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478 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Property Information

478 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 478 Rockaway Avenue
Secondary address 478-480 Rockaway Ave
Neighborhood Brownsville
Zip code 11212
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 03521-0018

Sales & Tax Overview for 478 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $44,930

Lot & Building Information for 478 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 5,000
Lot dimensions 50 ft x 100 ft
Property type One Story Retail Building (K1)
Building sqft 5,000
Building dimensions 50 ft x 100 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 1
Year built 2002
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 478 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Commercial units 1
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 23
Community district 16
Closest police station 0.14 Miles
Closest fire station 0.20 Miles

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Other Property Data for 478 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 478-480 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212

About 478 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 478 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 have?

This One Story Retail Building (K1) located at 478 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 has a total of 5,000 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 478 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

478 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 2002 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,062,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 478 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 478 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 478 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
10/31/2018 - D
11/20/2018 - R
Agreement
(2018111600973001)
11/13/2008 - D
11/21/2008 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2008111800947002)
11/13/2008 - D
11/21/2008 - R
Mortgage
(2008111800947001)
11/19/2001 - D
12/11/2001 - R
Deed
(3800007920480)
12/30/1994 - R Agreement
(3090004577109)
12/30/1994 - R Agreement
(3690004577169)
12/30/1994 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3410004577341)
12/30/1994 - R Agreement
(3360004577136)
12/30/1994 - R Mortgage
(3790004575279)
12/30/1994 - R Mortgage
(3180004575518)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 478 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $40,449
Estimated property tax: $44,930
Tax assessor's market value: $1,062,000
Assessed value: $477,900
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 478 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 478 Rockaway 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 $1,062,000 $477,900 $372,870 10.848% $45,106 $40,449 +7.60%
2024/25 $978,000 $440,100 $349,290 10.762% $43,751 $37,591 +9.32%
2023/24 $940,000 $423,000 $324,630 10.592% $41,963 $34,385 +7.16%
2022/23 $899,000 $404,550 $301,410 10.646% $41,229 $32,088 +27.90%
2021/22 $741,000 $333,450 $233,280 10.755% $35,863 $25,089 -10.51%

Permits for 478 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/10/2025 Alteration CO
12/31/2024 Alteration CO
12/31/2024 Alteration CO
01/31/2019 Alteration
01/29/2019 Alteration type 1
05/18/2009 Place of assembly
05/18/2009 Place of assembly
09/19/2003 Alteration type 3
09/19/2003 Alteration type 3
08/04/2003 New building
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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 Rockaway Ave & Livonia Ave at NW Corner
Station lines 3
Distance (miles) 0.392
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Bus Routes
Name Rockaway Av/Belmont Av
Line B60
Distance (miles) 0.033

Neighbors for 478 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 478 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
99 Chester St, Brooklyn 4,986 03/13/1992
434 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 4,500 03/01/1977
464 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 27,300 03/25/2022
1686 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn 3,150 05/23/2002
1690 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn 8,378 03/25/1975
161 Chester St, Brooklyn 2,955 12/11/1996
173 Chester St, Brooklyn 2,955 09/26/1996
181 Chester St, Brooklyn 3,000 08/18/2006 $475,000
1656 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn 5,472 10/15/1992
1688 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn 1,600 07/09/1998
1660 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn 23,734 05/14/2007 $4,000,000
95 Chester St, Brooklyn 16,975 12/10/2013 $575,000
177 Chester St, Brooklyn 2,955 05/21/2021
255 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn 2,970 03/20/2006
1658 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn 4,000 05/14/2007 $4,000,000
121 Chester St, Brooklyn 2,955 05/06/2010
105 Chester St, Brooklyn 2,205 03/13/1992
85 Bristol St, Brooklyn 43,200 12/14/2009 $5,000,000
93 Chester St, Brooklyn 9,726 01/01/2002
167 Chester St, Brooklyn 3,250 10/05/2004 $400,000
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