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487 Emerald Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 - Property report

Also known as: 485-487 Emerald St

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Property type

Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

4,674

Sale price

$275,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
487 Emerald Street
Alternate address(es)
485-487 Emerald St
487 Garage Emerald St
487 Rear Emerald St
ZIP code
11208
Neighborhood
East New York
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04473-0048

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)
Building sq. ft.
1,278
Building dimensions
24 ft x 26 ft
Buildings on lot
3
Stories
1
Year built
1901
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Aluminum/Vinyl
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Sales
Sale date
08/30/2005
Sale price
$275,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,792
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Dumont Avenue (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
60 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
4,674

Area overview

Walk score
62 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
78 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
53 /100.  Bikeable
School district
19
Community district
5
Closest police station
1.15 Miles
Closest fire station
0.33 Miles

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Ownership

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 487 Emerald Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/30/2005 $275,000 XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXX, XXXX
03/02/2004 $250,000 XXXXX, XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX
11/21/2003 $138,000 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/18/2026 - R
03/13/2026 - D		 Deed
(2026031800397001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX
10/09/2020 - R
10/01/2020 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2020100100633001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
11/15/2005 - R
10/21/2005 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005102101264001)		 XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/29/2005 - R
09/15/2005 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005092102215001)		 XXXXX XXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX
09/22/2005 - R
09/07/2005 - D		 Sundry Agreement
(2005092201246001)		 XXXXX XXXX
09/07/2005 - R
08/30/2005 - D		 Mortgage
(2005083101498002)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
09/07/2005 - R
08/30/2005 - D		 Deed
(2005083101498001)		 XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX
05/10/2004 - R
03/02/2004 - D		 Mortgage
(2004031100487003)		 XXXXX XXXX XXXX
05/10/2004 - R
03/02/2004 - D		 Mortgage
(2004031100487002)		 XXXXX XXXX XXXX
05/10/2004 - R
03/02/2004 - D		 Deed
(2004031100487001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 487 Emerald Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$4,792
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$849,000
Assessed value
$50,940

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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 $868,000 $52,080 $22,786 19.843% $4,521 $4,521 +4.72%
2024/25 $725,000 $43,500 $21,497 20.085% $4,318 $4,318 0.00%
2023/24 $808,000 $48,480 $21,497 20.085% $4,318 $4,318 -0.35%
2022/23 $661,000 $39,660 $21,334 20.309% $4,333 $4,333 +7.83%
2021/22 $723,000 $43,380 $20,126 19.963% $4,018 $4,018 +0.55%
2020/21 $620,000 $37,200 $18,988 21.045% $3,996 $3,996 +5.38%
2019/20 $502,000 $30,120 $17,914 21.167% $3,792 $3,792 +1.19%
2018/19 $603,000 $36,180 $17,914 20.919% $3,747 $3,747 +3.40%
2017/18 $557,000 $33,420 $17,778 20.385% $3,624 $3,624 +8.09%
2016/17 $428,000 $25,680 $16,772 19.991% $3,353 $3,353 +8.37%
Permits

Permit information for 487 Emerald Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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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

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
2

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Grant Ave & Pitkin Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
A
Distance (miles)
0.526
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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 0.42
P.S. 214 Michael Friedsam 5 No Public PK, K-5 724 0.42
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 717 0.44
P.S. 232 Lindenwood 5 No Public PK, K-8 805 0.58
P.S. 232 Lindenwood 5 No Public PK, K-8 805 0.58
P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin 4 No Public PK, K-5 611 0.66
P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin 4 No Public PK, K-5 611 0.66
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 0.58
Jhs 202 Robert H Goddard 5 No Public 5-8 882 0.70
Jhs 218 James P Sinnott 4 No Public 6-8 305 0.82
Our Lady of Grace Religious Ed NR No Private PK-8 209 0.87
St Helen School NR No Private PK-8 321 0.87
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 0.82
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

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Neighbors for 487 Emerald Street, Brooklyn, NY

514 Berriman St, Brooklyn 516 Berriman St, Brooklyn 495 Emerald St, Brooklyn 491 Emerald St, Brooklyn 481 Emerald St, Brooklyn 956 Hegeman Ave, Brooklyn 238 Amber St, Brooklyn 518 Berriman St, Brooklyn 2857 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 222 Amber St, Brooklyn 221 Amber St, Brooklyn 226 Amber St, Brooklyn 224 Amber St, Brooklyn 2831 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 42 Sapphire St, Brooklyn 44 Sapphire St, Brooklyn 2891 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 501 Emerald St, Brooklyn 948 Hegeman Ave, Brooklyn 503 Emerald St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 487 Emerald Street, 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 487 Emerald Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The development at 487 Emerald Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 487 Emerald Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

487 Emerald Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a total of 1,278 square feet.

When was 487 Emerald Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the sale price?

487 Emerald Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold on 08/30/2005 for $275,000.

What is the assessed value of 487 Emerald Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

487 Emerald Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is currently assessed at $50,940.

What are the property taxes for 487 Emerald Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The property taxes for 487 Emerald Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 total $4,792.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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