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491 Schenectady Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 - Property report

Also known as: 491 Schenectady Ave

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1945

Lot sq. ft.

2,200

General information

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Address
Primary address
491 Schenectady Avenue
Alternate address(es)
491 Dr Wesley McDonald Holder Ave
491 E 47th St
ZIP code
11203
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04589-0060

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
2,023
Building dimensions
22 ft x 46 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1
Year built
1945
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Basement Garage
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,100
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Schenectady Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
East New York Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
22 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,200

Area overview

Walk score
91 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
80 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
17
Community district
9
Closest police station
0.72 Miles
Closest fire station
0.60 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 491 Schenectady 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 491 Schenectady Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/29/2000 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3320007169132)		 XXX
01/14/2000 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3660007008166)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX
01/14/2000 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3130007007613)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
02/04/1997 - R Mortgage
(3720005507372)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX
02/04/1997 - R Mortgage
(3600005507360)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
02/14/1990 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3290001518029)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
08/05/1985 - R Agreement
(3840001103884)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
07/12/1966 - R Mortgage
(36630018800129)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
07/12/1966 - R Deed
(36630018800119)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 491 Schenectady Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$6,100
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$943,000
Assessed value
$56,580

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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 $752,000 $45,120 $30,743 19.843% $6,100 $6,100 -0.27%
2024/25 $789,000 $47,340 $30,455 20.085% $6,117 $6,117 +6.00%
2023/24 $775,000 $46,500 $28,732 20.085% $5,771 $5,771 +4.77%
2022/23 $634,000 $38,040 $27,122 20.309% $5,508 $5,508 +7.71%
2021/22 $675,000 $40,500 $25,619 19.963% $5,114 $5,114 -5.15%
2020/21 $819,000 $49,140 $25,619 21.045% $5,392 $5,392 +0.36%
2019/20 $874,000 $52,440 $25,379 21.167% $5,372 $5,372 +7.25%
2018/19 $759,000 $45,540 $23,943 20.919% $5,009 $5,009 +8.71%
2017/18 $481,000 $28,860 $22,602 20.385% $4,607 $4,607 +7.96%
2016/17 $471,000 $28,260 $21,349 19.991% $4,268 $4,268 +2.23%
Permits

Permit information for 491 Schenectady Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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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

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Schenectady Ave & Eastern Pkwy at SE Corner
Station lines
3-4
Distance (miles)
0.505
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 398 Walter Weaver 2 Yes Public PK, K-5 244 0.37
P.S. 398 Walter Weaver 2 Yes Public PK, K-5 244 0.37
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,339 0.12
Citizens of the World Charter School 2 NR No Charter K-2 371 0.20
P.S. 221 Toussaint L'Ouverture 6 No Public PK, K-5 161 0.20
P.S. 221 Toussaint L'Ouverture 6 No Public PK, K-5 161 0.20
Stars & Knights Day School NR No Private PK, K-8 98 0.22
Stars & Knights Day School NR No Private PK, K-8 98 0.22
Bnos Menachem NR No Private PK-12 583 0.22
Bnos Menachem NR No Private PK-12 583 0.22
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
New Heights Middle School 5 Yes Public 6-8 248 0.12
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,339 0.12
Stars & Knights Day School NR No Private PK, K-8 98 0.22
Bnos Menachem NR No Private PK-12 583 0.22
Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (The) 4 No Public 6-8 180 0.34
Kings Collegiate Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,215 0.34
Middle School Of Marketing And Legal Studies NR No Public 6-8 132 0.34
Yeshiva Beis Chaya Mushka NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.38
Lubavitcher Yeshiva NR No Private PK-8 577 0.39
Congregation Ohr Menachem NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.43
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,339 0.12
Bnos Menachem NR No Private PK-12 583 0.22
Kings Collegiate Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,215 0.34
Yeshiva Beis Chaya Mushka NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.38
Machon Chana NR No Private 9-12 62 0.42
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow 5 No Public 8-12 452 0.50
School For Human Rights 2 No Public 9-12 184 0.50
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts 5 No Public 9-12 479 0.50
United Lubavitcher Yeshivoth NR No Private 9-12 0 0.60
Bnos Chomesh NR No Private 10-12 37 0.61

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Neighbors for 491 Schenectady Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

481 Schenectady Ave, Brooklyn 796 Maple St, Brooklyn 800 Maple St, Brooklyn 34 E 48th St, Brooklyn 802 Maple St, Brooklyn 823 Midwood St, Brooklyn 792 Maple St, Brooklyn 821 Midwood St, Brooklyn 825 Midwood St, Brooklyn 835 Midwood St, Brooklyn 489 Schenectady Ave, Brooklyn 487 Schenectady Ave, Brooklyn 794 Maple St, Brooklyn 837 Midwood St, Brooklyn 839 Midwood St, Brooklyn 485 Schenectady Ave, Brooklyn 819 Midwood St, Brooklyn 827 Midwood St, Brooklyn 829 Midwood St, Brooklyn 833 Midwood St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 491 Schenectady Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11229, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11234, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 491 Schenectady Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 491 Schenectady Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1945.

What is the total square footage of 491 Schenectady Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

491 Schenectady Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 2,023 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 491 Schenectady Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

491 Schenectady Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $56,580.

What are the property taxes for 491 Schenectady Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 491 Schenectady Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $6,100.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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