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494 East 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 - Property report

Also known as: 494 Garage E 7th St

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1925

Lot sq. ft.

2,667

Sale price

$868,500

General information

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Address
Primary address
494 East 7th Street
Alternate address(es)
494 Garage E 7th St
ZIP code
11218
Neighborhood
Kensington
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05375-0030

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
2,147
Building dimensions
18 ft x 38 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
3
Year built
1925
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Composition
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Sales
Sale date
02/28/2017
Sale price
$868,500
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,810
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 7 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Ocean Parkway
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
26.67 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,667

Area overview

Walk score
83 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
98 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
91 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
20
Community district
12
Closest police station
0.63 Miles
Closest fire station
0.28 Miles

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Ownership information for 494 East 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 494 East 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/28/2017 $868,500 XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/16/2021 - R
12/23/2020 - D
Agreement
(2021021000599003)
XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXX
02/16/2021 - R
12/23/2020 - D
Mortgage
(2021021000599001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
02/16/2021 - R
10/26/2020 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2021021000599002)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
03/15/2017 - D
03/15/2017 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2017031500359001)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/03/2017 - R
02/28/2017 - D
Mortgage
(2017030201119002)
XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
03/03/2017 - R
02/28/2017 - D
Deed
(2017030201119001)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
04/28/2015 - R
03/30/2015 - D
Agreement
(2015042200433003)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/28/2015 - R
03/30/2015 - D
Mortgage
(2015042200433002)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/28/2015 - R
03/23/2015 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2015042200433001)
XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/12/2014 - R
02/26/2014 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2013101701530001)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 494 East 7th 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
$7,810
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,847,000
Assessed value
$110,820

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 $1,859,000 $111,540 $37,132 19.843% $7,368 $7,368 +4.71%
2024/25 $1,578,000 $94,680 $35,035 20.085% $7,037 $7,037 0.00%
2023/24 $1,377,000 $82,620 $35,035 20.085% $7,037 $7,037 -0.34%
2022/23 $1,406,000 $84,360 $34,766 20.309% $7,061 $7,061 +7.83%
2021/22 $1,132,000 $67,920 $32,800 19.963% $6,548 $6,548 +0.55%
2020/21 $1,093,000 $65,580 $30,943 21.045% $6,512 $6,512 +5.37%
2019/20 $1,087,000 $65,220 $29,196 21.167% $6,180 $6,180 +1.19%
2018/19 $1,313,000 $78,780 $29,196 20.919% $6,108 $6,108 +8.94%
2017/18 $832,000 $49,920 $27,502 20.385% $5,906 $5,606 +8.77%
2016/17 $765,000 $45,900 $25,783 19.991% $5,464 $5,154 +8.90%

Permit information for 494 East 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Kensington, Ocean Parkway residential market stats

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
McDonald Ave & Cortelyou Rd at SE Corner
Station lines
F
Distance (miles)
0.361

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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 0.26
P.S. 179 Kensington 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 668 0.26
Yeshiva Torah Vodaath NR No Private K-8 0 0.17
Mesivta Torah Vodaath NR No Private PK, K-8 432 0.19
Mesivta Torah Vodaath NR No Private PK, K-8 432 0.19
Bonim Lamokom NR No Private 35 0.19
Yeshiva & Mesivta Torah Temimah NR No Private PK, K-12 622 0.34
P.S. 889 4 No Public PK, K-5 386 0.34
P.S. 889 4 No Public PK, K-5 386 0.34
P.S. 139 Alexine A Fenty 6 No Public PK, K-5 729 0.36
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 62 Ditmas 7 Yes Public 6-8 900 0.11
Yeshiva Torah Vodaath NR No Private K-8 0 0.17
Mesivta Torah Vodaath NR No Private PK, K-8 432 0.19
Bonim Lamokom NR No Private 35 0.19
Yeshiva & Mesivta Torah Temimah NR No Private PK, K-12 622 0.34
Middle 890 7 No Public 6-8 301 0.34
Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 435 0.35
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Torah Vodaath High School NR No Private 9-12 0 0.17
Bonim Lamokom NR No Private 35 0.19
Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadel NR No Private 9-12 0 0.31
Yeshiva & Mesivta Torah Temimah NR No Private PK, K-12 622 0.34
Bnos Yerushalayim School NR No Private PK-12 1,156 0.37

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 494 East 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The development at 494 East 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 494 East 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

494 East 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 has a total of 2,147 square feet.

When was 494 East 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 last sold and what was the sale price?

494 East 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was last sold on 02/28/2017 for $868,500.

What is the assessed value of 494 East 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

494 East 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is currently assessed at $110,820.

What are the property taxes for 494 East 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The property taxes for 494 East 7th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 total $7,810.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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