New York City property record for 496 Classon Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238
| Property Type | Boarding House, Apartment Hotel |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,280 sqft · built 1900 |
| Lot Size | 0.028 acres (1,224 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $1,250,000 (Aug 2022) |
| Tax Bill | $6,354 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Aug 2022 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 01984-0073 |
| Primary APN | 01984-0073 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 14 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,280 sqft Gross Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 640 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1900 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1900 |
| Lot Area | 1,224 sqft (0.028 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 76.5 ft deep x 16 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-01984-0073 |
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| Street Address | 496 CLASSON AVE |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11238-2501 |
| Property Category | Commercial |
| Property Type | Commercial > Retail > Boarding House, Apartment Hotel |
| Local Zoning Code | R6B |
| Legal Block | 1984 |
| Legal Lot Number | 73 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2003 |
| Census Tract | 23100 |
496 Classon Ave, a commercial property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in August 2022.
Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 496 CLASSON AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11238-2501 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Aug 5, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Aug 5, 2022 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 23, 2003 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2022309966 |
| Record Updated | Jun 8, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Property Address | 496 CLASSON AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11238-2501 |
| Document Number | 0000309966 |
| Instrument Date | Jul 18, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000309966 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Aug 16, 2022 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 496 CLASSON AVE, 496, BROOKLYN, NY 11238-2501 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 496 CLASSON AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11238-2501 |
| Document Number | 0000309967 |
|---|---|
| Date | Aug 5, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000309967 |
| Name | MERS, INC. |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 496 Classon Ave was $6,354.
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 | $326,250 Land $20,250 Building $306,000 | $725,000 Land $45,000 Building $680,000 | |
| 2025 | $6,354.00 | ||
| 2023 | $6,157.00 | $320,400 Land $20,250 Building $300,150 | $712,000 Land $45,000 Building $667,000 |
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 496 Classon Ave; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2020.
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 | 1 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2020) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Dec 2020 · 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.
The area around 496 Classon 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 |
|---|---|
| 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 1,848 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, Starry.
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