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255 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 - Property report

Also known as: 255 Monroe St

Property image for 255 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Property type

Miscellaneous One Family (A9)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$1,710,000

General information

Address

Primary address

255 Monroe Street

ZIP code

11216

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01813-0062

Building

Property type

Miscellaneous One Family (A9)

Building sq. ft.

2,700

Building dimensions

20 ft x 45 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1901

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

06/23/2023

Sale price

$1,710,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$1,147

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Monroe Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Marcy Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Area overview

Walk score

92 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

79 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.25 Miles

Closest fire station

0.14 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 255 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 255 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
06/23/2023	$1,710,000	XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX	XXXXXX, XXXXXX XX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
06/30/2023 - R 06/27/2023 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2023062900901001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX XX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
07/11/2023 - R 06/23/2023 - D	Mortgage (2023062600641002)	XXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
07/11/2023 - R 06/23/2023 - D	Deed (2023062600641001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX XX	XXXXXXX XXXXX
08/01/2022 - R 07/27/2022 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2022072800036001)	XXXXXX XX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
08/01/2022 - R 07/08/2022 - D	Mortgage (2022072800786001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX XX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/09/2011 - R 02/23/2011 - D	Mortgage (2011030700995001)	XXXXXX XX XXXXXX	XXXX
11/21/2007 - R 08/23/2007 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2007111600651001)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XX
05/07/2007 - R 04/27/2007 - D	Deed (2007050200217001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXX XX
02/07/2006 - R 01/20/2006 - D	Mortgage (2006013101639001)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XX
07/11/1994 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3620004347862)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX XX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 255 Monroe Street, 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

$1,147

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,727,000

Assessed value

$163,620

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$2,074,000	$124,440	$21,206	19.843%	$4,208	$4,208	-0.37%
2024/25	$1,737,000	$104,220	$21,029	20.085%	$4,224	$4,224	+5.96%
2023/24	$1,535,000	$92,100	$19,847	20.085%	$3,986	$3,986	+4.76%
2022/23	$1,591,000	$95,460	$18,737	20.309%	$3,805	$3,805	+7.71%
2021/22	$1,424,000	$85,440	$17,698	19.963%	$3,533	$3,533	-5.00%
2020/21	$1,488,000	$89,280	$17,672	21.045%	$3,719	$3,719	+0.26%
2019/20	$1,592,000	$95,520	$17,524	21.167%	$3,709	$3,709	+17.59%
2018/19	$1,466,000	$87,960	$15,079	20.919%	$3,460	$3,154	+9.40%
2017/18	$1,031,000	$61,860	$14,144	20.385%	$3,183	$2,883	+9.28%
2016/17	$764,000	$45,840	$13,198	19.991%	$2,948	$2,638	+2.63%

Permits

Permit information for 255 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job description
09/16/2025	Alteration
01/21/2025	Alteration
01/17/2025	Alteration	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX. XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX X XXXXXXX XX X XXX X XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXX XX XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXX. XXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX. XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX X XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXXX XXXX XXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX.
04/17/2023	Alteration
04/17/2023	Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Bedford residential market stats

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Nostrand Ave & Lafayette Ave at SW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.312

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
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	0.10
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	729	0.16
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	729	0.16
P.S. 305 Dr Peter Ray	NR	No	Public	PK, K-5	102	0.16
P.S. 305 Dr Peter Ray	NR	No	Public	PK, K-5	102	0.16
Tabernacle Elementary School	NR	No	Private	1-5	0	0.19
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.20

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
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	0.16
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.20
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.21
Walk In Cove Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.29
Dr CR Johnson Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-4, 6-8	0	0.31
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,186	0.32
P.S. 140	NR	No	Public	K-10	318	0.32
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah	NR	No	Private	PK-8	79	0.33
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.39

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
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	0.20
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.21
Walk In Cove Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.29
Bedford Academy High School	9	No	Public	9-12	381	0.29
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,186	0.32
P.S. 140	NR	No	Public	K-10	318	0.32
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.39

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 255 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The development at 255 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 255 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

255 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 has a total of 2,700 square feet.

When was 255 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 last sold and what was the sale price?

255 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was last sold on 06/23/2023 for $1,710,000.

What is the assessed value of 255 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

255 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is currently assessed at $163,620.

What are the property taxes for 255 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The property taxes for 255 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 total $4,214.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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