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217 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 - Property report

Also known as: 78 Commerce St

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Property type

Over Six Families without Stores (C1)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

2,250

General information

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Address
Primary address
217 Van Brunt Street
Alternate address(es)
78 Commerce St
80-86 Commerce St
ZIP code
11231
Neighborhood
Red Hook
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
00511-0001

Owner

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Building
Property type
Over Six Families without Stores (C1)
Building sq. ft.
7,250
Building dimensions
25 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
4
Year built
1931
Last altered
1965
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$15,341
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Residential units
9
Residential sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 90 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,250

Area overview

Walk score
92 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
73 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
94 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
15
Community district
6
Closest police station
0.44 Miles
Closest fire station
0.10 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 217 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 217 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/21/2023 - R
08/01/2023 - D		 Agreement
(2023081500225001)		 XXXXX XX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
08/10/2018 - R UCC3 Termination
(2018080701004001)		 XXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
09/07/2018 - R
07/31/2018 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2018081400139008)		 XXXXX XX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/07/2018 - R
07/31/2018 - D		 Agreement
(2018081400139007)		 XXXXX XX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/07/2018 - R
07/31/2018 - D		 Mortgage
(2018081400139006)		 XXXXX XX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/07/2018 - R
07/27/2018 - D		 Termination of Assign of L&R
(2018081400139002)		 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXX XXX
09/07/2018 - R
07/27/2018 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2018081400139001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
05/07/2014 - R Initial UCC1
(2014050200344002)		 XXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
05/07/2014 - R UCC3 Termination
(2014050200344001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
05/15/2014 - R
04/29/2014 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2014051200681001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 217 Van Brunt 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
$15,341
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$3,455,000
Assessed value
$1,554,750

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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 $2,980,000 $1,341,000 $123,326 12.439% $15,341 $15,341 +2.70%
2024/25 $2,553,600 $1,149,120 $119,500 12.5% $14,938 $14,938 +7.98%
2023/24 $2,128,000 $957,600 $110,648 12.502% $13,833 $13,833 +10.07%
2022/23 $1,773,000 $797,850 $102,454 12.267% $12,568 $12,568 +8.28%
2021/22 $1,418,000 $638,100 $94,866 12.235% $11,607 $11,607 -0.26%
2020/21 $1,377,000 $619,650 $94,866 12.267% $11,637 $11,637 +1.50%
2019/20 $1,147,200 $516,240 $91,923 12.473% $11,466 $11,466 +6.81%
2018/19 $956,000 $430,200 $85,114 12.612% $10,735 $10,735 +7.09%
2017/18 $880,000 $396,000 $78,811 12.719% $10,024 $10,024 +6.55%
2016/17 $704,000 $316,800 $72,974 12.892% $9,408 $9,408 +0.07%
Permits

Permit information for 217 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/28/2016 Sign
04/28/2016 Alteration type 3
06/27/2002 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
02/24/2017 Lblvio-low pressure boiler
12/31/2014 Aeuhaz1-fail to certify class 1
10/22/2014 Aeuhaz1-fail to certify class 1

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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
AE

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
1

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Smith St & 2nd St at NW Corner
Station lines
F-G
Distance (miles)
0.669
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Neighbors for 217 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY

63 Seabring St, Brooklyn 62 Seabring St, Brooklyn 213 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn 67 Seabring St, Brooklyn 33 Bowne St, Brooklyn 35 Bowne St, Brooklyn 207 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn 59 Seabring St, Brooklyn 187 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn 53 Seabring St, Brooklyn 58 Seabring St, Brooklyn 46 Seabring St, Brooklyn 30 Richards St, Brooklyn 45 Bowne St, Brooklyn 209 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn 66 Seabring St, Brooklyn 191 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn 215 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn 35 Seabring St, Brooklyn 211 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 217 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY

10002, New York City, NY 10004, New York City, NY 10005, New York City, NY 10006, New York City, NY 10007, New York City, NY 10038, New York City, NY 10271, New York City, NY 10278, New York City, NY 10279, New York City, NY 10280, New York City, NY 10282, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11220, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 217 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

The development at 217 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1931.

What is the total square footage of 217 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

217 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 has a total of 7,250 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 217 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

217 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is currently assessed at $1,554,750.

What are the property taxes for 217 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

The property taxes for 217 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 total $15,340.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 9 residential unit(s).

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