New York City property record for 855 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,480 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.043 acres (1,850 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $320,000 (Apr 2014) |
| Tax Bill | $5,296 (2025) |
| APN | 01653-0069 |
| Primary APN | 01653-0069 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,480 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 833 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1899 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Lot Area | 1,850 sqft (0.043 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 18.5 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-01653-0069 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 855 JEFFERSON AVE |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11221-3504 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R6B |
| Legal Block | 1653 |
| Legal Lot Number | 69 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 4 |
| Census Block | 4000 |
| Census Tract | 38500 |
855 Jefferson Ave, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in April 2014.
Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 855 JEFFERSON AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11221-3504 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Apr 18, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Apr 18, 2014 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Oct 11, 2007 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 2014133051 |
| Prior Transfer Date | May 7, 1997 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2025 property tax bill for 855 Jefferson Ave was $5,296.
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 | $118,440 Land $22,800 Building $95,640 | $1,974,000 Land $380,000 Building $1,594,000 | |
| 2025 | $5,296.00 | ||
| 2023 | $5,008.00 | $122,700 Land $22,800 Building $99,900 | $2,045,000 Land $380,000 Building $1,665,000 |
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 855 Jefferson Ave; 2 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 | 2 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 855 Jefferson 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 2,251 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 |
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