| Primary address | 279 Decatur Street |
| Neighborhood | Bedford-Stuyvesant |
| Zip code | 11233 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01675-0051 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $8,937 |
| Lot sqft | 1,825 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Four Families (C3) |
| Building sqft | 2,305 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Walk-up apartment |
| Building material | Stone |
| Year built | 1910 |
| Frontage(s) | Decatur Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Bainbridge Street |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 16 |
| Community district | 3 |
| Closest police station | 0.48 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.22 Miles |
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279 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 1910 and has a total of 2,305 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 279 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $177,300, the tax amount paid for 279 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is $8,275. For the next year, the tax amount for 279 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is estimated at $8,937.
When was 279 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 last sold?279 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was last sold in 01/19/2007.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 4 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 279 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $8,276 |
| Estimated property tax: | $8,937 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $394,000 |
| Assessed value: | $177,300 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 279 Decatur 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 | $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% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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| Closest station | Stuyvesant Ave & Fulton St at NW Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | A-C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.158 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Lewis Av/Bainbridge St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.113 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| 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 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| 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 |
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Here are the neighbors for 279 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 273 Decatur St, Brooklyn | 3,352 | 04/20/2022 | $15,000 |
| 257 Decatur St, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 12/05/2011 | |
| 291 Decatur St, Brooklyn | 3,360 | 02/13/1987 | |
| 295 Decatur St, Brooklyn | 2,560 | 01/28/1980 | |
| 297 Decatur St, Brooklyn | 2,514 | 12/22/1995 | |
| 275 Decatur St, Brooklyn | 3,582 | 10/01/1997 | |
| 271 Decatur St, Brooklyn | 3,464 | 06/18/2018 | |
| 253 Decatur St, Brooklyn | 3,088 | 11/06/2002 | |
| 249 Decatur St, Brooklyn | 3,096 | 07/08/1998 | |
| 277 Decatur St, Brooklyn | 3,352 | 09/18/2019 | |
| 259 Decatur St, Brooklyn | 3,948 | 03/14/2024 | $2,900,000 |
| 255 Decatur St, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 11/07/2005 | $689,000 |
| 293 Decatur St, Brooklyn | 2,547 | 01/15/2021 | |
| 281 Decatur St, Brooklyn | 3,352 | 07/24/1998 | |
| 283 Decatur St, Brooklyn | 3,352 | 07/12/2023 | $3,400,000 |
| 287 Decatur St, Brooklyn | 2,538 | 05/17/2021 | |
| 251 Decatur St, Brooklyn | 3,760 | 06/22/2023 | |
| 285 Decatur St, Brooklyn | 3,368 | 06/05/2019 | $1,500,000 |
| 289 Decatur St, Brooklyn | 3,368 | 07/27/1987 | |
| 299 Decatur St, Brooklyn | 2,514 | 08/01/2011 | $550,000 |
