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241 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

241 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 241 Van Buren Street
Secondary address 166-174 Lewis Ave
Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant
Zip code 11221
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01609-0046

Sales & Tax Overview for 241 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 06/19/2003
Purchase price $9
Tax class
Estimated property tax $2,555

Lot & Building Information for 241 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,200
Lot dimensions 22 ft x 100 ft
Building class Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9) i
Building sqft 4,640
Building dimensions 22 ft x 60 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1931
Year last altered 2004
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 241 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 4
Regulated units
Commercial units 2
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 16
Community district 3
Closest police station 0.41 Miles
Closest fire station 0.11 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 166-174 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221

About 241 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 241 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9) located at 241 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 4,640 square feet and a current price per square foot of $0.

What is the year built & the current market value of 241 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

241 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1931 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $835,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 2 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 241 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 241 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/19/2003 $9

Title Documents for 241 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/30/2003 - D
03/03/2004 - R
Agreement
(2004011400678002)
12/30/2003 - D
03/03/2004 - R
Agreement
(2004011400678001)
10/07/2003 - R Agreement
(2003071501066006)
07/24/2003 - R Initial UCC1
(2003071501747001)
06/19/2003 - D
10/07/2003 - R
Sundry Agreement
(2003071501066005)
06/19/2003 - D
10/07/2003 - R
Agreement
(2003071501066003)
06/19/2003 - D
10/07/2003 - R
Mortgage
(2003071501066002)
06/19/2003 - D
10/07/2003 - R
Deed
(2003071501066001)
06/19/2002 - D
10/07/2003 - R
Agreement
(2003071501066004)
01/10/1968 - R Mortgage
(36830062400346)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 241 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $2,400
Estimated property tax: $2,555
Tax assessor's market value: $835,000
Assessed value: $375,750
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 241 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 241 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $835,000 $375,750 $19,293 12.439% $13,332 $2,400 -0.49%
2024/25 $696,000 $313,200 $19,293 12.5% $13,398 $2,412 +6.07%
2023/24 $646,000 $290,700 $18,186 12.502% $12,631 $2,274 +10.07%
2022/23 $538,000 $242,100 $16,839 12.267% $11,476 $2,066 +6.86%
2021/22 $430,500 $193,725 $15,801 12.235% $10,740 $1,933 +6.18%

Permits for 241 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/13/2004 Alteration type 1
09/11/2002 Alteration type 1
02/24/1998 Alteration type 2
02/25/1991 Alteration type 3
         
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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 Broadway & Myrtle Ave at NW Corner
Station lines J-M-Z
Distance (miles) 0.41
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Bus Routes
Name Lafayette Av/Lewis Av
Line B38
Distance (miles) 0.043

Neighbors for 241 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 241 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
229 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,634 01/03/2020
225 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,655 04/14/2008 $675,000
888 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 3,512 05/26/2021 $2,365,000
880 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 3,496 02/23/2016 $1,625,000
221 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,655 04/08/2024
239 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,634 03/27/2003 $390,000
876 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,622 03/11/2024
237 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,634 05/27/2016
233 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 3,402 11/30/2017 $236,000
231 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,634 04/02/2004 $405,000
158 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn 6,160 04/15/2003 $340,000
892 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 3,512 05/06/2021
878 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,622 06/07/2019
227 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,655 03/28/2025
890 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 3,512 12/13/2013
235 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,634 10/01/2021 $2,100,000
223 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,655 10/29/2009 $310,000
894 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 3,512 04/24/2025
886 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 3,496 01/11/2002
884 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,622 12/14/2004 $520,000
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