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279 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 - Property report

Also known as: 279 Madison St

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$2,110,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
279 Madison Street
ZIP code
11216
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01818-0051

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
4,400
Building dimensions
20 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1910
Last altered
2003
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
07/20/2022
Sale price
$2,110,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,193
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Madison 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
13
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.27 Miles
Closest fire station
0.17 Miles

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Ownership information for 279 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 279 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/20/2022 $2,110,000 XXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXX, XXXX XXX XXXX, XXXX XXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXX
06/05/2013 $883,000 XXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXX, XXXXX-XXXXX
07/30/2007 $837,400 XXXXX, XXXXX-XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/24/2023 - R
10/12/2023 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2023102300372001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
08/04/2022 - R
07/20/2022 - D
Mortgage
(2022080100595006)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX
08/04/2022 - R
07/20/2022 - D
Deed
(2022080100595005)
XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
08/04/2022 - R
07/18/2022 - D
Power of Attorney
(2022080100595004)
XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
08/04/2022 - R
07/13/2022 - D
Power of Attorney
(2022080100595003)
XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
08/04/2022 - R
05/26/2022 - D
Power of Attorney
(2022080100595002)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX X
08/04/2022 - R
05/26/2022 - D
Power of Attorney
(2022080100595001)
XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX X
10/22/2020 - R
10/20/2020 - D
Landmark Designation
(2020102000422001)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
11/15/2013 - R
10/08/2013 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2013101500354001)
XXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXXX
09/13/2013 - R
08/16/2013 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2013082200949001)
XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 279 Madison 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
$6,193
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,434,000
Assessed value
$146,040

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 $2,795,000 $167,700 $31,199 19.843% $6,191 $6,191 +3.01%
2024/25 $2,208,000 $132,480 $29,922 20.085% $6,010 $6,010 +6.00%
2023/24 $2,556,000 $153,360 $28,229 20.085% $5,670 $5,670 +3.09%
2022/23 $2,801,000 $168,060 $27,082 20.309% $5,500 $5,500 +5.93%
2021/22 $2,309,000 $138,540 $26,009 19.963% $5,192 $5,192 -5.11%
2020/21 $2,196,000 $131,760 $25,999 21.045% $5,471 $5,471 +3.67%
2019/20 $2,071,000 $124,260 $24,935 21.167% $5,278 $5,278 +7.25%
2018/19 $2,327,000 $139,620 $23,524 20.919% $4,921 $4,921 +6.97%
2017/18 $1,502,000 $90,120 $22,568 20.385% $4,600 $4,600 +6.18%
2016/17 $1,215,000 $72,900 $21,674 19.991% $4,333 $4,333 +2.27%

Permit information for 279 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
03/23/2023 A
02/25/2022 I
02/25/2022 A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Bedford residential market stats

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% 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
Nostrand Ave & Fulton St at NE Corner
Station lines
A-C
Distance (miles)
0.34

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 3 The Bedford Village 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 224 0.45
P.S. 3 The Bedford Village 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 224 0.45
Concord Baptist Elementary School NR No Private 1-5 0 0.03
Concord Baptist Elementary School NR No Private 1-5 0 0.04
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters 6 No Public PK, K-8 729 0.13
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters 6 No Public PK, K-8 729 0.13
P.S. 305 Dr Peter Ray NR No Public PK, K-5 102 0.13
P.S. 305 Dr Peter Ray NR No Public PK, K-5 102 0.13
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.17
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.17
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 0.05
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters 6 No Public PK, K-8 729 0.13
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.17
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.18
P.S. 140 NR No Public K-10 318 0.26
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,186 0.26
Walk In Cove Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.35
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah NR No Private PK-8 79 0.35
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.36
Dr CR Johnson Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-4, 6-8 0 0.36
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 0.05
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School NR No Public 10-12 102 0.05
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.17
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.18
P.S. 140 NR No Public K-10 318 0.26
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,186 0.26
Bedford Academy High School 9 No Public 9-12 381 0.32
Walk In Cove Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.35
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.36

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 279 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The development at 279 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 279 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

279 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 has a total of 4,400 square feet.

When was 279 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 last sold and what was the sale price?

279 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was last sold on 07/20/2022 for $2,110,000.

What is the assessed value of 279 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

279 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is currently assessed at $146,040.

What are the property taxes for 279 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The property taxes for 279 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 total $6,193.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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