| Primary address | 786 Essex Street |
| Neighborhood | East New York |
| Zip code | 11208 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 04338-0024 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $2,157 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 2,000 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | One Story - Permanent Living Quarter (A2)
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| Building sqft | 696 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Stucco |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1905 |
| Frontage(s) | Essex Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Hegeman Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 19 |
| Community district | 5 |
| Closest police station | 0.46 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.73 Miles |
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786 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1905 and has a total of 696 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 786 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $31,860, the tax amount paid for 786 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $1,628. For the next year, the tax amount for 786 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is estimated at $2,157.
When was 786 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold?786 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold in 11/18/1981.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 786 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $1,629 |
| Estimated property tax: | $2,157 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $531,000 |
| Assessed value: | $31,860 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 786 Essex Street, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessed value | Taxable | Tax rate % | Base tax | Property tax | Year over year change |
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| 2025/26 | $531,000 | $31,860 | $8,208 | 19.843% | $2,438 | $1,629 | +244.92% |
| 2024/25 | $461,000 | $27,660 | $2,351 | 20.085% | $2,447 | $472 | +20.56% |
| 2023/24 | $564,000 | $33,840 | $1,950 | 20.085% | $2,310 | $392 | +8.53% |
| 2022/23 | $559,000 | $33,540 | $1,777 | 20.309% | $2,204 | $361 | +3.70% |
| 2021/22 | $459,000 | $27,540 | $1,741 | 19.963% | $2,045 | $348 | -76.24% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 3 (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Closest station | Ashford St & Livonia Ave at SW Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.296 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Linden Bl/Essex St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.059 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 202 Ernest S Jenkyns | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 228 | 0.15 |
| P.S. 202 Ernest S Jenkyns | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 228 | 0.15 |
| Achievement First Aspire Charter | 6 | No | Charter | K-9 | 775 | 0.15 |
| East New York Elementary School Of Excellence | 2 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 370 | 0.34 |
| East New York Elementary School Of Excellence | 2 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 370 | 0.34 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Van Siclen Community Middle School | 3 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 221 | 0.51 |
| Achievement First Aspire Charter | 6 | No | Charter | K-9 | 775 | 0.15 |
| East New York Middle School Of Excellence | 4 | No | Public | 6-8 | 239 | 0.34 |
| Jhs 218 James P Sinnott | 4 | No | Public | 6-8 | 305 | 0.40 |
| Imagine Me Leadership Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | PK, K-8 | 195 | 0.41 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 269 | 0.40 |
| East New York Family Academy | 5 | No | Public | 6-12 | 659 | 0.49 |
| Uft Charter School | NR | No | Charter | 9-12 | 190 | 0.51 |
| The East New York Arts and Civics High School | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 161 | 0.51 |
| Academy for Young Writers | 5 | No | Public | 6-12 | 483 | 0.54 |
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Here are the neighbors for 786 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 849 Cleveland St, Brooklyn | 2,050 | 02/09/2012 | $472,500 |
| 871 Cleveland St, Brooklyn | 2,050 | 02/07/2003 | $303,186 |
| 760 Elton St, Brooklyn | 1,277 | 05/13/2013 | $265,000 |
| 936 Hegeman Ave, Brooklyn | 2,730 | 01/03/1996 | |
| 794 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 1,680 | 05/03/2003 | |
| 770 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,244 | 10/19/2020 | |
| 790 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,600 | 12/14/2017 | |
| 796 Essex St, Brooklyn | 650 | 12/06/2023 | |
| 2305 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn | 82,096 | 08/08/1968 | |
| 847-851 Cleveland St, Brooklyn | 2,050 | 03/27/2002 | |
| 766 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 756 | 10/10/2008 | |
| 865 Cleveland St, Brooklyn | 2,050 | 11/14/2002 | |
| 833 Cleveland St, Brooklyn | 3,198 | 09/06/2022 | $1,040,000 |
| 932 Hegeman Ave, Brooklyn | 2,000 | 04/22/2021 | |
| 796 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 1,844 | 01/31/2007 | |
| 831 Cleveland St, Brooklyn | 3,198 | 09/06/2022 | $1,040,000 |
| 764 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 09/07/1976 | ||
| 772 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 4,452 | 03/06/2008 | |
| 855 Cleveland St, Brooklyn | 2,050 | 10/12/2018 | |
| 754 Elton St, Brooklyn | 1,388 | 10/03/2023 | $820,000 |
