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261 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 - Property report

Also known as: 261 Sterling St

Property image for 261 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225

Property type

City Residence One Family (A4)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$490,000

General information

Address

Primary address

261 Sterling Street

ZIP code

11225

Neighborhood

Prospect - Lefferts Gardens

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01315-0062

Building

Property type

City Residence One Family (A4)

Building sq. ft.

1,680

Building dimensions

20 ft x 40 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1910

Building material

Stone

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

09/05/2003

Sale price

$490,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$6,992

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

20 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Area overview

Walk score

96 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

81 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.23 Miles

Closest fire station

0.20 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 261 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 261 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
09/05/2003	$490,000	XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X	XXXXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
07/23/2026 - R 07/16/2026 - D	Mortgage (2026072300327001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XX XXXX XX
09/20/2019 - R 09/12/2019 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2019092000032001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
07/09/2015 - R 06/26/2015 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2015070201763001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
09/13/2012 - R 09/07/2012 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2012090700496001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
06/29/2012 - R 06/07/2012 - D	Mortgage (2012062100486001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
06/29/2012 - R 05/15/2012 - D	Subordination of Mortgage (2012062100486002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
03/01/2010 - R 02/12/2010 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2010022300926001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
03/12/2010 - R 02/05/2010 - D	Agreement (2010031100792002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
03/12/2010 - R 02/05/2010 - D	Mortgage (2010031100792001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
03/12/2010 - R 01/07/2010 - D	Subordination of Mortgage (2010031100792003)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 261 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

$6,992

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,730,000

Assessed value

$103,800

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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	$1,935,000	$116,100	$33,242	19.843%	$6,596	$6,596	+4.42%
2024/25	$1,579,000	$94,740	$31,451	20.085%	$6,317	$6,317	0.00%
2023/24	$1,684,000	$101,040	$31,451	20.085%	$6,317	$6,317	+3.48%
2022/23	$1,378,000	$82,680	$30,058	20.309%	$6,104	$6,104	+4.14%
2021/22	$1,278,000	$76,680	$29,363	19.963%	$5,862	$5,862	+0.55%
2020/21	$1,284,000	$77,040	$27,702	21.045%	$5,830	$5,830	+5.09%
2019/20	$1,403,000	$84,180	$26,209	21.167%	$5,548	$5,548	+1.19%
2018/19	$1,395,000	$83,700	$26,209	20.919%	$5,483	$5,483	+7.38%
2017/18	$884,000	$53,040	$25,048	20.385%	$5,106	$5,106	+4.38%
2016/17	$655,000	$39,300	$24,469	19.991%	$4,892	$4,892	+8.36%

Permits

Permit information for 261 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY

No recently recorded permits 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)

0.07

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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	0.64
P.S. 91 The Albany Avenue School	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	161	0.64
St. Francis of Assisi School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	216	0.21
St. Francis of Assisi School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	216	0.21
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools	NR	No	Private	PK-12	0	0.23
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools	NR	No	Private	PK-12	0	0.23
P.S. 161 The Crown	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	291	0.24
P.S. 161 The Crown	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	291	0.24
Success Academy Crown Heights	9	No	Charter	K-8	787	0.24
Educational Inst Oholei Torah	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,202	0.24

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	0.20
St. Francis of Assisi School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	216	0.21
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools	NR	No	Private	PK-12	0	0.23
Success Academy Crown Heights	9	No	Charter	K-8	787	0.24
Educational Inst Oholei Torah	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,202	0.24
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School	7	No	Public	6-12	1,351	0.26
Lefferts Garden Montessori	NR	No	Private		39	0.29
Beth Rivkah Elementary School	NR	No	Private	K-8	1,156	0.34
Ebbetts Field Middle School	6	No	Public	6-8	123	0.39
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	0.23
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools	NR	No	Private	PK-12	0	0.23
Educational Inst Oholei Torah	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,202	0.24
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School	7	No	Public	6-12	1,351	0.26
Lefferts Garden Montessori	NR	No	Private		39	0.29
Darchai Menachem School-Boys	NR	No	Private	3-12	106	0.41
ASPIRATIONS DIPLOMA PLUS HIGH SCHOOL	NR	No	Public	9-12	143	0.45
W E B Dubois Academic High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	114	0.46
Aspirations Diploma Plus High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	199	0.47
P.S. 141	NR	No	Public	PK, K-10, 12	385	0.48

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 261 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

The development at 261 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 261 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

261 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 has a total of 1,680 square feet.

When was 261 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 last sold and what was the sale price?

261 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 was last sold on 09/05/2003 for $490,000.

What is the assessed value of 261 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

261 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 is currently assessed at $103,800.

What are the property taxes for 261 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

The property taxes for 261 Sterling Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 total $6,991.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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