| Primary address | 198 Van Buren Street |
| Neighborhood | Bedford-Stuyvesant |
| Zip code | 11221 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01614-0017 |
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| Purchase date | 01/25/2012 |
| Purchase price | $642,500 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $3,710 |
| Lot sqft | 2,000 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Three Families (C0)
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| Building sqft | 3,600 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| 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 | Register |
| School district | 16 |
| Community district | 3 |
| Closest police station | 0.32 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.14 Miles |
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198 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899 and has a total of 3,600 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 198 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $120,720, the tax amount paid for 198 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is $3,706. For the next year, the tax amount for 198 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is estimated at $3,710.
When was 198 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the last sale price?198 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold in 01/25/2012 for $642,500.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 3 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 198 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $3,706 |
| Estimated property tax: | $3,710 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $2,012,000 |
| Assessed value: | $120,720 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 198 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 |
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| 2025/26 | $2,012,000 | $120,720 | $18,678 | 19.843% | $3,988 | $3,706 | -0.68% |
| 2024/25 | $2,002,000 | $120,120 | $18,579 | 20.085% | $4,001 | $3,732 | +6.71% |
| 2023/24 | $2,116,000 | $126,960 | $17,410 | 20.085% | $3,778 | $3,497 | +5.57% |
| 2022/23 | $2,315,000 | $138,900 | $16,310 | 20.309% | $3,609 | $3,312 | +8.28% |
| 2021/22 | $1,787,000 | $107,220 | $15,325 | 19.963% | $3,347 | $3,059 | -5.23% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Station lines | J-M-Z | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.472 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Lafayette Av/Marcus Garvey Bl | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B38 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.076 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell | 3 | Yes | Public | PK, K-8 | 212 | 0.22 |
| P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell | 3 | Yes | Public | PK, K-8 | 212 | 0.22 |
| Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9 | 9 | No | Charter | 5-8 | 232 | 0.15 |
| P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 60 | 0.15 |
| P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 60 | 0.15 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9 | 9 | No | Charter | 5-8 | 232 | 0.15 |
| The Co-Op School | NR | No | Private | K-7 | 118 | 0.21 |
| P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 212 | 0.22 |
| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.22 |
| Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid | 3 | No | Public | 6-8 | 100 | 0.28 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Boys and Girls High School | 2 | Yes | Public | 9-12 | 403 | 0.88 |
| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.22 |
| The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 190 | 0.28 |
| Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School | 2 | No | Charter | 9-12 | 236 | 0.28 |
| Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn | 6 | No | Charter | 6-12 | 558 | 0.32 |
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Here are the neighbors for 198 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 218 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 3,420 | 08/27/2025 | |
| 204 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 2,700 | 06/26/2023 | $1,415,000 |
| 192 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 05/24/2010 | |
| 184 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 3,292 | 07/01/1999 | |
| 196 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 01/17/1991 | |
| 188 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 3,292 | 11/08/2019 | $2,150,000 |
| 200 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 2,700 | 11/28/2017 | $1,400,000 |
| 202 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 2,700 | 04/05/2021 | $2,200,008 |
| 182 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 2,775 | ||
| 208 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 3,420 | 10/03/2019 | $2,300,000 |
| 212 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 3,420 | 03/23/2022 | |
| 216 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 3,420 | 10/01/2021 | |
| 194 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 08/14/2020 | |
| 190 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 12/07/2022 | |
| 229 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn | 05/25/1990 | ||
| 210 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 2,565 | 08/10/2019 | |
| 214 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 3,420 | 02/29/2012 | |
| 220 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 3,420 | 02/21/2012 | $743,600 |
| 186 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 3,292 | 09/09/2004 |
