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579 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

579 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 579 Lexington Avenue
Secondary address 579 Garage Lexington Ave
Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant
Zip code 11221
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01619-0074

Sales & Tax Overview for 579 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 579 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,000
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 100 ft
Property type Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)
Building sqft 1,556
Building dimensions 22 ft x 48 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Conventional
Building material C block + brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Garage type Detached, msnry garage
Year built 2004
Frontage Lexington Avenue (wide)
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Zoning & Use for 579 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn

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Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

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School district 16
Community district 3
Closest police station 0.31 Miles
Closest fire station 0.21 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 579 Garage Lexington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221

About 579 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 579 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

579 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 2004 and has a total of 1,556 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 579 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $56,400, the tax amount paid for 579 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is $8,066.

When was 579 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold?

579 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold in 08/19/1996.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 579 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 579 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 579 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
02/26/1997 - R
08/19/1996 - D
Deed
(3580005530658)
03/01/1976 - R Deed
(37630083201327)
12/27/1973 - D
12/27/1973 - R
Deed
(37330068100138)
           
           
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 579 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $8,067
Tax assessor's market value: $940,000
Assessed value: $56,400

Assessment History for 579 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 579 Lexington Avenue, 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 $763,000 $45,780 $38,351 19.843% $7,610 $7,610 +4.72%
2024/25 $603,000 $36,180 $36,180 20.085% $7,267 $7,267 +5.11%
2023/24 $735,000 $44,100 $34,421 20.085% $6,913 $6,913 -1.10%
2022/23 $805,000 $48,300 $34,421 20.309% $6,991 $6,991 +2.52%
2021/22 $680,000 $40,800 $34,160 19.963% $6,819 $6,819 +0.54%

Permits for 579 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn

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Bedford-Stuyvesant Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$1,030,000
-6.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$882
-12.8% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Broadway & Myrtle Ave at NW Corner
Station lines J-M-Z
Distance (miles) 0.541
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 Yes Public PK, K-8 212 0.18
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 Yes Public PK, K-8 212 0.18
The Co-Op School NR No Private K-7 118 0.14
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.18
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School 3 No Public PK, K-5 60 0.19

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Co-Op School NR No Private K-7 118 0.14
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.18
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.18
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9 9 No Charter 5-8 232 0.19
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.26

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Boys and Girls High School 2 Yes Public 9-12 403 0.82
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.18
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.26
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School 2 No Charter 9-12 236 0.31
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance 3 No Public 9-12 190 0.31

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Neighbors for 579 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 579 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
563 A Quincy St, Brooklyn 1,863 04/28/2016 $945,000
889 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,144 06/23/2008 $688,966
770 A Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,852 06/10/2026 $1,724,000
975 A Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,430
879 A Greene Ave, Brooklyn 1,890
918 A Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,520 04/22/2016
95 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn 01/18/2001
969 A Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,430 04/28/2011 $537,000
905 A Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,715 07/24/2002
809 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,016 12/03/1999
952 A Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,420 05/29/2026 $2,500,000
726 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 07/30/2025
641 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 10/09/1986
550 A Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 2,001 01/09/2012 $10
541 A Quincy St, Brooklyn 2,973 01/12/2021 $1,780,000
950 A Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,420 06/23/2023 $2,625,000
710 A Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 1,912 03/02/2026 $860,000
875 A Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,364 03/14/2003
881 A Greene Ave, Brooklyn 1,827 11/02/2011 $320,000
887 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,225 06/10/2008 $688,966
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