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281 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 - Property report

Also known as: 281 21st St

Property image for 281 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Property type

Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

1,803

General information

Address

Primary address

281 21st Street

ZIP code

11215

Neighborhood

Greenwood Heights

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

00891-0057

Building

Property type

Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)

Building sq. ft.

832

Building dimensions

18 ft x 22 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1901

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Composition

Basement

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$630

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

21 Street (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

18 ft x 100.17 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,803

Area overview

Walk score

96 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

79 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.48 Miles

Closest fire station

0.59 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 281 21st 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 281 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
05/11/2006 - R 01/09/2006 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2006040301015001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
09/16/2004 - R 06/14/2004 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2004062201793001)		XXXXXXXX XX
01/30/1990 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3760001514476)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXX XX
11/28/1989 - R	Mortgage (3320001500132)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XX
11/20/1989 - R	Mortgage (3990001497999)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
11/28/1989 - R 10/19/1989 - D	Deed (3310001500131)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXX
04/14/1976 - R	Deed (37630084100090)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
06/03/1975 - R	Release of Estate Tax Lien (37530078201169)	XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
06/03/1975 - R	Mortgage (37530078201165)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX
06/03/1975 - R	Deed (37530078201163)	XXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 281 21st 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

$630

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,306,000

Assessed value

$78,360

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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	$1,201,000	$72,060	$5,886	19.843%	$1,450	$1,168	-0.73%
2024/25	$1,192,000	$71,520	$5,858	20.085%	$1,446	$1,177	+8.38%
2023/24	$1,288,000	$77,280	$5,405	20.085%	$1,367	$1,086	+7.16%
2022/23	$1,054,000	$63,240	$4,988	20.309%	$1,310	$1,013	+9.16%
2021/22	$976,000	$58,560	$4,648	19.963%	$1,215	$928	-5.74%
2020/21	$1,104,000	$66,240	$4,678	21.045%	$1,281	$984	+1.15%
2019/20	$1,031,000	$61,860	$4,598	21.167%	$1,270	$973	+10.48%
2018/19	$807,000	$48,420	$4,211	20.919%	$1,186	$881	+10.72%
2017/18	$632,000	$37,920	$3,903	20.385%	$1,095	$796	+12.97%
2016/17	$736,000	$44,160	$3,523	19.991%	$1,014	$704	+3.11%

Permits

Permit information for 281 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Greenwood Heights residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,175,000

-18.2% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,176

-2.7% Y-o-Y

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

4th Ave & Prospect Ave at SW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.308

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S.10 Magnet School for Math, Science & Design Technology	8	Yes	Public	K-5	829	0.30
P.S. 295	7	No	Public	PK, K-5	242	0.15
P.S. 295	7	No	Public	PK, K-5	242	0.15
Hellenic Classical Charter School	10	No	Charter	PK, K-8	483	0.16
Hellenic Classical Charter School	10	No	Charter	PK, K-8	483	0.16
P.S. 53	NR	No	Public	K-12	410	0.20
AL-Noor School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	630	0.22
AL-Noor School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	630	0.22
Al-Noor School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	654	0.22
Al-Noor School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	654	0.22

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
New Voices School Of Academic And Creative Arts	9	No	Public	6-8	530	0.15
Hellenic Classical Charter School	10	No	Charter	PK, K-8	483	0.16
Jhs 88 Peter Rouget	6	No	Public	6-8	1,024	0.20
P.S. 53	NR	No	Public	K-12	410	0.20
AL-Noor School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	630	0.22
Al-Noor School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	654	0.22
MS 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation	9	No	Public	6-8	344	0.56
Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School	6	No	Charter	6-8	310	0.56
Holy Name Of Jesus School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	239	0.58
St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	186	0.59

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Yeshiva Machzikel Hadas	NR	No	Private	12	0	0.05
P.S. 53	NR	No	Public	K-12	410	0.20
AL-Noor School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	630	0.22
Al-Noor School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	654	0.22
Mesilas Bais Yaakov	NR	No	Private	9-12	260	0.40
Sunset Park High School	4	No	Public	9-12	1,418	0.74
P.S. 371 Lillian L Rashkis	NR	No	Public	9-12	209	0.84
St Saviour High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	400	0.89
John Jay School for Law	3	No	Public	9-12	461	0.92
Cyberarts Studio Academy	2	No	Public	9-12	298	0.92

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 281 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

The development at 281 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 281 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

281 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 has a total of 832 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 281 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

281 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 is currently assessed at $78,360.

What are the property taxes for 281 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

The property taxes for 281 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 total $630.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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