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937 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 - Property report

Also known as: 937 Rear Rockaway Ave

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1987

Lot sq. ft.

1,800

Sale price

$628,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
937 Rockaway Avenue
Alternate address(es)
937 Rear Rockaway Ave
ZIP code
11212
Neighborhood
Brownsville
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
03626-0107

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Building
Property type
One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sq. ft.
1,148
Building dimensions
18 ft x 31.33 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1987
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
02/18/2022
Sale price
$628,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,982
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Rockaway Avenue (wide)
Lot dimensions
18 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,800

Area overview

Walk score
79 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
66 /100.  Bikeable
School district
23
Community district
16
Closest police station
0.57 Miles
Closest fire station
0.62 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 937 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Documents

Sales history for 937 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/18/2022 $628,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX
08/17/2018 $455,000 XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/09/2023 - R Initial UCC1
(2023110900163001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
04/13/2022 - R
03/22/2022 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2022040700933001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
03/04/2022 - R
02/18/2022 - D		 Mortgage
(2022030101391002)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
03/04/2022 - R
02/18/2022 - D		 Deed
(2022030101391001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
09/05/2018 - R
08/27/2018 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2018090500144001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
08/27/2018 - R
08/17/2018 - D		 Mortgage
(2018082000337003)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
08/27/2018 - R
08/17/2018 - D		 Deed
(2018082000337002)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
08/27/2018 - R
08/02/2018 - D		 Power of Attorney
(2018082000337001)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
06/21/2007 - R
06/06/2007 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2007060701232001)		 XXXXXXX XXXX
06/19/1987 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3710001275371)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 937 Rockaway 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
$3,982
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$541,000
Assessed value
$32,460

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $596,000 $35,760 $24,175 19.843% $4,797 $3,944 +5.80%
2024/25 $593,000 $35,580 $22,807 20.085% $4,581 $3,728 -13.74%
2023/24 $556,000 $33,360 $21,517 20.085% $4,322 $4,322 +4.81%
2022/23 $493,000 $29,580 $20,304 20.309% $4,124 $4,124 +1.74%
2021/22 $479,000 $28,740 $20,304 19.963% $4,053 $4,053 -4.40%
2020/21 $460,000 $27,600 $20,146 21.045% $4,240 $4,240 +5.39%
2019/20 $409,000 $24,540 $19,006 21.167% $4,023 $4,023 +341.09%
2018/19 $360,000 $21,600 $4,360 20.919% $3,751 $912 +12.39%
2017/18 $330,000 $19,800 $3,981 20.385% $3,449 $812 +6.52%
2016/17 $301,000 $18,060 $3,811 19.991% $3,382 $762 +5.44%
Permits

Permit information for 937 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/17/2023 Alteration
08/10/2023 Alteration type 2

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

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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

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
4

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Rockaway Ave & Livonia Ave at SE Corner
Station lines
3
Distance (miles)
0.397
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 651 0.07
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Cre 5 No Charter K-5 208 0.19
P.S. 165 Ida Posner 5 No Public PK, K-5 193 0.21
P.S. 165 Ida Posner 5 No Public PK, K-5 193 0.21
P.S. 41 Francis White 3 No Public K-5 154 0.25
P.S. 184 Newport 3 No Public PK, K-8 440 0.26
P.S. 184 Newport 3 No Public PK, K-8 440 0.26
Peoples Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.38
Peoples Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.38
Riverdale Avenue Community School 5 No Public PK, K-5 300 0.41
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 651 0.07
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy V 3 No Public 6-8 83 0.07
Mott Hall Iv 2 No Public 6-8 128 0.25
P.S. 184 Newport 3 No Public PK, K-8 440 0.26
Peoples Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.38
Riverdale Avenue Middle School 3 No Public 6-8 118 0.41
P.S. 66 5 No Public PK, K-8 568 0.56
Key Collegiate Charter School NR No Charter 6-8 116 0.59
Middle School For Art And Philosphy 4 No Public 6-8 146 0.70
Mott Hall Bridges Academy 3 No Public 6-8 175 0.70
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Democracy Academy 1 No Public 9-12 140 0.07
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School 4 No Public 9-12 200 0.07
Teachers Preperatory High School NR No Public 9-12 189 0.67
Frederick Douglas Academy Vii High School 5 No Public 9-12 227 0.67
East Brooklyn Community High School 2 No Public 9-12 127 0.74
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,376 0.79
Achievement First East New York Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 1,144 0.86
Olympus Academy 2 No Public 9-12 107 0.88
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 117 0.90
World Academy For Total Community Health 2 No Public 9-12 132 0.93

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Neighbors for 937 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

523 Thatford Ave, Brooklyn 538 Thatford Ave, Brooklyn 525 Thatford Ave, Brooklyn 511 Thatford Ave, Brooklyn 509 Thatford Ave, Brooklyn 949 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 517 Thatford Ave, Brooklyn 941 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 933 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 939 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 536 Thatford Ave, Brooklyn 935 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 521 Thatford Ave, Brooklyn 943 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 945 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 947 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 542 Thatford Ave, Brooklyn 931 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn 515 Thatford Ave, Brooklyn 951 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 937 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11208, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11234, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 937 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The development at 937 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1987.

What is the total square footage of 937 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

937 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 has a total of 1,148 square feet.

When was 937 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 last sold and what was the sale price?

937 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was last sold on 02/18/2022 for $628,000.

What is the assessed value of 937 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

937 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is currently assessed at $32,460.

What are the property taxes for 937 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The property taxes for 937 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 total $4,834.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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