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Independence Gardens - 8988 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228 - Property report

Also known as: 8986 15th Ave

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Property type

Walk-up Cooperative Building (Other than Condominiums) (XC6)

Year built

1950

Lot sq. ft.

47,400

Sale price

$252,000

General information

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Address
Building name
Independence Gardens
Primary address
Independence Gardens - 8988 15th Avenue
Alternate address(es)
1001 Shore Pkwy
1003 Shore Pkwy
1009 Shore Pkwy
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ZIP code
11228
Neighborhood
Bath Beach
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
06480-0006

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Building
Property type
Walk-up Cooperative Building (Other than Condominiums) (XC6)
Building sq. ft.
46,730
Building dimensions
240.17 ft x 40.17 ft
Buildings on lot
32
Stories
2
Year built
1950
Sales
Sale date
08/20/2004
Sale price
$252,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$179,026
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
54
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Independence Avenue (narrow)
Shore Parkway (narrow)
15 Avenue (wide)
Bay 8 Street (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
360.08 ft x 96.67 ft
Lot sq. ft.
47,400

Area overview

Walk score
55 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
58 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
68 /100.  Bikeable
School district
20
Community district
11
Closest police station
0.76 Miles
Closest fire station
0.70 Miles

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Ownership

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

Sales history for Independence Gardens - 8988 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/20/2004 $252,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/02/2022 - R
07/29/2022 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2022083001187001)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X X XX XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX
06/16/2022 - R UCC3 Termination
(2022060800480005)		 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX
06/13/2022 - R UCC3 Termination
(2022060800701001)		 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX
06/16/2022 - R
06/01/2022 - D		 Agreement
(2022060800480003)		 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/16/2022 - R
06/01/2022 - D		 Mortgage
(2022060800480002)		 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/16/2022 - R
06/01/2022 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2022060800480001)		 XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/16/2022 - R
05/26/2022 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2022060800480004)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
02/23/2022 - R Initial Coop UCC1
(2021072301219001)		 XXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
12/21/2021 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2021121600615001)		 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX
04/19/2017 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2017041701161001)		 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for Independence Gardens - 8988 15th Avenue, 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
$179,026
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$4,405,000
Assessed value
$1,982,250

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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 $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%
2020/21 $4,307,000 $1,938,150 $1,459,090 12.267% $195,722 $178,987 +13.45%
2019/20 $3,917,000 $1,762,650 $1,264,819 12.473% $174,593 $157,761 +15.55%
2018/19 $3,406,000 $1,532,700 $1,082,561 12.612% $153,554 $136,533 +15.80%
2017/18 $3,109,000 $1,399,050 $926,981 12.719% $135,213 $117,903 +23.35%
2016/17 $2,989,000 $1,345,050 $741,405 12.892% $114,763 $95,582 +23.28%
Permits

Permit information for Independence Gardens - 8988 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/30/2004 Alteration type 2
09/22/1993 Alteration type 2
01/06/1993 Alteration type 2
12/09/1992 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
07/12/2021 B
07/12/2021 B
10/18/2019 B

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$816,000

64.8% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$842

-12.8% Y-o-Y

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

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
4

Subway & traffic

Closest station
18th Ave & 85th St at SE Corner
Station lines
D
Distance (miles)
0.859
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Poly Prep Country Day School NR No Private PK-12 1,060 0.68
Poly Prep Country Day School NR No Private PK-12 1,060 0.68
P.S. 200 Benson School 7 No Public PK, K-5 1,267 0.83
P.S. 200 Benson School 7 No Public PK, K-5 1,267 0.83
St Bernadette School NR No Private PK, K-8 395 0.83
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
St Bernadette Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 368 0.84
St Patrick School NR No Private PK-8 167 1.01
Madeleine Brennan School (The) 9 No Public 6-8 1,554 1.02
P.S. Is 104 The Fort Hamilton School 7 No Public K-8 1,103 1.11
Brooklyn Studio Secondary School 5 No Public 6-12 876 1.20
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Sinai Academic Center NR No Private 6-12 45 1.31
Magen David Yeshivah High School NR No Private 9-12 0 1.51
Leaders High School 6 No Public 9-12 372 1.80
International High School At Lafayette 2 No Public 9-12 353 1.80
Life Academy High School For Film And Music 4 No Public 9-12 251 1.80

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Neighbors for Independence Gardens - 8988 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

8982 15th Ave, Brooklyn 8980 15th Ave, Brooklyn 8978 15th Ave, Brooklyn 8855 Bay Pkwy, Brooklyn 1617 Shore Pkwy, Brooklyn 8972 15th Ave, Brooklyn 1611 Shore Pkwy, Brooklyn 8964 15th Ave, Brooklyn 8960 15th Ave, Brooklyn 8974 15th Ave, Brooklyn 8942 15th Ave, Brooklyn 1621 Shore Pkwy, Brooklyn 1615 Shore Pkwy, Brooklyn 1623 Shore Pkwy, Brooklyn 8976 15th Ave, Brooklyn 8968 15th Ave, Brooklyn 8966 15th Ave, Brooklyn 1619 Shore Pkwy, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for Independence Gardens - 8988 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

11204, New York City, NY 11209, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11214, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11220, New York City, NY 11223, New York City, NY 11224, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11229, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11235, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for Independence Gardens - 8988 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228?

The development at Independence Gardens - 8988 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228 was built in 1950.

What is the total square footage of Independence Gardens - 8988 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228?

Independence Gardens - 8988 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228 has a total of 46,730 square feet.

When was Independence Gardens - 8988 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228 last sold and what was the sale price?

Independence Gardens - 8988 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228 was last sold on 08/20/2004 for $252,000.

What is the assessed value of Independence Gardens - 8988 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228?

Independence Gardens - 8988 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228 is currently assessed at $1,982,250.

What are the property taxes for Independence Gardens - 8988 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228?

The property taxes for Independence Gardens - 8988 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11228 total $229,843.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 54 residential unit(s).

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