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492 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 - Property report

Also known as: 492 Van Siclen Ave

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

2,375

General information

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Address
Primary address
492 Van Siclen Avenue
ZIP code
11207
Neighborhood
East New York
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04057-0044

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
2,120
Building dimensions
20 ft x 56 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1901
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,882
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Van Siclen Avenue (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 95 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,375

Area overview

Walk score
70 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
79 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
19
Community district
5
Closest police station
0.45 Miles
Closest fire station
0.34 Miles

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Ownership information for 492 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Registered owner
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Deed
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Owner address

Sales history for 492 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/15/1992 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3260001687026)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
08/22/1967 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(36730050600468)
XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
08/03/1967 - R Mortgage
(36730049100475)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
08/03/1967 - R Deed
(36730049100472)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
08/03/1967 - R Power of Attorney
(36730049100468)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 492 Van Siclen 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
$4,882
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$961,000
Assessed value
$57,660

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 $905,000 $54,300 $24,602 19.843% $4,882 $4,882 -0.44%
2024/25 $977,000 $58,620 $24,412 20.085% $4,903 $4,903 +6.00%
2023/24 $869,000 $52,140 $23,030 20.085% $4,626 $4,626 +4.81%
2022/23 $764,000 $45,840 $21,731 20.309% $4,413 $4,413 +29.12%
2021/22 $723,000 $43,380 $17,122 19.963% $4,093 $3,418 -5.69%
2020/21 $773,000 $46,380 $17,222 21.045% $4,315 $3,624 -0.06%
2019/20 $707,000 $42,420 $17,133 21.167% $4,306 $3,627 +173.61%
2018/19 $699,000 $41,940 $6,336 20.919% $4,015 $1,325 -50.32%
2017/18 $635,000 $38,100 $13,088 20.385% $3,692 $2,668 +158.54%
2016/17 $576,000 $34,560 $5,162 19.991% $3,415 $1,032 +3.44%

Permit information for 492 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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East New York (part A) residential market stats

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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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 Siclen Ave & Livonia Ave at NW Corner
Station lines
3
Distance (miles)
0.134

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 149 Danny Kaye 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 479 0.23
P.S. 149 Danny Kaye 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 479 0.23
America Come Back To God Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 66 0.07
America Come Back To God Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 66 0.07
St. John Cantius School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.20
St. John Cantius School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.20
New Grace Center Christian School NR No Private PK-8 185 0.27
P.S. 13 Roberto Clemente 5 No Public PK, K-5 342 0.35
P.S. 13 Roberto Clemente 5 No Public PK, K-5 342 0.35
Achievement First East New York Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 1,144 0.35
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas 5 Yes Public 6-8 351 0.35
America Come Back To God Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 66 0.07
St. John Cantius School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.20
New Grace Center Christian School NR No Private PK-8 185 0.27
Achievement First East New York Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 1,144 0.35
School Of The Future Brooklyn 3 No Public 6-8 105 0.46
Legacy School of the Arts 5 No Public 6-8 147 0.47
Hyde Leadership Charter School-Brooklyn 4 No Charter K-8 476 0.48
East New York Family Academy 5 No Public 6-12 659 0.48
P.S. 36 NR No Public PK, K-12 388 0.51
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Captain Vernon a Richards High School-Fire 3 No Public 9-12 223 0.32
World Academy For Total Community Health 2 No Public 9-12 132 0.32
Performing Arts and Technology High School 6 No Public 9-12 319 0.32
High School For Civil Rights 2 No Public 9-12 140 0.32
Achievement First East New York Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 1,144 0.35
East New York Family Academy 5 No Public 6-12 659 0.48
P.S. 36 NR No Public PK, K-12 388 0.51
W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School 2 No Public 9-12 408 0.55
Uft Charter School NR No Charter 9-12 190 0.57
The East New York Arts and Civics High School NR No Public 9-12 161 0.57

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 492 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

The development at 492 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 492 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

492 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 has a total of 2,120 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 492 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

492 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 is currently assessed at $57,660.

What are the property taxes for 492 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

The property taxes for 492 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 total $4,881.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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