New York City  »  11231  »  Van Brunt St  »  249 Van Brunt St

249 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

249 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

  • General
  • Owner
  • Documents
  • Tax
  • Permits
  • Neighborhood
Unlock this property report with a free account.

Access up-to-date information from property owner names to sales history, tax info, title documents, mortgages, development, maps, permits and more.
Sign Up Now
Research 100M+ property records powered by:
  • 2000+ governmental and public data sources
  • 80 dedicated analysts and researchers
  • 20+ years of real estate experience
Learn More

Photo & Map Show Hide

249 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 1
static Mapbox map

Address

Primary address 249 Van Brunt Street
Neighborhood Red Hook
Zip code 11231
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00522-0002

Sales & Tax Overview for 249 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn

View detailed information on past sales, title documents and property taxes, including the assessed market value, in their dedicated tabs.

Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 249 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,250
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 90 ft
Property type Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)
Building sqft 2,049
Building dimensions 25 ft x 30 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Old style
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1920
Frontage Van Brunt Street (wide)
Unlock this property report with a free account.

Access up-to-date information from property owner names to sales history, tax info, title documents, mortgages, development, maps, permits and more.
Sign Up Now

Zoning & Use for 249 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

Area Overview

Walk Score
Transit Score
Bike Score


School district 15
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.53 Miles
Closest fire station 0.16 Miles

View more neighborhood information such as transportation, nearby schools and risk designations in the dedicated tab.

Other Property Data for 249 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn

New York property reports include comprehensive occupancy, development and violation information. Create a free account to access valuable data points such as:

Floor area ratio (FAR) for 249 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231, including commercial and residential FAR, FAR as built and usable floor area.
Development maps such as planimetric, zoning, urban landscape, and HPD alternative enforcement program maps.
Violations for 249 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231, including DOB violations, ECB violations, HPD violations and 311 complaints.

About 249 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 249 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

249 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1920 and has a total of 2,049 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 249 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $111,840, the tax amount paid for 249 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is $579.

When was 249 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 last sold?

249 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was last sold in 01/17/2018.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 249 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn

View property contacts like owners, building management, representatives from permits and tenants with a free account. For LLC-owned properties, access manually researched real owners and phone numbers.

Property owner name for 249 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Find out who owns 249 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231.
Sign Up
Building contacts for 249 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231
Building management:
Representatives (from permits):
Tenants:
Real Estate Reports:
Eliza Theiss, Jun 23, 2026 NYC Resale Gains & Losses: Every Borough Made Money in 2025, Except Manhattan
In 2025, NYC home-sellers mostly made money. But, in Manhattan, resales came with losses — and it was apartments and recent buyers that absorbed them.
Eliza Theiss, Jun 04, 2026 World Cup or Your Mortgage/Rent? Ticket Prices Rival Host City Housing Costs
World Cup ticket prices rival monthly housing expenses in the 11 U.S. host cities, with even the cheapest seats covering weeks or even months of rent or mortgage payments.
Research 100M+ property records powered by:
  • 2000+ governmental and public data sources
  • 80 dedicated analysts and researchers
  • 20+ years of real estate experience
Learn More

Past Sales & Property History for 249 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn

Create a free account to view the complete sales history for 249 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, including title documents, transfer conditions, mortgages, liens, and pre-foreclosures.

No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 249 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn

To view the complete history of deeds, mortgages, assignments of leases and rents, and more, sign up for free. Available data goes back to 1966.

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
03/16/2018 - R
01/17/2018 - D
Deed
(2018031301118001)
10/18/2016 - R
10/12/2016 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2016101201511001)
10/15/2014 - R
09/30/2014 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2014100100036001)
09/15/2014 - R
09/02/2014 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2014090200943001)
11/29/2004 - R
10/13/2004 - D
Mortgage
(2004102001260001)
09/13/2003 - R
04/22/2003 - D
Mortgage
(2003062401087001)
03/31/2003 - R
12/06/2002 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2003020501643002)
03/31/2003 - R
12/06/2002 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2003020501643001)
03/26/2002 - R Mortgage
(3400008087240)
03/26/2002 - R
02/26/2002 - D
Deed
(3230008088323)
Unlock title documents, including buyer and seller information (when available).
Sign up

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 249 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn

Access detailed property tax data for 249 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.

Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $579
Tax assessor's market value: $1,864,000
Assessed value: $111,840
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 249 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 249 Van Brunt Street, 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 $2,140,000 $128,400 $2,896 19.843% $3,426 $575 +4.31%
2024/25 $2,518,000 $151,080 $2,743 20.085% $3,281 $551 +3.94%
2023/24 $2,461,000 $147,660 $2,639 20.085% $3,245 $530 +483.87%
2022/23 $2,203,000 $132,180 $447 20.309% $3,099 $91 +26.09%
2021/22 $1,908,000 $114,480 $360 19.963% $2,875 $72 -11.82%

Permits for 249 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn

The complete history of permits filed for 249 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.

No recorded permits for this property.

Red Hook Residential Market Stats

Access a detailed real estate market overview of Red Hook so you can assess current trends, home values, types of properties sold and transaction volume.
View the median home sale price in Red Hook and compare it to other neighborhoods in Brooklyn.

Median Sale Price
$2,027,356
80.2% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,113
-3.7% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

Check out recently sold homes in Brooklyn and see how their prices compare.

Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): AE (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 1 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Smith St & 2nd St at NW Corner
Station lines F-G
Distance (miles) 0.723
View subway map

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 0.25
P.S. 15 Patrick F Daly 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 381 0.25
Red Hook Neighborhood School 6 No Public 1-6 89 0.27
Brooklyn New School-PS 146 (The) 7 No Public PK, K-5 649 0.38
Brooklyn New School-PS 146 (The) 7 No Public PK, K-5 649 0.38

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 0.27
Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie 6 No Public 6-12 671 0.38
Pave Academy Charter School 5 No Charter K-8 473 0.39
BASIS Independent Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-12 907 0.48
International School of Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.63

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 0.27
South Brooklyn Community High School 1 No Public 9-12 103 0.29
Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie 6 No Public 6-12 671 0.38
BASIS Independent Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-12 907 0.48
Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School 8 No Public 9-12 331 0.89

Data provided by GreatSchools.org © 2025. All rights reserved.

Neighbors for 249 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 249 Van Brunt Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
239 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn 1,432 09/21/2022
237 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn 10/29/2024 $2,200,000
35 Delavan St, Brooklyn 05/26/2022 $32,000,000
696 Hicks St, Brooklyn 03/29/2007 $40,000
694 Hicks St, Brooklyn 2,604 07/28/2014
32 Luquer St, Brooklyn 5,760 03/29/2007 $1,385,000
28 Luquer St, Brooklyn 06/20/2005 $500,000
80 Richards St, Brooklyn 134,150 05/10/2021
700 Hicks St, Brooklyn 32,190 05/02/2017 $7,250,000
698 Hicks St, Brooklyn 03/29/2007 $40,000
245 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn 2,250 07/22/2022
241 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn 1,950 11/20/2013 $1,085,000
5 Delavan St, Brooklyn 113,628 09/15/1999
247 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn 4,500 07/05/2002
251 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn 4,000 05/17/2023
235 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn 10/29/2024 $2,200,000
76 Verona St, Brooklyn 12,500 05/10/2021
26 Luquer St, Brooklyn 06/20/2005 $500,000
24 Luquer St, Brooklyn 19,123 08/31/2021
49 Nelson St, Brooklyn 06/23/1966
Not sure if we cover all the data-points you need? View sample full report View sample full report