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708 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 - Property report

Also known as: 708 Howard Ave

Property image for 708 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1930

Lot sq. ft.

2,849

Sale price

$320,000

General information

Address

Primary address

708 Howard Avenue

ZIP code

11212

Neighborhood

Brownsville

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

03533-0054

Building

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Building sq. ft.

2,401

Building dimensions

20 ft x 56 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1930

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

10/31/2003

Sale price

$320,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$2,559

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Howard Avenue (wide)
Tapscott Street (narrow)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

29.25 ft x 97.42 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,849

Area overview

Walk score

86 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

77 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.47 Miles

Closest fire station

0.26 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 708 Howard 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 708 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
10/31/2003	$320,000	XXXXXXX, XXXX X	XXXXX, XXXXX
10/31/2003	$230,000	XXXXX, XXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX, XX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXX XX XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
11/18/2016 - R 10/26/2016 - D	Discharge of Tax Lien (2016111600918001)	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
06/08/2015 - R 06/01/2015 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2015060200911001)	XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
02/27/2015 - R 10/10/2014 - D	Mortgage and Consolidation (2015021300529001)	XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
08/20/2014 - R 08/13/2014 - D	Tax Lien Sale Certificate (2014081300449001)	XXXX XX XXX XXXX	XXXX XX XXX XXXX
04/27/2010 - R 04/08/2010 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2010042600410001)	XXXX	XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXX
10/14/2008 - R 10/02/2008 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2008100201061002)	XXXXXXX XXXX X	XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
10/14/2008 - R 09/03/2008 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2008100201061001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
08/21/2008 - R 08/13/2008 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2008081400506001)	XXXXXXX XXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X
08/19/2008 - R 08/01/2008 - D	Mortgage (2008081800316001)	XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXX
09/26/2006 - R 08/10/2006 - D	Mortgage (2006092000830001)	XXXXXXX XXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 708 Howard 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

$2,559

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$793,000

Assessed value

$47,580

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y 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%
2020/21	$813,000	$48,780	$10,747	21.045%	$2,262	$2,262	+2.75%
2019/20	$683,000	$40,980	$10,399	21.167%	$2,201	$2,201	+4.61%
2018/19	$637,000	$38,220	$10,059	20.919%	$2,104	$2,104	+8.75%
2017/18	$580,000	$34,800	$9,492	20.385%	$1,935	$1,935	+8.07%
2016/17	$607,000	$36,420	$8,956	19.991%	$1,790	$1,790	+2.23%

Permits

Permit information for 708 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
05/31/2002	Alteration type 1

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	11/18/2004	A
	11/18/2004	B
	11/18/2004	B

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Brownsville residential market stats

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Median sale price

$599,500

3.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$516

5% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Rutland Rd & E. 98th St at NE Corner

Station lines

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
Hands & Hearts Learning Center	NR	No	Private	PK, K-5	28	0.39
Hands & Hearts Learning Center	NR	No	Private	PK, K-5	28	0.39
Bethany Christian Grade School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-7	0	0.41
Bethany Christian Grade School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-7	0	0.41
P.S. 219 Kennedy King	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	298	0.42

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
LAMAD ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL	5	No	Charter	6-7	187	0.42
Riverdale Avenue Middle School	3	No	Public	6-8	118	0.45
P.S. Is 323	4	No	Public	PK, K-8	511	0.46
Mott Hall Bridges Academy	3	No	Public	6-8	175	0.46
Middle School For Art And Philosphy	4	No	Public	6-8	146	0.47

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
Teachers Preperatory High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	189	0.41
Kings Collegiate Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,215	0.63
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	117	0.68
Achievement First Brownsville Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,057	0.74
Brooklyn Collegiate A College Board School	3	No	Public	9-12	413	0.74

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 708 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The development at 708 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 708 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

708 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 has a total of 2,401 square feet.

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

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

What is the assessed value of 708 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

708 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is currently assessed at $47,580.

What are the property taxes for 708 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The property taxes for 708 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 total $2,558.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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