| Building name | Independence Gardens |
| Primary address | Independence Gardens - 8988 15th Avenue |
| Secondary address | 8986 15th Ave |
| Neighborhood | Bath Beach |
| Zip code | 11228 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 06480-0006 |
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| Purchase date | 08/20/2004 |
| Purchase price | $252,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $181,550 |
| Lot sqft | 47,400 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Walk-up Cooperative Building (Other than Condominiums) (XC6) |
| Building sqft | 46,730 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 32 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Year built | 1950 |
| Frontage(s) | Bay 8 Street (narrow) Shore Parkway (narrow) CT Boundary (narrow) Independence Avenue (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | 15 Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 20 |
| Community district | 11 |
| Closest police station | 0.76 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.70 Miles |
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Independence Gardens - 8988 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228 was built in 1950 and has a total of 46,730 square feet.
What is the assessed value of Independence Gardens - 8988 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $2,048,400, the tax amount paid for Independence Gardens - 8988 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228 is $225,563. For the next year, the tax amount for Independence Gardens - 8988 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228 is estimated at $181,550.
When was Independence Gardens - 8988 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228 last sold and what was the last sale price?Independence Gardens - 8988 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228 was last sold in 08/20/2004 for $252,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 54 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 08/20/2004 | $252,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for Independence Gardens - Independence Gardens - 8988 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $173,522 |
| Estimated property tax: | $181,550 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $4,552,000 |
| Assessed value: | $2,048,400 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 8988 15th Avenue, 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 | $4,552,000 | $2,048,400 | $1,813,359 | 12.439% | $240,180 | $173,323 | -0.72% |
| 2024/25 | $4,526,000 | $2,036,700 | $1,795,642 | 12.5% | $238,601 | $174,583 | +2.41% |
| 2023/24 | $4,218,000 | $1,898,100 | $1,730,691 | 12.502% | $231,787 | $170,470 | +7.38% |
| 2022/23 | $4,223,000 | $1,900,350 | $1,636,432 | 12.267% | $218,465 | $158,761 | +7.81% |
| 2021/22 | $3,935,000 | $1,770,750 | $1,546,719 | 12.235% | $205,629 | $147,261 | -17.73% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 4 (See more on map) |
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| Line | B8 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 229 Dyker | 7 | Yes | Public | PK, K-8 | 1,144 | 0.45 |
| P.S. 229 Dyker | 7 | Yes | Public | PK, K-8 | 1,144 | 0.45 |
| P.S. 163 Bath Beach | 7 | No | Public | K-8 | 607 | 0.55 |
| P.S. 748 Brooklyn School For Global Scholars | 7 | No | Public | K-5 | 434 | 0.57 |
| Catherine Laboure Special Education Program | NR | No | Private | 4-8 | 43 | 0.61 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 229 Dyker | 7 | Yes | Public | PK, K-8 | 1,144 | 0.45 |
| P.S. 163 Bath Beach | 7 | No | Public | K-8 | 607 | 0.55 |
| Catherine Laboure Special Education Program | NR | No | Private | 4-8 | 43 | 0.61 |
| Poly Prep Country Day School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,060 | 0.68 |
| St Bernadette School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 395 | 0.83 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Poly Prep Country Day School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 1,060 | 0.68 |
| New Utrecht High School | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 3,112 | 1.00 |
| East Academy of Science & Technology | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 34 | 1.10 |
| Fontbonne Hall Academy | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 439 | 1.19 |
| Brooklyn Studio Secondary School | 5 | No | Public | 6-12 | 876 | 1.20 |
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Here are the neighbors for Independence Gardens - Independence Gardens - 8988 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 8982 15th Ave, Brooklyn | 2,070 | 12/08/2016 | $960,000 |
| 8980 15th Ave, Brooklyn | 1,863 | 12/01/2020 | $995,000 |
| 8978 15th Ave, Brooklyn | 1,863 | 03/30/1999 | |
| 8855 Bay Pkwy, Brooklyn | 134,280 | 05/04/2004 | $15,919,488 |
| 1617 Shore Pkwy, Brooklyn | 2,028 | 09/08/2022 | |
| 8972 15th Ave, Brooklyn | 1,863 | 07/22/1999 | |
| 1611 Shore Pkwy, Brooklyn | 1,848 | 08/27/1998 | |
| 8964 15th Ave, Brooklyn | 2,070 | 06/25/2025 | |
| 8960 15th Ave, Brooklyn | 2,280 | 06/09/2010 | $705,000 |
| 8974 15th Ave, Brooklyn | 1,078 | 03/07/1999 | |
| 8942 15th Ave, Brooklyn | 2,280 | 09/01/2011 | |
| 1621 Shore Pkwy, Brooklyn | 1,828 | 10/18/2020 | |
| 1615 Shore Pkwy, Brooklyn | 1,816 | 02/09/2017 | $900,000 |
| 1623 Shore Pkwy, Brooklyn | 2,028 | 02/02/2015 | $799,000 |
| 8976 15th Ave, Brooklyn | 2,052 | 08/11/2011 | $10 |
| 8968 15th Ave, Brooklyn | 1,863 | 06/11/1998 | |
| 8966 15th Ave, Brooklyn | 1,863 | 01/17/1979 | |
| 1619 Shore Pkwy, Brooklyn | 1,816 | 05/22/1985 |
