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229 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 229 Van Buren St

Property image for 229 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,950

Sale price

$841,000

General information

Address

Primary address

229 Van Buren Street

ZIP code

11221

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01609-0052

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

2,634

Building dimensions

19.5 ft x 45 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

12/19/2019

Sale price

$841,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$3,549

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)

Van Buren Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Lafayette Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

19.5 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,950

Area overview

Walk score

86 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

95 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

77 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.39 Miles

Closest fire station

0.10 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 229 Van Buren 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 229 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
12/19/2019	$841,000	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX	XXXXX, XXXX XXX.

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
01/22/2020 - R 01/06/2020 - D	Agreement (2020012000007001)	XXX XXX XXXXX XXX	XXXX
01/17/2020 - R 01/06/2020 - D	Mortgage (2020011500018003)	XXX XXX XXXXX XXX	XXXX
01/17/2020 - R 01/03/2020 - D	Deed (2020011500018001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX	XXX XXX XXXXX XXX
01/17/2020 - R 01/02/2020 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2020011500018002)	XX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX	XX XXXX XXXXX XXX
12/26/2019 - R 12/19/2019 - D	Mortgage (2019122400649002)	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX	XX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX
12/26/2019 - R 12/19/2019 - D	Deed (2019122400649001)	XXXXX XXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX
01/28/2014 - R 03/22/2013 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2014012000009001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X	X X XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
01/22/2009 - R 01/05/2009 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2009010900534001)	XX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX
10/08/2008 - R 09/03/2008 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2008090801466001)	XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X	XXX XXX XXXXXX
12/20/2005 - R 08/31/2005 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2005110701345001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX	XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 229 Van Buren 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

$3,549

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,677,000

Assessed value

$100,620

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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	$1,536,000	$92,160	$17,878	19.843%	$3,548	$3,548	+0.00%
2024/25	$1,468,000	$88,080	$17,662	20.085%	$3,547	$3,547	+5.80%
2023/24	$1,617,000	$97,020	$16,694	20.085%	$3,353	$3,353	+4.74%
2022/23	$1,403,000	$84,180	$15,763	20.309%	$3,201	$3,201	+7.61%
2021/22	$1,539,000	$92,340	$14,904	19.963%	$2,975	$2,975	-5.11%
2020/21	$1,557,000	$93,420	$14,898	21.045%	$3,135	$3,135	+0.64%
2019/20	$1,540,000	$92,400	$14,718	21.167%	$3,115	$3,115	+7.05%
2018/19	$1,529,000	$91,740	$13,912	20.919%	$2,910	$2,910	+8.68%
2017/18	$991,000	$59,460	$13,136	20.385%	$2,678	$2,678	+7.85%
2016/17	$734,000	$44,040	$12,420	19.991%	$2,483	$2,483	+2.28%

Permits

Permit information for 229 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
06/17/2020	Alteration
06/11/2020	Alteration
05/25/2020	Alteration
05/15/2020	Alteration
03/24/2020	Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	12/04/2024	I

*Most recent HPD violation on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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

Broadway & Myrtle Ave at NW Corner

Station lines

J-M-Z

Distance (miles)

0.418

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	60	0.18
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	60	0.18
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9	9	No	Charter	5-8	232	0.18
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.22
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.22
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.22
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	213	0.22
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	213	0.22
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School	8	No	Charter	K-8	730	0.26
Brighter Choice Community School	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	286	0.26

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9	9	No	Charter	5-8	232	0.18
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid	3	No	Public	6-8	100	0.21
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.22
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.22
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School	8	No	Charter	K-8	730	0.26
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.27
Madiba Prep Middle School	6	No	Public	6-8	201	0.30
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology	5	No	Public	6-8	149	0.34
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.34
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.38

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Boys and Girls High School	2	Yes	Public	9-12	403	0.90
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance	3	No	Public	9-12	190	0.21
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School	2	No	Charter	9-12	236	0.21
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.22
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.38
Walk In Love Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	291	0.46
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick	2	No	Public	9-12	445	0.48
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.51
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.53
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence	3	No	Public	9-12	370	0.58

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 229 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 229 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 229 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

229 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 2,634 square feet.

When was 229 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

229 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 12/19/2019 for $841,000.

What is the assessed value of 229 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

229 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $100,620.

What are the property taxes for 229 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 229 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $3,548.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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