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281 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 - Property report

Also known as: 281 Flatbush Ave

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Property type

Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

2,560

General information

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Address
Primary address
281 Flatbush Avenue
Alternate address(es)
281-283 Flatbush Ave
ZIP code
11217
Neighborhood
Prospect Heights
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01150-0012

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9)
Building sq. ft.
4,300
Building dimensions
20 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1931
Last altered
1970
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$37,826
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Residential units
6
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
2
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
40.08 ft x 75.08 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,560

Area overview

Walk score
98 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
92 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
13
Community district
8
Closest police station
0.09 Miles
Closest fire station
0.11 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 281 Flatbush Avenue, 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 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/27/2017 - R
12/19/2017 - D		 Deed
(2017122600925001)		 XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX
12/13/2010 - R
12/06/2010 - D		 Landmark Designation
(2010120601045001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
02/25/2004 - R
12/15/2003 - D		 Deed
(2004010701904001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/19/2001 - R
12/26/2000 - D		 Deed
(3500007563150)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
10/29/1999 - R
06/10/1999 - D		 Deed
(3640006873564)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
04/05/1994 - R
12/15/1993 - D		 Deed
(3640004224564)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
08/19/1985 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3370001106937)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
04/29/1975 - R Mortgage
(37530077600784)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX
04/29/1975 - R Deed
(37530077600782)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 281 Flatbush Avenue, 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
$37,826
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,508,000
Assessed value
$1,128,600

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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 $2,090,000 $940,500 $304,088 12.439% $37,826 $37,826 +4.81%
2024/25 $2,492,000 $1,121,400 $288,716 12.5% $36,090 $36,090 +7.98%
2023/24 $2,593,000 $1,166,850 $267,331 12.502% $33,422 $33,422 +7.85%
2022/23 $2,161,000 $972,450 $252,625 12.267% $30,990 $30,990 +8.28%
2021/22 $1,729,000 $778,050 $233,914 12.235% $28,619 $28,619 -0.26%
2020/21 $1,679,000 $755,550 $233,914 12.267% $28,694 $28,694 +3.58%
2019/20 $1,399,200 $629,640 $222,089 12.473% $27,701 $27,701 +6.81%
2018/19 $1,166,000 $524,700 $205,639 12.612% $25,935 $25,935 +4.93%
2017/18 $1,003,000 $451,350 $194,327 12.719% $24,716 $24,716 +6.55%
2016/17 $946,000 $425,700 $179,934 12.892% $23,197 $23,197 +0.07%
Permits

Permit information for 281 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/26/2011 Alteration type 2
08/11/1994 Subdivision: unimproved

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
01/01/2009 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers
08/29/1995 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers
08/16/1993 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Brooklyn commercial market stats

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Flatbush Ave & Bergen St at SE Corner
Station lines
2-3
Distance (miles)
0.11
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Neighbors for 281 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

301 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn 102 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn 291 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn 303 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn 100 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn 112 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn 293 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn 299 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn 110 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn 289 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn 279 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn 287 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn 297 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn 106 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn 108 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn 104 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn 116 St Marks Ave, Brooklyn 285 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn 295 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn 277 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 281 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

10002, New York City, NY 10004, New York City, NY 10005, New York City, NY 10006, New York City, NY 10007, New York City, NY 10038, New York City, NY 10271, New York City, NY 10278, New York City, NY 10279, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, 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 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217?

The development at 281 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 was built in 1931.

What is the market value of 281 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217?

The current market value of 281 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 is $2,508,000.

What is the total square footage of 281 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217?

281 Flatbush Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 has a total of 4,300 square feet.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 2.

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