| Primary address | 255 Tompkins Avenue |
| Secondary address | 2 Van Buren St |
| Neighborhood | Bedford-Stuyvesant |
| Zip code | 11221 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01795-0010 |
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| Purchase date | 08/26/2005 |
| Purchase price | $628,571 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $16,540 |
| Lot sqft | 2,500 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Three Families (C0) |
| Building sqft | 6,700 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1931 |
| Year last altered | 2005 |
| Frontage(s) | Van Buren Street (narrow) Tompkins Avenue (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Lafayette Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 16 |
| Community district | 3 |
| Closest police station | 0.05 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.40 Miles |
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255 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1931 and has a total of 6,700 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 255 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $261,300, the tax amount paid for 255 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is $16,407. For the next year, the tax amount for 255 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is estimated at $16,540.
When was 255 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold?255 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold in 09/15/2017.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 3 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 255 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $16,407 |
| Estimated property tax: | $16,540 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $4,355,000 |
| Assessed value: | $261,300 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 255 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessed value | Taxable | Tax rate % | Base tax | Property tax | Year over year 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% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Distance (miles) | 0.354 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Tompkins Av/Lafayette Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B43 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.043 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| 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 |
| 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 |
| George H Murray Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 81 | 0.15 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Walk In Love Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 291 | 0.15 |
| George H Murray Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 81 | 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 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Boys and Girls High School | 2 | Yes | Public | 9-12 | 403 | 1.02 |
| 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 |
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Here are the neighbors for 255 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 1,836 | 07/16/2019 | $935,000 |
| 607 Greene Ave, Brooklyn | 9,000 | 01/26/2005 | $1,100,000 |
| 256 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn | 3,000 | 04/30/2012 | |
| 258 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn | 3,712 | 10/19/2021 | |
| 259 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn | 3,000 | 01/24/2022 | $2,324,000 |
| 14 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 3,024 | 04/24/2007 | $840,000 |
| 260 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn | 3,206 | 03/24/2006 | $705,000 |
| 366 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn | 28,800 | ||
| 22 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 2,307 | 11/01/2019 | $974,917 |
| 28 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 1,836 | 03/31/2020 | $985,000 |
| 30 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 1,836 | 03/15/2010 | |
| 261 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn | 4,125 | 02/23/2018 | |
| 24 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 2,406 | 02/17/2020 | |
| 26 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 1,803 | 01/15/1999 | |
| 257 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn | 3,000 | 03/26/2007 | $465,000 |
| 20 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 2,968 | 08/16/2021 | $1 |
| 34 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 1,980 | 10/01/2018 | $40,000 |
| 257 A Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn | 3,000 | 02/28/2024 | |
| 362 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn | 2,340 | 11/23/1971 |
