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138 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

138 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 138 Van Buren Street
Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant
Zip code 11221
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01796-0033

Sales & Tax Overview for 138 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 05/12/2010
Purchase price $382,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $3,237

Lot & Building Information for 138 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,000
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 100 ft
Building class Two Family Converted from One Family (B3) i
Building sqft 2,598
Building dimensions 19.25 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Brownstone
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1899
Frontage(s) Van Buren Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Marcus Garvey Boulevard
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 138 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

Area Overview

Walk Score
86 /100. Very Walkable
Transit Score
95 /100. Rider's Paradise
Bike Score
83 /100. Very Bikeable

School district 16
Community district 3
Closest police station 0.21 Miles
Closest fire station 0.20 Miles

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About 138 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 138 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

138 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899 and has a total of 2,598 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 138 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $86,760, the tax amount paid for 138 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is $3,055. For the next year, the tax amount for 138 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is estimated at $3,237.

When was 138 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the last sale price?

138 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold in 05/12/2010 for $382,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 138 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 138 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/12/2010 $382,000
08/18/2006 $730,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 138 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
07/06/2010 - D
08/17/2010 - R		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2010080400686001)
06/25/2010 - D
07/15/2010 - R		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2010062500825001)
05/12/2010 - D
05/24/2010 - R		 Mortgage
(2010051800399003)
05/12/2010 - D
05/24/2010 - R		 Deed
(2010051800399002)
10/10/2006 - D
02/01/2007 - R		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2007012401941001)
09/30/2006 - D
02/01/2007 - R		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2007012401959001)
08/18/2006 - D
05/23/2008 - R		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2008052000738001)
08/18/2006 - D
11/21/2007 - R		 Mortgage
(2007111901184001)
08/18/2006 - D
03/02/2007 - R		 Mortgage
(2007011201237001)
08/18/2006 - D
01/18/2007 - R		 Deed
(2007011200867001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 138 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $3,055
Estimated property tax: $3,237
Tax assessor's market value: $1,446,000
Assessed value: $86,760

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Assessment History for 138 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 138 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 $1,446,000 $86,760 $15,396 19.843% $3,055 $3,055 -1.20%
2024/25 $1,381,000 $82,860 $15,396 20.085% $3,092 $3,092 +0.79%
2023/24 $1,396,000 $83,760 $15,276 20.085% $3,068 $3,068 +4.83%
2022/23 $1,530,000 $91,800 $14,412 20.309% $2,927 $2,927 +7.81%
2021/22 $1,246,000 $74,760 $13,598 19.963% $2,715 $2,715 +0.55%
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Permits for 138 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/17/2006 Alteration type 1
         
         
         
         
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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 Broadway & Myrtle Ave at NW Corner
Station lines J-M-Z
Distance (miles) 0.531
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Bus Routes
Name Marcus Garvey Bl/Lafayette Av
Line B15
Distance (miles) 0.06

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 0.09
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 60 0.09
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9 9 No Charter 5-8 232 0.09
The Co-Op School NR No Private K-7 118 0.20
Brighter Choice Community School 2 No Public PK, K-5 286 0.25
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9 9 No Charter 5-8 232 0.09
The Co-Op School NR No Private K-7 118 0.20
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.28
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.30
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.30
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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 0.91
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.28
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.30
Walk In Love Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 291 0.32
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.36
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Neighbors for 138 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 138 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
134 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,698
132 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,598 12/24/2012 $390,000
128 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,598 08/08/2018
122 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,598 10/08/2019
140 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,598
152 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,598 02/03/1994
154 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,565 12/28/2020 $1,560,000
126 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,598 10/08/2014 $990,000
120 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,598 07/16/2019
142 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,598 01/26/2018
144 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,598 04/24/2020
118 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,598 11/16/1984
148 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,598 08/06/1991
150 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,598 08/11/1998
136 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,598 02/29/2012 $545,000
130 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,698 03/29/1985
146 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,598 08/26/2022 $706,000
156 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,665 04/08/1988
158 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 4,560 09/08/2023
124 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 2,528 09/04/2019 $1,175,000
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