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281 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 - Property report

Also known as: 281 1st St

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
281 1st Street
ZIP code
11215
Neighborhood
Park Slope
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
00964-0056

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
2,400
Building dimensions
20 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1901
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,100
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
1 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
5 Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000

Area overview

Walk score
99 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
90 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
15
Community district
6
Closest police station
0.62 Miles
Closest fire station
0.28 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 281 1st 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 281 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/01/2016 - R
11/28/2016 - D		 Sundry Miscellaneous
(2016113000140007)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
12/01/2016 - R
11/28/2016 - D		 Sundry Miscellaneous
(2016113000140006)		 XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
12/01/2016 - R
11/28/2016 - D		 Zoning Lot Description
(2016113000140005)		 XXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
12/01/2016 - R
11/28/2016 - D		 Certificate
(2016113000140004)		 XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
12/01/2016 - R
11/28/2016 - D		 Agreement
(2016113000140003)		 XXX XXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
12/01/2016 - R
11/28/2016 - D		 Sundry Miscellaneous
(2016113000140002)		 XXX XXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
09/11/2014 - R
07/10/2014 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2014081402656001)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/28/2011 - R
05/12/2011 - D		 Deed
(2011052401109001)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
10/22/2009 - R
10/13/2009 - D		 Mortgage
(2009102000110001)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/04/2002 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3440008697744)

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 281 1st 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
$6,100
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$3,422,000
Assessed value
$205,320

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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 $3,304,000 $198,240 $30,743 19.843% $6,100 $6,100 -0.27%
2024/25 $2,757,000 $165,420 $30,455 20.085% $6,117 $6,117 +6.00%
2023/24 $3,041,000 $182,460 $28,732 20.085% $5,771 $5,771 +4.77%
2022/23 $2,559,000 $153,540 $27,122 20.309% $5,508 $5,508 +7.71%
2021/22 $2,540,000 $152,400 $25,619 19.963% $5,114 $5,114 -5.15%
2020/21 $2,381,000 $142,860 $25,619 21.045% $5,392 $5,392 +0.36%
2019/20 $2,426,000 $145,560 $25,379 21.167% $5,372 $5,372 +7.25%
2018/19 $2,701,000 $162,060 $23,943 20.919% $5,009 $5,009 +8.71%
2017/18 $1,712,000 $102,720 $22,602 20.385% $4,607 $4,607 +7.96%
2016/17 $1,708,000 $102,480 $21,349 19.991% $4,268 $4,268 +2.23%
Permits

Permit information for 281 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/11/2019 Alteration
03/15/2018 Alteration
12/16/2016 Alteration type 1
07/10/2014 Alteration type 2
03/25/2014 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
05/07/2026 A
11/19/2025 I
06/12/2025 A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Park Slope residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,619,646

12.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,514

6.4% 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

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
5

Subway & traffic

Closest station
4th Ave & Union St at SE Corner
Station lines
R
Distance (miles)
0.161
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Maurice Sendak Community School 8 Yes Public K-5 211 0.35
P.S. 372 The Children S School NR No Public PK, K-8 436 0.18
P.S. 372 The Children S School NR No Public PK, K-8 436 0.18
Rivendell School NR No Private PK-K 103 0.24
Rivendell School NR No Private PK-K 103 0.24
Berkeley Carroll Elementary School NR No Private PK-12 940 0.28
Berkeley Carroll Elementary School NR No Private PK-12 940 0.28
Al-Madinah School NR No Private PK-12 790 0.28
P.S. 282 Park Slope 5 No Public PK, K-5 496 0.31
P.S. 282 Park Slope 5 No Public PK, K-5 496 0.31
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ms 51 William Alexander 7 No Public 6-8 1,026 0.18
P.S. 372 The Children S School NR No Public PK, K-8 436 0.18
Berkeley Carroll Elementary School NR No Private PK-12 940 0.28
Al-Madinah School NR No Private PK-12 790 0.28
St Francis Xavier School NR No Private PK-8 175 0.32
St. Thomas Aquinas School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.37
Park Slope Collegiate 4 No Public 6-12 577 0.44
Park Slope Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 37 0.44
P.S. 77 NR No Public K-12 304 0.45
Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School 4 No Public 6-8 69 0.45
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Carroll Elementary School NR No Private PK-12 940 0.28
Al-Madinah School NR No Private PK-12 790 0.28
Cyberarts Studio Academy 2 No Public 9-12 298 0.44
Millennium Brooklyn High School 10 No Public 9-12 721 0.44
Park Slope Collegiate 4 No Public 6-12 577 0.44
John Jay School for Law 3 No Public 9-12 461 0.44
P.S. 77 NR No Public K-12 304 0.45
Berkeley Carroll School NR No Private PK-12 977 0.48
St Saviour High School NR No Private 9-12 400 0.62
Brooklyn High School of the Arts 5 No Public 9-12 927 0.64

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Neighbors for 281 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY

270 5th Ave, Brooklyn 54 Garfield Pl, Brooklyn 263 5th Ave, Brooklyn 276 5th Ave, Brooklyn 267 5th Ave, Brooklyn 272 5th Ave, Brooklyn 279 1st St, Brooklyn 277 5th Ave, Brooklyn 261 5th Ave, Brooklyn 80 Garfield Pl, Brooklyn 283 1st St, Brooklyn 297 1st St, Brooklyn 278 5th Ave, Brooklyn 58 Garfield Pl, Brooklyn 56 Garfield Pl, Brooklyn 274 5th Ave, Brooklyn 265 5th Ave, Brooklyn 259 5th Ave, Brooklyn 82 Garfield Pl, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 281 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY

10004, New York City, NY 10005, New York City, NY 10038, New York City, NY 10271, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11220, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11228, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 281 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

The development at 281 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 281 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

281 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 has a total of 2,400 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 281 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

281 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 is currently assessed at $205,320.

What are the property taxes for 281 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

The property taxes for 281 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 total $6,100.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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