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879 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 Property Information

879 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 879 Knickerbocker Avenue
Secondary address 1318-1320 Decatur St
Neighborhood Bushwick
Zip code 11237
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 03437-0009

Sales & Tax Overview for 879 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $34,727

Lot & Building Information for 879 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 3,000
Lot dimensions 30 ft x 100 ft
Property type Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7)
Building sqft 8,100
Building dimensions 30 ft x 90 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1904
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 879 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 10
Regulated units
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 32
Community district 4
Closest police station 0.80 Miles
Closest fire station 0.24 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 1318-1320 Decatur St, Brooklyn, NY 11237

About 879 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 879 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 have?

This Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7) located at 879 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 has a total of 8,100 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 879 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

879 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 was built in 1904 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $616,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 879 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 879 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 879 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/14/2017 - D
02/07/2018 - R
Judgment
(2018020501150001)
10/03/2017 - D
10/23/2017 - R
Deed
(2017101800083001)
06/28/2001 - R Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(FT_3090007717209)
06/28/2001 - R Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(3090007717209)
10/09/1992 - R Deed
(3600001720660)
10/21/1986 - R Vacate Order
(3910001206991)
07/07/1986 - D
07/07/1986 - R
Deed
(3870001179887)
07/28/1982 - D
08/03/1982 - R
Deed
(3660000921166)
08/10/1977 - R Deed
(37730093700931)
03/13/1973 - R Deed
(37330061900805)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 879 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $34,279
Estimated property tax: $34,727
Tax assessor's market value: $616,000
Assessed value: $277,200

Assessment History for 879 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 879 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 $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%

Permits for 879 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$426
-10.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$493
11.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$492
6.6% 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) 0.177
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Bus Routes
Name Decatur St/Knickerbocker Av
Line B20
Distance (miles) 0.007

Neighbors for 879 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 879 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1328 Decatur St, Brooklyn 1,960 06/29/2011 $250,000
1330 Decatur St, Brooklyn 1,960 04/03/2006 $600,000
1334 Decatur St, Brooklyn 1,960 06/11/2018
1340 Decatur St, Brooklyn 1,960 10/10/2002
1346 Decatur St, Brooklyn 1,960 11/25/1992
257 Cooper St, Brooklyn 8,100 06/17/2015 $2,775,000
1344 Decatur St, Brooklyn 1,926 12/27/1968
883 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 1,960 01/31/2005 $514,500
1336 Decatur St, Brooklyn 2,036 10/15/1998
887 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 1,960 10/05/1988
895 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 1,960 03/05/2001
1326 Decatur St, Brooklyn 1,960 08/07/2002
885 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 1,960 11/07/2024
893 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 4,570 04/24/2025
227 Cooper St, Brooklyn 2,250 09/03/2021
1348 Decatur St, Brooklyn 1,960 12/03/1979
1338 Decatur St, Brooklyn 1,960 10/04/1976
891 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 1,960 12/29/2025 $1,362,500
229 Cooper St, Brooklyn 2,250 01/10/2006
897 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 4,503 02/08/2024
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