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489 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

489 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 489 Lorimer Street
Secondary address 489-491 Lorimer St
Neighborhood Williamsburg
Zip code 11211
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 02779-0026

Sales & Tax Overview for 489 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 03/02/2017
Purchase price $178,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $15,357

Lot & Building Information for 489 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,250
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 90 ft
Property type One Story Retail Building (K1)
Building sqft 1,920
Building dimensions 25 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 1
Year built 1920
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 489 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Commercial units 1
Office sqft

Area Overview

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School district 14
Community district 1
Closest police station 1.06 Miles
Closest fire station 0.47 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 489-491 Lorimer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

About 489 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 489 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 have?

This One Story Retail Building (K1) located at 489 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 1,920 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 489 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

489 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1920 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $350,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 489 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 489 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/02/2017 $178,000

Title Documents for 489 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
04/26/2017 - D
05/10/2017 - R
Deed
(2017042601429001)
03/02/2017 - D
03/28/2017 - R
Deed
(2017031601329001)
03/20/1985 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3230001076323)
10/27/1983 - D
11/15/1983 - R
Deed
(3130000987713)
04/11/1977 - R Deed
(37730091300679)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 489 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $13,952
Estimated property tax: $15,357
Tax assessor's market value: $350,000
Assessed value: $157,500

Assessment History for 489 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 489 Lorimer Street, 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 $350,000 $157,500 $128,610 10.848% $13,952 $13,952 +8.14%
2024/25 $323,000 $145,350 $119,880 10.762% $12,901 $12,901 +7.67%
2023/24 $292,000 $131,400 $113,130 10.592% $11,983 $11,983 +3.19%
2022/23 $254,000 $114,300 $109,080 10.646% $11,613 $11,613 +14.26%
2021/22 $210,000 $94,500 $94,500 10.755% $10,163 $10,163 -7.62%

Permits for 489 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

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): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 5 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Lorimer St & Metropolitan Ave at SE Corner
Station lines G-L
Distance (miles) 0.162
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Bus Routes
Name Grand St/Lorimer St
Line Q59
Distance (miles) 0.025

Neighbors for 489 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 489 Lorimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
551 Grand St, Brooklyn 2,250 08/10/2005
561 Grand St, Brooklyn 5,280 05/23/2012
499 Lorimer St, Brooklyn 2,250 09/13/2017
40 Powers St, Brooklyn 2,340 01/16/2026 $2,250,000
38 Powers St, Brooklyn 1,920 12/07/2005
32 Powers St, Brooklyn 2,160 08/10/2007
547 Grand St, Brooklyn 3,376 05/13/1994
493 Lorimer St, Brooklyn 3,000 06/24/1988
44 Powers St, Brooklyn 3,231 02/02/1995
555 Grand St, Brooklyn 8,636 10/07/2022 $9,615,385
563 Grand St, Brooklyn 5,706 04/26/2017
543 Grand St, Brooklyn 2,970 09/23/1987
541 Grand St, Brooklyn 3,038 09/23/1987
495 Lorimer St, Brooklyn 4,500 10/23/1991
36 Powers St, Brooklyn 2,040 07/11/2013
34 Powers St, Brooklyn 1,800 08/10/2007
559 Grand St, Brooklyn 6,000 03/26/2022
553 Grand St, Brooklyn 3,300 09/19/2011 $950,000
545 Grand St, Brooklyn 2,970 04/28/2014
42 Powers St, Brooklyn 3,701 04/09/2010 $1,350,000
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