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261 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 Property Information

261 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 261 Buffalo Avenue
Secondary address 1590 St Johns Pl
Neighborhood Crown Heights
Zip code 11213
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01387-0007

Sales & Tax Overview for 261 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 06/30/2017
Purchase price $1,747,315
Tax class
Estimated property tax $16,675

Lot & Building Information for 261 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 12,000
Lot dimensions 100 ft x 120 ft
Building class Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7) i
Building sqft 44,000
Building dimensions 100 ft x 110 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Year built 1922
Year last altered 2017
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 261 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units (DOF) 36
Regulated units
Commercial units 4
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 17
Community district 8
Closest police station 0.38 Miles
Closest fire station 0.36 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 1590 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn, NY 11213

About 261 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 261 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7) located at 261 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 has a total of 44,000 square feet and a current price per square foot of $39.

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

261 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11213 was built in 1922 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $4,143,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 4 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 261 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 261 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/30/2017 $1,747,315

Title Documents for 261 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
09/26/2023 - D
12/21/2023 - R
Agreement
(2023121900796001)
07/01/2022 - D
07/22/2022 - R
Agreement
(2022071200653007)
07/01/2022 - D
07/22/2022 - R
Agreement
(2022071200653006)
07/01/2022 - D
07/22/2022 - R
Subordination of Mortgage
(2022071200653005)
07/01/2022 - D
07/22/2022 - R
Subordination of Mortgage
(2022071200653004)
07/01/2022 - D
07/22/2022 - R
Subordination of Mortgage
(2022071200653003)
07/01/2022 - D
07/22/2022 - R
Agreement
(2022071200653002)
07/01/2022 - D
07/22/2022 - R
Mortgage
(2022071200653001)
07/27/2017 - R Initial UCC1
(2017071300396076)
06/30/2017 - D
07/27/2017 - R
Agreement
(2017071300396080)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 261 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $15,608
Estimated property tax: $16,675
Tax assessor's market value: $4,143,000
Assessed value: $1,864,350
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 261 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $4,143,000 $1,864,350 $125,474 12.439% $195,097 $15,608 +3.76%
2024/25 $3,586,000 $1,613,700 $120,334 12.5% $188,021 $15,042 +2.65%
2023/24 $3,383,000 $1,522,350 $117,209 12.502% $183,168 $14,653 +3.38%
2022/23 $3,393,000 $1,526,850 $115,546 12.267% $177,175 $14,174 +10.13%
2021/22 $2,922,000 $1,314,900 $105,192 12.235% $160,878 $12,870 -7.96%

Permits for 261 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/23/2021 Alteration
04/23/2021 Alteration
04/23/2021 Alteration
04/23/2021 Alteration
04/22/2021 Alteration
10/21/2020 Alteration
10/21/2020 Alteration
09/29/2020 Alteration
09/29/2020 Alteration
09/23/2020 Alteration
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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 Utica Ave & Eastern Pkwy at NW Corner
Station lines 3-4
Distance (miles) 0.351
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Bus Routes
Name St Johns Pl/Buffalo Av
Line B15
Distance (miles) 0.016

Neighbors for 261 Buffalo Avenue, Brooklyn

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

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1610 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 33,400 10/19/2009 $2,070,067
1646 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 3,710 11/23/2020 $979,200
1656 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 12,571 06/07/2016 $3,300,000
1475 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn 1,729 04/09/2021
1499 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn 2,268 04/11/2002
1479 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn 7,636 03/05/2003 $400,000
1604 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 47,600 01/13/1988
1491 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn 20,400 10/07/2015 $6,569,126
1497 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn 2,300 07/19/2013 $460,000
1658 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 10,956 10/22/2003
1477 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn 1,558 06/14/1989
1483 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn 20,400 07/17/2007 $48,000
1495 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn 2,880 05/12/2017 $1,145,000
1620 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 47,600 01/13/1988
1648 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 4,240 01/27/2017
273 Buffalo Ave, Brooklyn 44,000 02/24/1995
1650 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 5,198 09/15/2014 $749,000
1630 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 45,360 01/13/1988
1644 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 2,652 06/29/2022 $800,010
1501 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn 2,120 10/13/2023 $945,000
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