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261 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 Property Information

261 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 261 Brooklyn Avenue
Neighborhood Crown Heights
Zip code 11213
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01257-0004

Sales & Tax Overview for 261 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $6,009

Lot & Building Information for 261 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,450
Lot dimensions 19.33 ft x 75 ft
Building class Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) i
Building sqft 4,180
Building dimensions 19.33 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1901
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 261 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units (DOF) 2
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 17
Community district 8
Closest police station 0.43 Miles
Closest fire station 0.56 Miles

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Other Property Data for 261 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn

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About 261 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 261 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 have?

This Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) located at 261 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 has a total of 4,180 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 261 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213?

261 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 was built in 1901 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $2,460,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 261 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 261 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 261 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
07/27/2020 - D
07/28/2020 - R
Landmark Designation
(2020072701071001)
02/18/2020 - D
03/27/2020 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2020032700515001)
09/12/2019 - D
09/19/2019 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2019091900843001)
12/11/2017 - D
01/03/2018 - R
Deed
(2017122901099001)
09/07/2012 - D
10/02/2012 - R
Mortgage
(2012092701604002)
09/07/2012 - D
10/02/2012 - R
Mortgage
(2012092701604001)
05/08/2008 - D
06/12/2008 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2008060501046002)
05/08/2008 - D
06/12/2008 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2008060501046001)
04/25/2008 - D
09/30/2008 - R
Mortgage
(2008051901553001)
02/15/2008 - D
04/03/2008 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2008032500085001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 261 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $5,606
Estimated property tax: $6,009
Tax assessor's market value: $2,460,000
Assessed value: $147,600
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 261 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 261 Brooklyn 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 $2,460,000 $147,600 $28,251 19.843% $7,332 $5,606 +0.28%
2024/25 $2,057,000 $123,420 $27,833 20.085% $7,247 $5,590 +7.10%
2023/24 $1,818,000 $109,080 $25,987 20.085% $6,837 $5,219 -0.23%
2022/23 $1,427,000 $85,620 $25,759 20.309% $6,826 $5,231 +4.09%
2021/22 $1,310,000 $78,600 $25,179 19.963% $6,516 $5,026 +0.93%

Permits for 261 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$495
3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$503
7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$470
2.1% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Kingston Ave & Eastern Pkwy at SW Corner
Station lines 3
Distance (miles) 0.149
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Bus Routes
Name Brooklyn Av/St Johns Pl
Line B43
Distance (miles) 0.025

Neighbors for 261 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 261 Brooklyn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1028 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 2,352 10/27/2021
966 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 2,364 10/29/2024 $1,290,000
253 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn 3,360 10/31/2005 $875,000
1024 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 2,484 09/16/1998
263 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn 3,189 08/18/2025
267 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn 4,400 03/25/2022 $1,700,000
259 New York Ave, Brooklyn 3,300 06/15/2022 $1,550,000
964 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 2,364 10/07/2022 $1,500,000
259 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn 14,420 10/27/2003 $850,000
247 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn 5,440 12/17/2025 $2,500,000
265 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn 4,180 09/23/2021
962 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 2,364 07/03/1997
960 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 2,364 07/31/2008
958 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 2,364 05/22/2002
257 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn 3,680 07/13/2018 $1,680,000
249 Brooklyn Ave, Brooklyn 3,479 03/17/2010 $700,000
1026 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 2,352 02/10/2022
1032 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 2,352 05/21/2007
1040 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 9,000 01/07/2004 $1,875,000
255 New York Ave, Brooklyn 2,790 06/01/2017
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