| Primary address | 789 Essex Street |
| Neighborhood | East New York |
| Zip code | 11208 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 04339-0045 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $1,663 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 4,000 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Two Family Frame (B2)
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| Building sqft | 1,364 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Composition |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1910 |
| 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 | 0.70 Miles |
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789 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1910 and has a total of 1,364 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 789 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $41,160, the tax amount paid for 789 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $1,663. For the next year, the tax amount for 789 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is estimated at $1,663.
When was 789 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold?789 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold in 08/22/1995.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 789 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: | $1,663 |
| Estimated property tax: | $1,663 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $686,000 |
| Assessed value: | $41,160 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 789 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 | $686,000 | $41,160 | $8,381 | 19.843% | $1,663 | $1,663 | +0.07% |
| 2024/25 | $542,000 | $32,520 | $8,274 | 20.085% | $1,662 | $1,662 | +5.98% |
| 2023/24 | $665,000 | $39,900 | $7,807 | 20.085% | $1,568 | $1,568 | +30.46% |
| 2022/23 | $604,000 | $36,240 | $5,918 | 20.309% | $1,498 | $1,202 | +8.57% |
| 2021/22 | $585,000 | $35,100 | $5,544 | 19.963% | $1,394 | $1,107 | -5.63% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 4 (See more on map) |
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| Station lines | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.319 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Line | B20 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.043 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 0.13 |
| P.S. 202 Ernest S Jenkyns | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 228 | 0.13 |
| Achievement First Aspire Charter | 6 | No | Charter | K-9 | 775 | 0.13 |
| 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 | 0.54 |
| Achievement First Aspire Charter | 6 | No | Charter | K-9 | 775 | 0.13 |
| 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 | 0.38 |
| Imagine Me Leadership Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | PK, K-8 | 195 | 0.44 |
| 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 | 0.38 |
| East New York Family Academy | 5 | No | Public | 6-12 | 659 | 0.52 |
| Uft Charter School | NR | No | Charter | 9-12 | 190 | 0.54 |
| The East New York Arts and Civics High School | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 161 | 0.54 |
| Academy for Young Writers | 5 | No | Public | 6-12 | 483 | 0.54 |
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Here are the neighbors for 789 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 124 Louisiana Ave, Brooklyn | 16,300 | 07/31/2013 | |
| 361 Stanley Ave, Brooklyn | 9,000 | 08/23/2012 | $875,000 |
| 775 Essex St, Brooklyn | 2,442 | 03/30/2021 | |
| 363 Stanley Ave, Brooklyn | 01/08/2009 | $2,499,804 | |
| 794 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 1,680 | 05/03/2003 | |
| 936 Hegeman Ave, Brooklyn | 2,730 | 01/03/1996 | |
| 781 Essex St, Brooklyn | 4,090 | 02/13/2009 | $385,320 |
| 770 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,244 | 10/19/2020 | |
| 386 DE Witt Ave, Brooklyn | 27,500 | 12/19/2024 | $8,036,000 |
| 798 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 1,844 | 03/28/2026 | |
| 408 DE Witt Ave, Brooklyn | 10,477 | 08/16/2002 | |
| 766 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 756 | 10/10/2008 | |
| 938 Hegeman Ave, Brooklyn | 5,022 | 11/20/2024 | $735,000 |
| 819 Williams Ave, Brooklyn | 36,000 | 08/04/2016 | $6,500,000 |
| 796 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 1,844 | 01/31/2007 | |
| 932 Hegeman Ave, Brooklyn | 2,000 | 04/22/2021 | |
| 757 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,088 | 10/04/2021 | $481,000 |
| 806 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 1,980 | 12/16/2014 | $200,000 |
| 772 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 4,452 | 03/06/2008 | |
| 764 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 09/07/1976 |
