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

Also known as: 171 Lewis Ave

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Property type

Over Six Families without Stores (C1)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

2,400

Sale price

$903,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
255 Van Buren Street
Alternate address(es)
171 Lewis Ave
253-255 Van Buren St
ZIP code
11221
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01610-0001

Owner

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Building
Property type
Over Six Families without Stores (C1)
Building sq. ft.
8,160
Building dimensions
24 ft x 85 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1931
Building material
Sales
Sale date
02/22/2012
Sale price
$903,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,074
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
8
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
24 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,400

Area overview

Walk score
86 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
95 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
77 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.43 Miles
Closest fire station
0.13 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 255 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 255 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/22/2012 $903,000 XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XX X XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX X XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/13/2012 - R
03/12/2012 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2012031500534001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX
03/08/2012 - R
02/22/2012 - D		 Deed
(2012030101066001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XX X
03/08/2012 - R
11/15/2011 - D		 Release of Estate Tax Lien
(2012030101066002)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX X
05/09/2002 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3750008410575)		 XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
08/09/1996 - R Sundry Agreement
(3790005281779)		 XXX
08/08/1996 - R Sundry Miscellaneous
(3440005279344)		 XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX X
02/20/1992 - R Initial UCC1
(3850003952985)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
02/06/1992 - R Agreement
(3170001666617)		 XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX X
02/06/1992 - R Agreement
(3160001666616)		 XXX XXX XXX
02/06/1992 - R Mortgage
(3150001666615)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 255 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
$5,074
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,230,000
Assessed value
$1,003,500

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $1,858,000 $836,100 $37,772 12.439% $4,698 $4,698 +7.46%
2024/25 $1,548,000 $696,600 $34,978 12.5% $4,372 $4,372 +7.98%
2023/24 $1,290,000 $580,500 $32,387 12.502% $4,049 $4,049 +1.92%
2022/23 $1,075,000 $483,750 $32,387 12.267% $3,973 $3,973 +3.49%
2021/22 $860,100 $387,045 $31,379 12.235% $3,839 $3,839 +7.71%
2020/21 $835,000 $375,750 $29,055 12.267% $3,564 $3,564 +6.20%
2019/20 $696,000 $313,200 $26,906 12.473% $3,356 $3,356 +6.81%
2018/19 $580,000 $261,000 $24,913 12.612% $3,142 $3,142 -0.84%
2017/18 $515,000 $231,750 $24,913 12.719% $3,169 $3,169 +1.83%
2016/17 $412,000 $185,400 $24,138 12.892% $3,112 $3,112 +8.08%
Permits

Permit information for 255 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/29/1994 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
06/30/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
03/03/2015 Lblvio-low pressure boiler
05/15/2014 Lblvio-low pressure boiler

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Broadway & Myrtle Ave at NW Corner
Station lines
J-M-Z
Distance (miles)
0.411
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Neighbors for 255 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY

183 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 189 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 169 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn 161 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn 900 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 165 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn 902 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 187 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 898 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 179 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 181 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 163 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn 906 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 171 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 191 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 193 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 177 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 896 A Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 904 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 185 Van Buren St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 255 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY

11101, New York City, NY 11104, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY 11379, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 255 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 255 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1931.

What is the total square footage of 255 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

255 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 8,160 square feet.

When was 255 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

255 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 02/22/2012 for $903,000.

What is the assessed value of 255 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

255 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $1,003,500.

What are the property taxes for 255 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 255 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $5,074.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 8 residential unit(s).

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