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490 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 - Property report

Also known as: 490 E 2nd St

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

3,750

General information

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Address
Primary address
490 East 2nd Street
Alternate address(es)
490 Rear E 2nd St
ZIP code
11218
Neighborhood
Kensington
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05370-0027

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
2,255
Building dimensions
21.5 ft x 38 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1920
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Composition
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,318
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 2 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
McDonald Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
30 ft x 125 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,750

Area overview

Walk score
92 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
97 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
80 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
20
Community district
12
Closest police station
0.64 Miles
Closest fire station
0.58 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 490 East 2nd 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 490 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/03/2020 - R
12/19/2019 - D		 Deed
(2019121800248001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX
01/25/2018 - R
01/18/2018 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2018012500090001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/16/2018 - R
12/23/2017 - D		 Mortgage
(2018011201954001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
01/23/2004 - R
05/16/2003 - D		 Agreement
(2003111302098002)		 XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
01/23/2004 - R
05/16/2003 - D		 Mortgage
(2003111302098001)		 XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
04/17/2002 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3050008370605)		 XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
10/16/2001 - R Mortgage
(3240007848124)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX
02/08/2001 - R Deed
(3480007517248)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX
04/03/1989 - R
03/17/1989 - D		 Deed
(3630001443363)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX
07/10/1975 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(37530079000435)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 490 East 2nd 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
$8,318
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,906,000
Assessed value
$114,360

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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 $1,578,000 $94,680 $36,642 19.843% $8,080 $7,271 +4.39%
2024/25 $1,344,000 $80,640 $34,677 20.085% $7,716 $6,965 +0.17%
2023/24 $1,209,000 $72,540 $34,617 20.085% $7,716 $6,953 +2.61%
2022/23 $1,113,000 $66,780 $33,363 20.309% $7,517 $6,776 +7.57%
2021/22 $1,221,000 $73,260 $31,554 19.963% $6,974 $6,299 -2.36%
2020/21 $1,070,000 $64,200 $30,655 21.045% $7,142 $6,451 +5.81%
2019/20 $981,000 $58,860 $28,804 21.167% $6,776 $6,097 +1.36%
2018/19 $963,000 $57,780 $28,754 20.919% $6,697 $6,015 +6.78%
2017/18 $979,000 $58,740 $27,634 20.385% $6,288 $5,633 +9.51%
2016/17 $928,000 $55,680 $25,732 19.991% $5,820 $5,144 +5.91%
Permits

Permit information for 490 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/04/2026 A
11/19/2025 I
06/09/2025 A

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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
McDonald Ave & Cortelyou Rd at SE Corner
Station lines
F
Distance (miles)
0.156
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 179 Kensington 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 668 0.07
P.S. 179 Kensington 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 668 0.07
Bnos Yerushalayim School NR No Private PK-12 1,156 0.07
Bnos Yerushalayim School NR No Private PK-12 1,156 0.07
Yeshiva Derech Chaim NR No Private 0 0.19
Gan Yisroel NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.23
Gan Yisroel NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.23
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 223 The Montauk 6 Yes Public 6-8 702 0.38
Bnos Yerushalayim School NR No Private PK-12 1,156 0.07
Yeshiva Derech Chaim NR No Private 0 0.19
Gan Yisroel NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.23
Yeshiva Chatzar Hakodesh Sanz NR No Private K-8 0 0.26
Bais Tziporah NR No Private K-12 0 0.27
Jhs 62 Ditmas 7 No Public 6-8 900 0.35
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bnos Yerushalayim School NR No Private PK-12 1,156 0.07
Yeshiva Derech Chaim NR No Private 0 0.19
Bais Tziporah NR No Private K-12 0 0.27
Yeshiva Tiferes NR No Private 9-12 0 0.30
Yeshiva Machicei Hadas NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.31
Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment 7 No Public 6-12 495 0.38

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Neighbors for 490 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

516 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 486 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 482 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 494 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 498 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 508 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 510 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 462 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 520 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 478 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 128 Avenue C, Brooklyn 504 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 502 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 514 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 474 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 130 Avenue C, Brooklyn 492 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 470 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 466 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 458 E 2nd St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 490 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

11201, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11214, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11220, New York City, NY 11223, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11228, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 490 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The development at 490 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 490 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

490 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 has a total of 2,255 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 490 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

490 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is currently assessed at $114,360.

What are the property taxes for 490 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The property taxes for 490 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 total $8,318.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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