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PS 20 & Playground - 255 Adelphi Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 - Property report

Also known as: 199-255 Adelphi St

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Property type

Public Elementary, Junior or Senior High (W1)

Year built

1951

Lot sq. ft.

115,400

General information

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Address
Building name
PS 20 & Playground
Primary address
PS 20 & Playground - 255 Adelphi Street
Alternate address(es)
199-255 Adelphi St
206-250 Clermont Ave
252-262 Clermont Ave
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ZIP code
11205
Neighborhood
Fort Greene
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
02091-0003

Owner

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Building
Property type
Public Elementary, Junior or Senior High (W1)
Building sq. ft.
100,674
Building dimensions
329 ft x 102.5 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
4
Year built
1951
Last altered
2011
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
0
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
596.25 ft x 204 ft
Lot sq. ft.
115,400

Area overview

Walk score
95 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
97 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
13
Community district
2
Closest police station
0.50 Miles
Closest fire station
0.11 Miles

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Ownership

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Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for PS 20 & Playground - 255 Adelphi Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/12/1982 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3530000903253)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
04/22/1980 - D
04/22/1980 - R		 Landmark Designation
(38030115401601)		 XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for PS 20 & Playground - 255 Adelphi Street, Brooklyn, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$21,366,000
Assessed value
$9,614,700

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $20,852,000 $9,383,400 $0 10.848% $956,061 $0 n/a
2024/25 $20,546,000 $9,245,700 $0 10.762% $954,303 $0 n/a
2023/24 $20,132,000 $9,059,400 $0 10.592% $941,841 $0 n/a
2022/23 $18,982,000 $8,541,900 $0 10.646% $909,371 $0 n/a
2021/22 $17,413,000 $7,835,850 $0 10.755% $842,746 $0 n/a
2020/21 $21,453,000 $9,653,850 $0 10.694% $953,076 $0 n/a
2019/20 $20,820,000 $9,369,000 $0 10.537% $896,437 $0 n/a
2018/19 $20,006,000 $9,002,700 $0 10.514% $853,244 $0 n/a
2017/18 $18,842,000 $8,478,900 $0 10.514% $819,710 $0 n/a
2016/17 $17,904,000 $8,056,800 $0 10.574% $793,137 $0 n/a
Permits

Permit information for PS 20 & Playground - 255 Adelphi Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/26/2026 Alteration
01/28/2026 Alteration
12/16/2025 Alteration
09/16/2025 Alteration
09/03/2025 Alteration

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
05/31/2001 C-construction
05/31/2001 C-construction
02/27/2001 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Brooklyn commercial market stats

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Clinton Ave & Lafayette Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
G
Distance (miles)
0.252
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Neighbors for PS 20 & Playground - 255 Adelphi Street, Brooklyn, NY

146 Lawrence St, Brooklyn 44 Willoughby St, Brooklyn 387 Jay St, Brooklyn 395 Jay St, Brooklyn 136 Lawrence St, Brooklyn 451 Fulton St, Brooklyn 453 Fulton St, Brooklyn 142 Lawrence St, Brooklyn 150 Lawrence St, Brooklyn 493 Fulton St, Brooklyn 385 Jay St, Brooklyn 447 Fulton St, Brooklyn 144 Lawrence St, Brooklyn 156 Lawrence St, Brooklyn 56 Willoughby St, Brooklyn 140 Lawrence St, Brooklyn 54 Willoughby St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for PS 20 & Playground - 255 Adelphi Street, Brooklyn, NY

10002, New York City, NY 10003, New York City, NY 10005, New York City, NY 10007, New York City, NY 10009, New York City, NY 10012, New York City, NY 10038, New York City, NY 10278, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for PS 20 & Playground - 255 Adelphi Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The development at PS 20 & Playground - 255 Adelphi Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was built in 1951.

What is the total square footage of PS 20 & Playground - 255 Adelphi Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

PS 20 & Playground - 255 Adelphi Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 has a total of 100,674 square feet.

What is the assessed value of PS 20 & Playground - 255 Adelphi Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

PS 20 & Playground - 255 Adelphi Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 is currently assessed at $9,614,700.

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