654 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Property Records

New York City property record for 654 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Property Summary

Property Type	Triplex
Details	2,736 sqft · built 1931
Lot Size	0.044 acres (1,900 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on File
Last Sale	$1,950,000 (Sep 2023)
Tax Bill	$3,739 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Nov 2023 Mortgage Sep 2023 Sale & Mortgage + 1 more
APN	`01789-0040`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`01789-0040`
Alternative APNs	`0610017890040` `3-01789-0040`

Interior

Units	3 Units
Stories	3 Stories
Building Area	2,736 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	912 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1931
Effective Year Built	Effective 1931
Architectural Style	Triplex
Lot Area	1,900 sqft (0.044 acres)
Lot Dimensions	100 ft deep x 19 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number	3-01789-0040
Street Address	654 LAFAYETTE AVE
City	BROOKLYN
State	NY
Zip	11216-5544
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex
Local Zoning Code	R6B
Legal Block	1789
Legal Lot Number	40
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLYN
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1000
Census Tract	25100

Owner

654 Lafayette Ave, a triplex, is owned by an individual who bought it in September 2023.

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

Owner of Record	Individual Name on File
Mailing Address	53 TAAFFE PL, BROOKLYN, NY 11205-1521
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Individual(s)

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Nov 29, 2023	Deed of Trust, Mortgage UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE LLC
Sep 27, 2023	Deed, Transfer MERS
Jun 21, 2022	Deed of Trust, Mortgage SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPME

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Sep 27, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Sep 27, 2023 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	2023247157
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

November 2023: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address	654 LAFAYETTE AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11216-5544
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jan 4, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000312419
Date	Nov 29, 2023
Instrument	2023000312419

Lender

Name	UNITED WHOLESALE MORTGAGE LLC
Type	Mortgage Company
Address	1901 E VOORHEES ST STE C, DANVILLE, IL 61834

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

September 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording Date	Sep 27, 2023
Property Address	654 LAFAYETTE AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11216-5544
Document Number	0000247157
Instrument Date	Sep 22, 2023
Instrument	2023000247157
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Oct 3, 2023

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	654 LAFAYETTE AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11216-5544

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	53 TAAFFE PL, BROOKLYN, NY 11205-1521

Mortgage

Document Number	0000247158
Date	Sep 27, 2023
Instrument	2023000247158

Lender

Name	MERS

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

June 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address	654 LAFAYETTE AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11216-5544
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Jun 28, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name

Mortgage

Document Number	0000244959
Date	Jun 21, 2022
Instrument	2022000244959

Lender

Name	SECRETARY OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPME
Address	451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 654 Lafayette Ave was $3,739.

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		$103,800 Land $14,820 Building $88,980	$1,730,000 Land $247,000 Building $1,483,000
2025	$3,739.00
2023	$3,710.00 (+4.8%)	$92,220 (-2.16%) Land $14,820 Building $77,400	$1,537,000 (-2.16%) Land $247,000 Building $1,290,000
2022	$3,540.00	$94,260 Land $14,820 Building $79,440	$1,571,000 Land $247,000 Building $1,324,000

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 654 Lafayette Ave.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer

FEMA Flood Zone	Not on file

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 654 Lafayette 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 1,579 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
Optimum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area	940 / 35
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20

May also be available: Astound Broadband, Skywire Networks, Starry.

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