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

Also known as: 256 Van Brunt St

Property image for 256 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,605

Sale price

$2,032,500

General information

Address

Primary address

256 Van Brunt Street

ZIP code

11231

Neighborhood

Red Hook

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

00517-0036

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

2,142

Building dimensions

17.83 ft x 42 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

01/12/2023

Sale price

$2,032,500

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$3,617

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Van Brunt Street (wide)

Lot dimensions

17.83 ft x 90 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,605

Area overview

Walk score

92 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

68 /100. Good Transit

Bike score

93 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.51 Miles

Closest fire station

0.16 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 256 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 256 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
01/12/2023	$2,032,500	XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX, XXX
08/11/2008	$910,000	XXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX
12/10/2003	$540,000	XXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX, XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
01/25/2023 - R 01/12/2023 - D	Mortgage (2023012400470002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX XXX
01/25/2023 - R 01/12/2023 - D	Deed (2023012400470001)	XXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
12/07/2016 - R 11/22/2016 - D	Assignment of Leases and Rents (2016112900195004)	XXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXX
12/07/2016 - R 11/22/2016 - D	Agreement (2016112900195003)	XXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXX
12/07/2016 - R 11/22/2016 - D	Mortgage (2016112900195002)	XXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXX
12/07/2016 - R 11/17/2016 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2016112900195001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X	XXXXX XXXX
09/12/2008 - R 08/28/2008 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2008090900098001)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
09/03/2008 - R 08/25/2008 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2008082600311001)
08/27/2008 - R 08/11/2008 - D	Mortgage (2008082500710002)	XXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
08/27/2008 - R 08/11/2008 - D	Deed (2008082500710001)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 256 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

$3,617

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,163,000

Assessed value

$129,780

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$2,104,000	$126,240	$18,200	19.843%	$3,611	$3,611	+4.56%
2024/25	$2,475,000	$148,500	$17,196	20.085%	$3,454	$3,454	+1.05%
2023/24	$2,187,000	$131,220	$17,017	20.085%	$3,418	$3,418	+4.63%
2022/23	$2,054,000	$123,240	$16,085	20.309%	$3,267	$3,267	+7.74%
2021/22	$1,912,000	$114,720	$15,190	19.963%	$3,032	$3,032	-5.01%
2020/21	$2,319,000	$139,140	$15,167	21.045%	$3,192	$3,192	+5.23%
2019/20	$2,227,000	$133,620	$14,330	21.167%	$3,033	$3,033	+2.25%
2018/19	$1,616,000	$96,960	$14,181	20.919%	$2,967	$2,967	+8.57%
2017/18	$1,178,000	$70,680	$13,404	20.385%	$2,732	$2,732	+23.05%
2016/17	$1,091,000	$65,460	$11,108	19.991%	$2,530	$2,221	-10.15%

Permits

Permit information for 256 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
08/19/2022	Alteration
09/16/2008	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

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

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Smith St & 2nd St at NW Corner

Station lines

F-G

Distance (miles)

0.728

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 15 Patrick F Daly	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	381	0.29
P.S. 15 Patrick F Daly	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	381	0.29
Red Hook Neighborhood School	6	No	Public	1-6	89	0.30
Brooklyn New School-PS 146 (The)	7	No	Public	PK, K-5	649	0.39
Brooklyn New School-PS 146 (The)	7	No	Public	PK, K-5	649	0.39
Pave Academy Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-8	473	0.42
BASIS Independent Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	907	0.52
BASIS Independent Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	907	0.52
International School of Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.65
International School of Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.65

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Summit Academy Charter School	5	No	Charter	6-12	203	0.30
Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie	6	No	Public	6-12	671	0.39
Pave Academy Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-8	473	0.42
BASIS Independent Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	907	0.52
International School of Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.65
International School of Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK-8	369	0.65
Hannah Senesh Community Day School	NR	No	Private	K-8	231	0.73
School For International Studies	5	No	Public	6-12	782	0.88
Mary McDowell Friends School	NR	No	Private	6-10	290	1.00
P.S. 372 The Children S School	NR	No	Public	PK, K-8	436	1.29

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Summit Academy Charter School	5	No	Charter	6-12	203	0.30
South Brooklyn Community High School	1	No	Public	9-12	103	0.31
Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie	6	No	Public	6-12	671	0.39
BASIS Independent Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	907	0.52
Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School	8	No	Public	9-12	331	0.88
School For International Studies	5	No	Public	6-12	782	0.88
Mary McDowell Friends School	NR	No	Private	6-10	290	1.00
New Dawn Charter High School	2	No	Charter	9-12	233	1.02
Cobble Hill School of American Studies	1	No	Public	9-12	316	1.02
Al-Madinah School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	790	1.18

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 256 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

The development at 256 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 256 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

256 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 has a total of 2,142 square feet.

When was 256 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 last sold and what was the sale price?

256 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was last sold on 01/12/2023 for $2,032,500.

What is the assessed value of 256 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

256 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is currently assessed at $129,780.

What are the property taxes for 256 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

The property taxes for 256 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 total $3,616.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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