| Primary address | 279 Butler Street |
| Secondary address | 279-289 Butler St |
| Neighborhood | Gowanus |
| Zip code | 11217 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 00406-0067 |
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| Purchase date | 12/09/2013 |
| Purchase price | $19,250,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $393,622 |
| Lot sqft | 12,500 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Limited Service - Many Affiliated with National Chain (H3)
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| Building sqft | 29,077 |
| Building dimensions |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 7 |
| Year built | 2005 |
| Construction type | Register |
| School district | 15 |
| Community district | 6 |
| Closest police station | 0.52 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.38 Miles |
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This Limited Service - Many Affiliated with National Chain (H3) located at 279 Butler Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 has a total of 29,077 square feet and a current price per square foot of $662.
What is the year built & the current market value of 279 Butler Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217?279 Butler Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 was built in 2005 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $14,440,000.
How many commercial spaces does this building have?This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.
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Access detailed property tax data for 279 Butler Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $315,747 |
| Estimated property tax: | $393,622 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $14,440,000 |
| Assessed value: | $6,498,000 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 279 Butler Street, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessed value | Taxable | Tax rate % | Base tax | Property tax | Year over year change |
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| 2025/26 | $14,440,000 | $6,498,000 | $2,910,645 | 10.848% | $634,120 | $315,747 | +25.97% |
| 2024/25 | $14,183,000 | $6,382,350 | $2,329,110 | 10.762% | $611,629 | $250,659 | +41.78% |
| 2023/24 | $13,020,000 | $5,859,000 | $1,669,185 | 10.592% | $576,477 | $176,800 | +61.37% |
| 2022/23 | $11,933,000 | $5,369,850 | $1,029,150 | 10.646% | $555,913 | $109,563 | +12.42% |
| 2021/22 | $11,374,000 | $5,118,300 | $906,210 | 10.755% | $545,972 | $97,463 | +9.33% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 3 (See more on map) |
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| Name | 3 Av/Butler St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B37 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.063 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Here are the neighbors for 279 Butler Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 126 4th Ave, Brooklyn | 62,292 | 10/18/2000 | |
| 217 Butler St, Brooklyn | 4,004 | 03/15/2019 | |
| 566 Baltic St, Brooklyn | 5,400 | 08/14/2023 | $6,375,000 |
| 156 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,871 | 12/15/2000 | |
| 223 Nevins St, Brooklyn | 03/20/2007 | $8,000,000 | |
| 560 Baltic St, Brooklyn | 5,400 | 10/29/1992 | |
| 570 Baltic St, Brooklyn | 05/22/2001 | ||
| 209 Butler St, Brooklyn | 04/08/2025 | $1,500,000 | |
| 213 Butler St, Brooklyn | 2,484 | 08/12/2013 | $840,000 |
| 159 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 96,771 | 12/17/1985 | |
| 562 Baltic St, Brooklyn | 05/22/2001 | ||
| 572 Baltic St, Brooklyn | 05/22/2001 | ||
| 596 Baltic St, Brooklyn | 3,555 | 03/09/2015 | $1,350,000 |
| 170 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 17,100 | 12/15/2000 | |
| 205 Butler St, Brooklyn | 1,440 | 02/11/1988 | |
| 207 Butler St, Brooklyn | 1,264 | 06/29/2010 | $440,000 |
| 568 Baltic St, Brooklyn | 5,400 | 08/14/2023 | $6,375,000 |
| 138 4th Ave, Brooklyn | 2,262 | 03/20/1998 | |
| 211 Butler St, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 11/19/2025 | |
| 215 Butler St, Brooklyn | 3,200 | 06/13/2013 | $782,500 |
