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Old PS 9 Owners CORP - 279 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Property Information

Old PS 9 Owners CORP - 279 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Property Information

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Address

Building name Old PS 9 Owners CORP
Primary address Old PS 9 Owners CORP - 279 Sterling Place
Secondary address 251-279 Sterling Pl
Neighborhood Prospect Heights
Zip code 11238
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01165-0001

Sales & Tax Overview for 279 Sterling Place, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 279 Sterling Place, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 20,925
Lot dimensions 106 ft x 175 ft
Property type Elevator Apartments Cooperatives Building (Other than Condominiums) (XD4)
Building sqft 41,000
Building dimensions 100 ft x 110 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1895
Year last altered 1990
Frontage Sterling Place (narrow)
Vanderbilt Avenue (wide)
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Zoning & Use for 279 Sterling Place, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 21
Residential sqft

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School district 13
Community district 8
Closest police station 0.40 Miles
Closest fire station 0.39 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 251-279 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11238
  • 689-697 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

About 279 Sterling Place, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for Old PS 9 Owners CORP - 279 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

Old PS 9 Owners CORP - 279 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1895 and has a total of 41,000 square feet.

What is the assessed value of Old PS 9 Owners CORP - 279 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $3,417,750, the tax amount paid for Old PS 9 Owners CORP - 279 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is $341,427.

When was Old PS 9 Owners CORP - 279 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 last sold?

Old PS 9 Owners CORP - 279 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was last sold in 07/06/1989.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 21 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 279 Sterling Place, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 279 Sterling Place, Brooklyn

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Title Documents for 279 Sterling Place, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
04/11/2023 - R
03/30/2023 - D
Subordination of Mortgage
(2023040700292005)
04/11/2023 - R
03/30/2023 - D
Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2023040700292004)
04/11/2023 - R
03/30/2023 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2023040700292003)
04/11/2023 - R
03/30/2023 - D
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2023040700292002)
04/11/2023 - R
03/30/2023 - D
Mortgage
(2023040700292001)
05/03/2021 - R
09/23/2020 - D
Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2021043000945004)
05/03/2021 - R
09/23/2020 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2021043000945003)
09/09/2020 - R
08/28/2020 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2020090101042009)
06/02/2022 - R
08/27/2020 - D
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2022052001128002)
06/02/2022 - R
08/27/2020 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2022052001128001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 279 Sterling Place, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $293,411
Tax assessor's market value: $7,595,000
Assessed value: $3,417,750
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 279 Sterling Place, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $6,398,000 $2,879,100 $2,595,410 12.439% $325,368 $274,636 +5.09%
2024/25 $6,615,000 $2,976,750 $2,501,678 12.5% $315,344 $261,324 +5.49%
2023/24 $6,294,000 $2,832,300 $2,384,388 12.502% $300,913 $247,720 +5.01%
2022/23 $5,658,000 $2,546,100 $2,271,948 12.267% $281,776 $235,901 +15.07%
2021/22 $4,563,000 $2,053,350 $2,025,410 12.235% $251,227 $205,010 -16.37%

Permits for 279 Sterling Place, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/11/2025 Alteration
07/10/2025 Alteration
06/10/2025 Alteration
06/06/2025 Alteration
05/23/2025 Alteration
05/23/2025 Alteration
08/16/2024 Alteration
12/14/2022 Alteration
08/23/2022 Alteration
06/08/2022 Alteration
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Prospect Heights Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$1,255,000
25.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,355
7.2% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Flatbush Ave & Plaza Street East at SE Corner
Station lines 2-3
Distance (miles) 0.113
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 732 0.23
P.S. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The) 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 732 0.23
Luria Academy of Brooklyn NR No Private PK-8 244 0.15
Luria Academy of Brooklyn NR No Private PK-8 244 0.15
Berkeley Carroll School NR No Private PK-12 977 0.27

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Is 340 7 No Public 6-8 150 0.05
Luria Academy of Brooklyn NR No Private PK-8 244 0.15
Berkeley Carroll School NR No Private PK-12 977 0.27
Elijah Stroud Middle School 5 No Public 6-8 121 0.38
P.S. 77 NR No Public K-12 304 0.43

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Berkeley Carroll School NR No Private PK-12 977 0.27
Acorn Community High School NR No Public 9-12 107 0.41
GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY NR No Public 9-12 217 0.41
Gotham Professional Arts Academy NR No Public 9-12 179 0.42
P.S. 77 NR No Public K-12 304 0.43

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Neighbors for 279 Sterling Place, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for Old PS 9 Owners CORP - Old PS 9 Owners CORP - 279 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
675 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 8,952 10/23/1986
286 Park Pl, Brooklyn 3,992 12/18/2020 $4,250,000
288 Park Pl, Brooklyn 3,844 05/07/2009
197 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 2,755 11/22/2006 $250,000
677 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 8,952 02/23/2017 $6,300,000
280 Park Pl, Brooklyn 4,552 03/22/2024 $4,030,000
187 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 4,364 03/22/2023 $2,520,000
203 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 3,600 11/04/2002
284 Park Pl, Brooklyn 3,648 02/04/2026
185 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 1,984 08/17/1973
201 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 3,512 11/30/2023
205 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 2,936 12/07/2023
673 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 9,340 12/21/2009 $655,000
681 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 8,548 12/16/1981
193 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 3,708 10/24/1986
679 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 8,952 07/27/1984
282 Park Pl, Brooklyn 4,584 12/15/2020 $3,940,000
195 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 2,833 06/03/2014 $10
199 Sterling Pl, Brooklyn 3,440 01/02/2008 $420,916
214 Park Pl, Brooklyn 7,571
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