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281 Crown Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 Property Information

281 Crown Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 281 Crown Street
Secondary address 281-289 Crown St
Neighborhood Crown Heights
Zip code 11225
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01290-0001

Sales & Tax Overview for 281 Crown Street, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $148,111

Lot & Building Information for 281 Crown Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 8,779
Lot dimensions 87.75 ft x 100 ft
Building class Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7) i
Building sqft 29,392
Building dimensions 87.8 ft x 90 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Year built 1923
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 281 Crown Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units (DOF) 31
Regulated units
Commercial units 2
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 17
Community district 9
Closest police station 0.16 Miles
Closest fire station 0.44 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 281-289 Crown St, Brooklyn, NY 11225
  • 885-889 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11225

About 281 Crown Street, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 281 Crown Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 have?

This Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7) located at 281 Crown Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 has a total of 29,392 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 281 Crown Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

281 Crown Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 was built in 1923 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $2,822,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 2 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 281 Crown Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 281 Crown Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 281 Crown Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
09/17/2018 - D
09/20/2018 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2018092000630001)
03/14/2018 - R UCC3 Termination
(2018031400411001)
03/13/2018 - R Initial UCC1
(2018030900217005)
03/06/2018 - D
03/13/2018 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2018030900217006)
03/06/2018 - D
03/13/2018 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2018030900217004)
03/06/2018 - D
03/13/2018 - R
Agreement
(2018030900217003)
03/06/2018 - D
03/13/2018 - R
Mortgage
(2018030900217002)
03/06/2018 - D
03/13/2018 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2018030900217001)
11/07/2013 - R Initial UCC1
(2013110600469004)
11/04/2013 - D
11/07/2013 - R
Sundry Miscellaneous
(2013110600469003)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 281 Crown Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $146,996
Estimated property tax: $148,111
Tax assessor's market value: $2,822,000
Assessed value: $1,269,900

Assessment History for 281 Crown Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $2,822,000 $1,269,900 $1,181,738 12.439% $146,996 $146,996 -0.15%
2024/25 $2,714,000 $1,221,300 $1,177,758 12.5% $147,220 $147,220 -3.45%
2023/24 $2,848,000 $1,281,600 $1,219,600 12.502% $152,474 $152,474 +3.90%
2022/23 $2,869,000 $1,291,050 $1,196,341 12.267% $146,755 $146,755 +3.84%
2021/22 $2,567,000 $1,155,150 $1,155,150 12.235% $141,333 $141,333 +3.60%

Permits for 281 Crown Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/22/2024 Alteration
12/20/2016 Alteration type 3
12/13/2016 Alteration type 2
12/11/2016 Alteration type 2
09/07/2016 Alteration type 2
12/19/2007 Alteration type 2
05/08/2007 Alteration type 1
05/08/2007 Alteration type 1
03/08/2007 Alteration type 2
03/08/2007 Alteration type 2
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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 Nostrand Ave & President St at NE Corner
Station lines 2-5
Distance (miles) 0.114
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Bus Routes
Name Nostrand Av/Carroll St
Line B44
Distance (miles) 0.031

Neighbors for 281 Crown Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 281 Crown Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
877 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn 2,763 11/04/2021 $1,100,000
1204 Carroll St, Brooklyn 2,176 10/08/2003 $400,000
267 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn 136,490 05/01/2018
155 Crown St, Brooklyn 2,400 02/02/2007
147 Crown St, Brooklyn 2,652 06/27/2013
902 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn 102,428 07/26/1971
145 Crown St, Brooklyn 2,208 11/03/2023 $1,450,000
153 Crown St, Brooklyn 2,400 03/09/1998
157 Crown St, Brooklyn 2,400 12/18/2014 $344,740
159 Crown St, Brooklyn 2,400 05/03/2004
883 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn 4,440 12/09/1975
1198 Carroll St, Brooklyn 14,720 03/31/2011 $1,500,000
873 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn 2,173 04/19/2015
1202 Carroll St, Brooklyn 2,176 05/14/2025 $1,600,000
151 Crown St, Brooklyn 2,600 01/07/2022
875 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn 2,173 04/19/2015
871 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn 2,300 10/27/2006 $525,000
869 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn 1,848 02/05/1980
1206 Carroll St, Brooklyn 3,120 11/02/2000
149 Crown St, Brooklyn 2,652 04/21/2011 $600,000
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