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487 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 - Property report

Also known as: 485-487 Christopher Ave

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1986

Lot sq. ft.

2,450

General information

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Address
Primary address
487 Christopher Avenue
Alternate address(es)
312 Newport St
485-487 Christopher Ave
ZIP code
11212
Neighborhood
Brownsville
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
03846-0125

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Building
Property type
One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sq. ft.
1,128
Building dimensions
18 ft x 31 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1986
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,236
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Christopher Avenue (narrow)
Newport Street (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
24.5 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,450

Area overview

Walk score
68 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
71 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
23
Community district
16
Closest police station
0.79 Miles
Closest fire station
0.51 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 487 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 487 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/13/2017 - R
03/08/2017 - D		 Deed
(2017030801420001)		 XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXX X
04/24/2008 - R
04/16/2008 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2008041700082001)		 XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XX
12/07/1994 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3640004535164)		 XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
02/25/1994 - R Mortgage
(3820004167882)		 XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
01/31/1989 - R Easement
(3800001428580)		 XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 487 Christopher 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
$4,236
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$613,000
Assessed value
$36,780

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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 $578,000 $34,680 $22,665 19.843% $4,779 $4,497 +3.90%
2024/25 $523,000 $31,380 $21,551 20.085% $4,598 $4,329 +0.28%
2023/24 $545,000 $32,700 $21,491 20.085% $4,598 $4,316 +53.31%
2022/23 $570,000 $34,200 $21,044 20.309% $4,570 $2,816 +12.94%
2021/22 $523,000 $31,380 $19,793 19.963% $4,239 $2,493 -36.52%
2020/21 $476,000 $28,560 $18,661 21.045% $4,224 $3,927 +4.96%
2019/20 $418,000 $25,080 $17,676 21.167% $4,038 $3,741 +1.53%
2018/19 $386,000 $23,160 $17,616 20.919% $3,991 $3,685 +4.60%
2017/18 $375,000 $22,500 $17,283 20.385% $3,823 $3,523 +9.17%
2016/17 $324,000 $19,440 $16,144 19.991% $3,537 $3,227 +8.97%
Permits

Permit information for 487 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
09/09/2016 Alteration type 2

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/07/1982 A
01/20/1982 A
04/13/1981 A

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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

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
5

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Van Sinderen Ave & New Lots Ave at SW Corner
Station lines
L
Distance (miles)
0.208
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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 0.10
P.S. 184 Newport 3 No Public PK, K-8 440 0.10
P.S. 41 Francis White 3 No Public K-5 154 0.20
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 651 0.35
P.S. 190 Sheffield 7 No Public PK, K-5 125 0.46
P.S. 190 Sheffield 7 No Public PK, K-5 125 0.46
P.S. 165 Ida Posner 5 No Public PK, K-5 193 0.46
P.S. 165 Ida Posner 5 No Public PK, K-5 193 0.46
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School 6 No Public PK, K-5 277 0.48
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School 6 No Public PK, K-5 277 0.48
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 0.10
Mott Hall Iv 2 No Public 6-8 128 0.20
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 651 0.35
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy V 3 No Public 6-8 83 0.35
Legacy School of the Arts 5 No Public 6-8 147 0.46
School Of The Future Brooklyn 3 No Public 6-8 105 0.48
Peoples Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.48
Key Collegiate Charter School NR No Charter 6-8 116 0.50
Riverdale Avenue Middle School 3 No Public 6-8 118 0.55
Achievement First East New York Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 1,144 0.56
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Democracy Academy 1 No Public 9-12 140 0.35
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School 4 No Public 9-12 200 0.35
Achievement First East New York Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 1,144 0.56
Frederick Douglas Academy Vii High School 5 No Public 9-12 227 0.61
Teachers Preperatory High School NR No Public 9-12 189 0.61
High School For Civil Rights 2 No Public 9-12 140 0.62
Performing Arts and Technology High School 6 No Public 9-12 319 0.62
World Academy For Total Community Health 2 No Public 9-12 132 0.62
Captain Vernon a Richards High School-Fire 3 No Public 9-12 223 0.62
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 117 0.72

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Neighbors for 487 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

497 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 718 Sackman St, Brooklyn 730 Sackman St, Brooklyn 493 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 702 Sackman St, Brooklyn 714 Sackman St, Brooklyn 489 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 503 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 505 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 495 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 708 Sackman St, Brooklyn 724 Sackman St, Brooklyn 700 Sackman St, Brooklyn 491 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 499 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 706 Sackman St, Brooklyn 712 Sackman St, Brooklyn 720 Sackman St, Brooklyn 501 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 511 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 487 Christopher 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 487 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The development at 487 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1986.

What is the total square footage of 487 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

487 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 has a total of 1,128 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 487 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

487 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is currently assessed at $36,780.

What are the property taxes for 487 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The property taxes for 487 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 total $4,236.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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