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968 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 - Property report

Also known as: 968 Jamaica Ave

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,934

Sale price

$640,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
968 Jamaica Avenue
ZIP code
11208
Neighborhood
East New York
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04111-0056

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
3,585
Building dimensions
20 ft x 61 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1899
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
05/18/2016
Sale price
$640,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,990
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Jamaica Avenue (wide)
Lot dimensions
20.17 ft x 95.92 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,934

Area overview

Walk score
79 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
71 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
57 /100.  Bikeable
School district
19
Community district
5
Closest police station
1.47 Miles
Closest fire station
0.69 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 968 Jamaica 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 968 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/18/2016 $640,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXX
07/27/2007 $510,000 XXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/13/2026 - R
07/10/2026 - D		 Deed
(2026070900868001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX
06/29/2016 - R
06/13/2016 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2016061400468001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
06/29/2016 - R
06/13/2016 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2016061400463001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
05/27/2016 - R
05/18/2016 - D		 Mortgage
(2016052301465002)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
05/27/2016 - R
05/18/2016 - D		 Deed
(2016052301465001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
09/25/2007 - R
07/27/2007 - D		 Deed, Other
(2007081300803002)		 XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX
06/02/1997 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(3010005639201)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX
11/16/1992 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(3240001728424)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX
11/16/1992 - R
07/11/1992 - D		 Deed
(3250001728425)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
03/06/1975 - R Deed
(37530076700287)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 968 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
$4,990
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,392,000
Assessed value
$83,520

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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 $1,059,000 $63,540 $25,148 19.843% $4,990 $4,990 -0.36%
2024/25 $1,084,000 $65,040 $24,936 20.085% $5,008 $5,008 +5.94%
2023/24 $1,216,000 $72,960 $23,538 20.085% $4,728 $4,728 +4.80%
2022/23 $1,332,000 $79,920 $22,213 20.309% $4,511 $4,511 +7.82%
2021/22 $1,043,000 $62,580 $20,957 19.963% $4,184 $4,184 -5.13%
2020/21 $872,000 $52,320 $20,957 21.045% $4,410 $4,410 +0.27%
2019/20 $693,000 $41,580 $20,780 21.167% $4,399 $4,399 +7.20%
2018/19 $904,000 $54,240 $19,615 20.919% $4,103 $4,103 +8.74%
2017/18 $659,000 $39,540 $18,511 20.385% $3,773 $3,773 +8.08%
2016/17 $619,000 $37,140 $17,464 19.991% $3,491 $3,491 +2.23%
Permits

Permit information for 968 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/01/2016 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/05/2026 A
06/10/2025 A
04/10/2024 A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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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
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Autumn Ave & Jamaica Ave at SE Corner
Station lines
J
Distance (miles)
0.133
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 7 Abraham Lincoln 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 628 0.23
P.S. 7 Abraham Lincoln 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 628 0.23
Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK, K-8 283 0.53
Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK, K-8 283 0.53
St Thomas The Apostle NR No Private PK-8 253 0.53
St Thomas The Apostle NR No Private PK-8 253 0.53
P.S. 97 Forest Park 5 No Public PK, K-5 588 0.54
P.S. 97 Forest Park 5 No Public PK, K-5 588 0.54
P.S. 65 7 No Public PK, K-5 471 0.55
P.S. 65 7 No Public PK, K-5 471 0.55
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Is 171 Abraham Lincoln 3 Yes Public 6-8 264 0.33
HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL 5 Yes Public 6-8 277 0.33
Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK, K-8 283 0.53
St Thomas The Apostle NR No Private PK-8 253 0.53
MS 935 7 No Public 6 181 0.75
I.S. 119 the Glendale 7 No Public K-8 1,221 1.01
St John Evangelical Lutheran School NR No Private PK, K-8 93 1.03
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 1.05
P.S. 113 Isaac Chauncey 7 No Public PK, K-8 803 1.09
Divine Mercy Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 206 1.11
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Lab School 5 No Public 9-12 395 0.15
Multicultural High School 4 No Public 9-12 335 0.15
Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School 4 No Public 9-12 404 0.15
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR COLLABORATIVE HEALTHCARE NR No Public 9-12 337 0.15
Academy of Innovative Technology 4 No Public 9-12 406 0.15
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School 4 No Public 9-12 805 0.88
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 1.05
P.S. 233 NR No Public K-12 490 1.41
Metropolitan Expeditionary Learning School 5 No Public 6-12 839 1.41
Queens Metropolitan High School 5 No Public 9-12 1,024 1.41

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Neighbors for 968 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

42 Grant Ave, Brooklyn 15 Nichols Ave, Brooklyn 23 Nichols Ave, Brooklyn 24 Grant Ave, Brooklyn 26 Grant Ave, Brooklyn 30 Grant Ave, Brooklyn 36 Grant Ave, Brooklyn 21 Nichols Ave, Brooklyn 34 Grant Ave, Brooklyn 17 Nichols Ave, Brooklyn 18 Grant Ave, Brooklyn 966 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn 964 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn 962 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn 14 Grant Ave, Brooklyn 956 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn 948 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn 11 Nichols Ave, Brooklyn 16 Grant Ave, Brooklyn 22 Grant Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 968 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 968 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The development at 968 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 968 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

968 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a total of 3,585 square feet.

When was 968 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the sale price?

968 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold on 05/18/2016 for $640,000.

What is the assessed value of 968 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

968 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is currently assessed at $83,520.

What are the property taxes for 968 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The property taxes for 968 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 total $4,990.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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