657 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Property Records

New York City property record for 657 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Property Summary

Property TypeMixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Details3,093 sqft · built 1930
Lot Size0.086 acres (3,750 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on File
Last Sale$2,300,000 (May 2015)
Tax Bill$9,220 (2025)
APN01159-0007

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN01159-0007
Alternative APNs
  • 0407011590007
  • 3-01159-0007

Interior

Units6 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area3,093 sqft Gross Area
1st Floor Area1,031 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1930
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1930
Lot Area3,750 sqft (0.086 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 37.5 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number3-01159-0007
Street Address657 VANDERBILT AVE
CityBROOKLYN
StateNY
Zip11238-3829
Property CategoryCommercial
Property TypeCommercial > Office > Mixed Use Commercial Office / Residential
Local Zoning CodeR7A
Legal Block1159
Legal Lot Number7
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Township / Civil DivisionBROOKLYN
Census Block Group3
Census Block3002
Census Tract20500

Historic Designation

Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026

Historic DistrictWithin the Prospect Heights Historic District (Boundary Increase)
listed 2016 · 610 contributing resources · NRIS 16000018

Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.

Owner

657 Vanderbilt Ave, a commercial property, is owned by a company that bought it in May 2015.

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

Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address657 VANDERBILT AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11238-3829
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 19, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed SaleMay 19, 2015 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2015168053
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 657 Vanderbilt Ave was $9,220.

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyKings County
MunicipalityNew York City
Unified School DistrictNew York City Department Of Education (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$190,380 Land $17,100 Building $173,280$3,173,000 Land $285,000 Building $2,888,000
2025$9,220.00
2023$9,058.00$157,500 Land $17,100 Building $140,400$2,625,000 Land $285,000 Building $2,340,000

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 657 Vanderbilt Ave; 1 flood insurance policy is in force nearby.

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

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Nearby Flood Policies1 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.

Wildfire

The area around 657 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 RiskNot 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 SystemNEW YORK CITY SYSTEM
serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Lead10 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureUncovered finished water reservoir
currently in violation since Feb 2017
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 1,403 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax 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, Spectrum, Starry.

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