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740 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 - Property report

Also known as: 740 Garage Howard Ave

Property image for 740 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

3,554

Sale price

$900,000

General information

Address

Primary address

740 Howard Avenue

Alternate address(es)

163-165 Tapscott St
740 Garage Howard Ave

ZIP code

11212

Neighborhood

Brownsville

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

03550-0039

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

3,469

Building dimensions

22 ft x 52 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1920

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Aluminum/Vinyl

Basement

Sales

Sale date

03/30/2021

Sale price

$900,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$3,327

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)

Tapscott Street (wide)
Howard Avenue (narrow)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

33.5 ft x 106.08 ft

Lot sq. ft.

3,554

Area overview

Walk score

85 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

78 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.50 Miles

Closest fire station

0.19 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 740 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 740 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
03/30/2021	$900,000	XXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X	XXXX, XXXXX XXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXX
10/29/2019	$800,000	XXXX, XXXXX XXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXX	XXX XXXXXX XXXX.
10/24/2017	$575,000	XXX XXXXXX XXXX.	XXXX (XXXXXXXX) , XXXXX X XXX XXXX (XXXXXXXX) , XXXXXXX X XXX XXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
01/17/2024 - R 01/10/2024 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2024011600133001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/19/2021 - R 04/09/2021 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2021041200909001)	XXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
10/17/2022 - R 03/30/2021 - D	Deed (2022101400829001)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
04/15/2021 - R 03/30/2021 - D	Mortgage (2021040800414003)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/15/2021 - R 03/30/2021 - D	Deed (2021040800414002)	XXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X
04/15/2021 - R 03/26/2021 - D	Power of Attorney (2021040800414001)	XXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXX
12/02/2019 - R 11/21/2019 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2019112700923001)	XXX XXXXXX XXXX X XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXX XXXXXX XXX
11/06/2019 - R 10/29/2019 - D	Mortgage (2019110400404002)	XXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
11/06/2019 - R 10/29/2019 - D	Deed (2019110400404001)	XXX XXXXXX XXXX	XXXX XXXXX XXX
10/02/2019 - R 07/02/2019 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2019100101162002)	X XXXX XXXXXX XXXX X XXX	XXXX XXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 740 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

$3,327

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,027,000

Assessed value

$61,620

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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	$781,000	$46,860	$16,766	19.843%	$3,327	$3,327	-0.15%
2024/25	$919,000	$55,140	$16,589	20.085%	$3,332	$3,332	+5.97%
2023/24	$945,000	$56,700	$15,655	20.085%	$3,144	$3,144	+4.64%
2022/23	$1,035,000	$62,100	$14,796	20.309%	$3,005	$3,005	+7.74%
2021/22	$799,000	$47,940	$13,972	19.963%	$2,789	$2,789	-5.15%
2020/21	$845,000	$50,700	$13,972	21.045%	$2,940	$2,940	+0.49%
2019/20	$721,000	$43,260	$13,824	21.167%	$2,926	$2,926	+7.22%
2018/19	$753,000	$45,180	$13,046	20.919%	$2,729	$2,729	+8.58%
2017/18	$697,000	$41,820	$12,330	20.385%	$2,513	$2,513	+7.99%
2016/17	$685,000	$41,100	$11,643	19.991%	$2,328	$2,328	+2.23%

Permits

Permit information for 740 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
02/19/2018	Alteration type 2
01/17/2018	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	06/19/2026	B
	06/19/2026	B
	06/19/2026	C

*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)

0.192

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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	0.13
P.S. 156 Waverly	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	465	0.13
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,376	0.14
P.S. 189 Lincoln Terrace	6	No	Public	K-8	903	0.35
Brownsville Ascend Charter School	4	No	Charter	K-8	871	0.36
P.S. 219 Kennedy King	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	298	0.37
P.S. 219 Kennedy King	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	298	0.37
Riverdale Avenue Community School	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	300	0.40
Riverdale Avenue Community School	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	300	0.40
Hands & Hearts Learning Center	NR	No	Private	PK, K-5	28	0.40

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Is 392	7	No	Public	6-8	309	0.13
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,376	0.14
P.S. 189 Lincoln Terrace	6	No	Public	K-8	903	0.35
Brownsville Ascend Charter School	4	No	Charter	K-8	871	0.36
LAMAD ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL	5	No	Charter	6-7	187	0.37
Riverdale Avenue Middle School	3	No	Public	6-8	118	0.40
Middle School For Art And Philosphy	4	No	Public	6-8	146	0.41
Peoples Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.43
Bethany Christian Grade School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-7	0	0.44
P.S. Is 323	4	No	Public	PK, K-8	511	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	0.14
East Brooklyn Community High School	2	No	Public	9-12	127	0.28
Brownsville Academy High School	2	No	Public	9-12	77	0.30
New Visions AIM Charter High School I	1	No	Charter	9-12	154	0.30
Frederick Douglas Academy Vii High School	5	No	Public	9-12	227	0.40
Teachers Preperatory High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	189	0.40
Kings Collegiate Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,215	0.60
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	117	0.69
Brooklyn Collegiate A College Board School	3	No	Public	9-12	413	0.79
Achievement First Brownsville Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,057	0.79

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 740 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The development at 740 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 740 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

740 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 has a total of 3,469 square feet.

When was 740 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 last sold and what was the sale price?

740 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was last sold on 03/30/2021 for $900,000.

What is the assessed value of 740 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

740 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is currently assessed at $61,620.

What are the property taxes for 740 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The property taxes for 740 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 total $3,326.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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