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281 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 - Property report

Also known as: 281 3rd Ave

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Property type

Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

1,313

Sale price

$1,725,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
281 3rd Avenue
ZIP code
11215
Neighborhood
Gowanus
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
00448-0005

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Building
Property type
Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2)
Building sq. ft.
3,000
Building dimensions
18.75 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1931
Building material
Sales
Sale date
12/22/2025
Sale price
$1,725,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,029
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
18.75 ft x 70 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,313

Area overview

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

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Ownership

Ownership information for 281 3rd Avenue, 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 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/22/2025 $1,725,000 XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXX XXX XXX, XXX
02/09/2005 $549,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXX XXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/15/2026 - R UCC3 Termination
(2026011400479003)		 XXX XXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
01/15/2026 - R
12/22/2025 - D		 Termination of Assign of L&R
(2026011400479002)		 XXX XXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
01/15/2026 - R
12/22/2025 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2026011400479001)		 XXX XXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
01/06/2026 - R
12/22/2025 - D		 Deed
(2026010200668001)		 XXX XXX XXX XXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX
09/19/2019 - R
09/13/2019 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2019091900620001)		 XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
04/06/2016 - R Initial UCC1
(2016040300010006)		 XXX XXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
04/06/2016 - R
03/30/2016 - D		 Termination of Assign of L&R
(2016040300010007)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
04/06/2016 - R
03/30/2016 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2016040300010005)		 XXX XXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
04/06/2016 - R
03/30/2016 - D		 Agreement
(2016040300010004)		 XXX XXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
04/06/2016 - R
03/30/2016 - D		 Mortgage
(2016040300010003)		 XXX XXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 281 3rd Avenue, 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
$6,029
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$3,520,000
Assessed value
$211,200

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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 $3,203,000 $192,180 $28,663 19.843% $5,688 $5,688 +0.78%
2024/25 $3,109,000 $186,540 $28,099 20.085% $5,644 $5,644 +5.98%
2023/24 $2,748,000 $164,880 $26,513 20.085% $5,325 $5,325 +1.32%
2022/23 $2,157,000 $129,420 $25,878 20.309% $5,256 $5,256 +3.99%
2021/22 $1,872,000 $112,320 $25,319 19.963% $5,054 $5,054 +0.54%
2020/21 $1,185,000 $71,100 $23,886 21.045% $5,027 $5,027 +1.42%
2019/20 $1,030,000 $61,800 $23,416 21.167% $4,956 $4,956 +7.24%
2018/19 $858,000 $51,480 $22,094 20.919% $4,622 $4,622 +5.14%
2017/18 $800,000 $48,000 $21,565 20.385% $4,396 $4,396 +4.22%
2016/17 $667,000 $40,020 $21,099 19.991% $4,218 $4,218 +8.37%
Permits

Permit information for 281 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/07/2025 Alteration
05/12/2022 Alteration
11/10/2021 Alteration
10/04/2021 Alteration
10/04/2021 Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
11/14/2025 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
09/23/2024 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
06/20/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Brooklyn commercial market stats

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% 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

Property location map
Hurricane evacuation zones
4

Subway & traffic

Closest station
4th Ave & Union St at SW Corner
Station lines
R
Distance (miles)
0.129
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Neighbors for 281 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

285 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 287 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 437 Carroll St, Brooklyn 566 President St, Brooklyn 435 Carroll St, Brooklyn 283 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 289 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 279 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 441 Carroll St, Brooklyn 497 Carroll St, Brooklyn 443 Carroll St, Brooklyn 273 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 271 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 433 Carroll St, Brooklyn 528 President St, Brooklyn 568 President St, Brooklyn 570 President St, Brooklyn 560 President St, Brooklyn 564 President St, Brooklyn 439 Carroll St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 281 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

10004, New York City, NY 10005, New York City, NY 10038, New York City, NY 10271, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11220, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11228, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 281 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

The development at 281 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was built in 1931.

What is the market value of 281 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

The current market value of 281 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 is $3,520,000.

What is the total square footage of 281 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

281 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 has a total of 3,000 square feet.

What is the price per square foot for this property?

$575 per square foot is the price for 281 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 1.

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