New York City property record for 297 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11205
| Property Type | Duplex |
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| Details | 3,140 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.034 acres (1,459 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,549,000 (Jun 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $8,493 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Oct 2020 Mortgage Sep 2020 Loan Modification |
| APN | 01929-0017 |
| Primary APN | 01929-0017 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
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| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,140 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 773 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1899 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 1,459 sqft (0.034 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 85 ft deep x 17.2 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-01929-0017 |
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| Street Address | 297 VANDERBILT AVE |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11205-3604 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R6B |
| Legal Block | 1929 |
| Legal Lot Number | 17 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 19700 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Fort Greene Historic District listed 1983 · 784 contributing resources · NRIS 83001691 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
297 Vanderbilt Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 2012.
Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 297 VANDERBILT AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11205-3604 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Oct 9, 2020 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage FM HOME LOANS, LLC |
| Sep 10, 2020 | Loan Modification, Mortgage FM HM LOANS |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 29, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 29, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201262201101001 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Property Address | 297 VANDERBILT AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11205-3604 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Mar 1, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000277508 |
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| Date | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020000277508 |
| Name | FM HOME LOANS, LLC |
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| Address | 2329 NOSTRAND AVE # 33, BROOKLYN, NY 11210 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
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| Document Type | Loan Modification |
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| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Property Address | 297 VANDERBILT AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11205-3604 |
| Document Number | 0000277509 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 10, 2020 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 28, 2020 |
| Title Company | MEISTER ABSTRACT CORPORATION, MEISTER ABSTRACT CORP |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 297 VANDERBILT AVE BROOKLYN NY 112053604, BROOKLYN, NY 11205-3604 |
| Document Number | 0000277509 |
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| Date | Oct 9, 2020 |
| Instrument | 277509 |
| Name | FM HM LOANS |
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| Address | 2329 NOSTRAND AVE # 3RD, BROOKLYN, NY 11210-3936 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Oct 8, 2050 |
| Rate Type | Fixed Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 3% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 297 Vanderbilt Ave was $8,493.
Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Kings County |
| Municipality | New York City |
| Unified School District | New York City Department Of Education (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $215,820 Land $52,080 Building $163,740 | $3,597,000 Land $868,000 Building $2,729,000 | |
| 2025 | $8,493.00 | ||
| 2023 | $8,114.00 | $214,800 Land $52,080 Building $162,720 | $3,580,000 Land $868,000 Building $2,712,000 |
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.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 297 Vanderbilt Ave; 3 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 3 in force |
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.
The area around 297 Vanderbilt 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 |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
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 |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| 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.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,496 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: Optimum, Skywire Networks, Starry.
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