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237 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 - Property report

Also known as: 237 Decatur St

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,667

Sale price

$1,200,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
237 Decatur Street
ZIP code
11233
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01675-0073

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
2,928
Building dimensions
16.67 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1899
Last altered
2016
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
12/22/2016
Sale price
$1,200,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,313
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)
Decatur Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Bainbridge Street
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
16.67 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,667

Area overview

Walk score
88 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
99 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
70 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.49 Miles
Closest fire station
0.19 Miles

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Ownership information for 237 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 237 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/22/2016 $1,200,000 XXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX
01/14/2005 $535,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/19/2024 - R
01/09/2024 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2024011700991001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
11/01/2023 - R
10/24/2023 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2023103001506001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
05/15/2018 - R
05/08/2018 - D
Mortgage
(2018051500931001)
XXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
01/04/2017 - R
12/29/2016 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2017010300357001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/05/2017 - R
12/22/2016 - D
Mortgage
(2016122801467002)
XXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
01/05/2017 - R
12/22/2016 - D
Deed
(2016122801467001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/19/2006 - R
09/12/2006 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006082201967001)
XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
08/11/2006 - R
07/25/2006 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006080301287001)
XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
08/10/2006 - R
07/21/2006 - D
Mortgage
(2006080700446001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X
03/30/2006 - R
10/19/2005 - D
Deed
(2006032301764001)
XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 237 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
$7,313
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,316,000
Assessed value
$138,960

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 $2,079,000 $124,740 $34,768 19.843% $6,899 $6,899 +2.82%
2024/25 $1,642,000 $98,520 $33,408 20.085% $6,710 $6,710 0.00%
2023/24 $2,015,000 $120,900 $33,408 20.085% $6,710 $6,710 -0.46%
2022/23 $1,632,000 $97,920 $33,191 20.309% $6,741 $6,741 +5.85%
2021/22 $1,790,000 $107,400 $31,901 19.963% $6,368 $6,368 +47.75%
2020/21 $1,632,000 $97,920 $20,480 21.045% $4,310 $4,310 +5.25%
2019/20 $1,630,000 $97,800 $19,347 21.167% $4,095 $4,095 +1.19%
2018/19 $2,169,000 $130,140 $19,347 20.919% $4,047 $4,047 +3.59%
2017/18 $1,422,000 $85,320 $19,166 20.385% $3,907 $3,907 +8.03%
2016/17 $1,173,000 $70,380 $18,091 19.991% $3,617 $3,617 +8.37%

Permit information for 237 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/29/2016 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
12/04/2024 I
11/08/2019 I

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Crown Heights North 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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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Stuyvesant Ave & Fulton St at NW Corner
Station lines
A-C
Distance (miles)
0.183

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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 0.26
P.S. 262 El Hajj Malik El Shabazz Elementary School 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 161 0.26
Brooklyn Brownstone School 8 No Public PK, K-5 310 0.08
Brooklyn Brownstone School 8 No Public PK, K-5 310 0.08
P.S. 243 the Weeksville School 2 No Public PK, K-5 179 0.40
P.S. 243 the Weeksville School 2 No Public PK, K-5 179 0.40
P.S. 21 Crispus Attucks 6 No Public PK, K-5 470 0.43
P.S. 21 Crispus Attucks 6 No Public PK, K-5 470 0.43
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.45
La Cima Charter School 5 No Charter K-5 199 0.45
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 0.08
Launch Expeditionary Learning Charter School 7 No Charter 6-8 261 0.40
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology 5 No Public 6-8 149 0.45
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.45
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa 6 No Charter K-8 472 0.46
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.47
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.47
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.47
The Co-Op School NR No Private K-7 118 0.48
Uncommon New York City Charter #1 NR No Charter 0 0.50
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 0.24
NELSON MANDELA HIGH SCHOOL 4 No Public 9-12 133 0.24
Research And Service High School 2 No Public 10-12 181 0.24
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.47
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.47
Uncommon New York City Charter #1 NR No Charter 0 0.50
Pathways Tech Early College High School NR No Public 9-12 520 0.50
Academy for Health Careers 2 No Public 9-12 231 0.50
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,186 0.58
P.S. 140 NR No Public K-10 318 0.58

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 237 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The development at 237 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 237 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

237 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 has a total of 2,928 square feet.

When was 237 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 last sold and what was the sale price?

237 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was last sold on 12/22/2016 for $1,200,000.

What is the assessed value of 237 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

237 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is currently assessed at $138,960.

What are the property taxes for 237 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The property taxes for 237 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 total $7,312.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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