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839 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 - Property report

Also known as: 839 Rear Kent Ave

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Property type

Four Families (C3)

Year built

1905

Lot sq. ft.

5,048

General information

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Address
Primary address
839 Kent Avenue
Alternate address(es)
839 Rear Kent Ave
ZIP code
11205
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01898-0015

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Building
Property type
Four Families (C3)
Building sq. ft.
2,000
Building dimensions
20 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
3
Year built
1905
Building material
Stone
Exterior wall
None
Basement
N
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,400
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Residential units
4
Residential sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Kent Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Park Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
22.75 ft x 203 ft
Lot sq. ft.
5,048

Area overview

Walk score
96 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
89 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
97 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
14
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.37 Miles
Closest fire station
0.41 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 839 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 839 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/20/1977 - R Deed
(37730094501864)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
04/23/1971 - R Deed
(37130047701604)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
04/23/1971 - R Agreement
(37130047701601)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 839 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
$7,400
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$546,000
Assessed value
$245,700

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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 $455,000 $204,750 $57,494 12.439% $7,152 $7,152 +7.47%
2024/25 $379,200 $170,640 $53,235 12.5% $6,654 $6,654 +7.70%
2023/24 $316,000 $142,200 $49,420 12.502% $6,178 $6,178 +10.07%
2022/23 $263,000 $118,350 $45,760 12.267% $5,613 $5,613 +0.26%
2021/22 $210,100 $94,545 $45,760 12.235% $5,599 $5,599 +3.20%
2020/21 $204,000 $91,800 $44,226 12.267% $5,425 $5,425 +6.22%
2019/20 $170,400 $76,680 $40,950 12.473% $5,108 $5,108 +6.53%
2018/19 $142,000 $63,900 $38,015 12.612% $4,794 $4,794 +7.09%
2017/18 $126,000 $56,700 $35,200 12.719% $4,477 $4,477 -1.34%
2016/17 $101,000 $45,450 $35,200 12.892% $4,538 $4,538 +3.54%
Permits

Permit information for 839 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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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)
0.456
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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 0.05
P.S. 157 Benjamin Franklin 4 Yes Public PK, K-8 270 0.05
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 331 0.06
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 331 0.06
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 0 0.06
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 0 0.06
Mosdos Krula NR No Private PK-7 307 0.11
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 0.05
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 331 0.06
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 0 0.06
Mosdos Krula NR No Private PK-7 307 0.11
Bnos Spinka Boys School NR No Private PK-9 330 0.11
Bnos Yasroel School for Girls NR No Private K-12 0 0.25
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 0.06
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 0 0.06
Hychel Hatorah NR No Private 9-12 0 0.11
Bnos Yasroel School for Girls NR No Private K-12 0 0.25
Ohel Elozer NR No Private 9-12 0 0.26
Brooklyn Community High School Communication Arts An NR No Public 9-12 515 0.26
Brooklyn High School For Leadership And Community 1 No Public 9-12 139 0.26

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Neighbors for 839 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

835 Kent Ave, Brooklyn 599 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 172 Classon Ave, Brooklyn 604 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 845 Kent Ave, Brooklyn 80 Skillman St, Brooklyn 175 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 842 Kent Ave, Brooklyn 390-400 Park Ave, Brooklyn 858 Kent Ave, Brooklyn 138 Classon Ave, Brooklyn 176 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn 358 Park Ave, Brooklyn 832 Kent Ave, Brooklyn 133 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 667 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 675 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 408 Park Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 839 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 839 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The development at 839 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was built in 1905.

What is the total square footage of 839 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

839 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 has a total of 2,000 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 839 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

839 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 is currently assessed at $245,700.

What are the property taxes for 839 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The property taxes for 839 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 total $7,399.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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