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488 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 - Property report

Also known as: 488 Powell St

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1990

Lot sq. ft.

1,800

General information

Address

Primary address

488 Powell Street

ZIP code

11212

Neighborhood

Brownsville

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

03813-0149

Building

Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Building sq. ft.

1,116

Building dimensions

18 ft x 31 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1990

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$2,284

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)

Powell Street (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

18 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,800

Area overview

Walk score

71 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

73 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.74 Miles

Closest fire station

0.39 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 488 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 488 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
07/22/2026 - R 07/17/2026 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2026072000742001)	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/22/2014 - R 02/21/2014 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2014041400885001)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX X	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXX
01/26/2007 - R 01/10/2007 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2007011300079001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX	XXXXX XXXXX XXX X XX
11/10/2004 - R 09/21/2004 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2004101801257001)		XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
11/09/2004 - R 09/13/2004 - D	Mortgage (2004092301075001)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX
01/02/2001 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (3950007460995)	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/28/1996 - R	Mortgage (3240005234524)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 488 Powell Street, 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

$2,284

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$615,000

Assessed value

$36,900

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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	$604,000	$36,240	$18,944	19.843%	$3,759	$2,058	-42.67%
2024/25	$560,000	$33,600	$17,873	20.085%	$3,590	$3,590	0.00%
2023/24	$582,000	$34,920	$17,873	20.085%	$3,590	$3,590	-0.34%
2022/23	$510,000	$30,600	$17,737	20.309%	$3,602	$3,602	+7.82%
2021/22	$394,000	$23,640	$16,734	19.963%	$3,341	$3,341	+0.56%
2020/21	$470,000	$28,200	$15,787	21.045%	$3,322	$3,322	+5.38%
2019/20	$391,000	$23,460	$14,894	21.167%	$3,153	$3,153	+1.19%
2018/19	$383,000	$22,980	$14,894	20.919%	$3,116	$3,116	+3.40%
2017/18	$321,000	$19,260	$14,781	20.385%	$3,013	$3,013	+8.08%
2016/17	$309,000	$18,540	$13,945	19.991%	$2,788	$2,788	+8.37%

Permits

Permit information for 488 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
08/27/2024	Alteration
08/22/2024	Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Powell St & Livonia Ave at SW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.077

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 184 Newport	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	440	0.20
P.S. 184 Newport	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	440	0.20
P.S. 41 Francis White	3	No	Public	K-5	154	0.27
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	277	0.34
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	277	0.34
P.S. 190 Sheffield	7	No	Public	PK, K-5	125	0.40
P.S. 190 Sheffield	7	No	Public	PK, K-5	125	0.40
Gregory Jocko Jackson-Sports-Arts	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	240	0.42
Gregory Jocko Jackson-Sports-Arts	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	240	0.42
P.S. 328 Phyllis Wheatley	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	243	0.44

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 184 Newport	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	440	0.20
Mott Hall Iv	2	No	Public	6-8	128	0.27
School Of The Future Brooklyn	3	No	Public	6-8	105	0.34
Legacy School of the Arts	5	No	Public	6-8	147	0.40
Hyde Leadership Charter School-Brooklyn	4	No	Charter	K-8	476	0.44
Key Collegiate Charter School	NR	No	Charter	6-8	116	0.45
Brownsville Collegiate Charter School	5	No	Charter	6-8	117	0.46
Achievement First East New York Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	1,144	0.48
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	651	0.50
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy V	3	No	Public	6-8	83	0.50

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Achievement First East New York Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	1,144	0.48
High School For Civil Rights	2	No	Public	9-12	140	0.48
World Academy For Total Community Health	2	No	Public	9-12	132	0.48
Performing Arts and Technology High School	6	No	Public	9-12	319	0.48
Captain Vernon a Richards High School-Fire	3	No	Public	9-12	223	0.48
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School	4	No	Public	9-12	200	0.50
Brooklyn Democracy Academy	1	No	Public	9-12	140	0.50
Teachers Preperatory High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	189	0.56
Frederick Douglas Academy Vii High School	5	No	Public	9-12	227	0.56
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	117	0.61

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 488 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The development at 488 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1990.

What is the total square footage of 488 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

488 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 has a total of 1,116 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 488 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

488 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is currently assessed at $36,900.

What are the property taxes for 488 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The property taxes for 488 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 total $3,984.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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