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979 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Property Information

979 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 979 Lenox Road
Secondary address 979 Garage Lenox Rd
Neighborhood East Flatbush
Zip code 11212
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 04645-0043

Sales & Tax Overview for 979 Lenox Road, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 08/04/2022
Purchase price $999,999
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 979 Lenox Road, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,550
Lot dimensions 25.5 ft x 100 ft
Property type Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sqft 3,960
Building dimensions 20.67 ft x 64.5 ft
Buildings on lot 2
Stories 2
Structure type Old style
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1920
Frontage Lenox Road (narrow)
Nearest wide street Remsen Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 979 Lenox Road, Brooklyn

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Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

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School district 18
Community district 17
Closest police station 1.04 Miles
Closest fire station 0.40 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 979 Garage Lenox Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11212

About 979 Lenox Road, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 979 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

979 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1920 and has a total of 3,960 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 979 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11212 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $43,140, the tax amount paid for 979 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is $6,700.

When was 979 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11212 last sold and what was the last sale price?

979 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was last sold in 08/04/2022 for $999,999.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 979 Lenox Road, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 979 Lenox Road, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/04/2022 $999,999
12/01/2004 $10
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 979 Lenox Road, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
08/22/2024 - R Initial UCC1
(2024082200105003)
10/30/2023 - R
10/19/2023 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2023102501032001)
08/25/2022 - R
08/15/2022 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2022081900385001)
08/16/2022 - R
08/04/2022 - D
Mortgage
(2022081000850003)
08/16/2022 - R
08/04/2022 - D
Deed
(2022081000850002)
08/16/2022 - R
08/04/2022 - D
Deed
(2022081000850001)
01/29/2013 - R
01/07/2013 - D
Discharge of Tax Lien
(2013011701042001)
03/11/2013 - R
12/26/2012 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2013022500768001)
11/23/2011 - R
11/16/2011 - D
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2011112200531001)
01/10/2007 - R
12/08/2006 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006122601471002)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 979 Lenox Road, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $379
Tax assessor's market value: $719,000
Assessed value: $43,140

Assessment History for 979 Lenox Road, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $825,000 $49,500 $31,858 19.843% $6,322 $9,822 +62.70%
2024/25 $970,000 $58,200 $30,058 20.085% $6,037 $6,037 0.00%
2023/24 $1,053,000 $63,180 $30,058 20.085% $6,037 $6,037 -0.34%
2022/23 $1,145,000 $68,700 $29,827 20.309% $6,058 $6,058 +7.82%
2021/22 $1,156,000 $69,360 $28,140 19.963% $5,618 $5,618 +0.55%

Permits for 979 Lenox Road, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/05/2024 Alteration
03/21/2024 Alteration
         
         
         
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East Flatbush Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$565,000
-10.3% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$474
-0.5% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 6 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Saratoga Ave & Livonia Ave at SW Corner
Station lines 3
Distance (miles) 0.531
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 219 Kennedy King 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 298 0.17
P.S. 219 Kennedy King 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 298 0.17
Steps Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-5 75 0.11
Steps Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-5 75 0.11
P.S. 268 Emma Lazarus 8 No Public PK, K-5 236 0.24

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (The) 4 Yes Public 6-8 180 0.32
LAMAD ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL 5 No Charter 6-7 187 0.17
Middle School For Art And Philosphy 4 No Public 6-8 146 0.18
Middle School Of Marketing And Legal Studies NR No Public 6-8 132 0.32
Kings Collegiate Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,215 0.32

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
East Brooklyn Community High School 2 No Public 9-12 127 0.27
Kings Collegiate Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,215 0.32
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,376 0.40
It Takes A Village Academy 3 No Public 9-12 308 0.60
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences 3 No Public 9-12 232 0.60

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Neighbors for 979 Lenox Road, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 979 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11212.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
989 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn 3,960 11/05/1989
367 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn 2,037 06/23/2000
365 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn 1,930 04/24/2025
985 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn 3,960 02/22/1974
356 E 91st St, Brooklyn 3,664 10/29/2003
334 E 91st St, Brooklyn 3,924 01/15/2004
967 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn 2,000 04/03/1999
385 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn 4,000 09/29/1994
361 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn 1,930 12/23/2019
355 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn 2,106 03/08/2018 $590,000
363 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn 1,930 08/22/2024 $725,000
357 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn 1,930 04/26/1979
983 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn 3,960 03/29/2021
352 E 91st St, Brooklyn 3,664 05/17/1999
348 E 91st St, Brooklyn 3,664 04/05/2021
344 E 91st St, Brooklyn 3,520 07/03/2019
369 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 09/29/1994
359 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn 2,106 06/08/2006 $456,000
340 E 91st St, Brooklyn 3,664 10/04/1988
336 E 91st St, Brooklyn 3,664 03/26/2025 $911,771
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