         
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$426
-10.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$493
11.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$492
6.6% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): 0.2 (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 3 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Union Ave & Metropolitan Ave at NE Corner
Station lines G-L
Distance (miles) 0.05
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Bus Routes
Name Metropolitan Av/Rodney St
Line Q59
Distance (miles) 0.011

Neighbors for 488 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 488 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
490 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 05/25/1995
487 Keap St, Brooklyn 56,997 06/02/2022 $36,300,000
462 Keap St, Brooklyn 33,848 06/06/2011 $10,226,324
432 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 400
55 Hope St, Brooklyn 114,913 08/23/2022 $80,000,000
69 Hope St, Brooklyn 194,952 11/14/2018
20 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn 5,403 03/26/2013
467 Keap St, Brooklyn 73,637 05/11/2007
471 Keap St, Brooklyn 17,152 03/17/2011 $3,630,000
38 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn 2,070 09/08/2022 $2,066,666
34 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn 1,890 09/08/2022 $2,066,666
447 Union Ave, Brooklyn 18,046 09/10/2015
36 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn 2,070 09/08/2022 $2,066,666
32 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn 1,980 09/08/2022 $2,066,666
39 Ainslie St, Brooklyn 20,000 02/21/2020 $11,000,000
28 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn 4,860 11/14/2018
492 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 1,481 08/15/1991
514 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 3,750 03/04/2013
452 Keap St, Brooklyn 64,900 03/16/2006 $6,400,000
67 Hope St, Brooklyn 08/23/2022 $80,000,000
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