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720 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Property Information

720 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 720 Rockaway Avenue
Neighborhood Brownsville
Zip code 11212
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 03589-0135

Sales & Tax Overview for 720 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $33,331

Lot & Building Information for 720 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 1,345
Lot dimensions 26.9 ft x 50 ft
Property type Predominant Retail with Other Uses (K4)
Building sqft 2,690
Building dimensions 26.67 ft x 43 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Year built 1930
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 720 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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Residential units (DOF) 1
Commercial units 3
Residential sqft
Office sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 23
Community district 16
Closest police station 0.55 Miles
Closest fire station 0.46 Miles

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Other Property Data for 720 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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About 720 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 720 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 have?

This Predominant Retail with Other Uses (K4) located at 720 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 has a total of 2,690 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 720 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

720 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1930 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $770,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 3 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 720 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 720 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 720 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
02/06/1990 - R Deed
(3240001516224)
02/05/1979 - R Mortgage
(37930105101736)
02/05/1979 - R Deed
(37930105101734)
07/25/1978 - R Deed
(37830100800487)
           
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 720 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $28,323
Estimated property tax: $33,331
Tax assessor's market value: $770,000
Assessed value: $346,500

Assessment History for 720 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $770,000 $346,500 $261,090 10.848% $28,323 $28,323 +19.06%
2024/25 $728,000 $327,600 $221,040 10.762% $23,788 $23,788 +24.46%
2023/24 $614,000 $276,300 $180,450 10.592% $19,113 $19,113 +18.74%
2022/23 $545,000 $245,250 $151,200 10.646% $16,097 $16,097 +36.31%
2021/22 $244,000 $109,800 $109,800 10.755% $11,809 $11,809 -12.23%

Permits for 720 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/27/2018 Alteration
07/09/2012 Alteration type 3
         
         
         
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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)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 5 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Rockaway Ave & Livonia Ave at SE Corner
Station lines 3
Distance (miles) 0.019
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Bus Routes
Name Rockaway Av/Livonia Av
Line B60
Distance (miles) 0.007

Neighbors for 720 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 720 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
680 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn 10,800 05/11/1990
245 Riverdale Ave, Brooklyn 2,425 10/04/2005
250 Livonia Ave, Brooklyn 10,710 05/09/2017 $1,437,791
316-318 Livonia Ave, Brooklyn 2,750
1167 Willmohr St, Brooklyn 5,500 08/04/2011 $679,000
390 E 98th St, Brooklyn 7,000 02/02/2004 $125,000
421 Chester St, Brooklyn 29,000 05/21/2013
660 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn 768 03/22/2021 $580,000
401 Chester St, Brooklyn 117,450 04/29/2021 $145,001
420 Watkins St, Brooklyn 252,945 04/20/2026
664 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn 864 06/20/2025 $691,000
714 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 2,292 02/06/1990
710 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 2,000 02/06/1990
211 Riverdale Ave, Brooklyn 59,723 09/27/2012 $1
388 Chester St, Brooklyn 2,500 09/29/2011 $1
716 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 2,292 02/06/1990
345 Thatford Ave, Brooklyn 298,933 04/20/2026
377 E 98th St, Brooklyn 2,994 07/19/2018
750 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 36,135 05/19/2006 $1,775,822
425 Chester St, Brooklyn 3,135 01/16/2009 $685,000
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