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281 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 - Property report

Also known as: 281 Sterling Pl

Property image for 281 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,620

Sale price

$3,400,000

General information

Address

Primary address

281 Sterling Place

ZIP code

11238

Neighborhood

Prospect Heights

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01165-0079

Building

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Building sq. ft.

4,624

Building dimensions

20 ft x 45 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

05/29/2019

Sale price

$3,400,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$12,798

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Sterling Place (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Vanderbilt Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 131 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,620

Area overview

Walk score

96 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

94 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.42 Miles

Closest fire station

0.39 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 281 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 281 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
05/29/2019	$3,400,000	XXXXXX-XXXXX, XXXXXX	XXXXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
08/25/2021 - R 08/13/2021 - D	Agreement (2021082300591002)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
08/25/2021 - R 08/13/2021 - D	Mortgage (2021082300591001)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
06/07/2019 - R 05/29/2019 - D	Mortgage (2019060400140003)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX
06/07/2019 - R 05/29/2019 - D	Deed (2019060400140001)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
06/07/2019 - R 05/23/2019 - D	Power of Attorney (2019060400140002)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX X
12/13/2010 - R 12/06/2010 - D	Landmark Designation (2010120601045001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
06/09/2010 - R 06/02/2010 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2010041800072001)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXXXXXX XX X
10/21/2005 - R 08/03/2004 - D	Agreement (2005101701069001)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
09/02/2004 - R 08/03/2004 - D	Mortgage (2004081200183002)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
09/02/2004 - R 07/23/2004 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2004081200183001)	XXXXXXXX XX	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 281 Sterling Place, 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

$12,798

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$5,889,000

Assessed value

$353,340

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$6,371,000	$382,260	$63,310	19.843%	$12,563	$12,563	+4.66%
2024/25	$6,356,000	$381,360	$59,764	20.085%	$12,004	$12,004	+5.31%
2023/24	$5,617,000	$337,020	$56,753	20.085%	$11,399	$11,399	-1.10%
2022/23	$4,597,000	$275,820	$56,753	20.309%	$11,526	$11,526	+7.43%
2021/22	$3,549,000	$212,940	$53,746	19.963%	$10,729	$10,729	-3.37%
2020/21	$4,303,000	$258,180	$52,758	21.045%	$11,103	$11,103	+5.32%
2019/20	$4,293,000	$257,580	$49,803	21.167%	$10,542	$10,542	+6.55%
2018/19	$3,579,000	$214,740	$47,294	20.919%	$9,893	$9,893	+2.62%
2017/18	$3,854,000	$231,240	$47,294	20.385%	$9,641	$9,641	+7.68%
2016/17	$3,383,000	$202,980	$44,788	19.991%	$8,954	$8,954	+4.15%

Permits

Permit information for 281 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	05/06/2026	A
	11/20/2025	I
	06/11/2025	A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Prospect Heights residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,277,500

23.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,509

4.6% 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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Flatbush Ave & Plaza Street East at SE Corner

Station lines

2-3

Distance (miles)

0.128

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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	0.22
P.S. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	732	0.22
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	0.28
Berkeley Carroll School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	977	0.28
The Montessori School of New York - Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK, K-6	0	0.35
P.S. 316 Elijah Stroud	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	550	0.37
P.S. 316 Elijah Stroud	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	550	0.37
P.S. 77	NR	No	Public	K-12	304	0.45

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Is 340	7	No	Public	6-8	150	0.07
Luria Academy of Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK-8	244	0.15
Berkeley Carroll School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	977	0.28
Elijah Stroud Middle School	5	No	Public	6-8	121	0.37
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
Explore Exceed Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	429	0.45
P.S. 753 School For Career Development	NR	No	Public	6-12	354	0.45
St Francis Xavier School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	175	0.45
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	738	0.47

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Berkeley Carroll School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	977	0.28
Acorn Community High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	107	0.40
GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY	NR	No	Public	9-12	217	0.40
Gotham Professional Arts Academy	NR	No	Public	9-12	179	0.40
P.S. 77	NR	No	Public	K-12	304	0.45
P.S. 753 School For Career Development	NR	No	Public	6-12	354	0.45
Berkeley Carroll Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	940	0.51
Poly Prep Lower School	NR	No	Private		0	0.52
International High School at Prospect Heights	1	No	Public	9-12	272	0.56
High School For Global Citizenship	4	No	Public	9-12	221	0.56

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 281 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The development at 281 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 281 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

281 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 4,624 square feet.

When was 281 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 last sold and what was the sale price?

281 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was last sold on 05/29/2019 for $3,400,000.

What is the assessed value of 281 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

281 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is currently assessed at $353,340.

What are the property taxes for 281 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The property taxes for 281 Sterling Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 total $12,797.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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