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255 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Property Information

255 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 255 Jefferson Avenue
Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant
Zip code 11216
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01828-0058

Sales & Tax Overview for 255 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 255 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,000
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 100 ft
Property type Four Families (C3)
Building sqft 4,000
Building dimensions 20 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Structure type Walk-up apartment
Building material Stone
Year built 1931
Frontage Jefferson Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street Marcy Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 255 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 4
Residential sqft

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School district 13
Community district 3
Closest police station 0.35 Miles
Closest fire station 0.19 Miles

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Other Property Data for 255 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn

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About 255 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 255 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

255 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was built in 1931 and has a total of 4,000 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 255 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $493,200, the tax amount paid for 255 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is $11,161.

When was 255 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 last sold?

255 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was last sold in 10/13/1971.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 255 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 255 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 255 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
10/22/2020 - R
10/20/2020 - D
Landmark Designation
(2020102000422001)
01/15/2015 - R
11/05/2014 - D
Discharge of Tax Lien
(2014123000205001)
05/28/2013 - R Initial UCC1
(2013052201578001)
04/08/2013 - R
11/28/2012 - D
Discharge of Tax Lien
(2013032700953001)
08/28/2012 - R
08/16/2012 - D
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2012082101468001)
12/27/2013 - R
11/16/2011 - D
Assignment of Tax Lien
(2013120300763002)
11/23/2011 - R
11/16/2011 - D
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2011112200531001)
10/21/2002 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3100008921010)
05/25/1995 - R Mortgage
(3080004787308)
12/27/1994 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3130004556013)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 255 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $11,161
Tax assessor's market value: $1,096,000
Assessed value: $493,200

Assessment History for 255 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 255 Jefferson Avenue, 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 $913,000 $410,850 $89,729 12.439% $11,161 $11,161 +2.75%
2024/25 $760,800 $342,360 $86,901 12.5% $10,863 $10,863 +7.94%
2023/24 $634,000 $285,300 $80,499 12.502% $10,064 $10,064 +10.06%
2022/23 $528,000 $237,600 $74,543 12.267% $9,144 $9,144 +8.28%
2021/22 $422,300 $190,035 $69,022 12.235% $8,445 $8,445 -0.26%

Permits for 255 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Bedford-Stuyvesant Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$1,030,000
-6.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$882
-12.8% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Nostrand Ave & Fulton St at NE Corner
Station lines A-C
Distance (miles) 0.247
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 93 William H Prescott 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 172 0.34
P.S. 93 William H Prescott 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 172 0.34
Concord Baptist Elementary School NR No Private 1-5 0 0.09
Concord Baptist Elementary School NR No Private 1-5 0 0.09
P.S. 140 NR No Public K-10 318 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 0.06
P.S. 140 NR No Public K-10 318 0.17
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,186 0.17
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters 6 No Public PK, K-8 729 0.19
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.21

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 0.88
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School NR No Public 10-12 102 0.06
Brooklyn Academy High School NR No Public 10-12 82 0.06
P.S. 140 NR No Public K-10 318 0.17
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,186 0.17

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Neighbors for 255 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 255 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
261 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 3,816 05/03/2013 $1,140,000
263 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 3,816 05/01/1991
356 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 3,152 12/14/1993
243 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 4,000 12/15/2022
259 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 4,000 07/11/2022 $2,450,000
253 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 4,000 03/03/2017 $2,000,000
237 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 3,000 08/26/2010 $710,000
235 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 4,000 07/11/2013 $1,605,000
358 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 5,500 12/30/1988
239 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 4,000 08/12/1987
860 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn 5,600 12/14/2009 $425,000
249 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 4,000 08/31/2023 $2,150,000
241 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 4,000 12/20/2001
265 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 4,028 04/16/2015 $2,100,000
352 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 3,152 10/26/2023 $2,350,000
251 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 4,000 12/22/1976
247 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 4,000 05/30/2014 $925,000
245 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 4,000 02/27/2006
257 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 4,000 09/15/2015
354 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 3,152 01/17/2014
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