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653 Varkens Hook Road, Brooklyn, NY 11236 - Property report

Also known as: 660 E 87th St

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

2,680

Sale price

$340,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
653 Varkens Hook Road
Alternate address(es)
653 Garage Varkens Hook Rd
660 E 87th St
ZIP code
11236
Neighborhood
Canarsie
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
07991-0061

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
1,530
Building dimensions
15 ft x 41 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1920
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Combination
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Sales
Sale date
04/12/2005
Sale price
$340,000 - M
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,162
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 87 Street (narrow)
Varkens Hook Road (narrow)
Nearest wide street
East 86 Street
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 134.5 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,680

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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Ownership

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

Sales history for 653 Varkens Hook Road, Brooklyn, NY 11236

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/12/2005 $340,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/21/2021 - R
08/31/2021 - D		 Mortgage
(2021091600878001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
04/15/2021 - R
01/26/2021 - D		 Release of Estate Tax Lien
(2021040800271001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
04/17/2018 - R
06/29/2016 - D		 Court Order
(2018041600204001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
04/07/2014 - R
03/20/2014 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2014032001022001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
03/18/2014 - R
03/03/2014 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2014030300656001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX
10/17/2012 - R
10/06/2012 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2012101100848001)		 XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/20/2012 - R
04/04/2012 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2012041100520001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX
05/11/2006 - R
05/01/2006 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005042900839001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
07/21/2005 - R
04/12/2005 - D		 Deed
(2005041501325001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
05/21/2004 - R
03/31/2004 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2004040200637001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 653 Varkens Hook Road, 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
$6,162
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$913,000
Assessed value
$54,780

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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 $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%
2020/21 $562,000 $33,720 $25,680 21.045% $5,404 $5,404 +5.39%
2019/20 $541,000 $32,460 $24,226 21.167% $5,128 $5,128 +7.25%
2018/19 $581,000 $34,860 $22,856 20.919% $4,781 $4,781 +8.76%
2017/18 $571,000 $34,260 $21,565 20.385% $4,396 $4,396 +1.97%
2016/17 $556,000 $33,360 $21,565 19.991% $4,311 $4,311 +3.02%
Permits

Permit information for 653 Varkens Hook Road, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/16/2021 Subdivision: improved

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Canarsie residential market stats

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Median sale price

$532,500

17.3% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$503

14.8% 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
Glenwood Rd & Rockaway Pkwy at NW Corner
Station lines
L
Distance (miles)
0.546
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
First Impression Day Care Center NR No Private K 0 0.28
Great Commission Christian School NR No Private K-7 9 0.35
P.S. 276 Louis Marshall 5 No Public PK, K-5 522 0.49
P.S. 276 Louis Marshall 5 No Public PK, K-5 522 0.49
Yeshiva Ateres Yisroel School NR No Private 1-8 67 0.53
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
Bais Meir NR No Private 8-12 0 0.53
Canarsie Ascend Charter School 7 No Charter K-8 989 0.57
P.S. 66 5 No Public PK, K-8 568 0.60
Is 285 Meyer Levin 6 No Public 6-8 552 0.71
Is 211 John Wilson 5 No Public 6-8 190 0.79
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
High School For Innovation In Advertising And Medi 3 No Public 9-12 275 0.62
Urban Action Academy 2 No Public 9-12 137 0.62
High School For Medical Professions 3 No Public 9-12 390 0.62
Academy for Conservation and the Environment 4 No Public 9-12 383 0.63
Victory Collegiate High School 2 No Public 9-12 264 0.63
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School 4 No Public 9-12 216 0.63

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Neighbors for 653 Varkens Hook Road, Brooklyn, NY

678 E 87th St, Brooklyn 655 Varkens Hook Rd, Brooklyn 676 E 87th St, Brooklyn 674 E 87th St, Brooklyn 672 E 87th St, Brooklyn 682 E 87th St, Brooklyn 623 E 86th St, Brooklyn 614 E 87th St, Brooklyn 647 Varkens Hook Rd, Brooklyn 618 E 87th St, Brooklyn 638 E 87th St, Brooklyn 619 E 86th St, Brooklyn 650 E 87th St, Brooklyn 8620 Farragut Rd, Brooklyn 654 E 87th St, Brooklyn 640 E 87th St, Brooklyn 617 E 86th St, Brooklyn 616 B E 87th St, Brooklyn 616 D E 87th St, Brooklyn 631 E 86th St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 653 Varkens Hook Road, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11208, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11229, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11234, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY 11414, New York City, NY 11416, New York City, NY 11417, New York City, NY 11421, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 653 Varkens Hook Road, Brooklyn, NY 11236?

The development at 653 Varkens Hook Road, Brooklyn, NY 11236 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 653 Varkens Hook Road, Brooklyn, NY 11236?

653 Varkens Hook Road, Brooklyn, NY 11236 has a total of 1,530 square feet.

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

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

What is the assessed value of 653 Varkens Hook Road, Brooklyn, NY 11236?

653 Varkens Hook Road, Brooklyn, NY 11236 is currently assessed at $54,780.

What are the property taxes for 653 Varkens Hook Road, Brooklyn, NY 11236?

The property taxes for 653 Varkens Hook Road, Brooklyn, NY 11236 total $6,162.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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