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708 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Property Information

708 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 708 Howard Avenue
Neighborhood Brownsville
Zip code 11212
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 03533-0054

Sales & Tax Overview for 708 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 10/31/2003
Purchase price $320,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 708 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,849
Lot dimensions 29.25 ft x 97.42 ft
Property type Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sqft 2,401
Building dimensions 20 ft x 56 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Old style
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1930
Frontage Howard Avenue (wide)
Tapscott Street (narrow)
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Zoning & Use for 708 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

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School district 23
Community district 16
Closest police station 0.47 Miles
Closest fire station 0.26 Miles

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About 708 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 708 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

708 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1930 and has a total of 2,401 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 708 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $47,580, the tax amount paid for 708 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is $2,558.

When was 708 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 last sold and what was the last sale price?

708 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was last sold in 10/31/2003 for $320,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 708 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 708 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/31/2003 $320,000
10/31/2003 $230,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 708 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
11/18/2016 - R
10/26/2016 - D
Discharge of Tax Lien
(2016111600918001)
06/08/2015 - R
06/01/2015 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2015060200911001)
02/27/2015 - R
10/10/2014 - D
Mortgage and Consolidation
(2015021300529001)
08/20/2014 - R
08/13/2014 - D
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2014081300449001)
04/27/2010 - R
04/08/2010 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2010042600410001)
10/14/2008 - R
10/02/2008 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2008100201061002)
10/14/2008 - R
09/03/2008 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2008100201061001)
08/21/2008 - R
08/13/2008 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2008081400506001)
08/19/2008 - R
08/01/2008 - D
Mortgage
(2008081800316001)
09/26/2006 - R
08/10/2006 - D
Mortgage
(2006092000830001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 708 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $2,559
Tax assessor's market value: $793,000
Assessed value: $47,580

Assessment History for 708 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $911,000 $54,660 $12,896 19.843% $2,559 $2,559 +2.10%
2024/25 $874,000 $52,440 $12,479 20.085% $2,506 $2,506 +3.38%
2023/24 $912,000 $54,720 $12,071 20.085% $2,424 $2,424 +4.81%
2022/23 $750,000 $45,000 $11,390 20.309% $2,313 $2,313 +7.84%
2021/22 $810,000 $48,600 $10,747 19.963% $2,145 $2,145 -5.16%

Permits for 708 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/31/2002 Alteration type 1
         
         
         
         
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Brownsville Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$705,000
24.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$614
61.1% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Rutland Rd & E. 98th St at NE Corner
Station lines 3
Distance (miles) 0.158
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 156 Waverly 5 No Public PK, K-5 465 0.10
P.S. 156 Waverly 5 No Public PK, K-5 465 0.10
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,376 0.19
Brownsville Ascend Charter School 4 No Charter K-8 871 0.31
P.S. 189 Lincoln Terrace 6 No Public K-8 903 0.32

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Is 392 7 No Public 6-8 309 0.10
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,376 0.19
Brownsville Ascend Charter School 4 No Charter K-8 871 0.31
P.S. 189 Lincoln Terrace 6 No Public K-8 903 0.32
Bethany Christian Grade School NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.41

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,376 0.19
Brownsville Academy High School 2 No Public 9-12 77 0.25
New Visions AIM Charter High School I 1 No Charter 9-12 154 0.25
East Brooklyn Community High School 2 No Public 9-12 127 0.34
Frederick Douglas Academy Vii High School 5 No Public 9-12 227 0.41

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Neighbors for 708 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 708 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
705 Howard Ave, Brooklyn 2,392 07/29/2011 $10
686 Howard Ave, Brooklyn 2,160 06/18/2024 $615,000
684 Howard Ave, Brooklyn 1,920 05/05/1994
680 Howard Ave, Brooklyn 23,400 04/15/2016 $4,983,110
701 Howard Ave, Brooklyn 2,272 11/28/2018 $750,000
699 Howard Ave, Brooklyn 2,320 05/03/2002
717 Howard Ave, Brooklyn 3,648 12/28/2000
703 Howard Ave, Brooklyn 2,392 07/17/2001
668 Howard Ave, Brooklyn 21,600 04/15/2016 $4,983,110
105 Tapscott St, Brooklyn 4,056 01/28/2004 $310,000
692 Howard Ave, Brooklyn 2,280
711 Howard Ave, Brooklyn 2,272 01/03/2018 $767,000
704 Howard Ave, Brooklyn 2,360 09/17/2024
702 Howard Ave, Brooklyn 2,240 11/14/2003 $330,000
696 Howard Ave, Brooklyn 2,280 09/03/2003
725 Howard Ave, Brooklyn 21,600 01/24/1986
99 Tapscott St, Brooklyn 36,000 04/15/2016 $4,983,110
706 Howard Ave, Brooklyn 2,360 07/29/2008 $550,000
715 Howard Ave, Brooklyn 3,648 04/18/2024 $495,000
690 Howard Ave, Brooklyn 2,120 05/10/2016
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