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608 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 608 Van Buren St

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

1,800

Sale price

$1,850,000

General information

Address

Primary address

608 Van Buren Street

ZIP code

11221

Neighborhood

Bushwick

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

03283-0023

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

2,376

Building dimensions

18 ft x 40 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1920

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Composition

Basement

Sales

Sale date

07/24/2026

Sale price

$1,850,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$4,153

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Van Buren Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Bushwick Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

18 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,800

Area overview

Walk score

96 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

96 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

76 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.18 Miles

Closest fire station

0.38 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 608 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 608 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
07/24/2026	$1,850,000	XXXX, XXX XXXXX XXX XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX
04/11/2024	$618,000	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXX
12/20/2023	$819,947	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXX	XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX.

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
08/03/2026 - R 07/24/2026 - D	Mortgage (2026073000778002)	XXXX XXX XXXXX	XXXX XXX
08/03/2026 - R 07/24/2026 - D	Deed (2026073000778001)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX	XXXX XXX XXXXX
11/20/2025 - R 11/17/2025 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2025111900572001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX	XXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/24/2024 - R 04/11/2024 - D	Mortgage (2024042300409004)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX	XXX XX XXX
04/24/2024 - R 04/11/2024 - D	Mortgage (2024042300409003)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX	XXX XX XXX
04/24/2024 - R 04/11/2024 - D	Deed (2024042300409002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX
01/22/2024 - R 12/20/2023 - D	Deed (2024011600516001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/24/2024 - R 10/27/2022 - D	Power of Attorney (2024042300409001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXX
08/10/2020 - R 07/21/2020 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2020081000009001)	XX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XX XXX
08/28/2019 - R 08/26/2019 - D	Release (2019082700305001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 608 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax

Tax year

2025-2026

Property tax

$4,153

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,847,000

Assessed value

$110,820

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$1,586,000	$95,160	$4,368	19.843%	$867	$867	+3.93%
2024/25	$1,516,000	$90,960	$4,152	20.085%	$834	$834	+5.38%
2023/24	$1,546,000	$92,760	$3,940	20.085%	$791	$791	+4.63%
2022/23	$1,449,000	$86,940	$3,724	20.309%	$756	$756	+1.79%
2021/22	$1,119,000	$67,140	$3,724	19.963%	$743	$743	-3.01%
2020/21	$1,132,000	$67,920	$3,640	21.045%	$766	$766	+4.60%
2019/20	$1,237,000	$74,220	$3,460	21.167%	$732	$732	+6.64%
2018/19	$854,000	$51,240	$3,283	20.919%	$687	$687	+8.57%
2017/18	$862,000	$51,720	$3,103	20.385%	$633	$633	+1.97%
2016/17	$798,000	$47,880	$3,103	19.991%	$620	$620	+4.59%

Permits

Permit information for 608 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
11/11/2025	Alteration
09/06/2024	Alteration
08/15/2024	Alteration
10/02/2023	Alteration
10/02/2023	Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	12/04/2024	I
	11/28/2023	I
	11/17/2022	I

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Bushwick South residential market stats

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Patchen Ave & Broadway at SW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.141

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 75 Mayda Cortiella	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	215	0.20
P.S. 75 Mayda Cortiella	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	215	0.20
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.10
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.10
P.S. 274 Kosciusko	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	279	0.19
P.S. 274 Kosciusko	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	279	0.19
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	610	0.20
P.S. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	150	0.31
P.S. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	150	0.31
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.31

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Jhs 291 Roland Hayes	3	Yes	Public	6-8	267	0.57
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.10
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	610	0.20
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.31
Madiba Prep Middle School	6	No	Public	6-8	201	0.34
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid	3	No	Public	6-8	100	0.42
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.49
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology	5	No	Public	6-8	149	0.49
Achievement First Bushwick Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-8	938	0.49
Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler	7	No	Public	5-8	822	0.49

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.10
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence	3	No	Public	9-12	370	0.21
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick	2	No	Public	9-12	445	0.26
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.31
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech	3	No	Public	9-12	549	0.37
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance	3	No	Public	9-12	190	0.42
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School	2	No	Charter	9-12	236	0.42
Bushwick Community High School	2	No	Public	9-12	86	0.57
Math, Eng, Science Academy Charter High	5	No	Charter	9-12	515	0.57
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.60

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 608 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 608 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 608 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

608 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 2,376 square feet.

When was 608 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

608 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 07/24/2026 for $1,850,000.

What is the assessed value of 608 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

608 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $110,820.

What are the property taxes for 608 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 608 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $4,153.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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