What is 492 Van Buren St?

492 Van Buren St is a 1,280 square foot house on a 3,000 square foot lot. 492 Van Buren St is a house currently priced at $1,349,000.

What is the price per square foot?

The price per square foot at 492 Van Buren St is $1,054.

What type of home is 492 Van Buren St?

492 Van Buren St is classified as a single-family residence.

Who is the listing agent or seller?

The listing is provided by 360 Realty Group.

What is the MLS number for this property?

This property is listed on the MLS with ID 866988 from OneKeyMLS.

What is the lot size of this property?

The property sits on a 3,000 square foot lot.

How many photos are available for this home?

DistressedRealEstate.net has 1 photos of 492 Van Buren St.

How long has this home been listed on DistressedRealEstate.net?

492 Van Buren St has been listed on DistressedRealEstate.net since May 26, 2025.

When was this home built?

492 Van Buren St was built in 1899.

When was this home last sold?

492 Van Buren St was last sold in November 17, 2008.

What’s the full address of this home?

The full address for this home is 492 Van Buren St, Brooklyn, NY 11221.

492 Van Buren St, Brooklyn, NY 11221

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Last Updated: June 12, 2025

492 Van Buren St, Brooklyn, NY, 11221

For Sale$ 1,349,000

Pre-foreclosure

JUN 12, 2025

Single Family Home

Town House

For Sale

$1,349,000

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For Sale

$1,349,000

Brooklyn, NY 11221

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Kings County

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Lis Pendens

Case Number

514862/2024

Recording Date

May 29, 2024 (409 days ago)

Latest Document Date

Jun 12, 2025 (30 days ago)

Case Number

514862/2024

Recording Date

May 29, 2024 (409 days ago)

Latest Document Date

Jun 12, 2025 (30 days ago)

Principal Balance

12,345,678.90

Original Loan Amount

12,345,678.90

Summarized Complaint

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Key Documents of the Case 1

	Name	Recording Date
1.	SUMMONS Jane Grey May 29, 2024	May 29, 2024
Principal Balance 12,345,678.90 Original Loan Amount 12,345,678.90 Default Amount 12,345,678.90 Mortgage Origination Date Month, Year Default Date Month, Year Principal Balance Date Month, Year Complaint Allegations This blurred content is a placeholder. To view the full information, you need an active subscription and sufficient RVC tokens. Compliance Legal Plaintiff alleges compliance with legal requirements for mortgage foreclosure actions. Summarized Complaint The text you see blurred has been intentionally replaced to notify you that access to this content requires an active subscription and sufficient REbbons View Credits (RVC). To unlock and view the full information, please ensure you have purchased the necessary tokens and are subscribed to the relevant region. Your subscription and credits will grant you complete access. This blurred content is a placeholder. To view the full information, you need an active subscription and sufficient RVC tokens. .

Property Address (By court documents) 1

1.	492 Van Buren St, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Kings County, NY
Legal Description of Property Borough Code 3 Block 000 Lot 000 The parcel located at the specified block and lot within Kings County, as detailed in the plat officially filed with the County Recorder.

Parties 2

Plaintiffs / Petitioners
1.	John Sample Attorney Represented

Defendants / Respondents
1.	Jane Characteristic Attorney Represented

Legal Representatives 2

	Attorney Name	Client Name
1.	Jane Traceless Jane Conventional	CLIENT NAME Plaintiff, Since May 29, 2024
Attorney Name Jane Traceless Company Name Jane Conventional Office Address TARRYTOWN, NY 10591 Phone Number 012-345-6789 Registration Number 0123456789
2.	Jane Unknown Jane Noone	CLIENT NAME Plaintiff, Since Jun 11, 2024
Attorney Name Jane Unknown Company Name Jane Noone Office Address TARRYTOWN, NY 10591 Phone Number 012-345-6789 Registration Number 0123456789

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Lis Pendens

Case Number

519608/2022

Recording Date

Jul 11, 2022 (1,097 days ago)

Latest Document Date

Aug 15, 2024 (331 days ago)

Case Number

519608/2022

Recording Date

Jul 11, 2022 (1,097 days ago)

Latest Document Date

Aug 15, 2024 (331 days ago)

Principal Balance

12,345,678.90

Original Loan Amount

12,345,678.90

Summarized Complaint

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Key Documents of the Case 1

	Name	Recording Date
1.	SUMMONS John Standard Jul 11, 2022	Jul 11, 2022
Principal Balance 12,345,678.90 Original Loan Amount 12,345,678.90 Interest Rate 0.1234 Default Amount 12,345,678.90 Mortgage Origination Date Month, Year Interest Start Date Month, Year Default Date Month, Year Principal Balance Date Month, Year Complaint Allegations This blurred content is a placeholder. To view the full information, you need an active subscription and sufficient RVC tokens. Compliance Legal Plaintiff claims compliance with banking laws and regulations regarding foreclosure. Summarized Complaint The text you see blurred has been intentionally replaced to notify you that access to this content requires an active subscription and sufficient REbbons View Credits (RVC). To unlock and view the full information, please ensure you have purchased the necessary tokens and are subscribed to the relevant region. Your subscription and credits will grant you complete access. This blurred content is a placeholder. To view the full information, you need an active subscription and sufficient RVC tokens. .

Property Address (By court documents) 1

1.	492 Van Buren St, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Kings County, NY
Legal Description of Property Borough Code 3 Block 000 Lot 000 The parcel located at the specified block and lot within Kings County, as detailed in the plat officially filed with the County Recorder.

Parties 2

Plaintiffs / Petitioners
1.	Average Joe Attorney Represented

Defendants / Respondents
1.	John Zero Attorney Represented

Legal Representatives 2

	Attorney Name	Client Name
1.	Jane Roe John Generic	CLIENT NAME Plaintiff, Since Jul 11, 2022
Attorney Name Jane Roe Company Name John Generic Office Address WESTBURY, NY 11590 Phone Number 012-345-6789 Registration Number 0123456789
2.	John Anonymous John Characteristic	CLIENT NAME Plaintiff, Since Jul 15, 2022
Attorney Name John Anonymous Company Name John Characteristic Office Address Westbury, NY 11590 Phone Number 012-345-6789 Registration Number 0123456789

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Property details for 492 Van Buren St

Status

For Sale

Days on market

47 days

Type

Single Family Home

Town House

Zoning Districts

R6B

Year Built

1899

Flood Factor

1 / 10

Last Sold

$710K in 2008

The description and property data below may have been provided by a third party, the homeowner or public records.

492 Van Buren Street offers a rare opportunity to own a well-maintained multi-family property on a block in the heart of Brooklyn. This property features spacious layouts, original details, and excellent potential for both end-users and investors. Conveniently located near public transportation, neighborhood amenities, and vibrant local dining, this home combines historic charm with modern urban convenience.

Property facts

Property features

Bedrooms

Bedrooms:
Bedrooms:
0
0

Exterior and Lot Features

Fencing:
Fencing:
Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard
Back Yard, Fenced, Front Yard

Garage and Parking

Parking Features:
Parking Features:
Driveway, Private
Driveway, Private

Multi-Unit Info

Number of Units:
Number of Units:
2
2

Heating and Cooling

Cooling Features:
Cooling Features:
Wall/Window Unit(s)
Wall/Window Unit(s)
Heating Features:
Heating Features:
Electric
Electric

Homeowners Association

Association:
Association:
No
No
Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees:
Calculated Total Monthly Association Fees:
0
0

Land Info

Lot Size Acres:
Lot Size Acres:
0.0688705
0.0688705
Lot Size Square Feet:
Lot Size Square Feet:
3000
3000

Other Rooms

Basement Description:
Basement Description:
Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
Basement Features:
Basement Features:
Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access
Finished, Full, Walk-Out Access

Interior Features

Primary Bathroom
Storage
Washer/Dryer Hookup

School Information

Elementary School:
Elementary School:
Ps 26 Jesse Owens
Ps 26 Jesse Owens
High School District:
High School District:
Brooklyn 16
Brooklyn 16
High School:
High School:
Boys And Girls High School
Boys And Girls High School
Middle School:
Middle School:
Madiba Prep Middle School
Madiba Prep Middle School

Building and Construction

Building Area Total:
Building Area Total:
1280
1280
Building Area Units:
Building Area Units:
Square Feet
Square Feet
Construction Materials:
Construction Materials:
Frame
Frame
Property Age:
Property Age:
126
126
Property Condition:
Property Condition:
Actual
Actual
Year Built:
Year Built:
1899
1899

Utilities

Cable Connected
Electricity Connected
Natural Gas Connected
Sewer Connected
Sewer:
Sewer:
Public Sewer
Public Sewer
Trash Collection Public
Water Connected
Water Source:
Water Source:
Public
Public

Other Property Info

Annual Tax Amount:
Annual Tax Amount:
5314.52
5314.52
County:
County:
Kings (Brooklyn)
Kings (Brooklyn)
Cross Street:
Cross Street:
Malcolm X Boulevard
Malcolm X Boulevard
Directions:
Directions:
Turn right on Broadway, In 1 mile turn right onto Van Buren Street and the destination is on your left in 700 feet.
Turn right on Broadway, In 1 mile turn right onto Van Buren Street and the destination is on your left in 700 feet.
Number of Separate Electric Meters:
Number of Separate Electric Meters:
2
2
Parcel Number:
Parcel Number:
01617-0028
01617-0028
Postal City:
Postal City:
Brooklyn
Brooklyn
Postal Code Plus 4:
Postal Code Plus 4:
3010
3010
Property Subtype:
Property Subtype:
Duplex
Duplex
Source Listing Status:
Source Listing Status:
Active
Active
Source Property Type:
Source Property Type:
Residential Income
Residential Income
Source System Name:
Source System Name:
C2C
C2C
Tax Year:
Tax Year:
2024
2024

Primary Land Use and Tax Lot Information

for 492 Van Buren St

Lot Map

492 VAN BUREN STREET, 11221

Building Info

DOB Overview:

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Building Class:

A9
One Family Dwellings: Miscellaneous
Year Built:

1899
Number of Buildings:

1
Floors on Main Building:

2
Building Dimensions:

20'32'
Actual Square Footage:

1,280
Calculated Square Footage:

1,280
Residential Floor Area:

1,280
Total Units:

1
Residential Units:

1
Extension:

None
Basement:

Below grade full basement
Proximity:

Semi-attached

Lot Info and Address

Address:

492 VAN BUREN STREET
Zip Code:

11221
Borough:

Brooklyn (3)
Block — Lot:

1617 — 28
BBLE:

3016170028
Lot Buildings:
BIN

Name

3043876 492 VAN BUREN STREET
Ownership:
Land Use:

01
One & Two Family Buildings
Lot Dimensions:

30'100'
Calculated Lot Perimeter:

263.02 ft
Acres:

0.07
Lot Area:

3,000
Lot Type:

Inside

BIN	Name
3043876	492 VAN BUREN STREET

Zoning and FAR

Zoning Districts:

R6B
Moderate-density residence district
DCP Zoning Map:

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Actual FAR:

0.43
Max Residential FAR:

2
Max Commercial FAR:

0
Max Facility FAR:

2
Max Residential Sqft:

6,000
Buildable Residential Sqft:

4,720
Residential Area Distribution:

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Real Property Records

for 492 Van Buren St

Document Date	Document Type	Unit	Amount

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Property Price History

for 492 Van Buren St

Date	Event	Price	Price/Sqft	Source
May 26, 2025	Listed	$1,349,000	$1,054	OneKeyMLS
Nov 17, 2008	Sold	$710,000	$555	Public Record
Oct 25, 2006	Sold	$330,000	$258	Public Record

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Property Tax History

for 492 Van Buren St

Year	Taxes	Land	Additions	Total Assessment
2024	$5,314	$22,020	$56,220	$78,240
2023	$5,069	$22,020	$53,820	$75,840
2022	$4,811	$22,020	$41,940	$63,960
2021	$4,899	$22,020	$34,560	$56,580
2020	$4,927	$22,020	$34,500	$56,520
2019	$4,612	$22,020	$39,480	$61,500
2018	$4,351	$5,974	$14,828	$20,802
2017	$4,094	$8,956	$11,129	$20,085
2016	$3,878	$9,634	$9,765	$19,399
2015	$3,793	$10,252	$9,147	$19,399
2014	$3,520	$11,475	$6,900	$18,375
2013	$3,027	$11,074	$6,261	$17,335
2012	$2,754	$10,102	$6,636	$16,738
2010	$2,485	$9,913	$6,253	$16,166
2009	$2,509	$8,470	$7,696	$16,166
2007	$1,321	$1,167	$7,396	$8,563

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Sold Homes

near 492 Van Buren St

Address	Price	Built	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot Size	Distance
67 Schaefer St Brooklyn, NY 11207SF	$975,000 05/23/2025	1920	2	2	1,300 +20difference	2,500	0.98 mi
67 Schaefer StSF Brooklyn, NY 11207 1920 Built 1,300 +20 Sqft 2,500 Lot Size 0.98 mi Distance
1330 Bushwick Ave Brooklyn, NY 11207SF	$985,000 06/13/2025	1899	6	3	1,688 +408	1,406	0.96 mi
1330 Bushwick AveSF Brooklyn, NY 11207 1899 Built 1,688 +408 Sqft 1,406 Lot Size 0.96 mi Distance
323 Jefferson Ave Brooklyn, NY 11216SF	$1,365,000 05/06/2025	1915	5	2	2,100 +820	1,667	0.99 mi
323 Jefferson AveSF Brooklyn, NY 11216 1915 Built 2,100 +820 Sqft 1,667 Lot Size 0.99 mi Distance
114 Patchen Ave Brooklyn, NY 11221SF	$1,599,000 05/14/2025	—	6	4	2,372 +1,092	1,440	0.26 mi
114 Patchen AveSF Brooklyn, NY 11221 — Built 2,372 +1,092 Sqft 1,440 Lot Size 0.26 mi Distance
307 Macon St Brooklyn, NY 11216SF	$1,612,000 02/27/2025	1899	6	4	3,200 +1,920	2,000	0.83 mi
307 Macon StSF Brooklyn, NY 11216 1899 Built 3,200 +1,920 Sqft 2,000 Lot Size 0.83 mi Distance

Homes For Sale

near 492 Van Buren St

Address	Price	Built	Beds	Baths	Sqft	Lot Size	Distance
1862 Willoughby Ave Ridgewood, NY 11385SF	$1,250,000 60 days ago	1935	3	2	1,276 -4difference	1,960	1.43 mi
1862 Willoughby AveSF Ridgewood, NY 11385 1935 Built 1,276 -4 Sqft 1,960 Lot Size 1.43 mi Distance
186 Macdougal St Brooklyn, NY 11233SF	$1,200,000 169 days ago	—	3	2	1,260 -20	—	1.15 mi
186 Macdougal StSF Brooklyn, NY 11233 — Built 1,260 -20 Sqft — Lot Size 1.15 mi Distance
5844 78th Ave Glendale, NY 11385SF	$985,000 129 days ago	1901	3	1	1,248 -32	4,000	1.69 mi
5844 78th AveSF Glendale, NY 11385 1901 Built 1,248 -32 Sqft 4,000 Lot Size 1.69 mi Distance
2035 Menahan St Ridgewood, NY 11385SF	$999,000 2 days ago	1920	5	2	1,230 -50	2,500	1.66 mi
2035 Menahan StSF Ridgewood, NY 11385 1920 Built 1,230 -50 Sqft 2,500 Lot Size 1.66 mi Distance
32 Crosby Ave Brooklyn, NY 11207SF	$899,000 105 days ago	1925	4	2	1,356 +76	1,950	1.92 mi
32 Crosby AveSF Brooklyn, NY 11207 1925 Built 1,356 +76 Sqft 1,950 Lot Size 1.92 mi Distance
1588 Lincoln Pl Brooklyn, NY 11233SF	$870,000 79 days ago	1899	3	2	1,200 -80	1,640	1.56 mi
1588 Lincoln PlSF Brooklyn, NY 11233 1899 Built 1,200 -80 Sqft 1,640 Lot Size 1.56 mi Distance
47 Chauncey St Unit 1685/75 Brooklyn, NY 11233SF	$1,550,000 50 days ago	1901	—	—	1,368 +88	1,900	0.84 mi
47 Chauncey St Unit 1685/75SF Brooklyn, NY 11233 1901 Built 1,368 +88 Sqft 1,900 Lot Size 0.84 mi Distance
86 Granite St Brooklyn, NY 11207SF	$899,000 101 days ago	1925	3	2	1,400 +120	1,778	1.30 mi
86 Granite StSF Brooklyn, NY 11207 1925 Built 1,400 +120 Sqft 1,778 Lot Size 1.30 mi Distance
539 Kosciuszko St Brooklyn, NY 11221SF	$1,075,000 71 days ago	1899	3	3	1,401 +121	1,667	0.25 mi
539 Kosciuszko StSF Brooklyn, NY 11221 1899 Built 1,401 +121 Sqft 1,667 Lot Size 0.25 mi Distance

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Schools

serving 492 Van Buren St

School Name	Rating	Grades	Parent Rating	Distance
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance 125 Stuyvesant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221	3 / 10	9−12	—	0.23 mi
9−12 Grades — Parent Rating 0.23 mi Distance
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School 125 Stuyvesant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221	2 / 10	9−12		0.23 mi
9−12 Grades Parent Rating 0.23 mi Distance
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid 125 Stuyvesant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221	3 / 10	6−8		0.24 mi
6−8 Grades Parent Rating 0.24 mi Distance
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 800 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221	7 / 10	5−8		0.30 mi
5−8 Grades Parent Rating 0.30 mi Distance
St Frances Cabrini School 181 Suydam Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221	—	PK−8		0.60 mi
PK−8 Grades Parent Rating 0.60 mi Distance
Ps 26 Jesse Owens 1014 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221	4 / 10	K−5		0.12 mi
K−5 Grades Parent Rating 0.12 mi Distance
Madiba Prep Middle School 1014 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221	6 / 10	6−8		0.12 mi
6−8 Grades Parent Rating 0.12 mi Distance
Excellence Girls Charter School 794 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221	5 / 10	K−12		0.32 mi
K−12 Grades Parent Rating 0.32 mi Distance
Charles Churn Christian Academy 1052 Greene Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221	—	K−12		0.16 mi
K−12 Grades Parent Rating 0.16 mi Distance
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School 856 Quincy Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221	6 / 10	K−8		0.23 mi
K−8 Grades Parent Rating 0.23 mi Distance

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Flood Factor

for 492 Van Buren St

1 ^|10

Minimal

FEMA Zone (Est.)

X (unshaded)

Flood insurance:

Recommended

Flood risks are increasing as sea levels rise and weather patterns change.

This property has a Minimal Flood Factor .
Although flood risks across the country are changing because of the environment, this property is unlikely to flood over the next 30 years.

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