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279 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 - Property report

Also known as: 279 Empire Blvd

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Property type

City Residence One Family (A4)

Year built

1915

Lot sq. ft.

1,650

Sale price

$1,402,500

General information

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Address
Primary address
279 Empire Boulevard
ZIP code
11225
Neighborhood
Crown Heights
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01308-0065

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Building
Property type
City Residence One Family (A4)
Building sq. ft.
2,045
Building dimensions
16.5 ft x 37 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1915
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
09/24/2021
Sale price
$1,402,500
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,192
Tax class
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Empire Boulevard (wide)
Lot dimensions
16.5 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,650
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Current built area
2,046 sq. ft.
Buildable area

Area overview

Walk score
96 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
84 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
17
Community district
9
Closest police station
0.25 Miles
Closest fire station
0.25 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 279 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 279 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/24/2021 $1,402,500 XXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX
07/25/2005 $435,000 XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/08/2026 - R
08/25/2026 - D		 Mortgage
(2026090300219001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
01/09/2024 - R
12/28/2023 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2024010500715001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
09/30/2022 - R
09/16/2022 - D		 Mortgage
(2022092700665001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
01/06/2022 - R
10/21/2021 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2021122801378001)		 XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
10/08/2021 - R
10/01/2021 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2021100400914001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
10/05/2021 - R
09/24/2021 - D		 Mortgage
(2021092900709002)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
10/05/2021 - R
09/24/2021 - D		 Deed
(2021092900709001)		 XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
08/16/2018 - R
07/19/2018 - D		 Mortgage
(2018081500916001)		 XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
02/08/2016 - R
01/21/2016 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2016012001369001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX
03/17/2016 - R
12/29/2015 - D		 Agreement
(2016020400528003)		 XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 279 Empire Boulevard, 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
$5,192
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,933,000
Assessed value
$115,980

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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 $1,833,000 $109,980 $24,685 19.843% $4,898 $4,898 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,448,000 $86,880 $23,288 20.085% $4,677 $4,677 0.00%
2023/24 $1,280,000 $76,800 $23,288 20.085% $4,677 $4,677 -0.35%
2022/23 $1,403,000 $84,180 $23,112 20.309% $4,694 $4,694 +7.83%
2021/22 $1,132,000 $67,920 $21,804 19.963% $4,353 $4,353 +0.55%
2020/21 $1,309,000 $78,540 $20,571 21.045% $4,329 $4,329 +5.39%
2019/20 $1,195,000 $71,700 $19,407 21.167% $4,108 $4,108 +1.19%
2018/19 $850,000 $51,000 $19,407 20.919% $4,060 $4,060 +3.40%
2017/18 $840,000 $50,400 $19,260 20.385% $3,926 $3,926 +8.09%
2016/17 $622,000 $37,320 $18,170 19.991% $3,632 $3,632 +8.36%
Permits

Permit information for 279 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Sterling St at NW Corner
Station lines
2-5
Distance (miles)
0.112
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 91 The Albany Avenue School 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 161 0.68
P.S. 91 The Albany Avenue School 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 161 0.68
Educational Inst Oholei Torah NR No Private PK-12 1,202 0.20
Educational Inst Oholei Torah NR No Private PK-12 1,202 0.20
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools NR No Private PK-12 0 0.21
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools NR No Private PK-12 0 0.21
Success Academy Crown Heights 9 No Charter K-8 787 0.22
P.S. 161 The Crown 6 No Public PK, K-5 291 0.22
P.S. 161 The Crown 6 No Public PK, K-5 291 0.22
Ella Baker/Charles Romain Child Development Center NR No Private PK, K-5 39 0.22
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ms 61 Gladstone H Atwell 5 Yes Public 6-8 361 0.23
Educational Inst Oholei Torah NR No Private PK-12 1,202 0.20
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools NR No Private PK-12 0 0.21
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School 7 No Public 6-12 1,351 0.22
Success Academy Crown Heights 9 No Charter K-8 787 0.22
St. Francis of Assisi School NR No Private PK-8 216 0.27
Lefferts Garden Montessori NR No Private 39 0.34
Ebbetts Field Middle School 6 No Public 6-8 123 0.35
Beth Rivkah Elementary School NR No Private K-8 1,156 0.38
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Educational Inst Oholei Torah NR No Private PK-12 1,202 0.20
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools NR No Private PK-12 0 0.21
Beth Rivka High School NR No Private 9-12 504 0.21
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School 7 No Public 6-12 1,351 0.22
Lefferts Garden Montessori NR No Private 39 0.34
ASPIRATIONS DIPLOMA PLUS HIGH SCHOOL NR No Public 9-12 143 0.39
W E B Dubois Academic High School NR No Public 9-12 114 0.40
Aspirations Diploma Plus High School NR No Public 9-12 199 0.41
Darchai Menachem School-Boys NR No Private 3-12 106 0.47
P.S. 141 NR No Public PK, K-10, 12 385 0.53

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Neighbors for 279 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY

271 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 269 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 967 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn 985 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn 283 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 325 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 273 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 277 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 265 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 284 Sullivan Pl, Brooklyn 275 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 267 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 300 Sullivan Pl, Brooklyn 975 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn 287 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 281 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 285 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 289 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 315 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 1000 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 279 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY

11201, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 279 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

The development at 279 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 was built in 1915.

What is the total square footage of 279 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

279 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 has a total of 2,045 square feet.

When was 279 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 last sold and what was the sale price?

279 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 was last sold on 09/24/2021 for $1,402,500.

What is the assessed value of 279 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

279 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 is currently assessed at $115,980.

What are the property taxes for 279 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

The property taxes for 279 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 total $5,191.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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