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870 PROSPECT PL

BROOKLYN, NY 11216
0
Baths
4,612 ft²
Living AreaTotal finished area of the structures, from county records. Some counties include shared space like hallways or a building gym, so it may not match a listing.
2,375 ft²
Lot SizeThe size of the land the home sits on, from county records.
1925
Year BuiltThe year the home was originally built, according to county records.
3
StoriesHow many floors the home has above ground.

Tax & Assessment

Property TaxThe property tax billed for this tax year. It usually pays for schools, roads, and local services.$6,738 (2025)
Assessed ValueThe value the county assigns to this home to calculate property tax. It is often lower than what the home would sell for.$33,546 (2025)
Assessed LandThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the land itself, not the buildings.$5,269
Assessed ImprovementsThe share of the county's assessed value that comes from the buildings and other structures on the land.$28,277
Previous AssessedThe county's assessed value from the year before, useful for seeing how the assessment changed.$203,100
Assessor Market ValueThe county assessor's own opinion of market value. It is separate from our estimate and updates on the county's schedule.$3,069,000

Property Facts

Property TypeThe broad category the county puts this property in, such as residential or commercial.Duplex (2 Units, Any Combination)
CountyKings
Lot (acres)The size of the land the home sits on, from county records.0.06
HeatingThe type of heating system in the home.None
PoolWhether the property has a pool, and what kind, such as in-ground.No

Transaction History(1)

Sales and refinances filed with the county for this home. Not every transfer is a normal sale, so check the type before comparing prices.

Assigned SchoolsThe public schools this address is zoned for. Boundaries change, so confirm with the district before you count on it.

E
P.S. 138 BrooklynA-
Elementary · Grades PK–8 · 0.2 mi

District: New York City Geographic School District 17

Neighborhood · ZIP 11216These are comparison scores, not percentages. 100 equals the national average, so 150 means about 50% above average.

CrimeLocal crime compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. It reflects things like population density, income, and how crime gets reported.137
Air pollutionOverall air pollution compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Lower is cleaner.109
EarthquakeEarthquake risk and likely building damage compared with the rest of the country, where 100 is average. Scores can run far above 100.104

Index scale: 100 = US average (tick). Lower is better.

Homes occupiedThe share of homes here that someone lives in. The rest sit empty, including vacation and for-sale homes.92%
Bachelor's or higherThe share of adults 25 and older whose highest degree is a bachelor's degree.36%
Poverty rateThe share of people whose household income falls below the federal poverty line, which varies by family size.16%
UnemploymentThe share of men 16 and older who are out of work and actively looking. Only men are counted in this figure.1.6%
PopulationHow many people live in this area.58,169
DensityPeople per square mile. Higher numbers mean a more crowded, urban area.61,621 / mi²
Median incomeThe middle household income here — half of households earn more, half earn less.$95,208
Average incomeThe average household income. It runs higher than the median when a few high earners pull it up.$133,000
Average tempThe average temperature here across a full year.54°F
Annual precipHow much rain and melted snow falls here in a typical year.48 in
SunshineThe share of daylight hours that get direct sun in a typical year, counting cloud cover.55%

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How this home compares

870 Prospect Pl measured against every home in its neighborhood, its ZIP code and its county, using county assessor records refreshed nightly. A home can stand out in one of those areas and look ordinary in another, because each one holds a different mix of homes.

  • Bigger than 90% of homes in Kings County
  • Has a bigger lot than 71% of homes in Brooklyn 11216
  • Newer than 67% of homes in Crown Heights

How it measures up in Brooklyn 11216

The dot is this home. The mark in the middle is the typical home in Brooklyn 11216.

Living area4,612 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,921 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 85% of homes nearby

Lot size2,375 ft²
SmallerTypical 2,004 ft²Bigger

Bigger than 71% of homes nearby

Year built1925
OlderTypical 1910Newer

Newer than 67% of homes nearby

How 870 Prospect Pl ranks against every home in each area.
MeasureThis homeCrown HeightsBrooklyn 11216Kings County
Living areabigger than4,612 ft²82% of homes85% of homes90% of homes
Lot sizebigger than2,375 ft²43% of homes71% of homes52% of homes
Year builtnewer than192567% of homes67% of homes47% of homes

About 870 Prospect Pl

How big is 870 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY?

870 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY has 4,612 square feet of living space and a 0.06-acre lot.

When was 870 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY built?

870 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY was built in 1925, making it 101 years old. The building has 3 stories.

What schools serve 870 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY?

870 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY is assigned to P.S. 138 Brooklyn (elementary), rated A-. All sit in New York City Geographic School District 17. Attendance boundaries change — confirm with the district before relying on an assignment.

How does 870 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY compare to other homes in Brooklyn 11216?

Among the 6,349 homes in Brooklyn 11216, it is bigger than 85% of them (4,612 ft² against a typical 2,921 ft²), its lot is bigger than 71% of them (2,375 ft² against a typical 2,004 ft²) and it is newer than 67% of them (1925 against a typical 1910). These shares are recounted nightly from the full county assessor record for each area, not from active listings.

What are the property taxes on 870 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY?

The 2025 property tax bill for 870 Prospect Pl, Brooklyn, NY was $6,738. The county assessed it at $33,546.

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