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61 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 61 Van Buren St

Property image for 61 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$780,000

General information

Address

Primary address

61 Van Buren Street

ZIP code

11221

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01791-0057

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

2,100

Building dimensions

20 ft x 35 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Wood

Basement

Sales

Sale date

01/19/2023

Sale price

$780,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$2,329

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Van Buren Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Lafayette Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Area overview

Walk score

86 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

95 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

84 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.10 Miles

Closest fire station

0.31 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 61 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 61 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
01/19/2023	$780,000	XXXXXXX'X XXXXX, XXX.	XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
08/20/2024 - R 08/19/2024 - D	Zoning Lot Description (2024082000346002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
08/20/2024 - R 08/19/2024 - D	Certificate (2024082000346001)	XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
02/06/2023 - R 01/27/2023 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2023020600306001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
02/06/2023 - R 01/26/2023 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2023013000030001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
01/27/2023 - R 01/19/2023 - D	Deed (2023012700339001)	XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
07/16/2019 - R 07/03/2019 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2019071201146001)	XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	X X XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX
05/29/2019 - R 05/17/2019 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2019052800356001)	XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
08/02/2006 - R 07/12/2006 - D	Mortgage (2006072000928001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
03/14/2005 - R 02/28/2005 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2005022801974001)		XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
03/08/2005 - R 02/24/2005 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2005022401460001)		XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 61 Van Buren 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

$2,329

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,622,000

Assessed value

$97,320

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$1,654,000	$99,240	$11,712	19.843%	$2,324	$2,324	-0.30%
2024/25	$1,581,000	$94,860	$11,606	20.085%	$2,331	$2,331	+5.88%
2023/24	$1,469,000	$88,140	$10,961	20.085%	$2,202	$2,202	+21.92%
2022/23	$1,275,000	$76,500	$8,891	20.309%	$2,102	$1,806	+8.45%
2021/22	$1,146,000	$68,760	$8,340	19.963%	$1,952	$1,665	-5.25%
2020/21	$1,390,000	$83,400	$8,350	21.045%	$2,054	$1,757	+0.36%
2019/20	$1,391,000	$83,460	$8,272	21.167%	$2,047	$1,751	+9.07%
2018/19	$1,241,000	$74,460	$7,674	20.919%	$1,911	$1,605	+10.05%
2017/18	$963,000	$57,780	$7,156	20.385%	$1,758	$1,459	+10.56%
2016/17	$713,000	$42,780	$6,600	19.991%	$1,629	$1,319	+2.97%

Permits

Permit information for 61 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
06/24/2026	Alteration CO
02/09/2026	Alteration CO
01/09/2026	Alteration CO
11/16/2025	Alteration CO
11/10/2025	Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Nostrand Ave & Lafayette Ave at NW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.445

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	60	0.15
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	60	0.15
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9	9	No	Charter	5-8	232	0.15
Walk In Love Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	291	0.18
Walk In Love Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	291	0.18
George H Murray Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	81	0.18
George H Murray Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	81	0.18
Brighter Choice Community School	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	286	0.27
Brighter Choice Community School	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	286	0.27
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.29

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9	9	No	Charter	5-8	232	0.15
Walk In Love Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	291	0.18
George H Murray Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	81	0.18
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.29
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.30
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.31
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.32
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	729	0.32
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School	8	No	Charter	K-8	730	0.42
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.44

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Walk In Love Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	291	0.18
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.30
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.31
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.32
Walk In Cove Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.39
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.44
Brooklyn Academy High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	82	0.45
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	102	0.47
P.S. 368	NR	No	Public	PK, K-12	220	0.49
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance	3	No	Public	9-12	190	0.53

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 61 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 61 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 61 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

61 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 2,100 square feet.

When was 61 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

61 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 01/19/2023 for $780,000.

What is the assessed value of 61 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

61 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $97,320.

What are the property taxes for 61 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 61 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $2,328.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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