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294 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

294 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 294 Van Buren Street
Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant
Zip code 11221
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01615-0021

Sales & Tax Overview for 294 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 294 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 1,783
Lot dimensions 17.83 ft x 100 ft
Property type Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sqft 2,247
Building dimensions 17.83 ft x 42 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Brownstone
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1899
Frontage Van Buren Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Lafayette Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 294 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

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School district 16
Community district 3
Closest police station 0.49 Miles
Closest fire station 0.18 Miles

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About 294 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 294 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

294 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899 and has a total of 2,247 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 294 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $89,820, the tax amount paid for 294 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is $2,285.

When was 294 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold?

294 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold in 06/14/2007.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 294 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 294 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Title Documents for 294 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
03/19/2013 - R
11/06/2012 - D
Mortgage and Consolidation
(2013011701017002)
03/19/2013 - R
11/06/2012 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2013011701017001)
07/24/2007 - R
06/25/2007 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2007062700658001)
06/29/2007 - R
06/14/2007 - D
Mortgage
(2007062100673002)
06/29/2007 - R
06/14/2007 - D
Deed
(2007062100673001)
07/07/2006 - R
06/15/2006 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006061503171001)
07/07/2006 - R
06/02/2006 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2006061503163001)
01/25/2006 - R
12/13/2005 - D
Mortgage
(2005122700068001)
03/15/2005 - R
01/13/2005 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005022500959001)
02/08/2005 - R
01/13/2005 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005011801583001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 294 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $2,285
Tax assessor's market value: $1,497,000
Assessed value: $89,820
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 294 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 294 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 $1,139,000 $68,340 $14,198 19.843% $3,099 $2,817 -0.76%
2024/25 $1,340,000 $80,400 $14,135 20.085% $3,108 $2,839 +6.94%
2023/24 $1,498,000 $89,880 $13,218 20.085% $2,936 $2,655 +6.00%
2022/23 $1,479,000 $88,740 $12,332 20.309% $2,801 $2,505 +8.14%
2021/22 $1,622,000 $97,320 $11,599 19.963% $2,603 $2,316 -5.17%

Permits for 294 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
$1,030,000
-6.4% 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 Patchen Ave & Broadway at NE Corner
Station lines J
Distance (miles) 0.394
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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 0.18
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens 3 No Public PK, K-5 213 0.18

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 0.12
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.17
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.17
Madiba Prep Middle School 6 No Public 6-8 201 0.20
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology 5 No Public 6-8 149 0.25

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 0.12
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School 2 No Charter 9-12 236 0.12
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.17
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick 2 No Public 9-12 445 0.40

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Neighbors for 294 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 294 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
304 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,247 07/25/2006 $580,000
308 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,247 09/26/1997
298 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,247 04/13/2005 $415,000
300 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,247 08/01/2024
282 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,331 05/22/1996
296 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,247 10/15/2021
292 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,268 05/10/2002
280 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,331 06/20/2012 $508,000
276 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,394 11/05/2003
314 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,247 07/26/2013 $310,000
302 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,247 03/02/2016
306 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,268 08/10/2022 $980,000
312 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,247 06/30/2015 $6,806,210
284 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,331 11/10/2025 $1,925,000
272 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,394 12/16/2005 $625,000
310 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,247 06/30/2004 $383,000
278 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,331 06/23/2017 $1,050,000
274 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,394 06/18/2018 $1,600,000
288 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,331 01/28/2011 $526,000
286 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,331 09/08/2014 $1,200,000
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