New York City property record for 494 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11215
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,420 sqft · built 1920 |
| Lot Size | 0.037 acres (1,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,100,001 (Jan 1996) |
| Tax Bill | $7,119 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jun 2018 Line of Credit |
| APN | 00871-0011 |
| Primary APN | 00871-0011 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 6 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,420 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,100 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1920 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1920 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Lot Area | 1,600 sqft (0.037 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 80 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-00871-0011 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 494 PROSPECT AVE |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11215-6050 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R5B |
| Legal Block | 871 |
| Legal Lot Number | 11 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4001 |
| Census Tract | 16900 |
Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | Individual Name on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 494 PROSPECT AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11215-6050 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 18, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jan 18, 1996 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Book / Page | 3638 / 1900 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Property Address | 494 PROSPECT AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11215-6050 |
| Document Number | 0000208967 |
| Instrument Date | Jun 7, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jul 16, 2018 |
| Title Company | AMERICAN TITLE COMPANY |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 494 PROSPECT AVE BROOKLYN NY 112156050, BROOKLYN, NY 11215-6050 |
| Document Number | 0000208967 |
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| Date | Jun 25, 2018 |
| Instrument | 208967 |
| Name | BANK OF AMERICA |
|---|---|
| Type | Bank |
| Address | CHARLOTTE, NC 28255 |
| Type | Line of Credit |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Jun 24, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
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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 | $204,840 (+4.12%) Land $35,040 Building $169,800 | $3,414,000 (+4.12%) Land $584,000 Building $2,830,000 | |
| 2025 | $7,119.00 (+6.05%) | ||
| 2023 | $6,713.00 | $196,740 Land $35,040 Building $161,700 | $3,279,000 Land $584,000 Building $2,695,000 |
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.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Claims | 4 (1979–1981) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 1981 · rainfall accumulation |
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.
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.
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 |
|---|---|
| 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 1,655 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: Astound Broadband, Optimum, Starry.
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