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281 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 - Property report

Also known as: 281 Monroe St

Property image for 281 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$600,000

General information

Address

Primary address

281 Monroe Street

ZIP code

11216

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01814-0073

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

3,600

Building dimensions

20 ft x 45 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

03/04/2008

Sale price

$600,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$4,990

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

91 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

78 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.20 Miles

Closest fire station

0.21 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 281 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 281 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
03/04/2008	$600,000	XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X	XXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
06/10/2026 - R 05/12/2026 - D	Deed (2026060500347001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX
08/17/2021 - R 06/22/2021 - D	Mortgage and Consolidation (2021081300001001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
12/29/2016 - R 08/24/2016 - D	Agreement (2016122800828001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
10/26/2016 - R 08/24/2016 - D	Mortgage (2016102600986001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/04/2013 - R 02/14/2013 - D	Mortgage and Consolidation (2013081500451001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/26/2009 - R 07/02/2009 - D	Mortgage and Consolidation (2009081800464001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
03/10/2008 - R 03/04/2008 - D	Mortgage (2008030600078003)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
03/10/2008 - R 03/04/2008 - D	Deed (2008030600078002)	XXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
03/10/2008 - R 10/09/2007 - D	Power of Attorney (2008030600078001)	XXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXX
01/26/1996 - R	Easement (3240005052324)	XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX XXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 281 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

$4,990

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,005,000

Assessed value

$120,300

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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	$1,932,000	$115,920	$24,504	19.843%	$4,862	$4,862	+4.61%
2024/25	$1,847,000	$110,820	$23,143	20.085%	$4,648	$4,648	+5.90%
2023/24	$1,701,000	$102,060	$21,854	20.085%	$4,389	$4,389	-1.10%
2022/23	$1,545,600	$92,736	$21,854	20.309%	$4,438	$4,438	+6.08%
2021/22	$1,867,000	$112,020	$20,957	19.963%	$4,184	$4,184	-2.64%
2020/21	$1,773,000	$106,380	$20,420	21.045%	$4,297	$4,297	+5.27%
2019/20	$1,961,000	$117,660	$19,286	21.167%	$4,082	$4,082	+7.15%
2018/19	$1,584,000	$95,040	$18,212	20.919%	$3,810	$3,810	+2.62%
2017/18	$1,004,000	$60,240	$18,212	20.385%	$3,713	$3,713	+6.34%
2016/17	$744,000	$44,640	$17,464	19.991%	$3,491	$3,491	+4.92%

Permits

Permit information for 281 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
02/28/2023	Alteration
02/02/2023	Alteration
02/02/2023	Alteration
01/06/2023	Alteration
12/30/2022	Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	05/05/2026	A
	11/19/2025	I
	06/10/2025	A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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)

0.346

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	119	0.32
P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	119	0.32
Concord Baptist Elementary School	NR	No	Private	1-5	0	0.07
Concord Baptist Elementary School	NR	No	Private	1-5	0	0.08
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	729	0.10
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	729	0.10
P.S. 305 Dr Peter Ray	NR	No	Public	PK, K-5	102	0.10
P.S. 305 Dr Peter Ray	NR	No	Public	PK, K-5	102	0.10
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.13
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.13

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	729	0.10
Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School	7	No	Charter	8	66	0.10
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.13
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.14
P.S. 140	NR	No	Public	K-10	318	0.30
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,186	0.30
Walk In Cove Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.31
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.32
Dr CR Johnson Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-4, 6-8	0	0.33
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah	NR	No	Private	PK-8	79	0.40

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	0.94
Brooklyn Academy High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	82	0.10
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	102	0.11
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.13
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.14
P.S. 140	NR	No	Public	K-10	318	0.30
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,186	0.30
Walk In Cove Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.31
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.32
Bedford Academy High School	9	No	Public	9-12	381	0.36

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 281 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The development at 281 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 281 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

281 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 has a total of 3,600 square feet.

When was 281 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 last sold and what was the sale price?

281 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was last sold on 03/04/2008 for $600,000.

What is the assessed value of 281 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

281 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is currently assessed at $120,300.

What are the property taxes for 281 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The property taxes for 281 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 total $4,990.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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