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505 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 Property Information

505 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 505 Ridgewood Avenue
Secondary address 16 Obrien Pl
Neighborhood East New York
Zip code 11208
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 04121-0008

Sales & Tax Overview for 505 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 08/20/2020
Purchase price $950,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 505 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 1,583
Lot dimensions 19.5 ft x 81.17 ft
Property type Three Families (C0)
Building sqft 3,174
Building dimensions 19.5 ft x 60 ft
Buildings on lot 2
Stories 3
Structure type Row
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1905
Frontage O'Brien Place (narrow)
Ridgewood Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street Rockaway Boulevard
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 505 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 3
Residential sqft

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School district 19
Community district 5
Closest police station 1.17 Miles
Closest fire station 0.60 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 16 Obrien Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11208
  • 505 Rear Ridgewood Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11208

About 505 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 505 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

505 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1905 and has a total of 3,174 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 505 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $80,460, the tax amount paid for 505 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $5,483.

When was 505 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the last sale price?

505 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold in 08/20/2020 for $950,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 505 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 505 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/20/2020 $950,000

Title Documents for 505 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
10/02/2020 - R
09/18/2020 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2020092100571001)
10/02/2020 - R
09/14/2020 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2020091500217001)
08/25/2020 - R
08/20/2020 - D
Mortgage
(2020082400842002)
08/25/2020 - R
08/20/2020 - D
Deed
(2020082400842001)
01/16/2008 - R
01/02/2008 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2008010200953001)
01/18/2007 - R
11/14/2006 - D
Mortgage
(2007011100935001)
08/19/2010 - R
05/25/2006 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006052600930001)
07/07/2006 - R
05/24/2006 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006061201615001)
07/29/2004 - R
05/11/2004 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2004051301739001)
09/16/2004 - R
04/23/2004 - D
Mortgage
(2004042800368002)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 505 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $5,484
Tax assessor's market value: $1,341,000
Assessed value: $80,460

Assessment History for 505 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $1,127,000 $67,620 $26,077 19.843% $5,174 $5,174 +4.72%
2024/25 $890,000 $53,400 $24,602 20.085% $4,941 $4,941 0.00%
2023/24 $971,000 $58,260 $24,602 20.085% $4,941 $4,941 -0.33%
2022/23 $909,000 $54,540 $24,412 20.309% $4,958 $4,958 +7.85%
2021/22 $918,000 $55,080 $23,030 19.963% $4,597 $4,597 +0.52%

Permits for 505 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
01/04/2021 Alteration
09/28/2020 Alteration
09/22/2020 Alteration type 2
09/03/2020 Alteration
         
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East New York Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$555,000
11% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$493
11% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Pine St & Fulton St at NE Corner
Station lines J-Z
Distance (miles) 0.223
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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 0.25
P.S. 7 Abraham Lincoln 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 628 0.25
Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK, K-8 283 0.25
Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK, K-8 283 0.25
Cypress Hills Ascend Charter 7 No Charter K-5 387 0.39

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL 5 Yes Public 6-8 277 0.05
Is 171 Abraham Lincoln 3 Yes Public 6-8 264 0.05
Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK, K-8 283 0.25
MS 935 7 No Public 6 181 0.47
St Thomas The Apostle NR No Private PK-8 253 0.73

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR COLLABORATIVE HEALTHCARE NR No Public 9-12 337 0.46
Brooklyn Lab School 5 No Public 9-12 395 0.46
Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School 4 No Public 9-12 404 0.46
Multicultural High School 4 No Public 9-12 335 0.46
Academy of Innovative Technology 4 No Public 9-12 406 0.46

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Neighbors for 505 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 505 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
491 Ridgewood Ave, Brooklyn 3,900 11/28/2005
153 Autumn Ave, Brooklyn 2,160 06/21/2013
147 Autumn Ave, Brooklyn 2,036 08/13/2024 $652,500
495 Ridgewood Ave, Brooklyn 3,390 01/31/2025 $960,000
493 Ridgewood Ave, Brooklyn 2,556 06/04/2014 $540,000
507 Ridgewood Ave, Brooklyn 3,066 12/24/2020 $900,000
511 Ridgewood Ave, Brooklyn 3,120 07/24/2017
157 Autumn Ave, Brooklyn 4,350 02/06/2016
155 Autumn Ave, Brooklyn 1,184 02/04/2019
143 Autumn Ave, Brooklyn 2,036 12/16/1988
139 Autumn Ave, Brooklyn 2,036 05/05/2022 $985,000
499 Ridgewood Ave, Brooklyn 3,480 06/08/1995
501 Ridgewood Ave, Brooklyn 3,390 01/21/2019
503 Ridgewood Ave, Brooklyn 3,480 03/15/2022 $990,000
128 Autumn Ave, Brooklyn 2,000 03/08/1999
124 Autumn Ave, Brooklyn 2,048 02/02/2006 $375,000
342 Etna St, Brooklyn 4,140 08/03/2018
151 Autumn Ave, Brooklyn 2,036 06/06/2023
141 Autumn Ave, Brooklyn 2,036 08/28/2023 $890,000
122 Autumn Ave, Brooklyn 2,096 08/14/2001
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