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255 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information

255 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 255 21st Street
Neighborhood Greenwood Heights
Zip code 11215
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00891-0069

Sales & Tax Overview for 255 21st Street, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $7,920

Lot & Building Information for 255 21st Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,504
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 100.17 ft
Building class Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) i
Building sqft 2,850
Building dimensions 25 ft x 38 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1931
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 255 21st Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 15
Community district 7
Closest police station 0.46 Miles
Closest fire station 0.61 Miles

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Other Property Data for 255 21st Street, Brooklyn

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About 255 21st Street, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 255 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 have?

This Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) located at 255 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 has a total of 2,850 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 255 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

255 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was built in 1931 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $2,090,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 255 21st Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 255 21st Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 255 21st Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
09/29/2011 - D
10/17/2011 - R
Mortgage
(2011100600523001)
09/26/2011 - D
10/17/2011 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2011100600523002)
01/18/2002 - R Mortgage
(3560007968856)
01/18/2002 - R Deed
(3030007969403)
11/20/1969 - R Deed
(36930037701059)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 255 21st Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $7,493
Estimated property tax: $7,920
Tax assessor's market value: $2,090,000
Assessed value: $125,400

Assessment History for 255 21st Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $2,090,000 $125,400 $37,763 19.843% $7,493 $7,493 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,651,000 $99,060 $35,626 20.085% $7,155 $7,155 +6.00%
2023/24 $1,459,000 $87,540 $33,610 20.085% $6,751 $6,751 -0.07%
2022/23 $1,145,000 $68,700 $33,264 20.309% $6,756 $6,756 +1.74%
2021/22 $1,046,000 $62,760 $33,264 19.963% $6,640 $6,640 +0.26%

Permits for 255 21st Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

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)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 4th Ave & Prospect Ave at SW Corner
Station lines R
Distance (miles) 0.275
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Bus Routes
Name 5 Av/21 St
Line B63
Distance (miles) 0.043

Neighbors for 255 21st Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 255 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
691 6th Ave, Brooklyn 2,205 03/13/2000
686 6th Ave, Brooklyn 4,080 07/19/2005 $850,000
281 21st St, Brooklyn 832 10/19/1989
322 20th St, Brooklyn 1,750 06/25/2009
285 21st St, Brooklyn 3,280 05/13/2023
247 21st St, Brooklyn 5,130 08/12/2010
314 20th St, Brooklyn 1,231 12/16/2019 $1,275,000
316 20th St, Brooklyn 1,320 08/07/1978
251 21st St, Brooklyn 2,764 08/13/2014
279 21st St, Brooklyn 4,820 05/04/2007
283 21st St, Brooklyn 1,044 12/20/2011 $680,000
253 21st St, Brooklyn 2,724 02/04/1983
249 21st St, Brooklyn 4,950 10/25/2018
245 21st St, Brooklyn 4,771 11/19/2020 $999,999
693 6th Ave, Brooklyn 6,032 10/13/2021 $1,860,000
277 21st St, Brooklyn 1,760 08/31/2017 $1,475,000
287 21st St, Brooklyn 1,470 05/04/1999
289 21st St, Brooklyn 3,750 11/06/2013 $1,630,000
293 21st St, Brooklyn 5,626 07/28/1994
291 21st St, Brooklyn 3,750 01/28/2000
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