| Primary address | 657 Knickerbocker Avenue |
| Secondary address | 1399 Putnam Ave |
| Neighborhood | Bushwick |
| Zip code | 11221 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 03365-0100 |
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| Purchase date | 12/04/2013 |
| Purchase price | $700,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $25,484 |
| Lot sqft | 2,435 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Over Six Families without Stores (C1) |
| Building sqft | 6,500 |
| Building dimensions |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 4 |
| Year built | 1931 |
| Year last altered | 2015 |
| School district | 32 |
| Community district | 4 |
| Closest police station | 0.34 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.16 Miles |
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657 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1931 and has a total of 6,500 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 657 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $690,300, the tax amount paid for 657 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is $24,535. For the next year, the tax amount for 657 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is estimated at $25,484.
When was 657 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the last sale price?657 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold in 12/04/2013 for $700,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 8 residential unit(s). There are 1 active listings at this address.
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| Listing type | For Sale |
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| Listing date | 08/05/2025 |
| Last updated | 04/21/2026 |
| Lot size | 2435 SF |
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Rare Corner Brick 8 Family with Garage in Prime Bushwick!
This unique brick 4-story property is located on the corner of Knickerbocker Ave and Putnam Ave in Prime Bushwick. It is 0.5 miles to Halsey St L train station, Irving Square Park and only 1 block to B60 bus stop. It is surrounded by stores, supermarkets, coffee shops, restaurants, and much more.Â
This pristine corner 4-story brick building offers a unique setup and is an ideal opportunity for an owner-user or savvy investor. It features:
- All units are Rent Stabilized, except Unit 4L (Formerly Rent Controlled)
- Two vacant apartments
- Unit 1R (Rent Stabilized, Vacant): Ideal for owner occupancy. Located adjacent to the garage â potential to combine, expand, or create a duplex with roof deck access. Unlock private outdoor space or build your dream home studio.
- Unit 4L (Formerly Rent Controlled, Vacant): Can be legally renovated for ~$65Kâ$75K and rented at market rate (~$3,200/mo). Adds $38,400/year to NOI, pushing total income to ~$141K.
- Attached garage with curb cut â use as parking, private studio, or expand your live/work space. Use the curb cut for private parking or delivery access. The garage is leased until May 2027.
- Projected break-even occupancy â with approx. $800K down, your monthly mortgage + taxes are offset by the rental income.
Live for free while your tenants cover your mortgage. This kind of flexible, mixed-use residential setup is increasingly rare in Brooklyn â especially with vacancy, upside, and control already in place.
Lot: 25 x 97.42 ft
Bld: 25 x 65 ft
Zoning: R6
FAR: 2.67; Max FAR: 2.43
Taxes: $24,656/Yr
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.
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Access detailed property tax data for 657 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $24,535 |
| Estimated property tax: | $25,484 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,534,000 |
| Assessed value: | $690,300 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 657 Knickerbocker 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 |
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| 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% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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