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491 Emerald Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 - Property report

Also known as: 491 Emerald St

Property image for 491 Emerald Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$495,000

General information

Address

Primary address

491 Emerald Street

ZIP code

11208

Neighborhood

East New York

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

04473-0046

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

2,840

Building dimensions

20 ft x 42 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1901

Building material

C Blck + Brick

Exterior wall

Stucco

Basement

Sales

Sale date

01/23/2014

Sale price

$495,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$3,683

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)

Dumont Avenue (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Area overview

Walk score

62 /100. Somewhat Walkable

Transit score

78 /100. Excellent Transit

Bike score

53 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

1.15 Miles

Closest fire station

0.33 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 491 Emerald Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 491 Emerald Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
01/23/2014	$495,000	XXXXXX, XXXXXXX	XXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX, XX. , XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
06/04/2025 - R 01/17/2025 - D	Discharge of Tax Lien (2025060300791001)	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
03/14/2023 - R 02/28/2023 - D	Assignment of Tax Lien (2023030200255003)	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
03/12/2020 - R 03/08/2020 - D	Court Order (2020031200183001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXX
10/30/2019 - R 10/24/2019 - D	Tax Lien Sale Certificate (2019102901254001)	XXXX XX XXX XXXX	XXXX XX XXX XXXX
04/03/2019 - R 02/07/2019 - D	Memorandum of Lease (2019031200442002)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
04/03/2019 - R 02/07/2019 - D	Memorandum of Contract (2019031200442001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
12/14/2015 - R 11/25/2015 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2015120900418001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXX XXXXXXXX XXX
02/13/2014 - R 01/23/2014 - D	Mortgage (2014020601235002)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX
02/13/2014 - R 01/23/2014 - D	Deed (2014020601235001)	XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXX
05/07/2008 - R 03/08/2008 - D	Life Estate Deed (2008042901724001)	XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 491 Emerald Street, 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

$3,683

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,426,000

Assessed value

$85,560

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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	$1,085,000	$65,100	$18,559	19.843%	$3,683	$3,683	+1.41%
2024/25	$1,008,000	$60,480	$18,080	20.085%	$3,631	$3,631	+5.44%
2023/24	$1,237,000	$74,220	$17,147	20.085%	$3,444	$3,444	+4.11%
2022/23	$1,032,000	$61,920	$16,289	20.309%	$3,308	$3,308	+7.16%
2021/22	$875,000	$52,500	$15,466	19.963%	$3,087	$3,087	-5.16%
2020/21	$731,000	$43,860	$15,466	21.045%	$3,255	$3,255	+2.06%
2019/20	$722,000	$43,320	$15,067	21.167%	$3,189	$3,189	+6.69%
2018/19	$701,000	$42,060	$14,289	20.919%	$2,989	$2,989	+8.02%
2017/18	$630,000	$37,800	$13,574	20.385%	$2,767	$2,767	+7.40%
2016/17	$518,000	$31,080	$12,888	19.991%	$2,576	$2,576	+2.23%

Permits

Permit information for 491 Emerald Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
08/29/2008	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
	11/05/2017	C
	11/05/2017	C
	11/05/2017	C

*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

Grant Ave & Pitkin Ave at NE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.534

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 224 Hale A Woodruff	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	282	0.56
P.S. 224 Hale A Woodruff	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	282	0.56
Our World Neighborhood Charter 2	4	No	Charter	K-5	368	0.17
P.S. 214 Michael Friedsam	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	724	0.43
P.S. 214 Michael Friedsam	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	724	0.43
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	717	0.44
P.S. 232 Lindenwood	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	805	0.57
P.S. 232 Lindenwood	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	805	0.57
P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	611	0.67
P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	611	0.67

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	1.59
Robert F Kennedy Incentive Pro	NR	No	Private	6-8	0	0.44
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	717	0.44
P.S. 232 Lindenwood	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	805	0.57
Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard	5	No	Public	5-8	882	0.70
Jhs 218 James P Sinnott	4	No	Public	6-8	305	0.83
Our Lady of Grace Religious Ed	NR	No	Private	PK-8	209	0.86
St Helen School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	321	0.86
Achievement First Aspire Charter	6	No	Charter	K-9	775	0.95
East New York Middle School Of Excellence	4	No	Public	6-8	239	1.06

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Goddard High School For Communication Arts & Technology	6	No	Public	9-12	605	0.70
The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers	2	No	Public	9-12	269	0.83
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School	4	No	Public	9-12	805	1.02
Academy for Young Writers	5	No	Public	6-12	483	1.22
Spring Creek Community School	3	No	Public	6-12	468	1.22
John Adams High School	4	No	Public	9-12	2,366	1.28
Followers of Jesus School	NR	No	Private	1-12	36	1.32
East New York Family Academy	5	No	Public	6-12	659	1.58
Uft Charter School	NR	No	Charter	9-12	190	1.59
The East New York Arts and Civics High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	161	1.59

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 491 Emerald Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The development at 491 Emerald Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 491 Emerald Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

491 Emerald Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a total of 2,840 square feet.

When was 491 Emerald Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the sale price?

491 Emerald Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold on 01/23/2014 for $495,000.

What is the assessed value of 491 Emerald Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

491 Emerald Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is currently assessed at $85,560.

What are the property taxes for 491 Emerald Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The property taxes for 491 Emerald Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 total $3,682.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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