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497 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 - Property report

Also known as: 497 Powell St

Property image for 497 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1985

Lot sq. ft.

2,683

General information

Address

Primary address

497 Powell Street

Alternate address(es)

385 Riverdale Ave

ZIP code

11212

Neighborhood

Brownsville

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

03814-0001

Building

Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Building sq. ft.

1,160

Building dimensions

18.5 ft x 31.33 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1985

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$3,795

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)

Riverdale Avenue (wide)
Powell Street (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

26.83 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,683

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

0.78 Miles

Closest fire station

0.37 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 497 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 497 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
12/29/2022 - R 12/05/2022 - D	Deed (2022121300744001)	XXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
07/02/2018 - R 06/22/2018 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2018062801486001)	XXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
04/09/2004 - R 01/22/2004 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2004012600235001)		XXXXXXXX XXXX
02/09/2004 - R 11/19/2003 - D	Mortgage (2003120900449002)	XXXX XXXXXXX	XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
02/09/2004 - R 07/29/2003 - D	Subordination of Mortgage (2003120900449001)	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX	XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
12/10/2001 - R	Sundry Miscellaneous (3570007918357)	XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
10/18/1999 - R 07/15/1999 - D	Deed (3840006847984)	XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
02/17/1994 - R	Deed (3640004158664)	XXXX XXXXX	XXXX XXXXXXX
08/17/1984 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (3720001036172)	XXXXXXXX XXXX	XXX XXXX XXXX
08/17/1984 - R	Mortgage (3710001036171)	XXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 497 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

$3,795

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$505,000

Assessed value

$30,300

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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	$576,000	$34,560	$20,521	19.843%	$4,354	$4,072	+4.71%
2024/25	$678,000	$40,680	$19,361	20.085%	$4,158	$3,889	+0.31%
2023/24	$599,000	$35,940	$19,301	20.085%	$4,158	$3,877	+0.03%
2022/23	$502,000	$30,120	$19,082	20.309%	$4,172	$3,875	+8.22%
2021/22	$447,000	$26,820	$17,940	19.963%	$3,869	$3,581	+0.84%
2020/21	$482,000	$28,920	$16,874	21.045%	$3,848	$3,551	+5.84%
2019/20	$383,000	$22,980	$15,851	21.167%	$3,652	$3,355	+1.57%
2018/19	$464,000	$27,840	$15,791	20.919%	$3,609	$3,303	+3.56%
2017/18	$396,000	$23,760	$15,648	20.385%	$3,490	$3,190	+9.29%
2016/17	$344,000	$20,640	$14,600	19.991%	$3,229	$2,919	+9.29%

Permits

Permit information for 497 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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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

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Powell St & Livonia Ave at SW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.099

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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	0.22
P.S. 184 Newport	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	440	0.22
P.S. 41 Francis White	3	No	Public	K-5	154	0.30
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	277	0.32
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	277	0.32
P.S. 190 Sheffield	7	No	Public	PK, K-5	125	0.36
P.S. 190 Sheffield	7	No	Public	PK, K-5	125	0.36
Hyde Leadership Charter School-Brooklyn	4	No	Charter	K-8	476	0.43
P.S. 328 Phyllis Wheatley	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	243	0.43
P.S. 328 Phyllis Wheatley	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	243	0.43

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	0.22
Mott Hall Iv	2	No	Public	6-8	128	0.30
School Of The Future Brooklyn	3	No	Public	6-8	105	0.32
Legacy School of the Arts	5	No	Public	6-8	147	0.36
Hyde Leadership Charter School-Brooklyn	4	No	Charter	K-8	476	0.43
Achievement First East New York Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	1,144	0.45
Brownsville Collegiate Charter School	5	No	Charter	6-8	117	0.48
Key Collegiate Charter School	NR	No	Charter	6-8	116	0.49
New Grace Center Christian School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	185	0.50
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	651	0.51

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	0.45
High School For Civil Rights	2	No	Public	9-12	140	0.47
Performing Arts and Technology High School	6	No	Public	9-12	319	0.47
World Academy For Total Community Health	2	No	Public	9-12	132	0.47
Captain Vernon a Richards High School-Fire	3	No	Public	9-12	223	0.47
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School	4	No	Public	9-12	200	0.51
Brooklyn Democracy Academy	1	No	Public	9-12	140	0.51
Frederick Douglas Academy Vii High School	5	No	Public	9-12	227	0.60
Teachers Preperatory High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	189	0.60
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	117	0.63

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 497 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The development at 497 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1985.

What is the total square footage of 497 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

497 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 has a total of 1,160 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 497 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

497 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is currently assessed at $30,300.

What are the property taxes for 497 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The property taxes for 497 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 total $3,795.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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