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281 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information

281 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 281 Prospect Avenue
Neighborhood Park Slope
Zip code 11215
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01053-0075

Sales & Tax Overview for 281 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 281 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 3,864
Lot dimensions 21 ft x 184.08 ft
Property type Tennis Court, Pool, Shed, etc. (Z0)
Building sqft 2,931
Building dimensions 21 ft x 48 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Year built 1920
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 281 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

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Residential units (DOF) 1
Commercial units 1

Area Overview

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School district 15
Community district 7
Closest police station 0.70 Miles
Closest fire station 0.37 Miles

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Other Property Data for 281 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

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About 281 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 281 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

281 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was built in 1920 and has a total of 2,931 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 281 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

The assessed market value for the current tax year is $72,300.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s) and 1 commercial spaces.

Ownership Information for 281 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 281 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 281 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

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Property Taxes for 281 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $0
Tax assessor's market value: $1,205,000
Assessed value: $72,300
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 281 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 281 Prospect Avenue, 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 $1,112,000 $66,720 $0 19.843% $13,062 $0 n/a
2024/25 $1,035,000 $62,100 $0 20.085% $12,473 $0 n/a
2023/24 $995,000 $59,700 $0 20.085% $11,991 $0 n/a
2022/23 $534,000 $240,300 $0 10.646% $25,582 $0 n/a
2021/22 $490,000 $220,500 $0 10.755% $23,715 $0 n/a

Permits for 281 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$444
-15% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$523
9.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$523
5.9% 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 NE Corner
Station lines R
Distance (miles) 0.233
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Neighbors for 281 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 281 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
607 6th Ave, Brooklyn 2,205 06/17/2013
586 6th Ave, Brooklyn 3,384 08/27/1993
611 6th Ave, Brooklyn 3,268 08/25/2014
603 6th Ave, Brooklyn 1,890 08/10/2021 $1,600,000
582 6th Ave, Brooklyn 3,384 07/14/1997
287 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn 32,928 05/26/1998
596 6th Ave, Brooklyn 04/30/1999
590 6th Ave, Brooklyn 3,384 08/14/1986
584 6th Ave, Brooklyn 3,384 11/29/1988
283 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn 7,770
592 6th Ave, Brooklyn 3,384 04/05/2018
588 6th Ave, Brooklyn 3,384 05/28/2009
609 6th Ave, Brooklyn 2,205 03/03/2026 $10
605 6th Ave, Brooklyn 2,180 07/11/2011 $700,000
293 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn 9,632 04/30/1999
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