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285 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

285 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 285 Van Buren Street
Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant
Zip code 11221
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01610-0072

Sales & Tax Overview for 285 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $3,599

Lot & Building Information for 285 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,750
Lot dimensions 17.5 ft x 100 ft
Building class Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sqft 2,364
Building dimensions 17.5 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Brownstone
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1899
Frontage(s) Van Buren Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Lafayette Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 285 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

Area Overview

Walk Score
86 /100. Very Walkable
Transit Score
95 /100. Rider's Paradise
Bike Score
75 /100. Very Bikeable

School district 16
Community district 3
Closest police station 0.48 Miles
Closest fire station 0.15 Miles

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About 285 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 285 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

285 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899 and has a total of 2,364 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 285 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $86,340, the tax amount paid for 285 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is $3,599. For the next year, the tax amount for 285 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is estimated at $3,599.

When was 285 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold?

285 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold in 12/14/2011.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 285 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 285 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Title Documents for 285 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
07/27/2019 - D
08/12/2019 - R		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2019073000891001)
07/10/2019 - D
07/26/2019 - R		 Mortgage
(2019072400527001)
03/06/2019 - D
03/15/2019 - R		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2019030700804001)
03/30/2018 - D
04/27/2018 - R		 Mortgage
(2018042501045001)
12/14/2011 - D
01/03/2012 - R		 Deed
(2011121500633001)
04/30/2003 - D
09/23/2003 - R		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003062301100001)
04/21/2003 - D
09/23/2003 - R		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2003062301100002)
05/10/1995 - R Mortgage
(3350004767235)
01/28/1972 - R Deed
(37230053500490)
08/14/1970 - R Deed
(37030042900304)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 285 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $3,600
Estimated property tax: $3,599
Tax assessor's market value: $1,439,000
Assessed value: $86,340
Exemptions granted by city:

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Assessment History for 285 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 285 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 $1,439,000 $86,340 $18,141 19.843% $3,881 $3,600 -0.48%
2024/25 $1,404,000 $84,240 $18,008 20.085% $3,886 $3,617 +6.75%
2023/24 $1,723,000 $103,380 $16,870 20.085% $3,670 $3,388 +5.55%
2022/23 $1,888,000 $113,280 $15,807 20.309% $3,507 $3,210 +8.20%
2021/22 $1,562,000 $93,720 $14,861 19.963% $3,254 $2,967 -5.32%
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Permits for 285 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Bedford-Stuyvesant Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$1,278,806
16.3% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$882
-12.8% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% 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) 0.394
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Bus Routes
Name Lafayette Av/Lewis Av
Line B38
Distance (miles) 0.051

Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
P.S. 26 Jesse Owens 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 183 0.20
P.S. 26 Jesse Owens 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 183 0.20
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens 3 No Public PK, K-5 213 0.15
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens 3 No Public PK, K-5 213 0.15
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.20
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid 3 No Public 6-8 100 0.12
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.20
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.20
Madiba Prep Middle School 6 No Public 6-8 201 0.20
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School 8 No Charter K-8 730 0.27
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Boys and Girls High School 2 Yes Public 9-12 403 0.89
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance 3 No Public 9-12 190 0.12
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School 2 No Charter 9-12 236 0.12
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.20
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick 2 No Public 9-12 445 0.40
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Neighbors for 285 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 285 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
277 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,364 08/27/2020
273 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,655 09/18/1997
313 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,125 07/19/2016
269 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,700 03/18/2022 $1,547,875
307 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,550 12/11/1998
271 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,700 06/22/2020
267 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,700 01/20/2017
265 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,700 05/13/2021 $1,115,000
287 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,364 05/01/2017 $1,360,000
291 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,364 01/30/2020 $1,920,000
275 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,364 06/04/2025 $1,550,000
279 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,364 02/16/2005
289 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,364 06/08/2021 $1,299,000
303 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 1,440 02/22/1991
309 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,295 12/08/2016 $975,000
283 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,364 06/13/2013 $840,000
281 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,364 03/17/2020 $1,795,000
305 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,295 05/23/2005
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