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279 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 - Property report

Also known as: 279 Decatur St

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Property type

Four Families (C3)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

1,825

General information

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Address
Primary address
279 Decatur Street
ZIP code
11233
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01675-0051

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Building
Property type
Four Families (C3)
Building sq. ft.
2,305
Building dimensions
18.25 ft x 42 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1910
Building material
Stone
Exterior wall
None
Basement
N
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,938
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
4
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Decatur Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Bainbridge Street
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
18.25 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,825

Area overview

Walk score
85 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
99 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
69 /100.  Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.48 Miles
Closest fire station
0.22 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 279 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Deed
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Documents

Sales history for 279 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/25/2022 - R
11/14/2022 - D		 Agreement
(2022112300728002)		 XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
11/25/2022 - R
11/14/2022 - D		 Mortgage
(2022112300728001)		 XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
04/01/2020 - R UCC3 Termination
(2020040100400001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XX
12/03/2019 - R
12/02/2019 - D		 Power of Attorney
(2019120300020001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
11/22/2019 - R
11/18/2019 - D		 Mortgage
(2019111901706003)		 XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
11/22/2019 - R
11/18/2019 - D		 Mortgage
(2019111901706002)		 XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
04/20/2007 - R
01/19/2007 - D		 Deed
(2007040501087001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
04/12/2004 - R
12/13/2003 - D		 Mortgage
(2004022701598001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
07/25/2003 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003043002301001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
08/08/2002 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3030008804803)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 279 Decatur 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
$8,938
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$446,000
Assessed value
$200,700

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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 $394,000 $177,300 $66,529 12.439% $8,276 $8,276 +7.47%
2024/25 $369,600 $166,320 $61,601 12.5% $7,700 $7,700 +2.73%
2023/24 $308,000 $138,600 $59,957 12.502% $7,496 $7,496 +10.07%
2022/23 $303,000 $136,350 $55,517 12.267% $6,810 $6,810 +0.71%
2021/22 $242,100 $108,945 $55,270 12.235% $6,762 $6,762 +7.71%
2020/21 $235,000 $105,750 $51,176 12.267% $6,278 $6,278 +6.22%
2019/20 $195,600 $88,020 $47,385 12.473% $5,910 $5,910 +1.61%
2018/19 $163,000 $73,350 $46,121 12.612% $5,817 $5,817 +7.09%
2017/18 $145,000 $65,250 $42,705 12.719% $5,432 $5,432 -0.90%
2016/17 $116,000 $52,200 $42,515 12.892% $5,481 $5,481 +8.07%
Permits

Permit information for 279 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/11/2022 Alteration
08/11/2022 Alteration

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/04/2026 A
11/20/2025 I
06/09/2025 A

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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

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Stuyvesant Ave & Fulton St at NW Corner
Station lines
A-C
Distance (miles)
0.158
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 161 0.18
P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 161 0.18
Brooklyn Brownstone School 8 No Public PK, K-5 310 0.16
Brooklyn Brownstone School 8 No Public PK, K-5 310 0.16
P.S. 21 Crispus Attucks 6 No Public PK, K-5 470 0.36
P.S. 21 Crispus Attucks 6 No Public PK, K-5 470 0.36
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa 6 No Charter K-8 472 0.38
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.42
La Cima Charter School 5 No Charter K-5 199 0.42
P.S. 243 the Weeksville School 2 No Public PK, K-5 179 0.44
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur 7 No Public 6-8 185 0.16
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa 6 No Charter K-8 472 0.38
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.42
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology 5 No Public 6-8 149 0.42
Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School 7 No Charter 6-8 261 0.44
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.47
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.47
The Co-Op School NR No Private K-7 118 0.51
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.53
Brooklyn Green School (The) 5 No Public 6-8 191 0.56
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 0.23
Research And Service High School 2 No Public 10-12 181 0.23
NELSON MANDELA HIGH SCHOOL 4 No Public 9-12 133 0.23
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.47
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.53
Academy for Health Careers 2 No Public 9-12 231 0.55
Pathways Tech Early College High School NR No Public 9-12 520 0.55
Uncommon New York City Charter #1 NR No Charter 0 0.57
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.62
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,186 0.66

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Neighbors for 279 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Nearby ZIP codes for 279 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 279 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The development at 279 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 279 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

279 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 has a total of 2,305 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 279 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

279 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is currently assessed at $200,700.

What are the property taxes for 279 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The property taxes for 279 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 total $8,937.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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