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20 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

20 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 20 Van Buren Street
Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant
Zip code 11221
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01795-0014

Sales & Tax Overview for 20 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 08/16/2021
Purchase price $1
Tax class
Estimated property tax $5,899

Lot & Building Information for 20 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,183
Lot dimensions 21.83 ft x 100 ft
Building class Three Families (C0) i
Building sqft 2,968
Building dimensions 21.83 ft x 34 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Structure type Row
Building material Frame
Exterior wall Aluminum/vinyl
Basement type Full
Year built 1899
Year last altered 2000
Frontage(s) Van Buren Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Lafayette Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 20 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 3
Residential sqft

Area Overview

Walk Score
87 /100. Very Walkable
Transit Score
91 /100. Rider's Paradise
Bike Score
82 /100. Very Bikeable

School district 16
Community district 3
Closest police station 0.03 Miles
Closest fire station 0.39 Miles

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About 20 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 20 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

20 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899 and has a total of 2,968 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 20 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $113,040, the tax amount paid for 20 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is $5,565. For the next year, the tax amount for 20 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is estimated at $5,899.

When was 20 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the last sale price?

20 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold in 08/16/2021 for $1.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 20 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 20 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/16/2021 $1

Title Documents for 20 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
08/15/2024 - D
09/16/2024 - R		 Mortgage
(2024091600527001)
09/17/2021 - D
09/23/2021 - R		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2021092000247001)
09/01/2021 - D
09/08/2021 - R		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2021090200037001)
08/16/2021 - D
09/23/2021 - R		 Mortgage
(2021091900050002)
08/16/2021 - D
09/23/2021 - R		 Deed
(2021091900050001)
09/15/2004 - D
11/27/2007 - R		 Mortgage
(2005033100586001)
03/31/2004 - D
08/19/2004 - R		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2004040501798001)
01/02/2004 - D
07/15/2004 - R		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2004021000404001)
12/10/2003 - D
02/17/2004 - R		 Mortgage
(2003121700490001)
08/28/2002 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3660008830566)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 20 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $5,566
Estimated property tax: $5,899
Tax assessor's market value: $1,884,000
Assessed value: $113,040

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Assessment History for 20 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 20 Van Buren Street, 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 $1,884,000 $113,040 $28,049 19.843% $5,566 $5,566 -0.83%
2024/25 $1,641,000 $98,460 $27,943 20.085% $5,612 $5,612 +2.51%
2023/24 $1,564,000 $93,840 $27,260 20.085% $5,475 $5,475 +2.66%
2022/23 $1,280,000 $76,800 $26,261 20.309% $5,333 $5,333 +7.83%
2021/22 $1,404,000 $84,240 $24,775 19.963% $4,946 $4,946 +0.55%
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Permits for 20 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/23/2018 Alteration
03/19/2018 Alteration
         
         
         
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Bedford-Stuyvesant Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$840,000
-1.2% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$903
1.2% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$839,000
6.2% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Nostrand Ave & Lafayette Ave at SW Corner
Station lines G
Distance (miles) 0.376
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Bus Routes
Name Tompkins Av/Lafayette Av
Line B43
Distance (miles) 0.061

Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 60 0.23
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 60 0.23
Walk In Love Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 291 0.17
Walk In Love Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 291 0.17
George H Murray Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 81 0.17
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Walk In Love Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 291 0.17
George H Murray Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 81 0.17
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9 9 No Charter 5-8 232 0.23
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
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Boys and Girls High School 2 Yes Public 9-12 403 1.01
Walk In Love Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 291 0.17
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.26
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.26
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.30
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Neighbors for 20 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 20 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
32 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 1,836 07/16/2019 $935,000
36 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 1,914 05/03/2017 $10
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
40 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 1,914 07/09/2025 $946,973
14 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 3,024 04/24/2007 $840,000
260 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn 3,206 03/24/2006 $705,000
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
255 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn 6,700 09/15/2017
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
34 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 1,980 10/01/2018 $40,000
38 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 04/12/1972
257 A Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn 3,000 02/28/2024
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