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255 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 255 Tompkins Ave

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

Sale price

$628,571

General information

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Address
Primary address
255 Tompkins Avenue
Alternate address(es)
10 Van Buren St
10-12 Van Buren St
2 Van Buren St
ZIP code
11221
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01795-0010

Owner

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
6,700
Building dimensions
25 ft x 94.25 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1931
Last altered
2005
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
08/26/2005
Sale price
$628,571
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$16,541
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Van Buren Street (narrow)
Tompkins Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Lafayette Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,500

Area overview

Walk score
88 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
90 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
82 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.05 Miles
Closest fire station
0.40 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 255 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 255 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/26/2005 $628,571 XXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX.
11/05/2003 $8 XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX X XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX- XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/28/2024 - R
06/04/2024 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2024062500338001)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
06/28/2024 - R
06/04/2024 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2024062500321001)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
06/06/2024 - R
06/04/2024 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2024060400824001)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
05/13/2024 - R
05/03/2024 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2024051300042001)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/19/2017 - R
09/15/2017 - D		 Deed
(2017091501257001)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
05/16/2012 - R
05/01/2012 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2012050800888001)		 XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
05/16/2012 - R
04/27/2012 - D		 Subordination of Mortgage
(2012050800888004)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
05/16/2012 - R
04/27/2012 - D		 Agreement
(2012050800888003)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
05/16/2012 - R
04/27/2012 - D		 Mortgage
(2012050800888002)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
01/23/2008 - R
12/24/2007 - D		 Mortgage
(2008011501187001)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 255 Tompkins 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
$16,541
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$3,793,000
Assessed value
$227,580

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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 $4,355,000 $261,300 $82,685 19.843% $16,407 $16,407 -1.20%
2024/25 $3,440,000 $206,400 $82,685 20.085% $16,607 $16,607 +5.94%
2023/24 $4,116,000 $246,960 $78,049 20.085% $15,676 $15,676 +15.46%
2022/23 $3,566,000 $213,960 $66,851 20.309% $14,954 $13,577 +19.32%
2021/22 $2,753,000 $165,180 $56,996 19.963% $13,867 $11,378 +7.59%
2020/21 $2,888,000 $173,280 $50,251 21.045% $14,501 $10,575 +11.70%
2019/20 $2,296,000 $137,760 $44,728 21.167% $14,585 $9,468 +18.16%
2018/19 $1,586,000 $95,160 $38,303 20.919% $13,606 $8,013 +27.56%
2017/18 $1,656,000 $99,360 $30,814 20.385% $12,508 $6,281 +18.27%
2016/17 $1,242,000 $74,520 $26,568 19.991% $11,572 $5,311 +19.32%
Permits

Permit information for 255 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/04/2005 Alteration type 1
04/13/2005 Alteration type 1
09/21/2004 Alteration type 3
08/19/2003 Alteration type 1
12/16/1997 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/06/2026 A
11/19/2025 I
06/11/2025 A

*Most recent HPD violations on record 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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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Lafayette Ave at SW Corner
Station lines
G
Distance (miles)
0.354
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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 0.25
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 60 0.25
George H Murray Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 81 0.15
George H Murray Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 81 0.15
Walk In Love Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 291 0.15
Walk In Love Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 291 0.15
P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker 3 No Public PK, K-5 202 0.22
P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker 3 No Public PK, K-5 202 0.22
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9 9 No Charter 5-8 232 0.25
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.26
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
George H Murray Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 81 0.15
Walk In Love Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 291 0.15
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9 9 No Charter 5-8 232 0.25
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.26
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters 6 No Public PK, K-8 729 0.26
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.27
Walk In Cove Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.30
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.32
Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School 7 No Charter 8 66 0.37
P.S. 368 NR No Public PK, K-12 220 0.49
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 0.15
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.26
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.27
Walk In Cove Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.30
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.32
Brooklyn Academy High School NR No Public 10-12 82 0.37
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School NR No Public 10-12 102 0.39
P.S. 368 NR No Public PK, K-12 220 0.49
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.52
P.S. 140 NR No Public K-10 318 0.54

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Neighbors for 255 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

32 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 607 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 256 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn 258 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn 259 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn 14 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 260 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn 366 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn 22 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 28 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 30 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 261 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn 24 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 26 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 257 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn 20 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 34 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 257 A Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn 362 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 255 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

11101, New York City, NY 11104, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY 11379, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 255 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 255 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1931.

What is the total square footage of 255 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

255 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 6,700 square feet.

When was 255 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

255 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 08/26/2005 for $628,571.

What is the assessed value of 255 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

255 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $227,580.

What are the property taxes for 255 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 255 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $16,540.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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