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490 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 - Property report

Also known as: 490 E 4th St

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1925

Lot sq. ft.

4,000

General information

Address

Primary address

490 East 4th Street

ZIP code

11218

Neighborhood

Kensington

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

05372-0014

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

1,606

Building dimensions

24 ft x 29 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1925

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Aluminum/Vinyl

Basement

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$8,154

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

East 4 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Avenue C

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

40 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

4,000

Area overview

Walk score

77 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

98 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

87 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.67 Miles

Closest fire station

0.48 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 490 East 4th 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 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
07/01/2016 - R 06/22/2016 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2016062700847001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
02/14/2003 - R 01/28/2003 - D	Mortgage (2003013001067001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/30/1992 - R	Mortgage (3120001683812)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
11/19/2003 - R 04/30/1992 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2003091000692001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX
04/28/1992 - R	Deed (3080001683408)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XX
04/30/1992 - R 03/31/1992 - D	Deed (3110001683811)	XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
04/12/1989 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (3160001446016)	XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XX
10/05/1988 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3640001401364)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
10/05/1988 - R	Mortgage (3980001401198)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX
08/02/1988 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3480001385148)	XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 490 East 4th 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

$8,154

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,872,000

Assessed value

$112,320

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$1,771,000	$106,260	$38,670	19.843%	$7,955	$7,673	+4.72%
2024/25	$1,399,000	$83,940	$36,482	20.085%	$7,597	$7,327	+0.16%
2023/24	$1,459,000	$87,540	$36,422	20.085%	$7,597	$7,315	-0.15%
2022/23	$1,353,000	$81,180	$36,075	20.309%	$7,623	$7,326	+8.03%
2021/22	$1,200,000	$72,000	$33,971	19.963%	$7,069	$6,782	+0.71%
2020/21	$1,003,000	$60,180	$31,998	21.045%	$7,031	$6,734	+5.63%
2019/20	$910,000	$54,600	$30,118	21.167%	$6,671	$6,375	+1.39%
2018/19	$1,030,000	$61,800	$30,058	20.919%	$6,593	$6,288	+3.48%
2017/18	$799,000	$47,940	$29,809	20.385%	$6,376	$6,077	+8.72%
2016/17	$773,000	$46,380	$27,959	19.991%	$5,899	$5,589	+8.85%

Permits

Permit information for 490 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
05/08/2001	Alteration type 1

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Kensington, Ocean Parkway residential market stats

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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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

McDonald Ave & Cortelyou Rd at SE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.234

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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	0.06
P.S. 179 Kensington	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	668	0.06
Bnos Yerushalayim School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,156	0.17
Bnos Yerushalayim School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,156	0.17
Yeshiva Derech Chaim	NR	No	Private		0	0.30
Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls' D	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.30
Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls' D	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.30

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Jhs 62 Ditmas	7	Yes	Public	6-8	900	0.28
Bnos Yerushalayim School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,156	0.17
Yeshiva Derech Chaim	NR	No	Private		0	0.30
Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls' D	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.30
Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	435	0.30
Gan Yisroel	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.34
Middle 890	7	No	Public	6-8	301	0.41

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	0.17
Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadel	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.28
Yeshiva Derech Chaim	NR	No	Private		0	0.30
Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls' D	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.30
Torah Vodaath High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.36

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 490 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The development at 490 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 490 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

490 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 has a total of 1,606 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 490 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

490 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is currently assessed at $112,320.

What are the property taxes for 490 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The property taxes for 490 East 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 total $8,154.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Disclaimer

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