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856 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 Property Information

856 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 856 Knickerbocker Avenue
Secondary address 256 Schaefer St
Neighborhood Bushwick
Zip code 11207
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 03430-0027

Sales & Tax Overview for 856 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 04/24/2014
Purchase price $1,450,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $18,263

Lot & Building Information for 856 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,250
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 90 ft
Building class Primarily Four Family with One Store or Office (S4) i
Building sqft 5,250
Building dimensions 25 ft x 70 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1910
Year last altered 2004
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 856 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 4
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

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School district 32
Community district 4
Closest police station 0.75 Miles
Closest fire station 0.21 Miles

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Other Property Data for 856 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 256 Schaefer St, Brooklyn, NY 11207

About 856 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 856 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Primarily Four Family with One Store or Office (S4) located at 856 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 has a total of 5,250 square feet and a current price per square foot of $276.

What is the year built & the current market value of 856 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

856 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 was built in 1910 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $949,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 856 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 856 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/24/2014 $1,450,000
12/21/2001 $15,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 856 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/15/2022 - R Initial UCC1
(2022120900065006)
11/29/2022 - D
12/15/2022 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2022120900065005)
11/29/2022 - D
12/15/2022 - R
Agreement
(2022120900065004)
11/29/2022 - D
12/15/2022 - R
Mortgage
(2022120900065003)
11/29/2022 - D
12/15/2022 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2022120900065002)
11/29/2022 - D
12/15/2022 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2022120900065001)
12/21/2020 - D
01/27/2021 - R
Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2021011401242002)
12/21/2020 - D
01/27/2021 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2021011401242001)
12/17/2018 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2018121500020001)
06/13/2014 - D
09/18/2014 - R
Court Order
(2014070800378001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 856 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $17,463
Estimated property tax: $18,263
Tax assessor's market value: $949,000
Assessed value: $427,050

Assessment History for 856 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 856 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
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%

Permits for 856 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

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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
07/01/2004 Alteration type 2
04/01/2004 Alteration type 1
12/19/2000 Alteration type 2
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$495
3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$503
7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$470
2.1% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Lirr Bay Ridge Divide & Wilson Ave at NW Corner
Station lines L
Distance (miles) 0.193
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Bus Routes
Name Schaefer St/Knickerbocker Av
Line B20
Distance (miles) 0.012

Neighbors for 856 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 856 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
250 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 3,600 05/09/2017 $1,035,000
866 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 4,725 03/28/2016
244 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 4,800 09/30/2016 $850,000
232 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 3,600 07/11/2003
246 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 3,600 01/15/1997
858 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 4,725 06/14/2001
248 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 3,600 12/30/1998
236 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 3,600 07/09/2007
864 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 4,725 03/14/2022
1287 Decatur St, Brooklyn 4,725 02/20/2002
1277 Decatur St, Brooklyn 4,725 11/30/2020
242 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 3,600 04/23/2008
228 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 4,875 07/09/2025 $500
1289 Decatur St, Brooklyn 4,725 10/01/1985
1283 Decatur St, Brooklyn 4,725 08/08/2006 $370,000
238 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 3,600 04/13/2015
230 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 4,875 03/12/2025 $2,550,000
860 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 4,725 03/15/2018
862 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 4,725 09/10/2015 $2,700,000
1281 Decatur St, Brooklyn 4,725 10/07/2009 $10,431,074
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