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

Also known as: 281 Van Buren St

Property image for 281 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,750

Sale price

$1,795,000

General information

Address

Primary address

281 Van Buren Street

ZIP code

11221

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01610-0074

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

2,364

Building dimensions

17.5 ft x 45 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

03/17/2020

Sale price

$1,795,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$3,807

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

17.5 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,750

Area overview

Walk score

86 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

95 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

75 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.48 Miles

Closest fire station

0.15 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 281 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 281 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
03/17/2020	$1,795,000	XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX, XXXX
06/25/2018	$975,000	XXXXXXX, XXXX	XXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
08/11/2022 - R 08/05/2022 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2022080800053001)	XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
04/23/2021 - R 02/17/2021 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2021033001348001)	XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXX XXXX
03/31/2020 - R 03/17/2020 - D	Mortgage (2020032000619002)	XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
03/31/2020 - R 03/17/2020 - D	Deed (2020032000619001)	XXXXXXX XXXX	XXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
10/09/2019 - R 08/10/2019 - D	Agreement (2019100400491001)	XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXX XXXX
04/16/2019 - R 03/29/2019 - D	Agreement (2019041500890003)	XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXX XXXX
04/16/2019 - R 03/29/2019 - D	Mortgage (2019041500890002)	XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXX XXXX
04/16/2019 - R 03/27/2019 - D	Termination of Assign of L&R (2019041500890004)	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXX
04/16/2019 - R 03/27/2019 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2019041500890001)	XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXX XXXX
06/28/2018 - R 06/25/2018 - D	Assignment of Leases and Rents (2018062701208004)	XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 281 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

$3,807

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,554,000

Assessed value

$93,240

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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	$1,439,000	$86,340	$18,103	19.843%	$3,592	$3,592	-1.20%
2024/25	$1,404,000	$84,240	$18,103	20.085%	$3,636	$3,636	+5.27%
2023/24	$1,723,000	$103,380	$17,196	20.085%	$3,454	$3,454	+0.36%
2022/23	$1,888,000	$113,280	$16,946	20.309%	$3,442	$3,442	+7.82%
2021/22	$1,562,000	$93,720	$15,989	19.963%	$3,192	$3,192	+0.54%
2020/21	$1,306,000	$78,360	$15,086	21.045%	$3,175	$3,175	-0.58%
2019/20	$1,415,000	$84,900	$15,086	21.167%	$3,193	$3,193	+6.52%
2018/19	$1,373,000	$82,380	$14,330	20.919%	$2,998	$2,998	+4.13%
2017/18	$953,000	$57,180	$14,122	20.385%	$2,879	$2,879	+8.08%
2016/17	$706,000	$42,360	$13,324	19.991%	$2,664	$2,664	+8.35%

Permits

Permit information for 281 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
09/24/2018	Alteration

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations 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)

0.395

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 26 Jesse Owens	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	183	0.21
P.S. 26 Jesse Owens	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	183	0.21
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	213	0.16
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	213	0.16
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.20
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.20
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.20
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School	8	No	Charter	K-8	730	0.27
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	60	0.27
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	60	0.27

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid	3	No	Public	6-8	100	0.13
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.20
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.20
Madiba Prep Middle School	6	No	Public	6-8	201	0.21
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School	8	No	Charter	K-8	730	0.27
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9	9	No	Charter	5-8	232	0.27
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.29
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology	5	No	Public	6-8	149	0.29
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.32
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.44

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	0.89
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School	2	No	Charter	9-12	236	0.13
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance	3	No	Public	9-12	190	0.13
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
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.44
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence	3	No	Public	9-12	370	0.50
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.50
Walk In Love Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	291	0.55
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.58

Neighbors for 281 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY

277 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 273 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 269 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 71 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn 285 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 307 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 271 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 267 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 265 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 287 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 291 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 275 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 279 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 69 Malcolm X Blvd, Brooklyn 289 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 303 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 283 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 305 Van Buren St, Brooklyn

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 281 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 281 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 281 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

281 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 2,364 square feet.

When was 281 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

281 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 03/17/2020 for $1,795,000.

What is the assessed value of 281 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

281 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $93,240.

What are the property taxes for 281 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 281 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $3,807.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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