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657 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 657 Knickerbocker Ave

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Property type

Over Six Families without Stores (C1)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

2,435

Sale price

$700,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
657 Knickerbocker Avenue
Alternate address(es)
1399 Putnam Ave
ZIP code
11221
Neighborhood
Bushwick
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
03365-0100

Owner

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Building
Property type
Over Six Families without Stores (C1)
Building sq. ft.
6,500
Building dimensions
25 ft x 65 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1931
Last altered
2015
Building material
Sales
Sale date
12/04/2013
Sale price
$700,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$25,484
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
8
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 97.42 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,435

Area overview

Walk score
85 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
89 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
32
Community district
4
Closest police station
0.34 Miles
Closest fire station
0.16 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 657 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 657 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/04/2013 $700,000 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX X & X XXXX XXXXXX XXXX.
10/04/2013 $65,494 X & X XXXX XXXXXX XXXX. XXXX XXXXX, XXX. , XX XXXXXXX
09/09/2004 $500,000 XXX XXXXXXX XXXX. XXXX-XXXXX, XXXXXXX X. XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/02/2016 - R Initial UCC1
(2016120200560006)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX
12/02/2016 - R UCC3 Termination
(2016120200551001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX
12/02/2016 - R
11/18/2016 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2016120200560005)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX
12/02/2016 - R
11/18/2016 - D		 Agreement
(2016120200560004)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX
12/02/2016 - R
11/18/2016 - D		 Mortgage
(2016120200560003)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX
12/02/2016 - R
11/18/2016 - D		 Termination of Assign of L&R
(2016120200560002)		 XXXXXXX XXXX
12/02/2016 - R
11/18/2016 - D		 Termination of Assign of L&R
(2016120200560001)		 XXXXXXX XXXX
10/06/2015 - R UCC3 Termination
(2015091000587002)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XX XXXXXXXX X XXX
10/06/2015 - R Initial UCC1
(2015091000587001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX
10/06/2015 - R
08/17/2015 - D		 Agreement
(2015091000734006)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 657 Knickerbocker Avenue, 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
$25,484
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,788,000
Assessed value
$804,600

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $1,534,000 $690,300 $197,245 12.439% $24,535 $24,535 +7.47%
2024/25 $1,707,000 $768,150 $182,634 12.5% $22,829 $22,829 +5.15%
2023/24 $1,564,000 $703,800 $173,662 12.502% $21,711 $21,711 +7.06%
2022/23 $1,461,000 $657,450 $165,315 12.267% $20,279 $20,279 +5.17%
2021/22 $1,169,000 $526,050 $157,596 12.235% $19,282 $19,282 -0.26%
2020/21 $1,362,000 $612,900 $157,596 12.267% $19,332 $19,332 +65.61%
2019/20 $1,191,600 $536,220 $93,588 12.473% $11,673 $11,673 +6.77%
2018/19 $993,000 $446,850 $86,686 12.612% $10,933 $10,933 +7.09%
2017/18 $938,000 $422,100 $80,265 12.719% $10,209 $10,209 +6.54%
2016/17 $750,000 $337,500 $74,328 12.892% $9,582 $9,582 +0.07%
Permits

Permit information for 657 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/20/2023 Alteration
09/23/2019 Alteration
03/25/2016 Alteration type 3
03/15/2016 Alteration type 3
12/03/2015 Alteration type 3

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
11/14/2025 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
06/30/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
06/30/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Brooklyn commercial market stats

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Palmetto St & Wycoff Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
L-M
Distance (miles)
0.29
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Neighbors for 657 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

617-637 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 952 Madison St, Brooklyn 1379 Madison St, Brooklyn 1387 Madison St, Brooklyn 649 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 1389 Madison St, Brooklyn 400 Irving Ave, Brooklyn 1391 Madison St, Brooklyn 643 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 645 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 641 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 1381 Madison St, Brooklyn 651 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 1377 Madison St, Brooklyn 1383 Madison St, Brooklyn 1385 Madison St, Brooklyn 655 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 653 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 647 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 1393 Madison St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 657 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

11101, New York City, NY 11104, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY 11379, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 657 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 657 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1931.

What is the total square footage of 657 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

657 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 6,500 square feet.

When was 657 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

657 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 12/04/2013 for $700,000.

What is the assessed value of 657 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

657 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $804,600.

What are the property taxes for 657 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 657 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $25,484.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 8 residential unit(s).

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