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171 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

171 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 171 Van Buren Street
Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant
Zip code 11221
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01609-0079

Sales & Tax Overview for 171 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 06/30/2017
Purchase price $1,666,637 - M
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 171 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 5,000
Lot dimensions 50 ft x 100 ft
Property type Over Six Families without Stores (C1)
Building sqft 15,120
Building dimensions 50 ft x 89 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Year built 1931
Year last altered 2017
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 171 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 18
Regulatory status Rent stabilized
Stabilized units 15
Residential sqft

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School district 16
Community district 3
Closest police station 0.29 Miles
Closest fire station 0.13 Miles

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Other Property Data for 171 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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About 171 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 171 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

171 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1931 and has a total of 15,120 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 171 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The assessed market value for the current tax year is $539,550.

When was 171 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the last sale price?

171 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold in 06/30/2017 for $1,666,637.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 18 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 171 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 171 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/30/2017 $1,666,637

Title Documents for 171 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/21/2023 - R
09/26/2023 - D
Agreement
(2023121900796001)
07/22/2022 - R
07/01/2022 - D
Agreement
(2022071200653008)
07/22/2022 - R
07/01/2022 - D
Agreement
(2022071200653007)
07/22/2022 - R
07/01/2022 - D
Agreement
(2022071200653006)
07/22/2022 - R
07/01/2022 - D
Subordination of Mortgage
(2022071200653005)
07/22/2022 - R
07/01/2022 - D
Subordination of Mortgage
(2022071200653004)
07/22/2022 - R
07/01/2022 - D
Subordination of Mortgage
(2022071200653003)
07/22/2022 - R
07/01/2022 - D
Agreement
(2022071200653002)
07/22/2022 - R
07/01/2022 - D
Mortgage
(2022071200653001)
07/27/2017 - R Initial UCC1
(2017071300396076)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 171 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $0
Tax assessor's market value: $1,199,000
Assessed value: $539,550
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 171 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 171 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 $1,294,000 $582,300 $0 12.439% $66,264 $0 n/a
2024/25 $1,246,000 $560,700 $0 12.5% $64,069 $0 n/a
2023/24 $1,153,000 $518,850 $0 12.502% $61,255 $0 n/a
2022/23 $1,156,000 $520,200 $0 12.267% $58,359 $0 n/a
2021/22 $1,070,000 $481,500 $0 12.235% $55,823 $0 n/a

Permits for 171 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/13/2019 Alteration
01/25/2018 Alteration
09/07/2017 Alteration type 3
03/23/2017 Alteration type 2
03/23/2017 Alteration type 2
10/24/1990 Alteration type 3
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$444
-15% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$523
9.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$523
5.9% 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) 0.466
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Neighbors for 171 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 171 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
183 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 3,512 06/28/2006
189 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 3,600 08/17/1983
169 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn 8,000 05/03/1991
161 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn 2,700 08/18/2011
900 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 01/17/2025 $1,700,000
165 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 09/29/2015 $900,000
902 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,379 02/28/2020 $456,300
187 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,700 02/15/2022 $1,420,000
898 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 3,000 02/20/2019
179 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 3,512 04/12/2012
181 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 3,512 07/14/2025 $1,530,800
195 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,634 04/14/2020 $1,125,000
163 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 06/23/2022 $1,999,999
191 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,700
193 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,634 11/16/2011
177 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,631 12/28/2005 $540,000
896 A Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 4,160 11/09/2007 $400,000
904 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 11/21/2019 $1,999,999
255 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 8,160 02/22/2012 $903,000
185 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 3,512 10/11/2019 $1,535,000
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