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785 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Property Information

785 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 785 Rockaway Avenue
Secondary address 785-795 Rockaway Ave
Neighborhood Brownsville
Zip code 11212
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 03603-0019

Sales & Tax Overview for 785 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 07/20/2005
Purchase price $1,350,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $58,208

Lot & Building Information for 785 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 10,822
Lot dimensions 120 ft x 90.18 ft
Property type One Story Retail Building (K1)
Building sqft 9,440
Building dimensions 118 ft x 80 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 1
Year built 1930
Year last altered 2017
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 785 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Commercial units 2
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 23
Community district 16
Closest police station 0.67 Miles
Closest fire station 0.50 Miles

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Other Property Data for 785 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 785-795 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212

About 785 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 785 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This One Story Retail Building (K1) located at 785 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 has a total of 9,440 square feet and a current price per square foot of $143.

What is the year built & the current market value of 785 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

785 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1930 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,282,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 2 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 785 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 785 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/20/2005 $1,350,000

Title Documents for 785 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/20/2013 - D
01/02/2014 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2013122600209002)
12/20/2013 - D
01/02/2014 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2013122600209001)
07/20/2005 - D
08/03/2005 - R
Initial UCC1
(2005072200273001)
07/20/2005 - D
08/02/2005 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2005072200207003)
07/20/2005 - D
08/02/2005 - R
Mortgage
(2005072200207002)
07/20/2005 - D
08/02/2005 - R
Deed, Other
(2005072200207001)
02/08/2005 - D
08/09/2005 - R
Discharge of Tax Lien
(2005072800630001)
09/23/2004 - D
09/30/2004 - R
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2004092701633001)
09/24/2002 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3860008869386)
09/24/2002 - R Mortgage
(3660008867566)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 785 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $52,799
Estimated property tax: $58,208
Tax assessor's market value: $1,282,000
Assessed value: $576,900

Assessment History for 785 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 785 Rockaway 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 $1,282,000 $576,900 $486,720 10.848% $52,799 $52,799 +3.20%
2024/25 $1,167,000 $525,150 $475,380 10.762% $51,160 $51,160 +2.46%
2023/24 $1,132,000 $509,400 $471,420 10.592% $49,933 $49,933 +8.53%
2022/23 $967,000 $435,150 $432,180 10.646% $46,010 $46,010 +10.54%
2021/22 $860,000 $387,000 $387,000 10.755% $41,622 $41,622 +7.44%

Permits for 785 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
01/22/2024 Alteration
08/30/2017 Alteration type 2
05/25/2017 Alteration type 2
05/06/2011 Alteration type 2
05/06/2011 Sign
05/06/2011 Sign
04/28/2000 Alteration type 1
02/11/2000 Alteration type 2
11/08/1999 Alteration type 1
10/13/1999 Alteration type 2
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$444
-15% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$523
9.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$523
5.9% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 5 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Rockaway Ave & Livonia Ave at SE Corner
Station lines 3
Distance (miles) 0.136
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Bus Routes
Name Rockaway Av/Riverdale Av
Line B60
Distance (miles) 0.026

Neighbors for 785 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 785 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
76 Riverdale Ave, Brooklyn 112,000
189 Newport St, Brooklyn 3,240 06/21/2006
355 Chester St, Brooklyn 91,600 12/16/2014 $98,676,252
913 Thomas S Boyland St, Brooklyn 19,200 04/15/2015 $3,200,000
497 Chester St, Brooklyn 9,960 06/18/2014 $5,942,670
398 E 98th St, Brooklyn 09/02/2016 $145,707
895 Thomas S Boyland St, Brooklyn 5,184 12/30/2015 $7,536,040
788 Howard Ave, Brooklyn 24,284 12/30/2015 $5,958,977
230 Riverdale Ave, Brooklyn 96,671 06/29/2011 $1
465-481 Thatford Ave, Brooklyn 157,708 06/30/2016 $27,531,563
227 Lott Ave, Brooklyn 17,577 12/23/2008 $5
159 Newport St, Brooklyn 12/07/2016 $740,853
739 Rockaway Ave, Brooklyn
2293 Strauss St, Brooklyn 2,920 10/03/1975
505 Amboy St, Brooklyn 3,600 02/26/2025 $1,058,980
230 Livonia Ave, Brooklyn
231 Livonia Ave, Brooklyn 06/06/1991
300 Riverdale Ave, Brooklyn 114,444 10/14/1988
325 E 98th St, Brooklyn 3,560 03/20/2012 $1
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