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289 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 - Property report

Also known as: 289 Sterling St

Property image for 289 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225

Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

1,800

Sale price

$1,900,000

General information

Address

Primary address

289 Sterling Street

ZIP code

11225

Neighborhood

Prospect - Lefferts Gardens

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01315-0051

Building

Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Building sq. ft.

1,765

Building dimensions

17.75 ft x 43 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1910

Last altered

2016

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

12/16/2024

Sale price

$1,900,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$6,335

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 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Empire Boulevard

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

18 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,800

Area overview

Walk score

97 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

83 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.19 Miles

Closest fire station

0.21 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 289 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 289 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
12/16/2024	$1,900,000	XXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXX, XXXXX	XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX
09/15/2016	$1,425,000	XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXX XXX
09/02/2015	$925,000	XXXXXXX XXXX XXX	XXXXX, XXXX`

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
01/22/2025 - R 01/17/2025 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2025011700449001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XX XXXX X X
01/08/2025 - R 01/03/2025 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2025010700037001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
01/07/2025 - R 12/16/2024 - D	Deed (2024122900010001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX
11/13/2024 - R 10/24/2024 - D	Mortgage (2024110800324001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XX XXXX XX
09/26/2016 - R 09/15/2016 - D	Mortgage (2016092200579002)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
09/26/2016 - R 09/15/2016 - D	Deed (2016092200579001)	XXXXXXX XXXX XXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
09/23/2015 - R 09/02/2015 - D	Deed (2015091000390001)	XXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXX XXXX XXX
05/11/1981 - D 05/11/1981 - R	Landmark Designation (38130123600911)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XX
08/20/1974 - R	Deed (37430073000892)	XXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXX
04/24/1974 - R	Deed (37430070500455)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 289 Sterling Street, 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

$6,335

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,160,000

Assessed value

$129,600

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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	$1,999,000	$119,940	$30,640	19.843%	$6,080	$6,080	-1.20%
2024/25	$1,579,000	$94,740	$30,638	20.085%	$6,154	$6,154	+2.49%
2023/24	$1,608,000	$96,480	$29,894	20.085%	$6,004	$6,004	+4.83%
2022/23	$1,464,000	$87,840	$28,202	20.309%	$5,728	$5,728	+7.84%
2021/22	$1,389,000	$83,340	$26,606	19.963%	$5,311	$5,311	-1.16%
2020/21	$1,517,000	$91,020	$25,533	21.045%	$5,373	$5,373	-0.57%
2019/20	$1,678,000	$100,680	$25,532	21.167%	$5,404	$5,404	+1.74%
2018/19	$2,247,000	$134,820	$25,394	20.919%	$5,312	$5,312	+6.85%
2017/18	$1,424,000	$85,440	$24,389	20.385%	$4,972	$4,972	+57.17%
2016/17	$511,000	$30,660	$15,823	19.991%	$3,163	$3,163	+62.92%

Permits

Permit information for 289 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
11/04/2019	Alteration
05/18/2016	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Prospect, Lefferts Gardens, Wingate residential market stats

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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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

Nostrand Ave & Sterling St at NW Corner

Station lines

2-5

Distance (miles)

0.029

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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	0.60
P.S. 91 The Albany Avenue School	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	161	0.60
St. Francis of Assisi School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	216	0.18
St. Francis of Assisi School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	216	0.18
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools	NR	No	Private	PK-12	0	0.20
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools	NR	No	Private	PK-12	0	0.20
P.S. 161 The Crown	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	291	0.21
P.S. 161 The Crown	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	291	0.21
Success Academy Crown Heights	9	No	Charter	K-8	787	0.21
Ella Baker/Charles Romain Child Development Center	NR	No	Private	PK, K-5	39	0.27

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	0.16
St. Francis of Assisi School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	216	0.18
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools	NR	No	Private	PK-12	0	0.20
Success Academy Crown Heights	9	No	Charter	K-8	787	0.21
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School	7	No	Public	6-12	1,351	0.25
Educational Inst Oholei Torah	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,202	0.28
Beth Rivkah Elementary School	NR	No	Private	K-8	1,156	0.30
Lefferts Garden Montessori	NR	No	Private		39	0.30
Ebbetts Field Middle School	6	No	Public	6-8	123	0.43
Explore Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-8	519	0.48

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Beth Rivka High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	504	0.20
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools	NR	No	Private	PK-12	0	0.20
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School	7	No	Public	6-12	1,351	0.25
Educational Inst Oholei Torah	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,202	0.28
Lefferts Garden Montessori	NR	No	Private		39	0.30
Darchai Menachem School-Boys	NR	No	Private	3-12	106	0.38
ASPIRATIONS DIPLOMA PLUS HIGH SCHOOL	NR	No	Public	9-12	143	0.47
W E B Dubois Academic High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	114	0.47
P.S. 141	NR	No	Public	PK, K-10, 12	385	0.48
Aspirations Diploma Plus High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	199	0.48

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 289 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

The development at 289 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 289 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

289 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 has a total of 1,765 square feet.

When was 289 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 last sold and what was the sale price?

289 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 was last sold on 12/16/2024 for $1,900,000.

What is the assessed value of 289 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

289 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 is currently assessed at $129,600.

What are the property taxes for 289 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

The property taxes for 289 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 total $6,335.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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