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256 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 - Property report

Also known as: 256 Jefferson Ave

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Property type

Five to Six Families (C2)

Year built

1900

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$2,000,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
256 Jefferson Avenue
ZIP code
11216
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01833-0036

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Building
Property type
Five to Six Families (C2)
Building sq. ft.
3,680
Building dimensions
20 ft x 46 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1900
Last altered
2018
Building material
Sales
Sale date
03/15/2016
Sale price
$2,000,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$15,983
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
5
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000

Area overview

Walk score
97 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
76 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
13
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.38 Miles
Closest fire station
0.21 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 256 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 256 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/15/2016 $2,000,000 XXXXXXXX, XXX. XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/22/2020 - R
10/20/2020 - D		 Landmark Designation
(2020102000422001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
03/22/2016 - R
03/15/2016 - D		 Deed
(2016031800904001)		 XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXX
05/16/2006 - R
02/27/2006 - D		 Deed
(2006051200548001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
08/08/1978 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(37830101101481)		 XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
12/09/1969 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(36930038100394)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX X
04/18/1969 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(36930032800412)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
12/19/1967 - R Mortgage
(36730060800216)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX
12/19/1967 - R Deed
(36730060800214)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 256 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
$15,983
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,042,000
Assessed value
$468,900

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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 $868,000 $390,600 $118,974 12.439% $14,799 $14,799 +1.38%
2024/25 $1,063,200 $478,440 $116,781 12.5% $14,598 $14,598 +4.19%
2023/24 $886,000 $398,700 $112,071 12.502% $14,011 $14,011 +6.01%
2022/23 $793,000 $356,850 $107,745 12.267% $13,217 $13,217 +4.15%
2021/22 $634,000 $285,300 $103,728 12.235% $12,691 $12,691 +103.57%
2020/21 $377,000 $169,650 $50,821 12.267% $6,234 $6,234 +1.73%
2019/20 $314,400 $141,480 $49,134 12.473% $6,128 $6,128 +6.77%
2018/19 $262,000 $117,900 $45,511 12.612% $5,740 $5,740 +6.98%
2017/18 $233,000 $104,850 $42,183 12.719% $5,365 $5,365 +6.46%
2016/17 $186,000 $83,700 $39,093 12.892% $5,040 $5,040 +0.07%
Permits

Permit information for 256 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/22/2019 Alteration
03/22/2019 Alteration
03/21/2019 Alteration
11/01/2018 Alteration
08/24/2018 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
06/30/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
06/20/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
06/20/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

*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

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Fulton St at NE Corner
Station lines
A-C
Distance (miles)
0.219
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Neighbors for 256 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

258 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 231 Hancock St, Brooklyn 227 Hancock St, Brooklyn 223 Hancock St, Brooklyn 248 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 236 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 217 Hancock St, Brooklyn 254 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 260 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 252 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 213 Hancock St, Brooklyn 250 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 244 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 242 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 240 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 238 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 221 Hancock St, Brooklyn 246 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn 225 Hancock St, Brooklyn 211 Hancock St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 256 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 256 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The development at 256 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was built in 1900.

What is the total square footage of 256 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

256 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 has a total of 3,680 square feet.

When was 256 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 last sold and what was the sale price?

256 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was last sold on 03/15/2016 for $2,000,000.

What is the assessed value of 256 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

256 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is currently assessed at $468,900.

What are the property taxes for 256 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The property taxes for 256 Jefferson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11216 total $15,983.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 5 residential unit(s).

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