| Primary address | 637 Essex Street |
| Secondary address | 635-637 Essex St |
| Neighborhood | East New York |
| Zip code | 11208 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 04084-0007 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $5,442 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 2,002 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Two Family Frame (B2)
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| Building sqft | 2,080 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Garage type | Basement garage |
| Year built | 1986 |
| Frontage(s) | Essex Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | New Lots Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 19 |
| Community district | 5 |
| Closest police station | 0.20 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.74 Miles |
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637 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1986 and has a total of 2,080 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 637 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $45,720, the tax amount paid for 637 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $5,118. For the next year, the tax amount for 637 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is estimated at $5,442.
When was 637 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold?637 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold in 03/12/2007.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 637 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $5,119 |
| Estimated property tax: | $5,442 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $762,000 |
| Assessed value: | $45,720 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 637 Essex Street, 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 |
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| 2025/26 | $762,000 | $45,720 | $25,797 | 19.843% | $5,401 | $5,119 | +4.72% |
| 2024/25 | $749,000 | $44,940 | $24,338 | 20.085% | $5,157 | $4,888 | +0.25% |
| 2023/24 | $725,000 | $43,500 | $24,278 | 20.085% | $5,157 | $4,876 | -0.05% |
| 2022/23 | $655,000 | $39,300 | $24,022 | 20.309% | $5,175 | $4,879 | +8.13% |
| 2021/22 | $611,000 | $36,660 | $22,601 | 19.963% | $4,799 | $4,512 | +0.79% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 5 (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Closest station | Ashford St & Livonia Ave at NW Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.21 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | New Lots Av/Essex St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.034 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 202 Ernest S Jenkyns | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 228 | 0.24 |
| P.S. 202 Ernest S Jenkyns | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 228 | 0.24 |
| East New York Elementary School Of Excellence | 2 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 370 | 0.10 |
| East New York Elementary School Of Excellence | 2 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 370 | 0.10 |
| Achievement First Aspire Charter | 6 | No | Charter | K-9 | 775 | 0.24 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Vista Academy | 7 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 418 | 0.66 |
| Liberty Avenue Middle School | 4 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 439 | 0.66 |
| East New York Middle School Of Excellence | 4 | No | Public | 6-8 | 239 | 0.10 |
| Achievement First Aspire Charter | 6 | No | Charter | K-9 | 775 | 0.24 |
| Jhs 218 James P Sinnott | 4 | No | Public | 6-8 | 305 | 0.30 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 269 | 0.30 |
| East New York Family Academy | 5 | No | Public | 6-12 | 659 | 0.59 |
| The East New York Arts and Civics High School | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 161 | 0.64 |
| Uft Charter School | NR | No | Charter | 9-12 | 190 | 0.64 |
| P.S. 36 | NR | No | Public | PK, K-12 | 388 | 0.65 |
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Here are the neighbors for 637 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 646 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 1,840 | 10/02/1986 | |
| 691 New Lots Ave, Brooklyn | 10,420 | 04/17/2026 | |
| 35 Autumn Ave, Brooklyn | 2,784 | 08/05/2015 | |
| 920 Dumont Ave, Brooklyn | 08/28/2023 | $229,000 | |
| 566 Jerome St, Brooklyn | 1,920 | 02/18/2015 | |
| 14 Nichols Ave, Brooklyn | 1,064 | 05/15/2002 | |
| 642 Warwick St, Brooklyn | 2,509 | 10/10/2008 | |
| 656 Warwick St, Brooklyn | 2,491 | 12/17/2019 | |
| 625 Miller Ave, Brooklyn | 2,920 | 12/11/2003 | $328,800 |
| 88 Nichols Ave, Brooklyn | 1,720 | 11/25/2025 | $935,000 |
| 61 Grant Ave, Brooklyn | 400 | 06/28/2023 | $700,000 |
| 948 Dumont Ave, Brooklyn | 3,300 | 06/21/2019 | $1,362,627 |
| 581 Jerome St, Brooklyn | |||
| 811 New Lots Ave, Brooklyn | 3,093 | 06/18/2004 | $283,250 |
| 102 Hemlock St, Brooklyn | 12/03/2022 | ||
| 105 Garage Grant Ave, Brooklyn | 11/10/2017 | $10,000 | |
| 645 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,520 | 05/28/1986 | |
| 902 Dumont Ave, Brooklyn | 2,331 | 09/26/2016 | $650,000 |
| 645 Barbey St, Brooklyn | 2,781 | 12/02/2005 | $510,000 |
