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20 Butler Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 - Property report

Also known as: 20 Butler St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
20 Butler Street
ZIP code
11231
Neighborhood
Cobble Hill
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
00408-0016

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
2,400
Building dimensions
20 ft x 30 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1901
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,967
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)
Butler Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Court Street
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000

Area overview

Walk score
98 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
97 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
15
Community district
6
Closest police station
0.31 Miles
Closest fire station
0.59 Miles

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Ownership

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

Sales history for 20 Butler Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/27/2007 - R
10/28/2006 - D		 Deed
(2007012601013001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
08/22/2006 - R
08/11/2006 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006081101783001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
12/05/1987 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3990001323499)		 XXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XX
09/29/1987 - R Mortgage
(3560001303456)		 XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX
09/29/1987 - R
07/23/1987 - D		 Deed
(3550001303455)		 XXXX XXXXX X XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
11/05/1986 - R Power of Attorney
(3110001210411)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
11/05/1986 - R Mortgage
(3100001210410)		 XXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XX
11/05/1986 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3640001210664)		 XXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXX
11/05/1986 - R
09/12/1986 - D		 Deed
(3090001210409)		 XXXXXX XXXX X XXXX XXXXX X
06/28/1981 - R Mortgage
(38130124700035)		 XXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 20 Butler 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
$5,967
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$3,893,000
Assessed value
$233,580

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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 $3,374,000 $202,440 $29,106 19.843% $6,057 $5,776 +4.70%
2024/25 $3,144,000 $188,640 $27,465 20.085% $5,785 $5,516 +5.17%
2023/24 $2,885,000 $173,100 $26,115 20.085% $5,526 $5,245 -0.88%
2022/23 $3,036,000 $182,160 $26,055 20.309% $5,588 $5,292 +6.94%
2021/22 $2,823,000 $169,380 $24,785 19.963% $5,235 $4,948 -2.15%
2020/21 $2,856,000 $171,360 $24,028 21.045% $5,353 $5,057 +5.69%
2019/20 $2,687,000 $161,220 $22,604 21.167% $5,081 $4,785 +6.53%
2018/19 $2,579,000 $154,740 $21,469 20.919% $4,797 $4,491 +2.67%
2017/18 $2,415,000 $144,900 $21,459 20.385% $4,674 $4,374 +7.77%
2016/17 $1,789,000 $107,340 $20,304 19.991% $4,369 $4,059 +5.81%
Permits

Permit information for 20 Butler Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/03/2005 Alteration type 2
01/20/2004 Alteration type 2
12/17/2003 Alteration type 2
07/23/2003 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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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
5

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Smith St & Warren St at NW Corner
Station lines
F-G
Distance (miles)
0.148
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 32 Samuels Mills Sprole 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 452 0.33
P.S. 32 Samuels Mills Sprole 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 452 0.33
Success Academy Cobble Hill 9 No Charter K-4 401 0.03
Pache Montessori NR No Private PK-K 122 0.08
Pache Montessori NR No Private PK-K 122 0.08
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School NR No Private PK-8 260 0.24
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School NR No Private PK-8 260 0.24
P.S. 29 John M Harrigan 9 No Public PK, K-5 721 0.25
P.S. 29 John M Harrigan 9 No Public PK, K-5 721 0.25
P.S. 58 The Carroll 8 No Public PK, K-5 751 0.31
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
School For International Studies 5 No Public 6-12 782 0.03
Mary McDowell Friends School NR No Private 6-10 290 0.20
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School NR No Private PK-8 260 0.24
Hannah Senesh Community Day School NR No Private K-8 231 0.36
A Fantis School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.42
Packer Collegiate Institute NR No Private PK-12 1,024 0.55
Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie 6 No Public 6-12 671 0.56
P.S. 369 Coy L Cox School NR No Public K-12 487 0.58
Brooklyn Prospect Charter-Downtown 7 No Charter K-8 704 0.68
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
School For International Studies 5 No Public 6-12 782 0.03
Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School 8 No Public 9-12 331 0.03
Cobble Hill School of American Studies 1 No Public 9-12 316 0.17
Mary McDowell Friends School NR No Private 6-10 290 0.20
New Dawn Charter High School 2 No Charter 9-12 233 0.22
Brooklyn Frontiers High School 3 No Public 9-12 145 0.45
Packer Collegiate Institute NR No Private PK-12 1,024 0.55
Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie 6 No Public 6-12 671 0.56
P.S. 369 Coy L Cox School NR No Public K-12 487 0.58
Brooklyn Friends School NR No Private PK-12 860 0.65

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Neighbors for 20 Butler Street, Brooklyn, NY

42 Butler St, Brooklyn 12 Butler St, Brooklyn 269 Court St, Brooklyn 271 Court St, Brooklyn 32 Butler St, Brooklyn 279 Court St, Brooklyn 281 Court St, Brooklyn 22 Butler St, Brooklyn 26 Butler St, Brooklyn 265 Court St, Brooklyn 40 Butler St, Brooklyn 16 Butler St, Brooklyn 14 Butler St, Brooklyn 30 Butler St, Brooklyn 283 Court St, Brooklyn 28 Butler St, Brooklyn 36 Butler St, Brooklyn 273 Court St, Brooklyn 24 Butler St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 20 Butler Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 20 Butler Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

The development at 20 Butler Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 20 Butler Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

20 Butler Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 has a total of 2,400 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 20 Butler Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

20 Butler Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is currently assessed at $233,580.

What are the property taxes for 20 Butler Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

The property taxes for 20 Butler Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 total $5,966.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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