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256 Marcus Garvey Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 256 Marcus Garvey Blvd

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Property type

Primarily Five to Six Family with One Store or Office (S5)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

1,950

Sale price

$1,100,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
256 Marcus Garvey Boulevard
Alternate address(es)
256 Sumner Ave
ZIP code
11221
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01806-0039

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Building
Property type
Primarily Five to Six Family with One Store or Office (S5)
Building sq. ft.
4,056
Building dimensions
19.5 ft x 52 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1931
Building material
Sales
Sale date
12/18/2015
Sale price
$1,100,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$12,722
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
6
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
19.5 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,950

Area overview

Walk score
89 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
93 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
79 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.23 Miles
Closest fire station
0.26 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 256 Marcus Garvey Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 256 Marcus Garvey Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/18/2015 $1,100,000 XXX XXXXXX, XXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX
02/24/2015 $27,149 XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX
07/17/2014 $27,149 XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/31/2022 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2022033001324001)		 XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX) XXXXXXXXX XXXX
05/16/2017 - R Initial UCC1
(2017051101334006)		 XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
05/16/2017 - R
05/08/2017 - D		 Termination of Assign of L&R
(2017051101334007)		 XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX
05/16/2017 - R
05/08/2017 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2017051101334005)		 XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
05/16/2017 - R
05/08/2017 - D		 Agreement
(2017051101334004)		 XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
05/16/2017 - R
05/08/2017 - D		 Mortgage
(2017051101334003)		 XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
05/16/2017 - R
05/08/2017 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2017051101334002)		 XXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
05/16/2017 - R
05/08/2017 - D		 Deed
(2017051101334001)		 XXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
05/12/2016 - R
05/03/2016 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2016051000308002)		 XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX
05/12/2016 - R
05/03/2016 - D		 Mortgage
(2016051000308001)		 XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 256 Marcus Garvey Boulevard, 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
$12,722
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$619,000
Assessed value
$278,550

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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 $547,000 $246,150 $99,100 12.439% $12,327 $12,327 +7.47%
2024/25 $513,600 $231,120 $91,762 12.5% $11,470 $11,470 +7.98%
2023/24 $428,000 $192,600 $84,968 12.502% $10,623 $10,623 +10.07%
2022/23 $421,000 $189,450 $78,676 12.267% $9,651 $9,651 +0.26%
2021/22 $336,800 $151,560 $78,676 12.235% $9,626 $9,626 +2.94%
2020/21 $327,000 $147,150 $76,231 12.267% $9,351 $9,351 +6.21%
2019/20 $304,800 $137,160 $70,586 12.473% $8,804 $8,804 +6.81%
2018/19 $254,000 $114,300 $65,360 12.612% $8,243 $8,243 +7.09%
2017/18 $220,000 $99,000 $60,520 12.719% $7,698 $7,698 -1.34%
2016/17 $200,000 $90,000 $60,520 12.892% $7,802 $7,802 +3.28%
Permits

Permit information for 256 Marcus Garvey Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/20/2025 Alteration
11/08/2025 Alteration
11/04/2025 Alteration
10/21/2025 Alteration
10/19/2025 Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
10/17/2025 Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
10/15/2025 C-construction other optional
04/25/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Brooklyn commercial market stats

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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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
Broadway & Myrtle Ave at NW Corner
Station lines
J-M-Z
Distance (miles)
0.597
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Neighbors for 256 Marcus Garvey Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY

509 Quincy St, Brooklyn 486 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 511 Quincy St, Brooklyn 497 A Quincy St, Brooklyn 490 A Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 262 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn 516 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 512 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 492 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 490 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 503 Quincy St, Brooklyn 502 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 260 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn 501 Quincy St, Brooklyn 254 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn 488 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn 258 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn 507 Quincy St, Brooklyn 505 Quincy St, Brooklyn 518 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 256 Marcus Garvey Boulevard, 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 256 Marcus Garvey Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 256 Marcus Garvey Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1931.

What is the market value of 256 Marcus Garvey Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The current market value of 256 Marcus Garvey Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is $619,000.

What is the total square footage of 256 Marcus Garvey Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

256 Marcus Garvey Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 4,056 square feet.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 1.

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