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

Also known as: 272 Van Buren St

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,900

Sale price

$625,000

General information

Address

Primary address

272 Van Buren Street

ZIP code

11221

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01615-0011

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

2,394

Building dimensions

19 ft x 42 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

12/16/2005

Sale price

$625,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$3,327

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

19 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,900

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

0.45 Miles

Closest fire station

0.16 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 272 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 272 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
12/16/2005	$625,000	XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXX X	XXXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
03/20/2024 - R 03/11/2024 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2024031900545001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
01/27/2006 - R 12/16/2005 - D	Mortgage (2006010302037004)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
01/27/2006 - R 12/16/2005 - D	Mortgage (2006010302037003)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
01/27/2006 - R 12/16/2005 - D	Deed (2006010302037001)	XXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXX XXXXXX
12/14/2005 - R 12/06/2005 - D	Discharge of Tax Lien (2005120701551001)	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
01/27/2006 - R 11/08/2005 - D	Power of Attorney (2006010302037002)	XXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXXXX X
06/17/2005 - R 02/25/2005 - D	Mortgage and Consolidation (2005050601394001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
11/07/2001 - R	Mortgage (3090007876309)	XXXXX XXXXXXX X
11/07/2001 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (3360007877536)	XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
11/07/2001 - R 08/31/2001 - D	Deed (3680007876468)	XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 272 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

$3,327

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,430,000

Assessed value

$85,800

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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	$1,220,000	$73,200	$16,766	19.843%	$3,327	$3,327	+8.62%
2024/25	$1,435,000	$86,100	$15,249	20.085%	$3,332	$3,063	+6.97%
2023/24	$1,743,000	$104,580	$14,255	20.085%	$3,144	$2,863	+5.71%
2022/23	$1,910,000	$114,600	$13,336	20.309%	$3,005	$2,708	+8.25%
2021/22	$1,708,000	$102,480	$12,532	19.963%	$2,789	$2,502	-5.36%
2020/21	$1,428,000	$85,680	$12,562	21.045%	$2,940	$2,644	+0.53%
2019/20	$1,421,000	$85,260	$12,424	21.167%	$2,926	$2,630	+8.50%
2018/19	$1,034,000	$62,040	$11,586	20.919%	$2,729	$2,424	+9.48%
2017/18	$948,000	$56,880	$10,860	20.385%	$2,513	$2,214	+9.72%
2016/17	$819,000	$49,140	$10,093	19.991%	$2,328	$2,018	+2.54%

Permits

Permit information for 272 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY

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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

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Patchen Ave & Broadway at NE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.428

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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	0.17
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.17
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.17
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	213	0.19
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	213	0.19
P.S. 26 Jesse Owens	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	183	0.23
P.S. 26 Jesse Owens	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	183	0.23
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9	9	No	Charter	5-8	232	0.26
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	60	0.26
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	60	0.26

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	0.15
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.17
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.17
Madiba Prep Middle School	6	No	Public	6-8	201	0.23
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9	9	No	Charter	5-8	232	0.26
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology	5	No	Public	6-8	149	0.27
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.27
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.29
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School	8	No	Charter	K-8	730	0.29
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.41

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	0.86
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance	3	No	Public	9-12	190	0.15
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School	2	No	Charter	9-12	236	0.15
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.17
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.41
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick	2	No	Public	9-12	445	0.43
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.52
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence	3	No	Public	9-12	370	0.53
Walk In Love Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	291	0.54
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.55

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 272 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 272 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 272 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

272 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 2,394 square feet.

When was 272 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

272 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 12/16/2005 for $625,000.

What is the assessed value of 272 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

272 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $85,800.

What are the property taxes for 272 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 272 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $3,326.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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