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259 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 - Property report

Also known as: 259 Henry St

Property image for 259 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Property type

Miscellaneous One Family (A9)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

2,043

Sale price

$4,575,000

General information

Address

Primary address

259 Henry Street

ZIP code

11201

Neighborhood

Brooklyn Heights

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

00263-0028

Building

Property type

Miscellaneous One Family (A9)

Building sq. ft.

4,274

Building dimensions

22.08 ft x 68 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1901

Last altered

2023

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

04/15/2010

Sale price

$4,575,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$32,225

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Henry Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Livingston Street

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

22.08 ft x 92.5 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,043

Area overview

Walk score

99 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

90 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.63 Miles

Closest fire station

0.10 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 259 Henry 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 259 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
04/15/2010	$4,575,000	XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X	XXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX
04/30/2004	$4,250,000	XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXX	XXXXX, XXXXXXX X XX. XXX XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
03/13/2026 - R 03/09/2026 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2026031300324001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX
12/16/2025 - R 12/12/2025 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2025121600076001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X X	XXXXXXXX
11/29/2011 - R 11/03/2011 - D	Agreement (2011111100601004)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX X X
11/29/2011 - R 10/27/2011 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2011111100601003)	XXXXXXXXXXXX XX X	XXXXXXXX X X
11/29/2011 - R 10/17/2011 - D	Power of Attorney (2011111100601002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXX X XX X
11/29/2011 - R 10/17/2011 - D	Power of Attorney (2011111100601001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXX X XX X
04/23/2010 - R 04/15/2010 - D	Mortgage (2010041900597005)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
04/23/2010 - R 04/15/2010 - D	Deed (2010041900597004)	XXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X
04/23/2010 - R 04/14/2010 - D	Power of Attorney (2010041900597001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXX XXXX
04/23/2010 - R 04/13/2010 - D	Power of Attorney (2010041900597002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 259 Henry 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

$32,225

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$7,536,000

Assessed value

$452,160

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$7,111,000	$426,660	$153,214	19.843%	$30,402	$30,402	-1.11%
2024/25	$6,798,000	$407,880	$153,068	20.085%	$30,744	$30,744	+0.68%
2023/24	$7,080,000	$424,800	$152,030	20.085%	$30,535	$30,535	+4.83%
2022/23	$7,076,000	$424,560	$143,432	20.309%	$29,130	$29,130	+7.82%
2021/22	$7,760,000	$465,600	$135,332	19.963%	$27,016	$27,016	+0.54%
2020/21	$7,552,000	$453,120	$127,678	21.045%	$26,870	$26,870	-0.48%
2019/20	$7,388,000	$443,280	$127,557	21.167%	$27,000	$27,000	+1.88%
2018/19	$6,835,000	$410,100	$126,692	20.919%	$26,503	$26,503	+8.77%
2017/18	$8,304,000	$498,240	$119,527	20.385%	$24,366	$24,366	+8.07%
2016/17	$6,843,000	$410,580	$112,777	19.991%	$22,545	$22,545	+8.36%

Permits

Permit information for 259 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
08/07/2025	Alteration
01/30/2025	Alteration
01/13/2025	Alteration
01/22/2024	Alteration
10/21/2023	Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Brooklyn Heights residential market stats

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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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Clinton St & Montague St at SW Corner

Station lines

R-2-3-4-5

Distance (miles)

0.158

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Zipporiah Mills	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	610	0.53
Zipporiah Mills	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	610	0.53
Packer Collegiate Institute	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,024	0.14
Packer Collegiate Institute	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,024	0.14
Brookyn Heights Jewish Academy	NR	No	Private	K-3	22	0.16
Altschool	NR	No	Private	K-5	29	0.17
AltSchool Brooklyn Heights	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.17

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Packer Collegiate Institute	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,024	0.14
AltSchool Brooklyn Heights	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.17
St Ann's School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,095	0.23
A Fantis School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.26
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	260	0.36
Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women	4	No	Public	6-12	440	0.37
Brooklyn Prospect Charter-Downtown	7	No	Charter	K-8	704	0.50
BROOKLYN LABORATORY CHARTER SCHOOL	5	No	Charter	6-12	454	0.50
BRIDGES: A SCHOOL FOR EXPLOR-EQUITY	8	No	Public	6-8	258	0.53
School For International Studies	5	No	Public	6-12	782	0.54

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	0.14
St Ann's School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,095	0.23
Brooklyn Frontiers High School	3	No	Public	9-12	145	0.36
Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women	4	No	Public	6-12	440	0.37
Urban Assembly School For Law And Justice	4	No	Public	9-12	443	0.37
Brooklyn Friends School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	860	0.37
Mary McDowell Friends School	NR	No	Private	6-10	290	0.40
Fusion Academy Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	6-12	0	0.44
BROOKLYN LABORATORY CHARTER SCHOOL	5	No	Charter	6-12	454	0.50
George Westinghouse Career & Technical Ed High School	5	No	Public	9-12	579	0.53

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 259 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201?

The development at 259 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 259 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201?

259 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 has a total of 4,274 square feet.

When was 259 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 last sold and what was the sale price?

259 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 was last sold on 04/15/2010 for $4,575,000.

What is the assessed value of 259 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201?

259 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 is currently assessed at $452,160.

What are the property taxes for 259 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201?

The property taxes for 259 Henry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 total $32,224.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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