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838 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 - Property report

Also known as: 11 Rear Crescent St

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Property type

One Story Retail Building (K1)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

17,731

Sale price

$1,025,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
838 Jamaica Avenue
Alternate address(es)
11 Rear Crescent St
834-840 Jamaica Ave
844-846 Jamaica Ave
ZIP code
11208
Neighborhood
East New York
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04106-0031

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Building
Property type
One Story Retail Building (K1)
Building sq. ft.
5,851
Building dimensions
47 ft x 64 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
1
Year built
1920
Building material
Sales
Sale date
05/21/2008
Sale price
$1,025,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$35,157
Tax class
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Commercial units
3
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
147.75 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
17,731
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Current built area
5,851 sq. ft.
Buildable area

Area overview

Walk score
64 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
69 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
60 /100.  Bikeable
School district
19
Community district
5
Closest police station
1.28 Miles
Closest fire station
0.78 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 838 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 838 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/21/2008 $1,025,000 XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/07/2014 - R
12/17/2013 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2013121700209001)		 XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX
07/11/2008 - R
06/19/2008 - D		 Initial UCC1
(2008061901454005)		 XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX
07/11/2008 - R
05/21/2008 - D		 Mortgage
(2008061901454003)		 XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX
07/11/2008 - R
05/21/2008 - D		 Deed
(2008061901454002)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
07/11/2008 - R
05/20/2008 - D		 Power of Attorney
(2008061901454001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
01/23/2003 - R
12/12/2002 - D		 Deed, Other
(2003011600593001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
07/11/2008 - R
02/14/1996 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2008061901454004)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
11/08/1985 - R Mortgage
(3000001124100)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXX
11/08/1985 - R Deed
(3990001124099)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
04/06/1984 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3530001011953)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 838 Jamaica 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
$35,157
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$886,000
Assessed value
$398,700

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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 $783,000 $352,350 $290,250 10.848% $31,486 $31,486 +9.23%
2024/25 $729,000 $328,050 $267,840 10.762% $28,825 $28,825 +10.04%
2023/24 $630,000 $283,500 $247,320 10.592% $26,196 $26,196 +5.85%
2022/23 $573,000 $257,850 $232,470 10.646% $24,749 $24,749 +3.77%
2021/22 $510,000 $229,500 $221,760 10.755% $23,850 $23,850 +4.60%
2020/21 $534,000 $240,300 $213,210 10.694% $22,801 $22,801 +12.56%
2019/20 $501,000 $225,450 $192,240 10.537% $20,256 $20,256 +10.06%
2018/19 $465,000 $209,250 $175,050 10.514% $18,405 $18,405 +7.28%
2017/18 $454,000 $204,300 $163,170 10.514% $17,156 $17,156 +6.29%
2016/17 $415,000 $186,750 $152,640 10.574% $16,140 $16,140 +11.82%
Permits

Permit information for 838 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
09/10/2015 Alteration type 2
10/03/2002 Alteration type 2
12/26/1991 Alteration type 2
11/22/1991 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
06/20/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
03/03/2015 Lblvio-low pressure boiler
12/13/2011 Lblvio-low pressure boiler

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Brooklyn commercial market stats

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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
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Crescent St & Jamaica Ave at SE Corner
Station lines
J
Distance (miles)
0.022
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Neighbors for 838 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

22 Hemlock St, Brooklyn 44 Hemlock St, Brooklyn 24 Hemlock St, Brooklyn 38 Hemlock St, Brooklyn 46 Hemlock St, Brooklyn 21 Crescent St, Brooklyn 49 Crescent St, Brooklyn 28 Hemlock St, Brooklyn 32 Hemlock St, Brooklyn 61 Crescent St, Brooklyn 42 Hemlock St, Brooklyn 51 Crescent St, Brooklyn 55 Crescent St, Brooklyn 858 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn 26 Cypress CT, Brooklyn 37 Crescent St, Brooklyn 53 Crescent St, Brooklyn 59 Crescent St, Brooklyn 850 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn 13-19 Crescent St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 838 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

11207, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11221, 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 11375, New York City, NY 11379, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY 11414, New York City, NY 11415, New York City, NY 11416, New York City, NY 11417, New York City, NY 11418, New York City, NY 11419, New York City, NY 11420, New York City, NY 11421, New York City, NY 11424, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 838 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The development at 838 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1920.

What is the market value of 838 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The current market value of 838 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $886,000.

What is the total square footage of 838 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

838 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a total of 5,851 square feet.

What is the price per square foot for this property?

$175 per square foot is the price for 838 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 3.

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