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856 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 - Property report

Also known as: 856 Knickerbocker Ave

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Property type

Primarily Four Family with One Store or Office (S4)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

2,250

Sale price

$2,650,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
856 Knickerbocker Avenue
Alternate address(es)
256 Schaefer St
ZIP code
11207
Neighborhood
Bushwick
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
03430-0027

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Building
Property type
Primarily Four Family with One Store or Office (S4)
Building sq. ft.
5,250
Building dimensions
25 ft x 70 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1910
Last altered
2004
Building material
Sales
Sale date
04/30/2026
Sale price
$2,650,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$18,264
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
4
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 90 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,250

Area overview

Walk score
88 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
97 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
73 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
32
Community district
4
Closest police station
0.75 Miles
Closest fire station
0.21 Miles

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Ownership

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

Sales history for 856 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/30/2026 $2,650,000 XXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXX XXX, XXX
04/24/2014 $1,450,000 XXX XXX, XXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
12/21/2001 $15,000 XXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/19/2026 - R
04/30/2026 - D		 Mortgage
(2026051500183002)		 XXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXX
05/19/2026 - R
04/30/2026 - D		 Deed
(2026051500183001)		 XXX XXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXX
12/15/2022 - R Initial UCC1
(2022120900065006)		 XXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
12/15/2022 - R
11/29/2022 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2022120900065005)		 XXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
12/15/2022 - R
11/29/2022 - D		 Agreement
(2022120900065004)		 XXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
12/15/2022 - R
11/29/2022 - D		 Mortgage
(2022120900065003)		 XXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
12/15/2022 - R
11/29/2022 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2022120900065002)		 XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
12/15/2022 - R
11/29/2022 - D		 Termination of Assign of L&R
(2022120900065001)		 XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXX XXX
01/27/2021 - R
12/21/2020 - D		 Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2021011401242002)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/27/2021 - R
12/21/2020 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2021011401242001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 856 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
$18,264
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,070,000
Assessed value
$481,500

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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 $949,000 $427,050 $140,390 12.439% $17,463 $17,463 +6.07%
2024/25 $1,033,200 $464,940 $131,704 12.5% $16,463 $16,463 +7.96%
2023/24 $861,000 $387,450 $121,976 12.502% $15,249 $15,249 +10.07%
2022/23 $1,076,000 $484,200 $112,944 12.267% $13,855 $13,855 +3.53%
2021/22 $861,000 $387,450 $109,374 12.235% $13,819 $13,382 +8.14%
2020/21 $944,000 $424,800 $100,874 12.267% $13,247 $12,374 +8.41%
2019/20 $897,600 $403,920 $91,515 12.473% $12,637 $11,415 +9.26%
2018/19 $748,000 $336,600 $82,833 12.612% $11,834 $10,447 +9.76%
2017/18 $687,000 $309,150 $74,833 12.719% $11,050 $9,518 -2.79%
2016/17 $606,000 $272,700 $75,947 12.892% $11,201 $9,791 +2.63%
Permits

Permit information for 856 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
10/01/2025 Alteration
05/16/2005 Alteration type 2
05/04/2005 Alteration type 2
03/10/2005 Alteration type 2
12/16/2004 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
01/31/2005 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers
02/13/2004 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers
03/19/2003 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers

*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

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Lirr Bay Ridge Divide & Wilson Ave at NW Corner
Station lines
L
Distance (miles)
0.193
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Neighbors for 856 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

250 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 866 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 244 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 232 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 246 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 858 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 248 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 236 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 864 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 1287 Decatur St, Brooklyn 1277 Decatur St, Brooklyn 242 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 228 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 1289 Decatur St, Brooklyn 1283 Decatur St, Brooklyn 238 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 230 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 860 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 862 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 1281 Decatur St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 856 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11208, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY 11374, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY 11379, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY 11414, New York City, NY 11416, New York City, NY 11417, New York City, NY 11421, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 856 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

The development at 856 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 was built in 1910.

What is the market value of 856 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

The current market value of 856 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 is $1,070,000.

What is the total square footage of 856 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

856 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 has a total of 5,250 square feet.

What is the price per square foot for this property?

$504 per square foot is the price for 856 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 1.

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