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PS 397 and Playground - 490 Fenimore Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 - Property report

Also known as: 490 Fenimore St

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Property type

Public Elementary, Junior or Senior High (W1)

Year built

1974

Lot sq. ft.

21,412

General information

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Address
Building name
PS 397 and Playground
Primary address
PS 397 and Playground - 490 Fenimore Street
ZIP code
11203
Neighborhood
Wingate
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04815-0020

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Building
Property type
Public Elementary, Junior or Senior High (W1)
Building sq. ft.
27,000
Building dimensions
136.42 ft x 79 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1974
Last altered
2005
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
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
150 ft x 142.75 ft
Lot sq. ft.
21,412

Area overview

Walk score
91 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
99 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
73 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
17
Community district
9
Closest police station
0.38 Miles
Closest fire station
0.35 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 PS 397 and Playground - 490 Fenimore Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

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Title documents

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Tax

Property taxes for PS 397 and Playground - 490 Fenimore 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
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$5,343,000
Assessed value
$2,404,350

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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 $5,214,000 $2,346,300 $0 10.848% $239,062 $0 n/a
2024/25 $5,138,000 $2,312,100 $0 10.762% $238,619 $0 n/a
2023/24 $5,034,000 $2,265,300 $0 10.592% $235,498 $0 n/a
2022/23 $4,746,000 $2,135,700 $0 10.646% $227,367 $0 n/a
2021/22 $4,354,000 $1,959,300 $0 10.755% $210,723 $0 n/a
2020/21 $5,364,000 $2,413,800 $0 10.694% $238,295 $0 n/a
2019/20 $5,206,000 $2,342,700 $0 10.537% $224,128 $0 n/a
2018/19 $5,002,000 $2,250,900 $0 10.514% $213,325 $0 n/a
2017/18 $4,711,000 $2,119,950 $0 10.514% $203,957 $0 n/a
2016/17 $4,476,000 $2,014,200 $0 10.574% $196,318 $0 n/a
Permits

Permit information for PS 397 and Playground - 490 Fenimore Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/23/2026 Alteration
08/12/2019 Alteration
01/15/2019 Alteration
11/19/2018 Alteration
10/16/2018 Alteration

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
11/14/2025 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
09/06/2019 Acc1-(other BLDGS types) - elevator affirmation of correction
03/02/2018 E-elevator

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Neighborhood

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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

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Winthrop St at NE Corner
Station lines
2-5
Distance (miles)
0.216
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Neighbors for PS 397 and Playground - 490 Fenimore Street, Brooklyn, NY

636 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn 425 Hawthorne St, Brooklyn 417 Hawthorne St, Brooklyn 390 Fenimore St, Brooklyn 325 Hawthorne St, Brooklyn 646 New York Ave, Brooklyn 315 Hawthorne St, Brooklyn 419 Hawthorne St, Brooklyn 386 Fenimore St, Brooklyn 429 Hawthorne St, Brooklyn 317 Hawthorne St, Brooklyn 319 Hawthorne St, Brooklyn 633 New York Ave, Brooklyn 435 Hawthorne St, Brooklyn 431 Hawthorne St, Brooklyn 421 Hawthorne St, Brooklyn 323 Hawthorne St, Brooklyn 437 Hawthorne St, Brooklyn 427 Hawthorne St, Brooklyn 644 New York Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for PS 397 and Playground - 490 Fenimore Street, 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 PS 397 and Playground - 490 Fenimore Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at PS 397 and Playground - 490 Fenimore Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1974.

What is the total square footage of PS 397 and Playground - 490 Fenimore Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

PS 397 and Playground - 490 Fenimore Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 27,000 square feet.

What is the assessed value of PS 397 and Playground - 490 Fenimore Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

PS 397 and Playground - 490 Fenimore Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $2,404,350.

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