20 Florence Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11229 Property Records

New York City property record for 20 Florence Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11229

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,320 sqft · built 1920
Lot Size	0.082 acres (3,570 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$550,000 (Aug 2018)
Tax Bill	$6,310 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2020 Mortgage Oct 2020 Loan Modification + 1 more
APN	`08883-0050`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`08883-0050`
Alternative APNs	`2605088830050` `3-08883-0050`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,320 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	636 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1920
Effective Year Built	Effective 1920
Lot Area	3,570 sqft (0.082 acres)
Lot Dimensions	52.5 ft deep x 68 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number	3-08883-0050
Street Address	20 FLORENCE AVE
City	BROOKLYN
State	NY
Zip	11229-5941
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R4-1
Legal Block	8883
Legal Lot Number	50
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLYN
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1012
Census Tract	62800

Owner

20 Florence Ave is owned by two individuals who bought it in August 2018.

Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	2265 GERRITSEN AVE, 5B, BROOKLYN, NY 11229-5642
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Individual(s)

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 13, 2020	Deed of Trust, Mortgage WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
Oct 13, 2020	Loan Modification, Mortgage · Conventional Mortgage WELLS FARGO BK
Oct 12, 2017	Grant Deed, Transfer · Conventional Mortgage POWER EXPRESS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Aug 1, 2018 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Aug 1, 2018 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Oct 12, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2018257378
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address	20 FLORENCE AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11229-5941
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Feb 5, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000315632
Date	Nov 13, 2020
Instrument	2020000315632

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A.
Address	101 N PHILLIPS AVE, SIOUX FALLS, SD 57104

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

October 2020: Loan Modification, Mortgage

Document Type	Loan Modification
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address	20 FLORENCE AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11229-5941
Document Number	0000315633
Instrument Date	Oct 13, 2020
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Nov 24, 2020
Title Company	ALVIG ABSTRACT LLC

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Husband and Wife
Address	20 FLORENCE AVE BROOKLYN NY 112295941, BROOKLYN, NY 11229-5941

Mortgage

Document Number	0000315633
Date	Nov 13, 2020
Instrument	315633

Lender

Name	WELLS FARGO BK
Type	Bank
Address	MINNEAPOLIS, MN 55467-8000

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	240 Months
Due	Nov 12, 2040

Interest

Rate Type	Fixed Rate
Rate	2.99%

October 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Grant Deed
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording Date	Oct 12, 2017
Property Address	20 FLORENCE AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11229-5941
Document Number	0000375523
Instrument Date	Oct 6, 2017
Instrument	375523
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 17, 2017
Title Company	MILLENNIUM ABSTRACT COMPANY, MILLENNIUM ABSTRACT CO

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,400.00
Amount Accuracy	Confirmed
Additional	Lis Pendens Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	3619 AVENUE S BROOKLYN NY 112344829, BROOKLYN, NY 11234-4829

Mortgage

Document Number	375524
Date	Oct 12, 2017
Instrument	375524

Lender

Name	POWER EXPRESS
Address	GREAT NECK, NY 11021

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount on Record
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 11, 2047

Interest

Rate Type	Adjustable Rate
Rate	7.12%

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 20 Florence Ave was $6,310, up 5.9% from the year before.

Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Kings County
Municipality	New York City
Unified School District	New York City Department Of Education (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$59,040 (+31.38%) Land $16,500 Building $42,540	$984,000 (+31.38%) Land $275,000 Building $709,000
2025	$6,310.00 (+5.91%)	$44,940 Land $16,500 Building $28,440	$749,000 Land $275,000 Building $474,000
2024	$5,958.00 (+4.56%)
2023	$5,698.00	$34,800 Land $16,500 Building $18,300	$580,000 Land $275,000 Building $305,000

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 20 Florence Ave; there have been 164 flood claims nearby since 1978.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Not on file
Flood Insurance Cost	Premium on File median of 123 policies
Nearby Flood Policies	123 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	164 (1978–2024)
Claims Outside the SFHA	74 of 164
Most Recent Claim	Jan 2024 · tidal / storm surge
Claims by Event	Severe Storm And Flooding, Sep 2023 · 3 claims Hurricane Sandy, Oct 2012 · 93 claims Hurricane Irene, Aug 2011 · 16 claims

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 20 Florence Ave has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Not rated no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water System	NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493
Water Source	Surface water
Last State Inspection	Dec 2025
Lead	10 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water Quality	None last 10 years
Treatment and Procedure	Uncovered finished water reservoir currently in violation since Feb 2017
Monitoring and Reporting	None last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 777 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum Fiber · Cable	8,000 / 8,000
Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area	2,300 / 2,300
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Starry.

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