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281 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 - Property report

Also known as: 281 Carroll St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

1,957

Sale price

$3,650,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
281 Carroll Street
ZIP code
11231
Neighborhood
Carroll Gardens
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
00443-0062

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
3,804
Building dimensions
20 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1901
Sales
Sale date
04/13/2022
Sale price
$3,650,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$9,546
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)
Carroll Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Hoyt Street
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 97.83 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,957

Area overview

Walk score
97 /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
0.43 Miles
Closest fire station
0.60 Miles

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Ownership information for 281 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 281 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/13/2022 $3,650,000 XXXX, XXXX XXX XXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX, XX XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/06/2022 - R
06/16/2022 - D
Zoning Lot Description
(2022062800618001)
XXXX XXXX
07/06/2022 - R
06/09/2022 - D
Certificate
(2022062800618002)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
04/26/2022 - R
04/13/2022 - D
Mortgage
(2022041800384002)
XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/26/2022 - R
04/13/2022 - D
Deed
(2022041800384001)
XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
01/04/2016 - R
11/18/2015 - D
Life Estate Deed
(2015121001219001)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
04/22/1999 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3500006572750)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
06/22/1976 - R Deed
(37630085400657)
XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
10/09/1973 - R Mortgage
(37330066301392)
XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXX XX
10/09/1973 - R Deed
(37330066301390)
XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
10/01/1969 - R Deed
(36930036501805)
XXXXXXX XXXXX (XXXXXXXX) XXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 281 Carroll 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
$9,546
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$4,026,000
Assessed value
$241,560

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 $3,799,000 $227,940 $45,395 19.843% $9,008 $9,008 +3.28%
2024/25 $3,632,000 $217,920 $43,424 20.085% $8,722 $8,722 +0.33%
2023/24 $3,782,000 $226,920 $43,282 20.085% $8,693 $8,693 +15.08%
2022/23 $3,253,000 $195,180 $37,196 20.309% $8,295 $7,554 +102.69%
2021/22 $2,963,000 $177,780 $18,671 19.963% $8,004 $3,727 -45.77%
2020/21 $3,571,000 $214,260 $32,658 21.045% $7,961 $6,873 +4.18%
2019/20 $3,150,000 $189,000 $31,168 21.167% $7,660 $6,597 +113.47%
2018/19 $3,999,000 $239,940 $14,774 20.919% $7,545 $3,091 +9.79%
2017/18 $3,545,000 $212,700 $13,809 20.385% $6,939 $2,815 +5.67%
2016/17 $2,928,000 $175,680 $13,325 19.991% $6,679 $2,664 +10.56%

Permit information for 281 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/07/2026 Alt-CO - new building with existing elements to remain
06/25/2026 Alteration
03/18/2026 Alt-CO - new building with existing elements to remain
06/20/2025 Alteration
03/27/2025 Alt-CO - new building with existing elements to remain

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/04/2026 A
11/20/2025 I
06/09/2025 A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Carroll Gardens, Columbia, RedHook residential market stats

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

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
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Smith St & President St at SE Corner
Station lines
F-G
Distance (miles)
0.074

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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 0.11
P.S. 32 Samuels Mills Sprole 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 452 0.11
Hannah Senesh Community Day School NR No Private K-8 231 0.11
P.S. 58 The Carroll 8 No Public PK, K-5 751 0.11
P.S. 58 The Carroll 8 No Public PK, K-5 751 0.11
Pache Montessori NR No Private PK-K 122 0.31
Pache Montessori NR No Private PK-K 122 0.31
International School of Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.34
International School of Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.34
Success Academy Cobble Hill 9 No Charter K-4 401 0.35
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 0.11
International School of Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.34
International School of Brooklyn NR No Private PK-8 369 0.34
School For International Studies 5 No Public 6-12 782 0.35
Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie 6 No Public 6-12 671 0.45
Al-Madinah School NR No Private PK-12 790 0.47
P.S. 372 The Children S School NR No Public PK, K-8 436 0.48
Mary McDowell Friends School NR No Private 6-10 290 0.51
Pave Academy Charter School 5 No Charter K-8 473 0.62
Summit Academy Charter School 5 No Charter 6-12 203 0.63
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
New Dawn Charter High School 2 No Charter 9-12 233 0.27
Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School 8 No Public 9-12 331 0.35
School For International Studies 5 No Public 6-12 782 0.35
Cobble Hill School of American Studies 1 No Public 9-12 316 0.37
Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie 6 No Public 6-12 671 0.45
Al-Madinah School NR No Private PK-12 790 0.47
Mary McDowell Friends School NR No Private 6-10 290 0.51
Summit Academy Charter School 5 No Charter 6-12 203 0.63
Brooklyn Frontiers High School 3 No Public 9-12 145 0.73
P.S. 369 Coy L Cox School NR No Public K-12 487 0.74

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Frequently asked questions

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

The development at 281 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1901.

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

281 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 has a total of 3,804 square feet.

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

281 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was last sold on 04/13/2022 for $3,650,000.

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

281 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is currently assessed at $241,560.

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

The property taxes for 281 Carroll Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 total $9,546.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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