Milton Coste

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420 LAFAYETTE AVENUE

Brooklyn · Prospect Heights · New York, NY 11238

Built 1899 3 Floors 2 Units Two Family Dwellings
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99/100
Compliance Score

No open violations on record. Building is in full compliance.

What This Means for Buyers

420 LAFAYETTE AVENUE is a boutique pre-war two family dwellings building with walk-up in Prospect Heights. Prospect Heights is a compact Brooklyn neighborhood anchored by the Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Park, and the Brooklyn Museum. The real estate market features historic brownsto... Zoned R6A, this building sits in a residential zoning district. The building has a clean compliance record with no open violations.

Prospect Heights

Prospect Heights is a compact Brooklyn neighborhood anchored by the Brooklyn Public Library, Grand Army Plaza, Prospect Park, and the Brooklyn Museum. The real estate market features historic brownstones, pre-war cooperatives, and new developments like Pacific Park, with 2/3/B/Q/4 train service.

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Public Records & Ownership Lookup

Search this building's deed history, mortgages, and LLC ownership through official NYC government databases. Free public data.

Permanent Property Identifier

BBL: 3-01949-0023

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Active Listings in This Building

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Listing data provided by the REBNY Listing Service (RLS) and may not reflect all available activity. All listing information is deemed reliable but not guaranteed. Listing broker is identified in each listing detail.

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Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service (RLS). All information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Sales History

Date Unit Beds Price Sq Ft
Aug 28, 2023Unit 2-B2BR$1,150,000-
Aug 14, 2025Unit C2BR$1,350,000920
Apr 2, 2018Unit 12BR$1,050,0001,472
Jun 9, 2016Unit 1B1BR$650,000-
Jan 20, 2015Unit 3-A3BRN/A965
Oct 26, 2020Unit 12BR$999,999-
Jun 13, 2023Unit BUILDING5BR$2,150,0002,955
Jun 11, 2014Unit C2BR$759,000929
Nov 7, 2014View-N/A-
Jul 25, 2017Unit 2B2BR$895,000-
Jul 14, 2015Unit 3B2BR$825,000-
May 2, 2016Unit 2A1BR$582,000-
Dec 15, 2022Unit NA3BR$1,500,0002,595
Feb 28, 2023Unit 22BR$1,125,0001,108
Apr 29, 2014View-N/A-
May 30, 2014Unit 42BR$701,000-
Sep 25, 2013View-N/A-
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Closed sale data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Rental History

Unit Lease Date Rent Beds Baths Sq Ft
Unit 2Sep 15, 2019$2,300/mo31-
Unit 1-BApr 12, 2021$2,850/mo11-
Unit 1Oct 7, 2016$4,000/mo221,472
Unit 2Aug 7, 2017$3,000/mo21-
Unit 1Apr 10, 2023$2,500/mo31-
Unit 2Jul 15, 2019$3,500/mo11-
Unit 2FApr 2, 2022$2,200/mo21-
Unit 2AJun 12, 2016$2,300/mo11-
Unit 2Aug 9, 2017$3,000/mo21-
Unit 2Aug 20, 2013$2,900/mo21900
Unit 2Jun 25, 2014$3,000/mo21900
Unit 2Apr 26, 2016$1,900/mo21775
Unit 1May 27, 2015$4,000/mo221,472
Unit 3FApr 30, 2018$1,995/mo11-
Unit 2-BFeb 13, 2019$2,899/mo31-
Unit 2Dec 5, 2018$3,000/mo21900
Unit 2Mar 5, 2017$3,000/mo11-
Unit 1Mar 17, 2022$2,500/mo31-
Unit 3Jan 31, 2022$2,950/mo21-
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Closed rental data from REBNY Listing Service. Information deemed reliable but not guaranteed.

Compliance & Violations

Clean Compliance Record

This building has no open violations on record with NYC DOB or HPD.

Source: NYC Department of Buildings & HPD (data.cityofnewyork.us)

Nearby Transit

No subway stations found within 0.5 miles.

Approximate walking distances.

Nearby Schools

No public schools found within walking distance.

Permits & Renovations

No recent permit filings found.

Zoning & Development

Zoning District
R6A

Residential zoning district.

Floor Area Ratio (FAR)
1.56 / 3.00
48% development potential remaining

Building Details

Physical
Building Class
Two Family Dwellings (B1)
Land Use
1
Year Built
1899
Floors
3
Total Units
2
Gross Floor Area
2,496 sq ft
Lot Area
1,600 sq ft
Lot Frontage
16 ft
Lot Depth
100 ft
Municipal Districts
Community District
CD 3
City Council
District 36
School District
13
Police Precinct
79
Fire Company
E210
Sanitation District
3
BBL
3019490023.00000000

Source: NYC PLUTO (data.cityofnewyork.us)

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Location

Building Subway 🏫 Elementary 📚 Middle 🎓 High School

Frequently Asked Questions about 420 LAFAYETTE AVENUE

What kind of building is 420 LAFAYETTE AVENUE?
420 LAFAYETTE AVENUE is recorded in NYC PLUTO as a Two Family Dwellings (building class B1).
When was 420 LAFAYETTE AVENUE built?
Built in 1899, 3 floors, 2 total units. Data sourced from NYC PLUTO, the city's official tax lot database.
How many units are at 420 LAFAYETTE AVENUE?
2 residential units across 3 floors.
How many apartments are currently for sale at 420 LAFAYETTE AVENUE?
Active listing counts are loaded from the REBNY Listing Service in real time. See the Active Listings section above for current availability and price ranges. If no listings appear, there are no units currently on the market through RLS.
What is the average price per square foot at 420 LAFAYETTE AVENUE?
Per-square-foot pricing is calculated from closed sale transactions in the Sales History section above. Actual pricing varies by floor, exposure, renovation level, and unit layout. For a current valuation, contact Milton for a building-specific comparable market analysis.
What is the closest subway to 420 LAFAYETTE AVENUE?
420 LAFAYETTE AVENUE is served by MTA subway lines within BK. The Nearby Transit section above shows all stations within half a mile.
How can I see the full sales history for 420 LAFAYETTE AVENUE?
The Sales History section on this page shows closed transactions from the REBNY Listing Service (RLS). For full deed and mortgage history back to 1966, including lien searches and ownership chain verification, use ACRIS, NYC's free official property records system. Our step-by-step guide explains exactly how: ACRIS NYC: How to Search Deeds, Liens & Owner Records Free.
Who should I contact about a listing at 420 LAFAYETTE AVENUE?
Milton Coste, Licensed Real Estate Associate Broker at Keller Williams NYC. Call or text (917) 416-7433, email [email protected], or schedule a consultation online. Milton has represented buyers and sellers across all five boroughs for 25+ years.
Who owns 420 LAFAYETTE AVENUE?
The current owner of 420 LAFAYETTE AVENUE is recorded in the most recent deed on file with the NYC Department of Finance ACRIS system. To find the current owner: (1) visit acris.nyc.gov, (2) search by BBL 3-01949-0023 or by address, (3) sort by date descending and find the most recent deed. The grantee (buyer) on that deed is the current owner. If the owner is an LLC, look up the LLC's managing member at the NY Department of State Business Entity Database.
What is the BBL for 420 LAFAYETTE AVENUE?
The BBL (Borough, Block, Lot) for 420 LAFAYETTE AVENUE is 3-01949-0023. The first digit (3) identifies the borough: Brooklyn. The next 5 digits are the tax block (1949) and the last 4 are the lot within that block (23). BBLs never change even when addresses are renumbered, which makes them the most reliable identifier for NYC public records like ACRIS deeds, DOB permits, and tax bills.
Where can I find the deed history for 420 LAFAYETTE AVENUE?
Every recorded deed for 420 LAFAYETTE AVENUE since 1966 is searchable for free at acris.nyc.gov. Search by BBL 3-01949-0023 for the most reliable results. The deed history shows every ownership transfer with grantor (seller), grantee (buyer), date, and recorded sale price. Older transfers may show LLC names. To trace the LLC's managing member, cross-reference with the NY Department of State at apps.dos.ny.gov. Our step-by-step ACRIS guide walks through the full process.

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