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259 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 - Property report

Also known as: 1749 Eastern Pkwy

Property image for 259 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

1,054

Sale price

$263,000

General information

Address

Primary address

259 Rockaway Avenue

Alternate address(es)

1749 Eastern Pkwy

ZIP code

11233

Neighborhood

Ocean Hill

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01455-0004

Building

Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Building sq. ft.

1,440

Building dimensions

16.67 ft x 45 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1920

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

08/31/2006

Sale price

$263,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$2,465

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Rockaway Avenue (wide)
Eastern Parkway (wide)

Lot dimensions

13.67 ft x 38.67 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,054

Area overview

Walk score

93 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

74 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.20 Miles

Closest fire station

0.25 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 259 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 259 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
08/31/2006	$263,000	XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
04/11/2019 - R 04/10/2019 - D	Deed (2019040901298001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXX XXXXXX X
11/04/2015 - R 10/02/2015 - D	Mortgage (2015102200426001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXX XXXX XX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XX
11/04/2015 - R 10/02/2015 - D	Mortgage (2015102200369001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
01/03/2017 - R 10/07/2009 - D	Deed (2009100700944001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXX XXXXXX X
05/23/2008 - R 04/30/2008 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2008051501112001)	XXXX XXX	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
05/09/2007 - R 04/27/2007 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2007042702007001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
05/04/2007 - R 04/16/2007 - D	Mortgage (2007043000441001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
10/13/2006 - R 09/25/2006 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2006092801991001)	XXXX XXXXX	XXXXX XXXX XXXX
09/13/2006 - R 08/31/2006 - D	Mortgage (2006091101101002)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX
09/13/2006 - R 08/31/2006 - D	Deed (2006091101101001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 259 Rockaway Avenue, 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

$2,465

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$820,000

Assessed value

$49,200

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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	$624,000	$37,440	$12,394	19.843%	$2,459	$2,459	-0.34%
2024/25	$612,000	$36,720	$12,287	20.085%	$2,468	$2,468	+5.87%
2023/24	$751,000	$45,060	$11,606	20.085%	$2,331	$2,331	+4.72%
2022/23	$663,000	$39,780	$10,961	20.309%	$2,226	$2,226	+7.75%
2021/22	$512,000	$30,720	$10,351	19.963%	$2,066	$2,066	-4.95%
2020/21	$529,000	$31,740	$10,328	21.045%	$2,174	$2,174	+0.29%
2019/20	$533,000	$31,980	$10,239	21.167%	$2,167	$2,167	+7.12%
2018/19	$512,000	$30,720	$9,672	20.919%	$2,023	$2,023	+8.66%
2017/18	$338,000	$20,280	$9,134	20.385%	$1,862	$1,862	+7.98%
2016/17	$398,000	$23,880	$8,626	19.991%	$1,724	$1,724	+2.46%

Permits

Permit information for 259 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Ocean Hill residential market stats

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Median sale price

$615,000

-17.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$799

-1.8% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Rockaway Ave & Fulton St at SE Corner (Exit Only)

Station lines

A-C

Distance (miles)

0.306

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Ark Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	K-6	14	0.07
Ark Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	K-5	60	0.10
Achievement First Brownsville Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,057	0.14
P.S. 298 Dr Betty Shabazz	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	330	0.25
P.S. 298 Dr Betty Shabazz	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	330	0.25
P.S. 178 Saint Clair Mckelway	4	No	Public	PK, K-8	280	0.26
P.S. 178 Saint Clair Mckelway	4	No	Public	PK, K-8	280	0.26
Christopher Avenue Community School	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	225	0.26
Christopher Avenue Community School	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	225	0.26
Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,202	0.26

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Achievement First Brownsville Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,057	0.14
Brownsville Collaborative Middle School	8	No	Public	6-8	279	0.25
P.S. 178 Saint Clair Mckelway	4	No	Public	PK, K-8	280	0.26
Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,202	0.26
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	117	0.30
P.S. Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer	7	No	Public	PK, K-8	296	0.30
Sid Miller Academy	NR	No	Public	K-9	461	0.38
Bethany Christian Grade School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-7	0	0.40
Eagle Academy for Young Men II	6	No	Public	6-12	599	0.42
Ocean Hill Collegiate Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-9	411	0.42

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Achievement First Brownsville Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,057	0.14
Brooklyn Collegiate A College Board School	3	No	Public	9-12	413	0.14
Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,202	0.26
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	117	0.30
Eagle Academy for Young Men II	6	No	Public	6-12	599	0.42
Teachers Preperatory High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	189	0.55
Frederick Douglas Academy Vii High School	5	No	Public	9-12	227	0.55
W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School	2	No	Public	9-12	408	0.79
New Visions AIM Charter High School I	1	No	Charter	9-12	154	0.85
Brownsville Academy High School	2	No	Public	9-12	77	0.85

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 259 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The development at 259 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 259 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

259 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 has a total of 1,440 square feet.

When was 259 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 last sold and what was the sale price?

259 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was last sold on 08/31/2006 for $263,000.

What is the assessed value of 259 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

259 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is currently assessed at $49,200.

What are the property taxes for 259 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The property taxes for 259 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 total $2,464.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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