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551 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

551 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 551 Knickerbocker Avenue
Neighborhood Bushwick
Zip code 11221
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 03335-0006

Sales & Tax Overview for 551 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 01/11/2021
Purchase price $1,490,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $10,146

Lot & Building Information for 551 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,600
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 80 ft
Building class Primarily Four Family with One Store or Office (S4)
Building sqft 3,300
Building dimensions 20 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1931
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Zoning & Use for 551 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units (DOF) 4
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 32
Community district 4
Closest police station 0.12 Miles
Closest fire station 0.05 Miles

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Other Property Data for 551 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

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About 551 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 551 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Primarily Four Family with One Store or Office (S4) located at 551 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 3,300 square feet and a current price per square foot of $451.

What is the year built & the current market value of 551 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

551 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1931 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $824,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 551 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 551 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
01/11/2021 $1,490,000
06/20/2019 $1,040,000
02/27/2004 $185,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.

Title Documents for 551 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
11/21/2025 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2025112100290001)
01/20/2021 - R Initial UCC1
(2021011501279001)
01/11/2021 - D
02/02/2021 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2021012601265006)
01/11/2021 - D
02/02/2021 - R
Agreement
(2021012601265005)
01/11/2021 - D
02/02/2021 - R
Mortgage
(2021012601265004)
01/11/2021 - D
02/02/2021 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2021012601265003)
01/11/2021 - D
02/02/2021 - R
Deed
(2021012601265001)
12/27/2020 - D
02/02/2021 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2021012601265002)
06/20/2019 - D
07/31/2019 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2019071901186003)
06/20/2019 - D
07/31/2019 - R
Mortgage
(2019071901186002)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 551 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $10,147
Estimated property tax: $10,146
Tax assessor's market value: $824,000
Assessed value: $370,800

Assessment History for 551 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $824,000 $370,800 $81,571 12.439% $10,147 $10,147 +2.75%
2024/25 $824,400 $370,980 $78,998 12.5% $9,875 $9,875 +7.96%
2023/24 $687,000 $309,150 $73,160 12.502% $9,146 $9,146 +10.03%
2022/23 $799,000 $359,550 $67,765 12.267% $8,313 $8,313 +8.28%
2021/22 $639,000 $287,550 $62,747 12.235% $7,677 $7,677 -0.26%

Permits for 551 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/24/2025 Alteration
06/25/2024 Alteration
01/28/2020 Alteration
10/06/2019 Alteration
09/27/2019 Alteration type 2
05/30/2006 Alteration type 2
12/22/2003 Alteration type 2
04/02/1999 Alteration type 3
09/23/1998 Alteration type 3
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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): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Myrtle Ave & Greene Ave at NW Corner
Station lines M
Distance (miles) 0.209
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Bus Routes
Name Gates Av/Knickerbocker Av
Line B52
Distance (miles) 0.035

Neighbors for 551 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 551 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
270 Linden St, Brooklyn 2,808 06/03/2024
1299 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 3,750 11/13/2006 $420,000
1335 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 2,331 04/16/2018 $995,000
340 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn 3,420 10/02/2017
278 Linden St, Brooklyn 2,808 09/06/2011
1349 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 53,853 09/20/2003 $31,000
282 Linden St, Brooklyn 2,808 02/07/2007 $584,000
553 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 3,300 12/27/2002
1291 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 2,380 02/02/2018 $999,500
1333 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 4,635 10/10/2013 $700,000
1337 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 8,303 04/16/2018 $1,963,000
266 Linden St, Brooklyn 3,000 11/30/2021
547 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 3,300 02/18/2022 $1,095,000
357-367 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn 70,180 09/02/1998
549 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 3,300 11/16/2012 $645,000
262 Linden St, Brooklyn 3,600 08/02/2004 $450,000
264 Linden St, Brooklyn 3,300 09/17/2019 $1,710,000
274 Linden St, Brooklyn 2,808 05/06/1998
286 Linden St, Brooklyn 2,868 02/06/2008
1301 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 7,699 12/30/2014
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