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281 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 - Property report

Also known as: 281 President St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,025

Sale price

$5,150,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
281 President Street
ZIP code
11231
Neighborhood
Carroll Gardens
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
00435-0049

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
3,840
Building dimensions
20.25 ft x 48 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1899
Last altered
2022
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
07/25/2022
Sale price
$5,150,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$15,390
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)
President Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Court Street
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20.25 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,025

Area overview

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

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Ownership

Ownership information for 281 President 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 281 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/25/2022 $5,150,000 XXXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX, XXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXX XXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX, XX XXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/10/2022 - R
07/25/2022 - D		 Mortgage
(2022080201337004)		 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/10/2022 - R
07/25/2022 - D		 Deed
(2022080201337003)		 XXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
08/10/2022 - R
07/12/2022 - D		 Power of Attorney
(2022080201337002)		 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
08/10/2022 - R
07/12/2022 - D		 Power of Attorney
(2022080201337001)		 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
02/13/1979 - R Deed
(37930105300926)		 XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX X
03/09/1971 - R Mortgage
(37130046900618)		 XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
03/09/1971 - R Deed
(37130046900616)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXX
06/30/1970 - R Deed
(37030042000182)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
06/16/1970 - R Deed
(37030041700535)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
10/08/1968 - R Mortgage
(36830028102014)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 281 President 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
$15,390
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$5,517,000
Assessed value
$331,020

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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 $5,206,000 $312,360 $77,555 19.843% $15,389 $15,389 +3.13%
2024/25 $4,977,000 $298,620 $74,294 20.085% $14,922 $14,922 +43.99%
2023/24 $4,625,000 $277,500 $51,595 20.085% $10,363 $10,363 +2.81%
2022/23 $4,421,000 $265,260 $49,632 20.309% $10,376 $10,080 +7.92%
2021/22 $4,169,000 $250,140 $46,786 19.963% $9,627 $9,340 -5.19%
2020/21 $4,611,000 $276,660 $46,812 21.045% $10,148 $9,852 +5.53%
2019/20 $4,813,000 $288,780 $44,104 21.167% $9,632 $9,335 +7.44%
2018/19 $4,161,000 $249,660 $41,536 20.919% $8,994 $8,689 +3.69%
2017/18 $4,333,000 $259,980 $41,107 20.385% $8,679 $8,380 +8.49%
2016/17 $3,486,000 $209,160 $38,638 19.991% $8,034 $7,724 +2.32%
Permits

Permit information for 281 President Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/02/2023 Alteration
06/07/2023 Alteration
02/05/2023 Alteration
09/15/2022 Alteration
08/12/2022 Alteration

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
04/21/2021 I

*Most recent HPD violation on record for this property.

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

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Smith St & President St at NW Corner
Station lines
F-G
Distance (miles)
0.058
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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 0.23
P.S. 32 Samuels Mills Sprole 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 452 0.23
P.S. 58 The Carroll 8 No Public PK, K-5 751 0.09
P.S. 58 The Carroll 8 No Public PK, K-5 751 0.09
Hannah Senesh Community Day School NR No Private K-8 231 0.14
Pache Montessori NR No Private PK-K 122 0.18
Pache Montessori NR No Private PK-K 122 0.18
Success Academy Cobble Hill 9 No Charter K-4 401 0.25
P.S. 29 John M Harrigan 9 No Public PK, K-5 721 0.38
P.S. 29 John M Harrigan 9 No Public PK, K-5 721 0.38
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Hannah Senesh Community Day School NR No Private K-8 231 0.14
School For International Studies 5 No Public 6-12 782 0.25
International School of Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.38
International School of Brooklyn NR No Private PK-8 369 0.39
Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie 6 No Public 6-12 671 0.39
Mary McDowell Friends School NR No Private 6-10 290 0.42
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School NR No Private PK-8 260 0.46
Summit Academy Charter School 5 No Charter 6-12 203 0.59
Pave Academy Charter School 5 No Charter K-8 473 0.60
P.S. 372 The Children S School NR No Public PK, K-8 436 0.62
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School 8 No Public 9-12 331 0.25
School For International Studies 5 No Public 6-12 782 0.25
New Dawn Charter High School 2 No Charter 9-12 233 0.28
Cobble Hill School of American Studies 1 No Public 9-12 316 0.33
Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie 6 No Public 6-12 671 0.39
Mary McDowell Friends School NR No Private 6-10 290 0.42
Summit Academy Charter School 5 No Charter 6-12 203 0.59
Al-Madinah School NR No Private PK-12 790 0.62
Brooklyn Frontiers High School 3 No Public 9-12 145 0.66
P.S. 369 Coy L Cox School NR No Public K-12 487 0.73

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Neighbors for 281 President Street, Brooklyn, NY

334 Union St, Brooklyn 280 President St, Brooklyn 287 President St, Brooklyn 289 President St, Brooklyn 290 President St, Brooklyn 313 Smith St, Brooklyn 279 President St, Brooklyn 278 President St, Brooklyn 351 Court St, Brooklyn 315 Smith St, Brooklyn 282 President St, Brooklyn 286 President St, Brooklyn 323 Smith St, Brooklyn 319 Smith St, Brooklyn 317 Smith St, Brooklyn 288 President St, Brooklyn 336 Union St, Brooklyn 311 Smith St, Brooklyn 284 President St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 281 President Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 281 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

The development at 281 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 281 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

281 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 has a total of 3,840 square feet.

When was 281 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 last sold and what was the sale price?

281 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was last sold on 07/25/2022 for $5,150,000.

What is the assessed value of 281 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

281 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is currently assessed at $331,020.

What are the property taxes for 281 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

The property taxes for 281 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 total $15,390.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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