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256 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information

256 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 256 3rd Avenue
Neighborhood Gowanus
Zip code 11215
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00440-0034

Sales & Tax Overview for 256 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $11,668

Lot & Building Information for 256 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,025
Lot dimensions 22.5 ft x 90 ft
Building class Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7) i
Building sqft 5,709
Building dimensions 22.5 ft x 75 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Year built 1920
Year last altered 1963
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 256 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units (DOF) 7
Regulated units
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 15
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.62 Miles
Closest fire station 0.44 Miles

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Other Property Data for 256 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn

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About 256 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 256 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 have?

This Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7) located at 256 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 has a total of 5,709 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 256 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

256 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was built in 1920 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $2,718,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 256 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 256 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 256 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
05/01/2003 - D
09/05/2003 - R
Mortgage
(2003060700201001)
03/19/2001 - R Mortgage
(3570007562457)
03/19/2001 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3640007563364)
02/28/2001 - D
03/19/2001 - R
Deed
(3040007562904)
01/18/2000 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3230007010523)
01/18/2000 - R Mortgage
(3630007008563)
01/18/2000 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3810007008181)
09/30/1999 - D
01/18/2000 - R
Deed
(3330007010933)
11/22/1996 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3360005435836)
01/04/1996 - R Mortgage
(3030005034603)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 256 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $11,668
Estimated property tax: $11,668
Tax assessor's market value: $2,718,000
Assessed value: $1,223,100

Assessment History for 256 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 256 3rd Avenue, 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 $2,718,000 $1,223,100 $93,805 12.439% $11,668 $11,668 +2.74%
2024/25 $2,332,000 $1,049,400 $90,856 12.5% $11,357 $11,357 +7.96%
2023/24 $2,144,000 $964,800 $84,140 12.502% $10,519 $10,519 +10.04%
2022/23 $1,787,000 $804,150 $77,927 12.267% $9,559 $9,559 +8.27%
2021/22 $1,993,000 $896,850 $72,158 12.235% $8,829 $8,829 -0.26%

Permits for 256 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/28/2010 Alteration type 2
03/05/2010 Alteration type 2
         
         
         
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$495
3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$503
7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$470
2.1% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 2 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 4th Ave & Union St at SW Corner
Station lines R
Distance (miles) 0.147
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Bus Routes
Name 3 Av/Union St
Line B37
Distance (miles) 0.011

Neighbors for 256 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 256 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
270 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 3,000 06/27/2007 $935,000
507 President St, Brooklyn 6,480 08/11/1989
514 Union St, Brooklyn 17,201 04/28/2023 $75,969,073
272 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 4,800 11/12/2020 $2,350,000
511 President St, Brooklyn 3,240 06/20/2025 $1,870,000
264 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 6,480 02/08/2001
254 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 4,050 10/16/2003 $610,000
305 Nevins St, Brooklyn 5,040 04/28/2023 $4,350,000
268 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 1,500 08/23/2006 $110,000
505 President St, Brooklyn 4,200
252 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 4,451 11/16/2000
501 President St, Brooklyn 3,975 08/25/2016 $1,500,000
548 Union St, Brooklyn 4,552 06/27/2025 $4,000,000
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