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279 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

279 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

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Address

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

Sales & Tax Overview for 279 President Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 06/28/2010
Purchase price $1,125,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 279 President Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,200
Lot dimensions 22 ft x 100 ft
Property type Three Families (C0)
Building sqft 3,426
Building dimensions 20 ft x 36 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Brownstone
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1910
Year last altered 2011
Frontage President Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Court Street
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 279 President Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 3
Residential sqft

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School district 15
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.28 Miles
Closest fire station 0.52 Miles

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About 279 President Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 279 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

279 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1910 and has a total of 3,426 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 279 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $258,660, the tax amount paid for 279 President Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is $10,475.

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

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

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 279 President Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 279 President Street, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/28/2010 $1,125,000

Title Documents for 279 President Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
10/20/2020 - R
07/02/2020 - D
Agreement
(2020101400632004)
10/20/2020 - R
07/02/2020 - D
Mortgage
(2020101400632003)
10/20/2020 - R
07/02/2020 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2020101400632002)
10/20/2020 - R
05/26/2020 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2020101400632001)
09/09/2014 - R
02/25/2013 - D
Agreement
(2013031500492003)
09/09/2014 - R
02/25/2013 - D
Mortgage
(2013031500492002)
09/09/2014 - R
12/05/2012 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2013031500492001)
12/13/2010 - R
10/19/2010 - D
Easement
(2010110101302002)
08/10/2010 - R
08/02/2010 - D
Zoning Lot Description
(2010080700108002)
08/10/2010 - R
08/02/2010 - D
Certificate
(2010080700108001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 279 President Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $10,475
Tax assessor's market value: $4,311,000
Assessed value: $258,660

Assessment History for 279 President Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 279 President 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
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%

Permits for 279 President Street, Brooklyn

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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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Carroll Gardens Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$2,100,000
17.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,780
7.7% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
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

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

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

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Neighbors for 279 President Street, Brooklyn

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

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
280 President St, Brooklyn 2,761 03/02/1979
287 President St, Brooklyn 1,944 03/26/2026
289 President St, Brooklyn 2,916 04/11/2014
290 President St, Brooklyn 3,840 03/23/2017
313 Smith St, Brooklyn 3,075 11/21/2012
307 Smith St, Brooklyn 2,430 05/13/2021
278 President St, Brooklyn 2,428 07/01/2003 $1,220,000
351 Court St, Brooklyn 4,879
315 Smith St, Brooklyn 3,328 09/07/1983
282 President St, Brooklyn 2,986 02/16/2022
286 President St, Brooklyn 4,488 02/07/2011 $99,690
323 Smith St, Brooklyn 6,879 09/15/2021
309 Smith St, Brooklyn 2,485 08/14/2019
281 President St, Brooklyn 3,840 07/25/2022 $5,150,000
319 Smith St, Brooklyn 2,643 06/03/2011 $1,200,000
317 Smith St, Brooklyn 2,643 10/29/2015 $2,700,000
288 President St, Brooklyn 3,888 10/11/1967
311 Smith St, Brooklyn 2,496 10/09/2018
284 President St, Brooklyn 3,119 11/28/2006 $1,650,000
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