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

Also known as: 298 Van Buren St

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,783

Sale price

$415,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
298 Van Buren Street
ZIP code
11221
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01615-0023

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
2,247
Building dimensions
17.83 ft x 42 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1899
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
04/13/2005
Sale price
$415,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$2,285
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Van Buren Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Lafayette Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
17.83 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,783

Area overview

Walk score
86 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
95 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
75 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.50 Miles
Closest fire station
0.19 Miles

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Ownership information for 298 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 298 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/13/2005 $415,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/15/2023 - R
03/03/2022 - D
Agreement
(2023031400144003)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXX XX
03/15/2023 - R
03/03/2022 - D
Mortgage
(2023031400144001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
03/15/2023 - R
01/11/2022 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2023031400144002)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
09/20/2012 - R
08/24/2012 - D
Agreement
(2012091300706003)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
09/20/2012 - R
08/24/2012 - D
Mortgage
(2012091300706002)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
09/20/2012 - R
08/17/2012 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2012091300706001)
XX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
05/01/2012 - R
02/06/2012 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2012042600584001)
XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X X X XXXX
06/08/2005 - R
05/20/2005 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005052700977001)
XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX
05/19/2005 - R
04/13/2005 - D
Mortgage
(2005042701190002)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
05/19/2005 - R
04/13/2005 - D
Deed
(2005042701190001)
XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 298 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$2,285
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,497,000
Assessed value
$89,820

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y 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%
2020/21 $1,356,000 $81,360 $11,605 21.045% $2,739 $2,442 +0.37%
2019/20 $1,359,000 $81,540 $11,496 21.167% $2,730 $2,433 +8.49%
2018/19 $949,000 $56,940 $10,722 20.919% $2,548 $2,243 +9.78%
2017/18 $913,000 $54,780 $10,023 20.385% $2,343 $2,043 +9.71%
2016/17 $767,000 $46,020 $9,316 19.991% $2,172 $1,862 +2.79%

Permit information for 298 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/03/2019 Alteration

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

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Stuyvesant Heights residential market stats

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Patchen Ave & Broadway at NE Corner
Station lines
J
Distance (miles)
0.387

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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 0.17
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens 3 No Public PK, K-5 213 0.17
P.S. 26 Jesse Owens 4 No Public PK, K-5 183 0.19
P.S. 26 Jesse Owens 4 No Public PK, K-5 183 0.19
La Cima Charter School 5 No Charter K-5 199 0.25
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.25
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9 9 No Charter 5-8 232 0.30
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 0.11
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 0.19
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.25
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology 5 No Public 6-8 149 0.25
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9 9 No Charter 5-8 232 0.30
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School 8 No Charter K-8 730 0.30
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 0.86
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance 3 No Public 9-12 190 0.11
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School 2 No Charter 9-12 236 0.11
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
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.44
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.48
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence 3 No Public 9-12 370 0.49
Walk In Love Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 291 0.58
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.59

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 298 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 298 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 298 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

298 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 2,247 square feet.

When was 298 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

298 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 04/13/2005 for $415,000.

What is the assessed value of 298 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

298 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $89,820.

What are the property taxes for 298 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 298 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $2,285.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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