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478 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

478 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 478 Union Avenue
Neighborhood Williamsburg
Zip code 11211
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 02751-0003

Sales & Tax Overview for 478 Union Avenue, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 478 Union Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,367
Lot dimensions 23.73 ft x 100 ft
Property type Over Six Families without Stores (C1)
Building sqft 4,920
Building dimensions 23.66 ft x 52 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Year built 2002
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 478 Union Avenue, Brooklyn

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Residential units (DOF) 8
Residential sqft

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School district 14
Community district 1
Closest police station 0.83 Miles
Closest fire station 0.27 Miles

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About 478 Union Avenue, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 478 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

478 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 2002 and has a total of 4,920 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 478 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,570,950, the tax amount paid for 478 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is $56,993.

When was 478 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 last sold?

478 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was last sold in 11/23/1999.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 8 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 478 Union Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 478 Union Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 478 Union Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
01/29/2018 - R Initial UCC1
(2018011601199006)
01/29/2018 - R UCC3 Termination
(2018011601199005)
01/29/2018 - R
01/12/2018 - D
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2018011601199004)
01/29/2018 - R
01/12/2018 - D
Agreement
(2018011601199003)
01/29/2018 - R
01/12/2018 - D
Mortgage
(2018011601199002)
01/29/2018 - R
01/12/2018 - D
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2018011601199001)
11/13/2012 - R UCC3 Termination
(2012101001570007)
11/13/2012 - R Initial UCC1
(2012101001570005)
11/13/2012 - R
10/09/2012 - D
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2012101001570004)
11/13/2012 - R
10/09/2012 - D
Agreement
(2012101001570003)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 478 Union Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $56,993
Tax assessor's market value: $3,491,000
Assessed value: $1,570,950

Assessment History for 478 Union Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 478 Union 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 $2,909,000 $1,309,050 $424,245 12.439% $52,772 $52,772 +7.47%
2024/25 $2,424,000 $1,090,800 $392,820 12.5% $49,103 $49,103 +7.98%
2023/24 $2,250,000 $1,012,500 $363,723 12.502% $45,473 $45,473 +1.92%
2022/23 $1,875,000 $843,750 $363,723 12.267% $44,618 $44,618 +3.47%
2021/22 $1,500,000 $675,000 $352,448 12.235% $43,122 $43,122 +7.72%

Permits for 478 Union Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/26/2017 Alteration type 3
04/06/2004 New building
05/28/2003 New building
05/27/2003 New building
12/09/2002 New building
11/29/2002 New building
11/18/2002 New building
11/28/2001 New building
11/26/2001 New building
07/24/2001 Alteration type 3
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$444
-15% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$523
9.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$523
5.9% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Union Ave & Metropolitan Ave at SW Corner
Station lines G-L
Distance (miles) 0.048
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Neighbors for 478 Union Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 478 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
14 Skillman Ave, Brooklyn 2,685 10/08/2008 $935,000
18 Skillman Ave, Brooklyn 4,470 10/28/2019
32 Skillman Ave, Brooklyn 2,675 05/06/2003 $499,000
177 Skillman Ave, Brooklyn 2,048 06/18/2010
26 Skillman Ave, Brooklyn 4,125 06/12/2002
169 Skillman Ave, Brooklyn 2,640 01/04/2024 $10
175 Skillman Ave, Brooklyn 4,988 11/19/2021 $6,175,000
22 Skillman Ave, Brooklyn 2,500 05/24/2024 $1,850,000
173 Skillman Ave, Brooklyn 3,339 04/26/2018 $2,430,000
181 Skillman Ave, Brooklyn 3,300 01/19/1995
24 Skillman Ave, Brooklyn 4,125 09/30/1985
171 Skillman Ave, Brooklyn 2,010 10/28/2014
183 Skillman Ave, Brooklyn 1,204 10/07/2024 $1,950,000
187 Skillman Ave, Brooklyn 3,750 09/19/1974
482 Union Ave, Brooklyn 2,000 11/23/1999
16 Skillman Ave, Brooklyn 3,000 06/01/2017
20 Skillman Ave, Brooklyn 3,500 11/08/2023 $2,350,000
472 Union Ave, Brooklyn 5,320 02/26/1999
405 Humboldt St, Brooklyn 4,125 05/13/2008
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