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New Lots Branch Library - 655 New Lots Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 - Property report

Also known as: 700 Barbey St

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Property type

Library (P8)

Year built

1956

Lot sq. ft.

21,000

General information

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Address
Building name
New Lots Branch Library
Primary address
New Lots Branch Library - 655 New Lots Avenue
Alternate address(es)
637 Schenck Ave
643-667 New Lots Ave
700 Barbey St
ZIP code
11207
Neighborhood
East New York
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04090-0001

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Building
Property type
Library (P8)
Building sq. ft.
19,170
Building dimensions
135 ft x 71 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1956
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
0
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
210 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
21,000

Area overview

Walk score
81 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
75 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
19
Community district
5
Closest police station
0.43 Miles
Closest fire station
0.46 Miles

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Ownership

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

Sales history for New Lots Branch Library - 655 New Lots Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/13/2026 - R
01/06/2026 - D		 Zoning Lot Description
(2026011300433001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded document on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for New Lots Branch Library - 655 New Lots 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
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,640,000
Assessed value
$1,188,000

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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 $2,579,000 $1,160,550 $0 10.848% $117,344 $0 n/a
2024/25 $2,522,000 $1,134,900 $0 10.762% $116,549 $0 n/a
2023/24 $2,464,000 $1,108,800 $0 10.592% $114,947 $0 n/a
2022/23 $2,349,000 $1,057,050 $0 10.646% $112,534 $0 n/a
2021/22 $2,105,000 $947,250 $0 10.755% $101,877 $0 n/a
2020/21 $2,593,000 $1,166,850 $0 10.694% $116,246 $0 n/a
2019/20 $2,547,000 $1,146,150 $0 10.537% $109,570 $0 n/a
2018/19 $2,437,000 $1,096,650 $0 10.514% $103,199 $0 n/a
2017/18 $2,311,000 $1,039,950 $0 10.514% $97,805 $0 n/a
2016/17 $2,190,000 $985,500 $0 10.574% $93,567 $0 n/a
Permits

Permit information for New Lots Branch Library - 655 New Lots Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/17/2026 Alteration
07/16/2026 Alt-CO - new building with existing elements to remain
07/10/2026 Alteration
06/03/2026 Full demolition
05/11/2026 Alt-CO - new building with existing elements to remain

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
12/16/2021 E-elevator elevatorrequired
11/12/2020 E-elevator elevatorrequired
10/22/2019 E-elevator elevatorrequired

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% 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
Van Siclen Ave & Livonia Ave at SE Corner
Station lines
3
Distance (miles)
0.124
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Neighbors for New Lots Branch Library - 655 New Lots Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

608 Jerome St, Brooklyn 605 Jerome St, Brooklyn 655 Hendrix St, Brooklyn 816 Livonia Ave, Brooklyn 610 Jerome St, Brooklyn 719 New Lots Ave, Brooklyn 651 Hendrix St, Brooklyn 589 New Lots Ave, Brooklyn 613 New Lots Ave, Brooklyn 604 Jerome St, Brooklyn 606 Jerome St, Brooklyn 612 Jerome St, Brooklyn 876 Livonia Ave, Brooklyn 597 New Lots Ave, Brooklyn 603 New Lots Ave, Brooklyn 628 Schenck Ave, Brooklyn 603 Jerome St, Brooklyn 593 New Lots Ave, Brooklyn 595 New Lots Ave, Brooklyn 601 New Lots Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for New Lots Branch Library - 655 New Lots Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11208, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY 11374, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY 11379, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY 11414, New York City, NY 11416, New York City, NY 11417, New York City, NY 11421, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for New Lots Branch Library - 655 New Lots Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

The development at New Lots Branch Library - 655 New Lots Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 was built in 1956.

What is the total square footage of New Lots Branch Library - 655 New Lots Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

New Lots Branch Library - 655 New Lots Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 has a total of 19,170 square feet.

What is the assessed value of New Lots Branch Library - 655 New Lots Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

New Lots Branch Library - 655 New Lots Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 is currently assessed at $1,188,000.

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