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

Also known as: 236 Van Buren St

Property image for 236 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,817

Sale price

$700,000

General information

Address

Primary address

236 Van Buren Street

ZIP code

11221

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01614-0035

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

2,454

Building dimensions

18.17 ft x 45 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

10/11/2013

Sale price

$700,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$3,014

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

18.17 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,817

Area overview

Walk score

86 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

95 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

77 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.39 Miles

Closest fire station

0.13 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 236 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 236 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
10/11/2013	$700,000	XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXX, XXXXXX
03/23/2005	$585,000	XXXXXXX, XXXXXX	XXXXXXX, XXXX X XXX XXXXXXX, X/X/X XXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
06/22/2020 - R 06/10/2020 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2020061100258001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
06/17/2020 - R 05/15/2020 - D	Mortgage (2020061100124002)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XX XXXX
06/17/2020 - R 05/15/2020 - D	Deed (2020061100124001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
10/09/2014 - R 09/25/2014 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2014040800875001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/29/2014 - R 04/03/2014 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2014040800878001)	XXXXXXX XXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXX
11/06/2013 - R 10/25/2013 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2013102500423001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXX XXXX
10/25/2013 - R 10/11/2013 - D	Deed (2013101501345001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
05/24/2006 - R 05/09/2006 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2006050900789002)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX
05/09/2006 - R 04/24/2006 - D	Mortgage (2006050301429001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
08/02/2005 - R 07/13/2005 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2005071300744001)

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 236 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

$3,014

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,450,000

Assessed value

$87,000

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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	$1,229,000	$73,740	$15,191	19.843%	$3,014	$3,014	-0.41%
2024/25	$1,446,000	$86,760	$15,070	20.085%	$3,027	$3,027	+5.99%
2023/24	$1,436,000	$86,160	$14,218	20.085%	$2,856	$2,856	+4.82%
2022/23	$1,339,000	$80,340	$13,415	20.309%	$2,724	$2,724	+7.81%
2021/22	$1,417,000	$85,020	$12,659	19.963%	$2,527	$2,527	-5.15%
2020/21	$1,256,000	$75,360	$12,659	21.045%	$2,664	$2,664	+0.22%
2019/20	$1,335,000	$80,100	$12,558	21.167%	$2,658	$2,658	+7.25%
2018/19	$961,000	$57,660	$11,848	20.919%	$2,478	$2,478	+8.76%
2017/18	$708,000	$42,480	$11,179	20.385%	$2,279	$2,279	+8.06%
2016/17	$804,000	$48,240	$10,549	19.991%	$2,109	$2,109	+2.23%

Permits

Permit information for 236 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
02/09/2026	Alteration
12/24/2025	Alteration
12/24/2025	Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	06/05/2013	A
	06/05/2013	A
	06/05/2013	B

*Most recent HPD violations on record 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)

0.447

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.18
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.18
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.18
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	60	0.20
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	60	0.20
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9	9	No	Charter	5-8	232	0.20
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	213	0.24
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	213	0.24
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.25
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School	8	No	Charter	K-8	730	0.29

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.18
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.18
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9	9	No	Charter	5-8	232	0.20
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid	3	No	Public	6-8	100	0.21
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.25
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School	8	No	Charter	K-8	730	0.29
Madiba Prep Middle School	6	No	Public	6-8	201	0.30
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology	5	No	Public	6-8	149	0.31
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.31
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.36

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	0.87
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.18
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance	3	No	Public	9-12	190	0.21
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School	2	No	Charter	9-12	236	0.21
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.36
Walk In Love Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	291	0.48
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick	2	No	Public	9-12	445	0.49
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.50
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.51
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.58

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 236 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 236 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 236 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

236 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 2,454 square feet.

When was 236 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

236 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 10/11/2013 for $700,000.

What is the assessed value of 236 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

236 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $87,000.

What are the property taxes for 236 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 236 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $3,014.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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