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490 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 Property Information

490 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 490 East 2nd Street
Secondary address 490 Rear E 2nd St
Neighborhood Kensington
Zip code 11218
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 05370-0027

Sales & Tax Overview for 490 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 490 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 3,750
Lot dimensions 30 ft x 125 ft
Property type Three Families (C0)
Building sqft 2,255
Building dimensions 21.5 ft x 38 ft
Buildings on lot 2
Stories 2
Structure type Old style
Building material Frame
Exterior wall Composition
Basement type Full
Year built 1920
Frontage East 2 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street MC Donald Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 490 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 3
Residential sqft

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School district 20
Community district 12
Closest police station 0.64 Miles
Closest fire station 0.58 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 490 Rear E 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11218

About 490 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 490 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

490 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1920 and has a total of 2,255 square feet.

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

Assessed at $114,360, the tax amount paid for 490 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is $8,318.

When was 490 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 last sold?

490 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was last sold in 12/19/2019.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 490 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 490 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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Title Documents for 490 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
01/03/2020 - R
12/19/2019 - D
Deed
(2019121800248001)
01/25/2018 - R
01/18/2018 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2018012500090001)
01/16/2018 - R
12/23/2017 - D
Mortgage
(2018011201954001)
01/23/2004 - R
05/16/2003 - D
Agreement
(2003111302098002)
01/23/2004 - R
05/16/2003 - D
Mortgage
(2003111302098001)
04/17/2002 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3050008370605)
10/16/2001 - R Mortgage
(3240007848124)
02/08/2001 - R Deed
(3480007517248)
04/03/1989 - R
03/17/1989 - D
Deed
(3630001443363)
07/10/1975 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(37530079000435)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 490 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $8,318
Tax assessor's market value: $1,906,000
Assessed value: $114,360

Assessment History for 490 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 490 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year 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%

Permits for 490 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Kensington Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$550,000
10.9% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$742
6.5% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
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

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

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

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Neighbors for 490 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 490 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
516 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,640 03/12/1974
486 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,325 04/12/2021
482 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,325 06/25/2002
494 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,325 03/20/2003
498 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,496 04/19/2011
508 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,640 03/15/2018 $950,000
510 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,640 11/10/2022 $1,500,000
462 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,325 08/28/1987
520 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,640 06/17/2021
478 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,325 04/09/2008 $350,000
128 Avenue C, Brooklyn 1,540 08/09/2016
504 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,640 11/12/2025 $1,999,000
502 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,325 06/23/2022
514 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,640 03/31/2017
474 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,325 12/27/2017
130 Avenue C, Brooklyn 2,072 12/20/1999
492 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,255 02/17/2021
470 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,325 01/26/2015
466 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,325 04/15/2019 $1,130,500
458 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,325 01/06/2000
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