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279 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 - Property report

Also known as: 279 President St

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

2,200

Sale price

$1,125,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
279 President Street
ZIP code
11231
Neighborhood
Carroll Gardens
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
00435-0051

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
3,426
Building dimensions
20 ft x 36 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1910
Last altered
2011
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
06/28/2010
Sale price
$1,125,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$10,475
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
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
22 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,200

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
0.28 Miles
Closest fire station
0.52 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 279 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 279 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/28/2010 $1,125,000 XXX, XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXXXXXX-XXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/20/2020 - R
07/02/2020 - D		 Agreement
(2020101400632004)		 XXX XXXXXXXXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
10/20/2020 - R
07/02/2020 - D		 Mortgage
(2020101400632003)		 XXX XXXXXXXXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
10/20/2020 - R
07/02/2020 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2020101400632002)		 XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
10/20/2020 - R
05/26/2020 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2020101400632001)		 XXXX XXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
09/09/2014 - R
02/25/2013 - D		 Agreement
(2013031500492003)		 XXX XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/09/2014 - R
02/25/2013 - D		 Mortgage
(2013031500492002)		 XXX XXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/09/2014 - R
12/05/2012 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2013031500492001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
12/13/2010 - R
10/19/2010 - D		 Easement
(2010110101302002)		 XXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX
08/10/2010 - R
08/02/2010 - D		 Zoning Lot Description
(2010080700108002)		 XXXXX XXXXX
08/10/2010 - R
08/02/2010 - D		 Certificate
(2010080700108001)		 XXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 279 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
$10,475
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$4,311,000
Assessed value
$258,660

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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 $4,950,000 $297,000 $52,790 19.843% $10,475 $10,475 +0.52%
2024/25 $3,910,000 $234,600 $51,884 20.085% $10,421 $10,421 +6.00%
2023/24 $3,715,000 $222,900 $48,948 20.085% $9,831 $9,831 +4.83%
2022/23 $3,475,000 $208,500 $46,178 20.309% $9,378 $9,378 +6.79%
2021/22 $3,470,000 $208,200 $43,992 19.963% $8,782 $8,782 -5.14%
2020/21 $3,899,000 $233,940 $43,992 21.045% $9,258 $9,258 +1.16%
2019/20 $3,563,000 $213,780 $43,237 21.167% $9,152 $9,152 +7.26%
2018/19 $4,065,000 $243,900 $40,790 20.919% $8,533 $8,533 +8.77%
2017/18 $3,031,000 $181,860 $38,482 20.385% $7,845 $7,845 +7.04%
2016/17 $2,592,000 $155,520 $36,660 19.991% $7,329 $7,329 +2.23%
Permits

Permit information for 279 President Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/15/2010 Alteration type 2
08/10/2010 Alteration type 2

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/08/2009 A

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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

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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)
0.066
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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
Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie 6 No Public 6-12 671 0.38
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
Mary McDowell Friends School NR No Private 6-10 290 0.42
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School NR No Private PK-8 260 0.45
Summit Academy Charter School 5 No Charter 6-12 203 0.58
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 0.63
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 0.38
Mary McDowell Friends School NR No Private 6-10 290 0.42
Summit Academy Charter School 5 No Charter 6-12 203 0.58
Al-Madinah School NR No Private PK-12 790 0.63
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 0.74

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Neighbors for 279 President Street, Brooklyn, NY

280 President St, Brooklyn 287 President St, Brooklyn 289 President St, Brooklyn 290 President St, Brooklyn 313 Smith St, Brooklyn 307 Smith 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 309 Smith St, Brooklyn 281 President St, Brooklyn 319 Smith St, Brooklyn 317 Smith St, Brooklyn 288 President St, Brooklyn 311 Smith St, Brooklyn 284 President St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 279 President Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 279 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

The development at 279 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 279 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

279 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 has a total of 3,426 square feet.

When was 279 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 last sold and what was the sale price?

279 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was last sold on 06/28/2010 for $1,125,000.

What is the assessed value of 279 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

279 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is currently assessed at $258,660.

What are the property taxes for 279 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

The property taxes for 279 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 total $10,475.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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