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740 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 - Property report

Also known as: 740 Shepherd Ave

Property image for 740 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$725,000

General information

Address

Primary address

740 Shepherd Avenue

ZIP code

11208

Neighborhood

East New York

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

04316-0038

Building

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Building sq. ft.

1,560

Building dimensions

20 ft x 32 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1910

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

11/30/2021

Sale price

$725,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$1,634

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Shepherd Avenue (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Hegeman Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Area overview

Walk score

69 /100. Somewhat Walkable

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

70 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.35 Miles

Closest fire station

0.70 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 740 Shepherd 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 740 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
11/30/2021	$725,000	XXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXX XXXXX	XXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXX
01/04/2016	$595,000	XXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXX
07/27/2015	$280,000	XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXX	XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
12/30/2021 - R 12/13/2021 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2021121301275001)	XXXXX XXXXX	XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
12/21/2021 - R 11/30/2021 - D	Mortgage (2021121301624002)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX
12/21/2021 - R 11/30/2021 - D	Deed (2021121301624001)	XXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
06/14/2019 - R 05/08/2019 - D	Discharge of Tax Lien (2019061301049001)	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
01/20/2016 - R 01/04/2016 - D	Mortgage (2016010700361002)	XXXXX XXXXX	XXXX XXX
01/20/2016 - R 01/04/2016 - D	Deed (2016010700361001)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXX
09/02/2015 - R 07/27/2015 - D	Deed (2015080701140001)	XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXX
03/17/2015 - R 03/06/2015 - D	Deed (2015031000600001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX	XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX
11/30/2011 - R 06/30/2011 - D	Assignment of Tax Lien (2011112101094003)	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
08/25/2009 - R 08/18/2009 - D	Tax Lien Sale Certificate (2009082400693001)	XXXX XX XXX XXXX	XXXX XX XXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 740 Shepherd 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

$1,634

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$785,000

Assessed value

$47,100

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$597,000	$35,820	$7,770	19.843%	$1,542	$1,542	-1.20%
2024/25	$635,000	$38,100	$7,770	20.085%	$1,561	$1,561	+0.79%
2023/24	$749,000	$44,940	$7,709	20.085%	$1,548	$1,548	+4.83%
2022/23	$692,000	$41,520	$7,273	20.309%	$1,477	$1,477	+7.82%
2021/22	$661,000	$39,660	$6,863	19.963%	$1,370	$1,370	+0.54%
2020/21	$645,000	$38,700	$6,475	21.045%	$1,363	$1,363	-0.58%
2019/20	$568,000	$34,080	$6,475	21.167%	$1,371	$1,371	+1.99%
2018/19	$526,000	$31,560	$6,424	20.919%	$1,344	$1,344	+8.77%
2017/18	$478,000	$28,680	$6,061	20.385%	$1,236	$1,236	+8.07%
2016/17	$510,000	$30,600	$5,719	19.991%	$1,143	$1,143	+8.35%

Permits

Permit information for 740 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
10/26/2015	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
	03/11/2025	B
	03/11/2025	B
	03/11/2025	A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

East New York (part A) residential market stats

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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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Ashford St & Livonia Ave at SW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.262

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 202 Ernest S Jenkyns	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	228	0.11
P.S. 202 Ernest S Jenkyns	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	228	0.11
Achievement First Aspire Charter	6	No	Charter	K-9	775	0.11
East New York Elementary School Of Excellence	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	370	0.23
East New York Elementary School Of Excellence	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	370	0.23
Imagine Me Leadership Charter School	6	No	Charter	PK, K-8	195	0.50
Imagine Me Leadership Charter School	6	No	Charter	PK, K-8	195	0.50
America Come Back To God Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	66	0.52
America Come Back To God Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	66	0.52
P.S. 4	NR	No	Public	PK, K-5	399	0.55

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Van Siclen Community Middle School	3	Yes	Public	6-8	221	0.58
Achievement First Aspire Charter	6	No	Charter	K-9	775	0.11
East New York Middle School Of Excellence	4	No	Public	6-8	239	0.23
Jhs 218 James P Sinnott	4	No	Public	6-8	305	0.31
Imagine Me Leadership Charter School	6	No	Charter	PK, K-8	195	0.50
America Come Back To God Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	66	0.52
East New York Family Academy	5	No	Public	6-12	659	0.55
Achievement First Linden Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-8	756	0.58
P.S. 36	NR	No	Public	PK, K-12	388	0.62
Robert F Kennedy Incentive Pro	NR	No	Private	6-8	0	0.62

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers	2	No	Public	9-12	269	0.31
East New York Family Academy	5	No	Public	6-12	659	0.55
The East New York Arts and Civics High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	161	0.58
Uft Charter School	NR	No	Charter	9-12	190	0.58
P.S. 36	NR	No	Public	PK, K-12	388	0.62
Academy for Young Writers	5	No	Public	6-12	483	0.65
Spring Creek Community School	3	No	Public	6-12	468	0.65
Achievement First East New York Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	1,144	0.81
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School	4	No	Public	9-12	805	0.89
World Academy For Total Community Health	2	No	Public	9-12	132	0.89

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 740 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The development at 740 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 740 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

740 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a total of 1,560 square feet.

When was 740 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the sale price?

740 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold on 11/30/2021 for $725,000.

What is the assessed value of 740 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

740 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is currently assessed at $47,100.

What are the property taxes for 740 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The property taxes for 740 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 total $1,634.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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