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257 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 - Property report

Also known as: 575 Lafayette Ave

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Property type

Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,300

General information

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Address
Primary address
257 Nostrand Avenue
Alternate address(es)
257 Ab Nostrand Ave
259 Nostrand Ave
575 Lafayette Ave
ZIP code
11205
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01784-0099

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9)
Building sq. ft.
3,200
Building dimensions
20 ft x 30 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
3
Year built
1899
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,491
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 65 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,300

Area overview

Walk score
94 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
91 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
89 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
13
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.34 Miles
Closest fire station
0.32 Miles

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Ownership

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

Sales history for 257 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/23/2019 - R
10/22/2019 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2019102300129001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX X X
06/09/2015 - R
05/26/2015 - D		 Deed
(2015052901333001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
02/01/2006 - R
12/31/2005 - D		 Agreement
(2006011900567004)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX
02/01/2006 - R
12/31/2005 - D		 Mortgage
(2006011900567003)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX
02/01/2006 - R
12/31/2005 - D		 Deed
(2006011900567002)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
02/01/2006 - R
12/31/2005 - D		 Deed
(2006011900567001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
08/05/2004 - R
07/12/2004 - D		 Discharge of Tax Lien
(2004072001504001)		 XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
04/21/2004 - R Discharge of Tax Lien
(2004030200667001)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX
10/05/2004 - R
03/05/2004 - D		 Mortgage
(2004092001031001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
11/19/1999 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3650006907465)		 XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 257 Nostrand Avenue, 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
$3,491
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$769,000
Assessed value
$346,050

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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 $641,000 $288,450 $28,067 12.439% $3,491 $3,491 +2.70%
2024/25 $534,000 $240,300 $27,195 12.5% $3,399 $3,399 +7.98%
2023/24 $445,000 $200,250 $25,181 12.502% $3,148 $3,148 +10.06%
2022/23 $371,000 $166,950 $23,317 12.267% $2,860 $2,860 +8.26%
2021/22 $296,600 $133,470 $21,590 12.235% $2,642 $2,642 -0.24%
2020/21 $288,000 $129,600 $21,590 12.267% $2,648 $2,648 +1.50%
2019/20 $240,000 $108,000 $20,919 12.473% $2,609 $2,609 +6.81%
2018/19 $200,000 $90,000 $19,370 12.612% $2,443 $2,443 +7.09%
2017/18 $173,000 $77,850 $17,936 12.719% $2,281 $2,281 +6.55%
2016/17 $157,000 $70,650 $16,608 12.892% $2,141 $2,141 +0.07%
Permits

Permit information for 257 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/02/2018 Alteration
02/14/2000 Sign

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
11/14/2025 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
06/30/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
06/30/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% 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
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Lafayette Ave at NW Corner
Station lines
G
Distance (miles)
0.015
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Neighbors for 257 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

192 Kosciuszko St, Brooklyn 194 Kosciuszko St, Brooklyn 589 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 577 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 118 Kosciuszko St, Brooklyn 184 Kosciuszko St, Brooklyn 190 A Kosciuszko St, Brooklyn 587 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 589 A Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 190 Kosciuszko St, Brooklyn 585 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 593 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 691 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn 188 Kosciuszko St, Brooklyn 186 Kosciuszko St, Brooklyn 686 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 601 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 182 Kosciuszko St, Brooklyn 591 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 152-162 Kosciuszko St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 257 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

10002, New York City, NY 10003, New York City, NY 10005, New York City, NY 10007, New York City, NY 10009, New York City, NY 10012, New York City, NY 10038, New York City, NY 10278, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 257 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The development at 257 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was built in 1899.

What is the market value of 257 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The current market value of 257 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 is $769,000.

What is the total square footage of 257 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

257 Nostrand Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 has a total of 3,200 square feet.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 2.

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