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490 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Property Information

Also known as: 500 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212

490 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Property Information

Also known as: 500 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212

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Address

Primary address 490 Rockaway Avenue
Secondary address 500 Rockaway Ave
Neighborhood Brownsville
Zip code 11212
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 03521-0064

Sales & Tax Overview for 490 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $159,384

Lot & Building Information for 490 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 13,499
Lot dimensions 45.33 ft x 100 ft
Property type One Story Retail Building (K1)
Building sqft 20,250
Building dimensions 134.99 ft x 100 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 1
Year built 2000
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 490 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Commercial units 1
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 23
Community district 16
Closest police station 0.16 Miles
Closest fire station 0.21 Miles

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Other Property Data for 490 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 500 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212

About 490 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 490 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 have?

This One Story Retail Building (K1) located at 490 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 has a total of 20,250 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 490 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

490 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 2000 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $3,291,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 490 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 490 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 490 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
11/09/2015 - R UCC3 Termination
(2015102400055006)
09/25/2015 - D
11/09/2015 - R
Partial Release of Mortgage
(2015102400055002)
09/25/2015 - D
11/09/2015 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2015102400055001)
09/23/2015 - D
11/09/2015 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2015102400055005)
04/16/2004 - D
08/09/2004 - R
UCC3 Termination
(2004051100929002)
04/16/2004 - D
08/09/2004 - R
Initial UCC1
(2004051100929001)
04/16/2004 - D
07/28/2004 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2004051100679004)
04/16/2004 - D
07/28/2004 - R
Agreement
(2004051100679003)
04/16/2004 - D
07/28/2004 - R
Mortgage
(2004051100679002)
04/07/2004 - D
07/28/2004 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2004051100679005)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 490 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $141,283
Estimated property tax: $159,384
Tax assessor's market value: $3,291,000
Assessed value: $1,480,950
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 490 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 490 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 $3,291,000 $1,480,950 $1,302,390 10.848% $147,873 $141,283 +7.13%
2024/25 $3,442,000 $1,548,900 $1,225,450 10.762% $144,959 $131,883 +9.52%
2023/24 $3,002,000 $1,350,900 $1,136,920 10.592% $139,726 $120,423 +7.84%
2022/23 $2,871,000 $1,291,950 $1,048,950 10.646% $137,541 $111,671 +23.72%
2021/22 $2,540,000 $1,143,000 $839,250 10.755% $122,930 $90,261 -17.59%

Permits for 490 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
01/04/2001 Sign
12/01/2000 Sign
09/13/2000 Alteration type 3
09/13/2000 Alteration type 3
08/24/2000 Alteration type 2
08/24/2000 Alteration type 2
06/27/2000 Alteration type 2
06/27/2000 Alteration type 2
02/24/2000 New building
11/04/1998 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) 0.365
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Bus Routes
Name Rockaway Av/Sutter Av
Line B60
Distance (miles) 0.043

Neighbors for 490 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 490 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
524 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 10,281 04/09/2014 $385,000
263 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn 2,970 01/04/2005
470 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 11,526 09/16/2002
444 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 4,800 12/09/2015 $700,000
434 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 4,500 03/01/1977
522 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 08/02/1979
512 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 4,764 12/01/1998
488 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 6,480 09/01/2010 $800,000
508 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 02/02/2004 $70,000
159 Chester St, Brooklyn 2,955 03/27/1997
510 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 4,000 11/15/1996
472 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 2,700 01/16/2014
460 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 2,150 07/27/2023 $1,250,000
452 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 2,500 09/23/1998
436 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 4,000 09/21/1979
518 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 01/05/1973
259 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn 1,568 10/01/1997
484 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 3,850 12/09/2015 $800,000
454 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 8,225 01/29/2008 $1,950,000
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