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257 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 - Property report

Also known as: 257 Hicks St

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1915

Lot sq. ft.

1,533

Sale price

$4,950,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
257 Hicks Street
ZIP code
11201
Neighborhood
Brooklyn Heights
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
00253-0022

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
3,808
Building dimensions
21 ft x 42 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1915
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
10/21/2021
Sale price
$4,950,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$38,915
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Hicks Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Brooklyn Queens Expressway
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
21 ft x 77 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,533

Area overview

Walk score
94 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
87 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
13
Community district
2
Closest police station
0.69 Miles
Closest fire station
0.05 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 257 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 257 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/21/2021 $4,950,000 XXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/05/2021 - R
10/21/2021 - D		 Mortgage
(2021102900517002)		 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XX XXXXXXXX XXX
11/05/2021 - R
10/21/2021 - D		 Deed
(2021102900517001)		 XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X
05/07/2007 - R
06/29/2006 - D		 Deed
(2007031501763001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
12/09/2004 - R
11/17/2004 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2004113001816001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
11/05/1979 - R Deed
(37930111501066)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
11/05/1979 - R Mortgage
(37930111501062)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XX
09/09/1974 - R Mortgage
(37430073400497)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XX
09/09/1974 - R Deed
(37430073400495)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 257 Hicks 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
Property tax
$38,915
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$6,053,000
Assessed value
$363,180

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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 $6,362,000 $381,720 $194,207 19.843% $38,536 $38,536 +4.72%
2024/25 $6,082,000 $364,920 $183,216 20.085% $36,799 $36,799 +5.76%
2023/24 $6,334,000 $380,040 $173,234 20.085% $34,794 $34,794 +4.83%
2022/23 $6,006,000 $360,360 $163,430 20.309% $33,191 $33,191 +5.78%
2021/22 $6,587,000 $395,220 $157,170 19.963% $32,626 $31,376 -4.23%
2020/21 $7,140,000 $428,400 $155,679 21.045% $34,059 $32,763 +5.59%
2019/20 $6,023,000 $361,380 $146,590 21.167% $32,318 $31,029 +7.31%
2018/19 $5,065,000 $303,900 $138,222 20.919% $30,199 $28,915 +10.09%
2017/18 $4,612,000 $276,720 $128,842 20.385% $27,763 $26,264 +2.11%
2016/17 $5,096,000 $305,760 $128,672 19.991% $27,226 $25,723 +3.35%
Permits

Permit information for 257 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/29/2023 Alteration
06/28/2023 Alteration CO
06/28/2023 Alteration CO
06/28/2023 Alteration CO
03/28/2023 Alteration CO

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$925,000

-22.9% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,582

-12.5% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Clinton St & Montague St at NW Corner
Station lines
R-2-3-4-5
Distance (miles)
0.19
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Emily Warren Roebling School (The) 9 Yes Public K-5 570 0.51
Altschool NR No Private K-5 29 0.09
AltSchool Brooklyn Heights NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.10
AltSchool Brooklyn Heights NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.10
Brookyn Heights Jewish Academy NR No Private K-3 22 0.18
Packer Collegiate Institute NR No Private PK-12 1,024 0.23
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
AltSchool Brooklyn Heights NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.10
Packer Collegiate Institute NR No Private PK-12 1,024 0.23
St Ann's School NR No Private PK-12 1,095 0.24
A Fantis School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.35
Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women 4 No Public 6-12 440 0.42
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School NR No Private PK-8 260 0.44
BROOKLYN LABORATORY CHARTER SCHOOL 5 No Charter 6-12 454 0.53
BRIDGES: A SCHOOL FOR EXPLOR-EQUITY 8 No Public 6-8 258 0.58
Brooklyn Prospect Charter-Downtown 7 No Charter K-8 704 0.58
School For International Studies 5 No Public 6-12 782 0.62
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Packer Collegiate Institute NR No Private PK-12 1,024 0.23
St Ann's School NR No Private PK-12 1,095 0.24
Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women 4 No Public 6-12 440 0.42
Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice 4 No Public 9-12 443 0.42
Brooklyn Friends School NR No Private PK-12 860 0.45
Brooklyn Frontiers High School 3 No Public 9-12 145 0.45
Mary McDowell Friends School NR No Private 6-10 290 0.48
Fusion NR No Private 6-12 24 0.51
BROOKLYN LABORATORY CHARTER SCHOOL 5 No Charter 6-12 454 0.53
George Westinghouse Career & Technical Ed High School 5 No Public 9-12 579 0.58

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Neighbors for 257 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY

4 Grace Court Aly, Brooklyn 14 Grace Court Aly, Brooklyn 16 Grace Court Aly, Brooklyn 261 Hicks St, Brooklyn 89 Joralemon St, Brooklyn 6 Grace Court Aly, Brooklyn 259 Hicks St, Brooklyn 91 Joralemon St, Brooklyn 95 Joralemon St, Brooklyn 8 Grace Court Aly, Brooklyn 263 Hicks St, Brooklyn 265 Hicks St, Brooklyn 93 Joralemon St, Brooklyn 255 Hicks St, Brooklyn 12 Grace Court Aly, Brooklyn 253 Hicks St, Brooklyn 10 Grace Court Aly, Brooklyn 2 Grace Court Aly, Brooklyn 87 Joralemon St, Brooklyn 99 Joralemon St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 257 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 257 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201?

The development at 257 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 was built in 1915.

What is the total square footage of 257 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201?

257 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 has a total of 3,808 square feet.

When was 257 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 last sold and what was the sale price?

257 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 was last sold on 10/21/2021 for $4,950,000.

What is the assessed value of 257 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201?

257 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 is currently assessed at $363,180.

What are the property taxes for 257 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201?

The property taxes for 257 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 total $38,915.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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