| Primary address | 259 Monroe Street |
| Neighborhood | Bedford-Stuyvesant |
| Zip code | 11216 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01813-0060 |
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| Purchase date | 09/19/2025 |
| Purchase price | $1,400,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $3,317 |
| Lot sqft | 2,000 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Three Families (C0) |
| Building sqft | 2,700 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Brownstone |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1901 |
| Frontage(s) | Monroe Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Marcy Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 13 |
| Community district | 3 |
| Closest police station | 0.25 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.15 Miles |
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259 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was built in 1901 and has a total of 2,700 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 259 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $94,080, the tax amount paid for 259 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is $3,035. For the next year, the tax amount for 259 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is estimated at $3,317.
When was 259 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 last sold and what was the last sale price?259 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was last sold in 09/19/2025 for $1,400,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 3 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/19/2025 | $1,400,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 259 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $3,036 |
| Estimated property tax: | $3,317 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,568,000 |
| Assessed value: | $94,080 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 259 Monroe 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 | $1,568,000 | $94,080 | $15,300 | 19.843% | $3,318 | $3,036 | -0.89% |
| 2024/25 | $1,438,000 | $86,280 | $15,251 | 20.085% | $3,332 | $3,063 | +7.00% |
| 2023/24 | $1,665,000 | $99,900 | $14,253 | 20.085% | $3,144 | $2,863 | +5.92% |
| 2022/23 | $1,459,000 | $87,540 | $13,308 | 20.309% | $2,999 | $2,703 | +8.37% |
| 2021/22 | $1,254,000 | $75,240 | $12,493 | 19.963% | $2,781 | $2,494 | -5.37% |
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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) | 0.315 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Line | B52 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.046 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker | 3 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 202 | 0.33 |
| P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker | 3 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 202 | 0.33 |
| Concord Baptist Elementary School | NR | No | Private | 1-5 | 0 | 0.09 |
| Concord Baptist Elementary School | NR | No | Private | 1-5 | 0 | 0.09 |
| Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters | 6 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 729 | 0.15 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | 8 | 66 | 0.10 |
| Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters | 6 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 729 | 0.15 |
| Mt Pleasant Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 10 | 0.19 |
| Mount Pleasant Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 0 | 0.20 |
| Walk In Cove Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 0 | 0.29 |
| 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 | 0.99 |
| Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School | NR | No | Public | 10-12 | 102 | 0.10 |
| Brooklyn Academy High School | NR | No | Public | 10-12 | 82 | 0.10 |
| Mt Pleasant Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 10 | 0.19 |
| Mount Pleasant Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 0 | 0.20 |
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Here are the neighbors for 259 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 239 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 3,717 | 09/17/2018 | |
| 267 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 05/28/1998 | |
| 800 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn | 12,825 | ||
| 253 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 2,800 | 02/13/2013 | $140,000 |
| 249 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 2,800 | 10/20/2015 | $985,000 |
| 243 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 2,800 | 04/24/2014 | $700,000 |
| 263 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 2,700 | 02/15/2001 | |
| 265 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 2,700 | 03/23/2023 | |
| 247 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 2,800 | 11/07/2014 | |
| 261 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 2,700 | 04/11/2024 | $2,681,250 |
| 810 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 07/24/2018 | $2,500,000 |
| 257 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 2,700 | 08/08/2016 | |
| 251 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 07/27/2018 | |
| 245 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 2,800 | 02/19/2014 | $1,200,000 |
| 269 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 12/29/1988 | |
| 808 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn | 3,200 | 07/20/2004 | |
| 255 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 2,700 | 06/23/2023 | $1,710,000 |
| 241 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 01/12/2012 | |
| 812 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn | 4,300 | 05/20/1999 |
