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1609 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229 Property Information

1609 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1609 Avenue U
Neighborhood Homecrest
Zip code 11229
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 07321-0046

Sales & Tax Overview for 1609 Avenue U, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 08/04/2021
Purchase price $905,667
Tax class
Estimated property tax $11,204

Lot & Building Information for 1609 Avenue U, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 1,680
Lot dimensions 16 ft x 105 ft
Property type Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2)
Building sqft 4,140
Building dimensions 16 ft x 70 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1928
Year last altered 2011
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 1609 Avenue U, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 22
Community district 15
Closest police station 0.42 Miles
Closest fire station 0.36 Miles

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Other Property Data for 1609 Avenue U, Brooklyn

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About 1609 Avenue U, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 1609 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) located at 1609 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229 has a total of 4,140 square feet and a current price per square foot of $218.

What is the year built & the current market value of 1609 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229?

1609 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229 was built in 1928 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $2,175,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 1609 Avenue U, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 1609 Avenue U, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/04/2021 $905,667

Title Documents for 1609 Avenue U, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
08/04/2021 - D
08/20/2021 - R
Termination of Agreement
(2021081601710003)
08/04/2021 - D
08/20/2021 - R
Deed
(2021081601710002)
12/14/2010 - D
01/12/2011 - R
Easement
(2011011000910003)
12/14/2010 - D
01/12/2011 - R
Easement
(2011011000910002)
12/14/2010 - D
01/12/2011 - R
Easement
(2011011000910001)
04/30/1987 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3550001261555)
10/12/1979 - R Mortgage
(37930110901054)
10/12/1979 - R Deed
(37930110901052)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 1609 Avenue U, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $11,038
Estimated property tax: $11,204
Tax assessor's market value: $2,175,000
Assessed value: $130,500

Assessment History for 1609 Avenue U, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1609 Avenue U, 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 $2,175,000 $130,500 $55,625 19.843% $11,038 $11,038 +4.72%
2024/25 $2,025,000 $121,500 $52,476 20.085% $10,540 $10,540 +6.00%
2023/24 $1,790,000 $107,400 $49,507 20.085% $9,943 $9,943 +0.12%
2022/23 $1,650,000 $99,000 $48,902 20.309% $9,932 $9,932 +5.72%
2021/22 $1,474,000 $88,440 $47,056 19.963% $9,394 $9,394 -3.70%

Permits for 1609 Avenue U, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/28/2023 Alteration type 1
03/22/2023 No work
07/15/2022 Alteration
04/17/2022 Alteration
04/04/2022 Alteration
03/10/2011 Place of assembly
09/21/2010 Alteration type 1
10/20/2005 Alteration type 2
04/12/1991 Alteration type 2
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$444
-15% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$523
9.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$523
5.9% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 4 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 15th St & Avenue U at SE Corner
Station lines B-Q
Distance (miles) 0.04
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Bus Routes
Name Av U/E 16 St
Line B3
Distance (miles) 0.027

Neighbors for 1609 Avenue U, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 1609 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
2045 E 16th St, Brooklyn 2,608 03/21/2012
1611 Avenue U, Brooklyn 3,534 08/04/2021 $905,667
2072 E 17th St, Brooklyn 2,320 08/01/2016 $1,110,000
2056 E 17th St, Brooklyn 1,428 02/26/1987
1601 Avenue U, Brooklyn 8,400 02/20/2020 $4,970,000
2051 E 16th St, Brooklyn 2,608 02/27/2017 $1,320,000
1621 Avenue U, Brooklyn 9,200 11/30/2025
2074 E 17th St, Brooklyn 3,727 09/02/2015 $1,140,000
2064 E 17th St, Brooklyn 2,248 10/16/2018 $975,000
2075 E 16th St, Brooklyn 35,200 06/26/2024 $6,650,000
2041 E 16th St, Brooklyn 2,608 06/12/2013
2035 E 16th St, Brooklyn 46,200 07/23/2003
2068 E 17th St, Brooklyn 1,610 03/18/2021
2005 E 17th St, Brooklyn 15,200 11/30/1981
1613 Avenue U, Brooklyn 3,940 12/12/2023
2060 E 17th St, Brooklyn 4,500 12/01/2008 $775,000
1605 Avenue U, Brooklyn 3,930 11/13/2025 $1,480,000
1607 Avenue U, Brooklyn 3,930 07/31/2013 $700,000
1706 Avenue T, Brooklyn 1,744 05/20/2019
1615 Avenue U, Brooklyn 4,000 03/11/2013
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