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879 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 - Property report

Also known as: 1318-1320 Decatur St

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Property type

Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7)

Year built

1904

Lot sq. ft.

3,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
879 Knickerbocker Avenue
Alternate address(es)
1318-1320 Decatur St
ZIP code
11237
Neighborhood
Bushwick
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
03437-0009

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Building
Property type
Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7)
Building sq. ft.
8,100
Building dimensions
30 ft x 90 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1904
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$34,727
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
10
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
30 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,000

Area overview

Walk score
77 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
96 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
68 /100.  Bikeable
School district
32
Community district
4
Closest police station
0.80 Miles
Closest fire station
0.24 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 879 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 879 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/07/2018 - R
12/14/2017 - D		 Judgment
(2018020501150001)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX
10/23/2017 - R
10/03/2017 - D		 Deed
(2017101800083001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
06/28/2001 - R Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(FT_3090007717209)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
06/28/2001 - R Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(3090007717209)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
10/09/1992 - R Deed
(3600001720660)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
10/21/1986 - R Vacate Order
(3910001206991)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
07/07/1986 - D
07/07/1986 - R		 Deed
(3870001179887)		 XXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
08/03/1982 - R
07/28/1982 - D		 Deed
(3660000921166)		 X X XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX
08/10/1977 - R Deed
(37730093700931)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX X X XXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXX
03/13/1973 - R Deed
(37330061900805)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 879 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
$34,727
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$628,000
Assessed value
$282,600

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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 $616,000 $277,200 $275,580 12.439% $34,279 $34,279 +7.86%
2024/25 $565,000 $254,250 $254,250 12.5% $31,781 $31,781 -11.01%
2023/24 $656,000 $295,200 $285,660 12.502% $35,713 $35,713 +3.98%
2022/23 $637,000 $286,650 $279,990 12.267% $34,346 $34,346 +6.09%
2021/22 $588,000 $264,600 $264,600 12.235% $32,374 $32,374 +2.89%
2020/21 $690,000 $310,500 $256,500 12.267% $31,465 $31,465 +6.82%
2019/20 $603,000 $271,350 $236,160 12.473% $29,456 $29,456 +5.66%
2018/19 $593,000 $266,850 $221,040 12.612% $27,878 $27,878 +6.11%
2017/18 $556,000 $250,200 $206,550 12.719% $26,271 $26,271 +10.99%
2016/17 $408,000 $183,600 $183,600 12.892% $23,670 $23,670 -5.84%
Permits

Permit information for 879 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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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
03/01/2013 Lblvio-low pressure boiler

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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)
0.177
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Neighbors for 879 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

1328 Decatur St, Brooklyn 1330 Decatur St, Brooklyn 1334 Decatur St, Brooklyn 1340 Decatur St, Brooklyn 1346 Decatur St, Brooklyn 257 Cooper St, Brooklyn 1344 Decatur St, Brooklyn 883 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 1336 Decatur St, Brooklyn 887 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 895 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 1326 Decatur St, Brooklyn 885 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 893 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 227 Cooper St, Brooklyn 1348 Decatur St, Brooklyn 1338 Decatur St, Brooklyn 891 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 229 Cooper St, Brooklyn 897 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 879 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 11221, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11373, New York City, NY 11377, 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 879 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

The development at 879 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 was built in 1904.

What is the market value of 879 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

The current market value of 879 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 is $628,000.

What is the total square footage of 879 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

879 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 has a total of 8,100 square feet.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 1.

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