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256 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information

256 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 256 4th Avenue
Neighborhood Gowanus
Zip code 11215
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00448-0040

Sales & Tax Overview for 256 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 08/06/2013
Purchase price $1,600,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $4,373

Lot & Building Information for 256 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,000
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 100 ft
Building class Primarily Four Family with One Store or Office (S4) i
Building sqft 4,752
Building dimensions 20 ft x 62 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Year built 1900
Year last altered 1986
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 256 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units (DOF) 4
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 15
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.59 Miles
Closest fire station 0.36 Miles

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About 256 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 256 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Primarily Four Family with One Store or Office (S4) located at 256 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 has a total of 4,752 square feet and a current price per square foot of $336.

What is the year built & the current market value of 256 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

256 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was built in 1900 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,302,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 256 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 256 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/06/2013 $1,600,000

Title Documents for 256 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
05/31/2015 - D
06/17/2015 - R
Assignment of Tax Lien
(2015061500102003)
05/21/2015 - D
06/03/2015 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2015052200795002)
05/21/2015 - D
06/03/2015 - R
Mortgage
(2015052200795001)
08/15/2013 - D
09/12/2013 - R
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2013081600909001)
08/06/2013 - D
08/29/2013 - R
Deed
(2013080901123001)
08/08/2012 - D
08/20/2012 - R
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2012081900048001)
10/05/2011 - D
01/09/2012 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2011121301042001)
01/29/2010 - D
06/09/2010 - R
UCC3 Termination
(2010060800713001)
01/29/2010 - D
06/09/2010 - R
Release
(2010060800676001)
01/28/2010 - D
05/05/2010 - R
Initial UCC1
(2010050400413005)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 256 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $4,050
Estimated property tax: $4,373
Tax assessor's market value: $1,302,000
Assessed value: $585,900

Assessment History for 256 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 256 4th 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 $1,302,000 $585,900 $32,562 12.439% $4,050 $4,050 +7.39%
2024/25 $1,627,000 $732,150 $30,174 12.5% $3,772 $3,772 +7.81%
2023/24 $1,510,000 $679,500 $27,983 12.502% $3,498 $3,498 +1.92%
2022/23 $1,484,000 $667,800 $27,983 12.267% $3,433 $3,433 +3.74%
2021/22 $1,187,000 $534,150 $27,048 12.235% $3,309 $3,309 +7.69%

Permits for 256 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
02/28/2019 Alteration
12/12/2018 Alteration type 2
11/14/2018 Alteration type 2
09/21/2018 Alteration type 2
10/25/2013 Alteration type 2
06/18/2012 Alteration type 2
04/18/2011 Alteration type 2
04/03/2008 Alteration type 2
03/22/2006 Alteration type 2
03/07/2006 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: 4 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 4th Ave & Union St at SW Corner
Station lines R
Distance (miles) 0.054
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Bus Routes
Name 4 Av/Carroll St
Line B37
Distance (miles) 0.031

Neighbors for 256 4th Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 256 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
262 4th Ave, Brooklyn 5,800 01/21/2011
519 Carroll St, Brooklyn 2,961 07/29/2011 $999,000
248 4th Ave, Brooklyn 4,000 04/08/2016 $2,450,000
244 4th Ave, Brooklyn 8,948 08/24/2021 $3,150,000
566 President St, Brooklyn 2,950 08/11/2025
260 4th Ave, Brooklyn 3,600 02/25/1999
509 Carroll St, Brooklyn 12/31/2014
252 4th Ave, Brooklyn 4,000 05/09/2008 $1,365,488
487 Carroll St, Brooklyn 3,030 07/19/2019
511 Carroll St, Brooklyn 6,600 10/07/2015
258 4th Ave, Brooklyn 4,500 07/29/2019 $2,500,000
527 Carroll St, Brooklyn 3,500 12/01/2021
521 Carroll St, Brooklyn 9,500 01/19/2015
250 4th Ave, Brooklyn 4,960 08/07/2000
572 President St, Brooklyn 1,376 09/08/1975
570 President St, Brooklyn 4,000 09/08/1975
568 President St, Brooklyn 5,470 10/09/2019
529 Carroll St, Brooklyn 4,000 06/12/1991
574 President St, Brooklyn 9,500 02/25/1999
564 President St, Brooklyn 4,400 07/11/2019 $2,200,000
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