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259 Vernon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206 - Property report

Also known as: 259 Vernon Ave

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
259 Vernon Avenue
ZIP code
11206
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01757-0045

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
2,520
Building dimensions
20 ft x 42 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1901
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$1,398
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)
Vernon Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Myrtle Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000

Area overview

Walk score
96 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
82 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.48 Miles
Closest fire station
0.26 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 259 Vernon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 259 Vernon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/03/2000 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3620007118662)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX
07/01/1994 - R Mortgage
(3330004340133)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
03/02/1987 - R
01/21/1987 - D		 Deed
(3510001242751)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX
09/06/1985 - R Vacate Order
(3460001110446)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
04/25/1983 - R
04/21/1983 - D		 Deed
(3830000956383)		 XXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXX
07/19/1972 - R Mortgage
(37230056901568)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
06/23/1966 - D
06/23/1966 - R		 Deed
(36630016900291)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 259 Vernon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$1,398
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,212,000
Assessed value
$132,720

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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 $1,767,000 $106,020 $9,756 19.843% $2,218 $1,936 -0.57%
2024/25 $1,592,000 $95,520 $9,694 20.085% $2,216 $1,947 +7.44%
2023/24 $1,719,000 $103,140 $9,023 20.085% $2,093 $1,812 +6.33%
2022/23 $1,767,000 $106,020 $8,392 20.309% $2,001 $1,704 +8.42%
2021/22 $1,364,000 $81,840 $7,873 19.963% $1,859 $1,572 -5.48%
2020/21 $1,468,000 $88,080 $7,903 21.045% $1,960 $1,663 +0.80%
2019/20 $1,167,000 $70,020 $7,795 21.167% $1,946 $1,650 +9.15%
2018/19 $1,355,000 $81,300 $7,226 20.919% $1,817 $1,512 +10.02%
2017/18 $859,000 $51,540 $6,740 20.385% $1,674 $1,374 +10.66%
2016/17 $636,000 $38,160 $6,211 19.991% $1,552 $1,242 +2.73%
Permits

Permit information for 259 Vernon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

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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

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Broadway & Myrtle Ave at SW Corner
Station lines
J-M-Z
Distance (miles)
0.308
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brighter Choice Community School 2 Yes Public PK, K-5 286 0.14
Brighter Choice Community School 2 Yes Public PK, K-5 286 0.14
P.S. 59 William Floyd 5 No Public PK, K-5 308 0.19
P.S. 59 William Floyd 5 No Public PK, K-5 308 0.19
Success Academy Bed-Stuy 2 10 No Charter K-4 478 0.19
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School 8 No Charter K-8 730 0.20
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9 9 No Charter 5-8 232 0.30
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School 3 No Public PK, K-5 60 0.30
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School 3 No Public PK, K-5 60 0.30
P.S. 368 NR No Public PK, K-12 220 0.32
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School 8 No Charter K-8 730 0.20
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9 9 No Charter 5-8 232 0.30
P.S. 368 NR No Public PK, K-12 220 0.32
Success Academy Bed-Stuy 1 9 No Charter 5-9 482 0.32
Success Academy - Fort Greene 10 No Charter 5-8 180 0.37
George H Murray Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 81 0.37
Walk In Love Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 291 0.37
All Sts. Elementary School NR No Private K-8 0 0.40
Cong Ahavas Shulem Dna Tiferes Bnos NR No Private PK, K-9 0 0.42
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid 3 No Public 6-8 100 0.51
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 373 Brooklyn Transition Center NR No Public 9-12 418 0.32
P.S. 368 NR No Public PK, K-12 220 0.32
Walk In Love Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 291 0.37
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School 2 No Charter 9-12 236 0.51
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance 3 No Public 9-12 190 0.51
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.61
Williamsburg Charter High School 3 No Charter 9-12 968 0.61
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick 2 No Public 9-12 445 0.62
Walk In Cove Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.64
Young Women's Leadership School of Brooklyn 4 No Public 6-12 273 0.66

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Neighbors for 259 Vernon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

245 Vernon Ave, Brooklyn 243 A Vernon Ave, Brooklyn 243 Vernon Ave, Brooklyn 261 Vernon Ave, Brooklyn 263 Vernon Ave, Brooklyn 1004 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 253 Vernon Ave, Brooklyn 265 Vernon Ave, Brooklyn 994 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 255 Vernon Ave, Brooklyn 269 Vernon Ave, Brooklyn 241 Vernon Ave, Brooklyn 1010 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 251 Vernon Ave, Brooklyn 249 Vernon Ave, Brooklyn 267 Vernon Ave, Brooklyn 271 Vernon Ave, Brooklyn 257 Vernon Ave, Brooklyn 1006 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 247 Vernon Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 259 Vernon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 259 Vernon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206?

The development at 259 Vernon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 259 Vernon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206?

259 Vernon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206 has a total of 2,520 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 259 Vernon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206?

259 Vernon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206 is currently assessed at $132,720.

What are the property taxes for 259 Vernon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206?

The property taxes for 259 Vernon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11206 total $1,398.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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