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279 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

279 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 279 Columbia Street
Neighborhood Columbia Street Waterfront District
Zip code 11231
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00353-0004

Sales & Tax Overview for 279 Columbia Street, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $6,597

Lot & Building Information for 279 Columbia Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,890
Lot dimensions 21 ft x 90 ft
Building class Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2)
Building sqft 2,016
Building dimensions 21 ft x 32 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1931
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 279 Columbia Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 15
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.17 Miles
Closest fire station 0.15 Miles

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Other Property Data for 279 Columbia Street, Brooklyn

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About 279 Columbia Street, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 279 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 have?

This Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) located at 279 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 has a total of 2,016 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 279 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

279 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1931 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $2,101,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 279 Columbia Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 279 Columbia Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 279 Columbia Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
06/14/2006 - D
08/17/2006 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2006062801005001)
06/14/2006 - D
08/17/2006 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006062800948001)
03/07/2005 - D
04/04/2005 - R
Deed
(2005032400727001)
06/12/1998 - R Easement
(3910006088991)
08/05/1997 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3490005710749)
08/05/1997 - R Mortgage
(3370005710837)
04/17/1984 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3580001013658)
07/02/1982 - R Mortgage
(3120000917212)
07/02/1982 - R Deed
(3110000917211)
09/14/1970 - R Deed
(37030043401382)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 279 Columbia Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $6,369
Estimated property tax: $6,597
Tax assessor's market value: $2,101,000
Assessed value: $126,060

Assessment History for 279 Columbia Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $2,101,000 $126,060 $32,099 19.843% $6,369 $6,369 -1.20%
2024/25 $2,198,000 $131,880 $32,099 20.085% $6,447 $6,447 +3.12%
2023/24 $2,076,000 $124,560 $31,127 20.085% $6,252 $6,252 +4.83%
2022/23 $1,630,000 $97,800 $29,366 20.309% $5,964 $5,964 +7.83%
2021/22 $1,582,000 $94,920 $27,708 19.963% $5,531 $5,531 -1.75%

Permits for 279 Columbia Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/02/1992 Alteration type 2
         
         
         
         
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$426
-10.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$493
11.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$492
6.6% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 3 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Smith St & 2nd St at NW Corner
Station lines F-G
Distance (miles) 0.472
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Bus Routes
Name Columbia St/Carroll St
Line B61
Distance (miles) 0.021

Neighbors for 279 Columbia Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 279 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
277 Columbia St, Brooklyn 2,016 03/04/1999
275 Columbia St, Brooklyn 2,320 04/11/1980
74 Carroll St, Brooklyn 5,164 05/28/2025 $6,417,114
285 Columbia St, Brooklyn 04/21/1971
47 Summit St, Brooklyn 5,000 03/14/2022
41 Summit St, Brooklyn 6,180 07/12/2022
273 Columbia St, Brooklyn 2,320 05/04/2017 $2,100,000
267 Columbia St, Brooklyn 2,280 08/05/2002
70 Carroll St, Brooklyn 3,040 05/10/2010 $950,500
72 Carroll St, Brooklyn 2,872 01/05/2007 $1,360,000
61 Summit St, Brooklyn 3,407 09/06/2023 $3,995,000
269 Columbia St, Brooklyn 1,950 07/08/2021 $2,750,000
34 Carroll St, Brooklyn 38,700
281 Columbia St, Brooklyn
63 Summit St, Brooklyn 700 04/16/2024
271 Columbia St, Brooklyn 2,320 11/26/2019 $2,000,000
68 Carroll St, Brooklyn 3,040 06/29/2021
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