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494 Wortman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 - Property report

Also known as: 944 Essex St

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Property type

Factory - Heavy Manufacturing (Fireproof) (F1)

Year built

1956

Lot sq. ft.

41,000

Sale price

$1

General information

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Address
Primary address
494 Wortman Avenue
Alternate address(es)
1033-1049 Linwood St
494-504 Wortman Ave
944 Essex St
ZIP code
11208
Neighborhood
East New York
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04406-0006

Owner

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Building
Property type
Factory - Heavy Manufacturing (Fireproof) (F1)
Building sq. ft.
19,000
Building dimensions
84.42 ft x 224.75 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1
Year built
1956
Building material
Sales
Sale date
01/21/2003
Sale price
$1
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$110,266
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
0
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
100 ft x 254 ft
Lot sq. ft.
41,000

Area overview

Walk score
49 /100.  Car-Dependent
Transit score
94 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
54 /100.  Bikeable
School district
19
Community district
5
Closest police station
0.75 Miles
Closest fire station
0.77 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 494 Wortman 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 494 Wortman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/21/2003 $1 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/25/2025 - R Initial UCC1
(2025072200826001)		 XXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX
07/21/2025 - R Initial UCC1
(2025071700247001)		 XX XXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX
07/17/2025 - R UCC3 Termination
(2025071500203001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX
08/21/2025 - R
07/10/2025 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2025072200265007)		 XXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX
08/21/2025 - R
07/10/2025 - D		 Mortgage
(2025072200265006)		 XXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX
08/21/2025 - R
07/10/2025 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2025072200265005)		 XXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX
08/21/2025 - R
07/10/2025 - D		 Agreement
(2025072200265004)		 XXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX
08/21/2025 - R
07/10/2025 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2025072200265003)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
08/21/2025 - R
07/10/2025 - D		 Deed
(2025072200265002)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXX
08/21/2025 - R
07/10/2025 - D		 Termination of Assign of L&R
(2025072200265001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 494 Wortman 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
$110,266
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,451,000
Assessed value
$1,102,950

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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 $2,383,000 $1,072,350 $942,030 10.848% $102,191 $102,191 +3.71%
2024/25 $2,257,000 $1,015,650 $915,560 10.762% $98,533 $98,533 +1.78%
2023/24 $2,160,000 $972,000 $914,030 10.592% $96,814 $96,814 +0.47%
2022/23 $2,043,000 $919,350 $905,120 10.646% $96,359 $96,359 +22.60%
2021/22 $1,624,000 $730,800 $730,800 10.755% $78,598 $78,598 -20.73%
2020/21 $2,312,000 $1,040,400 $927,170 10.694% $99,152 $99,152 +7.04%
2019/20 $2,240,000 $1,008,000 $879,090 10.537% $92,630 $92,630 +6.14%
2018/19 $2,061,000 $927,450 $830,070 10.514% $87,274 $87,274 +2.39%
2017/18 $1,988,000 $894,600 $810,700 10.514% $85,237 $85,237 -0.44%
2016/17 $1,974,000 $888,300 $809,640 10.574% $85,611 $85,611 -0.65%
Permits

Permit information for 494 Wortman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/29/2023 Alteration
05/20/2019 Alteration type 2
03/14/2007 Alteration type 1
01/05/2005 Alteration type 2
01/05/2005 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

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Neighborhood

Brooklyn commercial market stats

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% 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
3

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Ashford St & Livonia Ave at SW Corner
Station lines
3
Distance (miles)
0.576
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Neighbors for 494 Wortman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

975 Essex St, Brooklyn 471 Cozine Ave, Brooklyn 422 Wortman Ave, Brooklyn 506 Wortman Ave, Brooklyn 430 Wortman Ave, Brooklyn 424 Wortman Ave, Brooklyn 1002 Essex St, Brooklyn 482 Wortman Ave, Brooklyn 1000 Alabama Ave, Brooklyn 961 Elton St, Brooklyn 957 Essex St, Brooklyn 1002 Alabama Ave, Brooklyn 12041 Flatlands Ave, Brooklyn 458 Wortman Ave, Brooklyn 985 Essex St, Brooklyn 966 Alabama Ave, Brooklyn 434-450 Wortman Ave, Brooklyn 528 Wortman Ave, Brooklyn 432 Wortman Ave, Brooklyn 428 Wortman Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 494 Wortman 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 494 Wortman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The development at 494 Wortman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1956.

What is the market value of 494 Wortman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The current market value of 494 Wortman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $2,451,000.

What is the total square footage of 494 Wortman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

494 Wortman Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a total of 19,000 square feet.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 1.

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