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653 Varkens Hook Road, Brooklyn, NY 11236 Property Information

653 Varkens Hook Road, Brooklyn, NY 11236 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 653 Varkens Hook Road
Secondary address 660 E 87th St
Neighborhood Canarsie
Zip code 11236
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 07991-0061

Sales & Tax Overview for 653 Varkens Hook Road, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 04/12/2005
Purchase price $340,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $6,162

Lot & Building Information for 653 Varkens Hook Road, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,680
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 134.5 ft
Building class Two Family Converted from One Family (B3) i
Building sqft 1,530
Building dimensions 15 ft x 41 ft
Buildings on lot 2
Stories 2
Structure type Old style
Building material Frame
Exterior wall Combination
Basement type Full
Garage type Detached, frame garage
Year built 1920
Frontage(s) Varkens Hook Road (narrow)
East 87 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street East 86 Street
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 653 Varkens Hook Road, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

Area Overview

Walk Score
74 /100. Very Walkable
Transit Score
86 /100. Excellent Transit
Bike Score
53 /100. Bikeable

School district 18
Community district 18
Closest police station 0.58 Miles
Closest fire station 0.53 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 660 E 87th St, Brooklyn, NY 11236
  • 653 Garage Varkens Hook Rd, Brooklyn, NY 11236

About 653 Varkens Hook Road, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 653 Varkens Hook Road, Brooklyn, NY 11236?

653 Varkens Hook Road, Brooklyn, NY 11236 was built in 1920 and has a total of 1,530 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 653 Varkens Hook Road, Brooklyn, NY 11236 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $43,980, the tax amount paid for 653 Varkens Hook Road, Brooklyn, NY 11236 is $6,114. For the next year, the tax amount for 653 Varkens Hook Road, Brooklyn, NY 11236 is estimated at $6,162.

When was 653 Varkens Hook Road, Brooklyn, NY 11236 last sold and what was the last sale price?

653 Varkens Hook Road, Brooklyn, NY 11236 was last sold in 04/12/2005 for $340,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 653 Varkens Hook Road, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 653 Varkens Hook Road, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/12/2005 $340,000

Title Documents for 653 Varkens Hook Road, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
08/31/2021 - D
09/21/2021 - R		 Mortgage
(2021091600878001)
01/26/2021 - D
04/15/2021 - R		 Release of Estate Tax Lien
(2021040800271001)
06/29/2016 - D
04/17/2018 - R		 Court Order
(2018041600204001)
03/20/2014 - D
04/07/2014 - R		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2014032001022001)
03/03/2014 - D
03/18/2014 - R		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2014030300656001)
10/06/2012 - D
10/17/2012 - R		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2012101100848001)
04/04/2012 - D
04/20/2012 - R		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2012041100520001)
05/01/2006 - D
05/11/2006 - R		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005042900839001)
04/12/2005 - D
07/21/2005 - R		 Deed
(2005041501325001)
03/31/2004 - D
05/21/2004 - R		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2004040200637001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 653 Varkens Hook Road, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $6,115
Estimated property tax: $6,162
Tax assessor's market value: $733,000
Assessed value: $43,980

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Assessment History for 653 Varkens Hook Road, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $733,000 $43,980 $30,815 19.843% $6,115 $6,115 +4.72%
2024/25 $670,000 $40,200 $29,071 20.085% $5,839 $5,839 +5.99%
2023/24 $650,000 $39,000 $27,427 20.085% $5,509 $5,509 +4.82%
2022/23 $532,000 $31,920 $25,878 20.309% $5,256 $5,256 +1.73%
2021/22 $529,000 $31,740 $25,878 19.963% $5,166 $5,166 -4.41%
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Permits for 653 Varkens Hook Road, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/16/2021 Subdivision: improved
         
         
         
         
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Canarsie Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$503,465
-9.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$461
-11.2% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$839,000
6.2% 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 Glenwood Rd & Rockaway Pkwy at NW Corner
Station lines L
Distance (miles) 0.546
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Bus Routes
Name Flatlands Av/E 88 St
Line B82
Distance (miles) 0.172

Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary School 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 364 0.20
P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary School 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 364 0.20
Our Lady Of Trust School NR No Private PK, K-8 209 0.11
Our Lady Of Trust School NR No Private PK, K-8 209 0.11
Explore Excel Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 536 0.20
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee 4 Yes Public 6-8 214 0.39
Our Lady Of Trust School NR No Private PK, K-8 209 0.11
Explore Excel Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 536 0.20
Great Commission Christian School NR No Private K-7 9 0.35
Yeshiva Ateres Yisroel School NR No Private 1-8 67 0.53
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Mesivta Lev Bonim NR No Private 10-12 0 0.49
Mesivta Lev Bonim NR No Private 9-12 56 0.49
Eisek Hatorah d'RACHMISTRIVKA NR No Private 9-12 107 0.53
Bais Meir NR No Private 8-12 0 0.53
Urban Action Academy 2 No Public 9-12 137 0.62
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Neighbors for 653 Varkens Hook Road, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 653 Varkens Hook Road, Brooklyn, NY 11236.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
678 E 87th St, Brooklyn 1,728 08/10/2004
655 Varkens Hook Rd, Brooklyn 1,122 12/20/2021 $549,000
676 E 87th St, Brooklyn 1,584 07/03/1990
674 E 87th St, Brooklyn 1,584 09/01/2015 $415,000
672 E 87th St, Brooklyn 1,584 11/08/2001
682 E 87th St, Brooklyn 2,292 04/02/2015 $682,228
623 E 86th St, Brooklyn 2,340 04/03/2019 $367,500
614 E 87th St, Brooklyn 1,430 02/28/2025 $740,000
647 Varkens Hook Rd, Brooklyn 870 05/09/1986
618 E 87th St, Brooklyn 684 07/26/2021 $10
638 E 87th St, Brooklyn 1,770 06/17/2021
619 E 86th St, Brooklyn 2,340 03/19/2025
650 E 87th St, Brooklyn 1,710 03/23/2023 $995,000
8620 Farragut Rd, Brooklyn 880 07/27/2009
654 E 87th St, Brooklyn 1,354 04/25/2019 $525,000
640 E 87th St, Brooklyn 1,656 03/25/2021 $850,000
617 E 86th St, Brooklyn 2,340 08/15/2014
616 B E 87th St, Brooklyn 1,857 05/10/2001
616 D E 87th St, Brooklyn 2,046 10/25/2016
631 E 86th St, Brooklyn 4,235 07/01/1994
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