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279 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

279 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 279 Tompkins Avenue
Secondary address 431-437 Lexington Ave
Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant
Zip code 11221
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01800-0001

Sales & Tax Overview for 279 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $17,717

Lot & Building Information for 279 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,875
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 75 ft
Building class Primarily Five to Six Family with One Store or Office (S5) i
Building sqft 6,500
Building dimensions 25 ft x 65 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Year built 1931
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 279 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units (DOF) 6
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 16
Community district 3
Closest police station 0.00 Miles
Closest fire station 0.39 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 431-437 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221

About 279 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 279 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 have?

This Primarily Five to Six Family with One Store or Office (S5) located at 279 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 6,500 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 279 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

279 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1931 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,302,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 279 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 279 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 279 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/03/2021 - D
12/30/2021 - R
Deed
(2021121400345001)
05/16/2002 - D
07/15/2002 - R
Deed
(3010008764301)
05/08/1992 - R Deed
(3600001685360)
02/13/1990 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3630001517663)
01/24/1990 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3570001513357)
02/04/1988 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3530001340153)
02/04/1988 - R Mortgage
(3520001340152)
08/02/1981 - R Mortgage
(38130125500460)
08/02/1981 - R Deed
(38130125500458)
04/20/1977 - R Mortgage
(37730091500603)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 279 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $16,703
Estimated property tax: $17,717
Tax assessor's market value: $1,302,000
Assessed value: $585,900

Assessment History for 279 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 279 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 $1,302,000 $585,900 $134,277 12.439% $16,703 $16,703 -0.32%
2024/25 $1,084,800 $488,160 $134,048 12.5% $16,756 $16,756 +7.98%
2023/24 $904,000 $406,800 $124,120 12.502% $15,517 $15,517 +8.50%
2022/23 $753,000 $338,850 $116,589 12.267% $14,302 $14,302 +6.69%
2021/22 $602,600 $271,170 $109,565 12.235% $13,405 $13,405 +5.80%

Permits for 279 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
01/16/2021 Alteration
11/09/2020 Alteration
01/07/2019 Alteration
         
         
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$495
3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$503
7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$470
2.1% 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) 0.373
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Bus Routes
Name Tompkins Av/Greene Av
Line B43
Distance (miles) 0.024

Neighbors for 279 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 279 Tompkins Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
405 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 101,440 10/10/1974
630 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,080 05/09/2005 $550,000
597 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 5,200 07/31/2013 $1,300,000
591 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,360 08/11/1994
624 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,200 08/23/2021
634 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,360 02/27/2016
636 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,360 02/06/2015
595 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,120 06/17/2008 $10
589 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,360 11/09/2017 $1,749,000
622 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,360 12/18/2013 $725,000
596 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,120 09/18/2012
594 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,120 06/30/2009 $645,000
593 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,120 10/17/2002
592 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,360 12/04/2003 $255,000
620 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 4,950
628 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,360 09/07/2012 $710,000
632 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,360 10/23/2013
277 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn 6,000 06/30/2015 $2,672,679
263-275 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn 33,540
590 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,360 10/30/2019
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