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253 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 - Property report

Also known as: 253 New York Ave

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1905

Lot sq. ft.

1,890

Sale price

$445,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
253 New York Avenue
ZIP code
11216
Neighborhood
Crown Heights
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01256-0008

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
3,042
Building dimensions
18 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1905
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
05/27/2011
Sale price
$445,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,000
Tax class
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
New York Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
St Johns Place
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
18 ft x 105 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,890
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Current built area
3,043 sq. ft.
Buildable area

Area overview

Walk score
92 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
92 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
17
Community district
8
Closest police station
0.44 Miles
Closest fire station
0.68 Miles

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Ownership information for 253 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 253 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/27/2011 $445,000 XXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXXX, X X , XXXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/02/2024 - R
10/25/2024 - D
Mortgage
(2024112600818001)
XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
05/05/2021 - R
04/28/2021 - D
Landmark Designation
(2021042801006001)
XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
12/04/2020 - R
11/20/2020 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2020111900898001)
XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
02/17/2021 - R
10/10/2020 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2021021100513001)
XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
09/23/2020 - R
09/03/2020 - D
Mortgage
(2020091100168001)
XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
08/31/2018 - R
08/13/2018 - D
Mortgage
(2018082900696001)
XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
08/06/2015 - R
07/20/2015 - D
Mortgage
(2015073001015001)
XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
06/13/2011 - R
06/01/2011 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2011060300686001)
XXXX XXXXXX X XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX X X X
06/28/2011 - R
05/27/2011 - D
Mortgage
(2011060800259002)
XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
06/28/2011 - R
05/27/2011 - D
Deed
(2011060800259001)
XXXX X X XXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 253 New York 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
$7,000
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,697,000
Assessed value
$101,820

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 $1,692,000 $101,520 $33,183 19.843% $6,866 $6,585 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,720,000 $103,200 $31,305 20.085% $6,557 $6,288 +1.49%
2023/24 $1,520,000 $91,200 $30,846 20.085% $6,477 $6,195 +1.72%
2022/23 $1,609,000 $96,540 $29,991 20.309% $6,387 $6,091 +4.76%
2021/22 $1,765,000 $105,900 $29,125 19.963% $6,102 $5,814 +0.73%
2020/21 $1,538,000 $92,280 $27,426 21.045% $6,069 $5,772 +5.67%
2019/20 $1,492,000 $89,520 $25,804 21.167% $5,758 $5,462 +2.75%
2018/19 $1,467,000 $88,020 $25,412 20.919% $5,621 $5,316 +5.41%
2017/18 $930,000 $55,800 $24,739 20.385% $5,343 $5,043 +5.46%
2016/17 $748,000 $44,880 $23,921 19.991% $5,092 $4,782 +8.93%

Permit information for 253 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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HPD Violations

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Crown Heights residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,425,000

26.8% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$743

-16.7% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$998,800

3.4% 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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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Eastern Pkwy at SE Corner
Station lines
3
Distance (miles)
0.187

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 138 6 Yes Public PK, K-8 414 0.29
P.S. 138 6 Yes Public PK, K-8 414 0.29
Educational Institute Onolei NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.11
Educational Institute Onolei NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.11
Educational Institute Oholei Torah-Oholei Menachem NR No Private K-12 1,500 0.11
Hebron Seventh-Day Aventist Bilingual NR No Private PK-8 52 0.12
Hebron Seventh-Day Aventist Bilingual NR No Private PK-8 52 0.12
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The School Of Integrated Learning 7 Yes Public 6-8 199 0.53
Educational Institute Onolei NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.11
Educational Institute Oholei Torah-Oholei Menachem NR No Private K-12 1,500 0.11
Hebron Seventh-Day Aventist Bilingual NR No Private PK-8 52 0.12
Oholei Torah Elementary School NR No Private K-8 0 0.12
MACADEMY School of Science & Technology NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.16
P.S. 138 6 No Public PK, K-8 414 0.29
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Educational Institute Onolei NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.11
Educational Institute Oholei Torah-Oholei Menachem NR No Private K-12 1,500 0.11
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School 7 No Public 6-12 1,351 0.36
Beth Rivka High School NR No Private 9-12 504 0.39
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools NR No Private PK-12 0 0.39
Aspirations Diploma Plus High School NR No Public 9-12 199 0.42
W E B Dubois Academic High School NR No Public 9-12 114 0.44
United Lubavitcher Yeshivoth NR No Private 9-12 0 0.45
ASPIRATIONS DIPLOMA PLUS HIGH SCHOOL NR No Public 9-12 143 0.49
Pathways Tech Early College High School NR No Public 9-12 520 0.52

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 253 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The development at 253 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was built in 1905.

What is the total square footage of 253 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

253 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 has a total of 3,042 square feet.

When was 253 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 last sold and what was the sale price?

253 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was last sold on 05/27/2011 for $445,000.

What is the assessed value of 253 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

253 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is currently assessed at $101,820.

What are the property taxes for 253 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The property taxes for 253 New York Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 total $7,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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