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840 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 - Property report

Also known as: 840 Kent Ave

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

2,508

General information

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Address
Primary address
840 Kent Avenue
ZIP code
11205
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01897-0038

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
1,980
Building dimensions
22 ft x 30 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1901
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Aluminum/Vinyl
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$1,907
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Kent Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Park Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
25.08 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,508

Area overview

Walk score
93 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
85 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
95 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
14
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.39 Miles
Closest fire station
0.38 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 840 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 840 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/05/2004 - R
01/13/2004 - D		 Deed
(2004011501615001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
02/23/2004 - R
12/04/2003 - D		 Deed
(2003122300508001)		 XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
03/30/2001 - R
03/16/2001 - D		 Deed
(3290007585329)		 XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
06/22/2000 - R Deed
(3810007252581)		 XXX XXXXX XXXX
09/23/1999 - R
02/22/1999 - D		 Street Procedure
(3160006805516)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
04/02/1998 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3610005997161)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX
04/02/1998 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3550005997155)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
02/02/1998 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3550005924855)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/08/1998 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3510005898051)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
10/02/1997 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3100005781310)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 840 Kent 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
$1,907
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,733,000
Assessed value
$163,980

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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 $2,268,000 $136,080 $9,070 19.843% $1,800 $1,800 +4.72%
2024/25 $2,075,000 $124,500 $8,557 20.085% $1,719 $1,719 0.00%
2023/24 $1,941,000 $116,460 $8,557 20.085% $1,719 $1,719 -0.32%
2022/23 $1,573,000 $94,380 $8,490 20.309% $1,724 $1,724 +7.83%
2021/22 $1,725,000 $103,500 $8,010 19.963% $1,599 $1,599 +0.52%
2020/21 $1,689,000 $101,340 $7,559 21.045% $1,591 $1,591 +5.39%
2019/20 $1,593,000 $95,580 $7,131 21.167% $1,509 $1,509 +1.19%
2018/19 $1,469,000 $88,140 $7,131 20.919% $1,492 $1,492 +3.43%
2017/18 $1,076,000 $64,560 $7,075 20.385% $1,442 $1,442 +8.08%
2016/17 $852,000 $51,120 $6,675 19.991% $1,334 $1,334 +8.34%
Permits

Permit information for 840 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/03/2002 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/05/2026 A
07/21/2025 B
06/13/2025 A

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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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

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Classon Ave & Lafayette Ave at NW Corner
Station lines
G
Distance (miles)
0.473
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 157 Benjamin Franklin 4 Yes Public PK, K-8 270 0.03
P.S. 157 Benjamin Franklin 4 Yes Public PK, K-8 270 0.03
Bnos Spinka Boys School NR No Private PK-9 330 0.08
Bnos Spinka Boys School NR No Private PK-9 330 0.08
Mosdos Krula NR No Private PK-7 307 0.08
Mosdos Krula NR No Private PK-7 307 0.08
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 331 0.10
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 157 Benjamin Franklin 4 No Public PK, K-8 270 0.03
Bnos Spinka Boys School NR No Private PK-9 330 0.08
Mosdos Krula NR No Private PK-7 307 0.08
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 331 0.10
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 0 0.11
Bnos Yasroel School for Girls NR No Private K-12 0 0.23
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 331 0.10
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 0 0.11
Hychel Hatorah NR No Private 9-12 0 0.11
Bnos Yasroel School for Girls NR No Private K-12 0 0.23
Ohel Elozer NR No Private 9-12 0 0.27
Brooklyn Community High School Communication Arts An NR No Public 9-12 515 0.29
Brooklyn High School For Leadership And Community 1 No Public 9-12 139 0.29

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Neighbors for 840 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

2772 Bath Ave, Brooklyn 3710 12th Ave, Brooklyn 802 Avenue O, Brooklyn 1441 59th St, Brooklyn 34 A Windsor Pl, Brooklyn 7907 New Utrecht Ave, Brooklyn 729 A Macon St, Brooklyn 1962 Ocean Pkwy, Brooklyn 271 New Lots Ave, Brooklyn 93 Kent St, Brooklyn 1072 62nd St, Brooklyn 371 A 12th St, Brooklyn 727 46th St, Brooklyn 269 New Lots Ave, Brooklyn 21 Duryea Pl, Brooklyn 1305 Union St, Brooklyn 186 Van Siclen Ave, Brooklyn 192 S Oxford St, Brooklyn 584 A Halsey St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 840 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 840 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The development at 840 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 840 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

840 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 has a total of 1,980 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 840 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

840 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 is currently assessed at $163,980.

What are the property taxes for 840 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The property taxes for 840 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 total $1,907.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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