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285 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 - Property report

Also known as: 285 Jefferson Ave

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Property type

Five to Six Families (C2)

Year built

1915

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$450,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
285 Jefferson Avenue
ZIP code
11216
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01829-0072

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Building
Property type
Five to Six Families (C2)
Building sq. ft.
3,982
Building dimensions
20 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1915
Last altered
2015
Building material
Sales
Sale date
10/23/2012
Sale price
$450,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$2,184
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Residential units
6
Residential sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000

Area overview

Walk score
94 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
77 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
13
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.32 Miles
Closest fire station
0.25 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 285 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 285 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/23/2012 $450,000 XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/21/2026 - R
04/15/2026 - D		 Agreement
(2026042000612003)		 XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
04/21/2026 - R
04/15/2026 - D		 Mortgage
(2026042000612002)		 XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
04/21/2026 - R
04/15/2026 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2026042000612001)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
02/04/2021 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2021020301181001)		 XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX
10/22/2020 - R
10/20/2020 - D		 Landmark Designation
(2020102000422001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
03/30/2016 - R UCC3 Amendment
(2016032300207006)		 XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX X X
03/30/2016 - R Initial UCC1
(2016032200547001)		 XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX
03/30/2016 - R
03/14/2016 - D		 Agreement
(2016032300207005)		 XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX
03/30/2016 - R
03/14/2016 - D		 Mortgage
(2016032300207004)		 XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX
03/30/2016 - R
03/11/2016 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2016032300207003)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 285 Jefferson Avenue, 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
$2,184
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,096,000
Assessed value
$493,200

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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 $1,178,000 $530,100 $17,012 12.439% $2,116 $2,116 +7.47%
2024/25 $982,000 $441,900 $15,752 12.5% $1,969 $1,969 +7.98%
2023/24 $886,000 $398,700 $14,586 12.502% $1,824 $1,824 +10.07%
2022/23 $1,108,000 $498,600 $13,506 12.267% $1,657 $1,657 +0.29%
2021/22 $1,304,000 $586,800 $13,506 12.235% $1,652 $1,652 +2.91%
2020/21 $1,429,000 $643,050 $13,086 12.267% $1,605 $1,605 +6.21%
2019/20 $1,288,000 $579,600 $12,117 12.473% $1,511 $1,511 +6.80%
2018/19 $1,152,000 $518,400 $11,220 12.612% $1,415 $1,415 +7.09%
2017/18 $996,000 $448,200 $10,389 12.719% $1,321 $1,321 -31.29%
2016/17 $996,000 $59,760 $9,620 19.991% $1,923 $1,923 +2.23%
Permits

Permit information for 285 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
10/07/2014 Alteration type 2
09/11/2014 Alteration type 3
09/04/2014 Alteration type 2
11/19/2013 Alteration type 1
10/17/2013 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
07/09/2017 P-plumbing
07/02/2014 Aeuhaz1-fail to certify class 1

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Brooklyn commercial market stats

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% 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)
0.289
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Neighbors for 285 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

283 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 281 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 287 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 430 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 432 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 297 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 387 A Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn 295 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 301 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 275 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 273 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 271 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 303 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 279 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 277 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 289 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 305 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 299 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 291 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 293 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 285 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

10002, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 285 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The development at 285 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was built in 1915.

What is the total square footage of 285 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

285 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 has a total of 3,982 square feet.

When was 285 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 last sold and what was the sale price?

285 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was last sold on 10/23/2012 for $450,000.

What is the assessed value of 285 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

285 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is currently assessed at $493,200.

What are the property taxes for 285 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The property taxes for 285 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 total $2,184.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 6 residential unit(s).

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