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298 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Property Information

298 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 298 Lafayette Avenue
Neighborhood Clinton Hill
Zip code 11238
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01947-0022

Sales & Tax Overview for 298 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 05/16/2023
Purchase price $3,715,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 298 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 1,942
Lot dimensions 19.42 ft x 100 ft
Property type Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sqft 3,496
Building dimensions 19.42 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Structure type Brownstone
Building material Stone
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1899
Frontage Crosstown Line (narrow)
Nearest wide street Lafayette Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 298 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

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School district 13
Community district 2
Closest police station 0.18 Miles
Closest fire station 0.57 Miles

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About 298 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 298 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

298 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1899 and has a total of 3,496 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 298 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $238,260, the tax amount paid for 298 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is $11,859.

When was 298 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 last sold and what was the last sale price?

298 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was last sold in 05/16/2023 for $3,715,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 298 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 298 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/16/2023 $3,715,000
08/26/2008 $1,895,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 298 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
05/22/2024 - R
05/17/2024 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2024052001135001)
06/02/2023 - R
05/24/2023 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2023060100419001)
05/24/2023 - R
05/16/2023 - D
Deed
(2023051800619001)
06/17/2019 - R
06/05/2019 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2019061700421002)
06/17/2019 - R
06/03/2019 - D
Subordination of Mortgage
(2019061700421005)
06/17/2019 - R
06/03/2019 - D
Agreement
(2019061700421004)
06/17/2019 - R
06/03/2019 - D
Mortgage
(2019061700421003)
06/17/2019 - R
05/06/2016 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2019061700421001)
04/16/2015 - R
04/02/2015 - D
Mortgage
(2015040800378001)
01/09/2012 - R
12/20/2011 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2011122200175001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 298 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $11,859
Tax assessor's market value: $3,971,000
Assessed value: $238,260

Assessment History for 298 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $3,924,000 $235,440 $58,332 19.843% $11,575 $11,575 +3.39%
2024/25 $3,751,000 $225,060 $55,738 20.085% $11,195 $11,195 0.00%
2023/24 $3,913,000 $234,780 $55,738 20.085% $11,195 $11,195 +4.45%
2022/23 $3,234,000 $194,040 $52,777 20.309% $10,718 $10,718 +7.81%
2021/22 $2,613,000 $156,780 $49,804 19.963% $9,942 $9,942 -2.82%

Permits for 298 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/12/2026 Alteration
12/17/2025 Alteration
07/22/2025 Alteration
04/23/2024 Alteration
03/20/2024 Alteration
03/20/2024 Alteration
02/27/2024 Alteration
01/28/2016 Alteration type 2
08/24/2011 Alteration type 2
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Clinton Hill Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$995,000
8.2% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,321
1.2% 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 Washington Ave & Lafayette Ave at SE Corner
Station lines G
Distance (miles) 0.104
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan 9 Yes Public PK, K-5 832 0.23
P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan 9 Yes Public PK, K-5 832 0.23
P.S. 270 Johann Dekalb 1 No Public PK, K-5 96 0.18
P.S. 270 Johann Dekalb 1 No Public PK, K-5 96 0.18
Community Partnership Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-8 371 0.18

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Community Partnership Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-8 371 0.18
Brooklyn Free School NR No Private PK-12 76 0.24
Urban Assembly Unison School (The) 3 No Public 6-8 173 0.27
Queen Of All Saints NR No Private K-8 121 0.29
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 738 0.42

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Free School NR No Private PK-12 76 0.24
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School NR No Private 9-12 621 0.30
Ohel Elozer NR No Private 9-12 0 0.30
Brooklyn Community High School Communication Arts An NR No Public 9-12 515 0.36
Brooklyn High School For Leadership And Community 1 No Public 9-12 139 0.36

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Neighbors for 298 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 298 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
225 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,670 10/13/1976
72 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn 2,781 03/28/2019 $2,275,000
477 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 3,148 12/05/2023
424 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 9,960 10/21/2013 $2,200,000
390 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 5,976 08/14/2014 $1
365 Waverly Ave, Brooklyn 1,680 12/15/2022 $1,750,000
16 St James Pl, Brooklyn 2,368 05/15/2026 $1,220,500
215 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,600 12/04/1998
346 A Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 3,900 02/24/2011 $10
270 Skillman St, Brooklyn 3,931 06/21/2023
330 A Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,970 03/31/2022
390 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,016 12/22/2008
420 A Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,496 04/21/2025 $2,580,000
484 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,560 01/02/2014 $180,000
475 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 3,148 02/01/2012
32 St James Pl, Brooklyn 3,672 06/13/1996
200 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,750 12/02/2022
275 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 01/27/2026 $28,000
467 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 04/27/2001
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