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253 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 - Property report

Also known as: 253 A Halsey St

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,750

Sale price

$1,680,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
253 Halsey Street
Alternate address(es)
253 A Halsey St
ZIP code
11216
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01840-0078

Owner

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
2,100
Building dimensions
17.5 ft x 30 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1899
Last altered
2017
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Aluminum/Vinyl
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
01/29/2016
Sale price
$1,680,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,139
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)
Halsey Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Fulton Street
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
17.5 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,750

Area overview

Walk score
96 /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
0.39 Miles
Closest fire station
0.39 Miles

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Ownership information for 253 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 253 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/29/2016 $1,680,000 XXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
05/21/2013 $680,000 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXXXXX XXX
01/29/2013 $480,000 XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/09/2021 - R
07/13/2021 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2021080500372002)
XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
08/09/2021 - R
07/09/2021 - D
Agreement
(2021080500372004)
XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
08/09/2021 - R
07/09/2021 - D
Mortgage
(2021080500372003)
XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
08/09/2021 - R
06/02/2021 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2021080500372001)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
02/24/2016 - R
01/29/2016 - D
Mortgage
(2016021101033002)
XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
02/24/2016 - R
01/29/2016 - D
Deed
(2016021101033001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
06/11/2013 - R
05/21/2013 - D
Deed
(2013053100408001)
XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
09/09/2013 - R
05/09/2013 - D
Release
(2013052900908002)
XXXXXXXX XXXX
09/09/2013 - R
05/09/2013 - D
Release
(2013052900908001)
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/07/2013 - R
02/15/2013 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2013021900740001)
XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 253 Halsey 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
$8,139
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,949,000
Assessed value
$116,940

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 $2,238,000 $134,280 $38,694 19.843% $7,678 $7,678 +0.74%
2024/25 $1,817,000 $109,020 $37,948 20.085% $7,622 $7,622 +2.74%
2023/24 $1,972,000 $118,320 $36,936 20.085% $7,419 $7,419 +0.82%
2022/23 $1,614,000 $96,840 $36,231 20.309% $7,358 $7,358 +7.84%
2021/22 $1,246,000 $74,760 $34,180 19.963% $6,823 $6,823 +0.55%
2020/21 $1,246,000 $74,760 $32,245 21.045% $6,786 $6,786 +1.38%
2019/20 $1,172,000 $70,320 $31,623 21.167% $6,694 $6,694 +3.96%
2018/19 $1,125,000 $67,500 $30,780 20.919% $6,439 $6,439 -1.05%
2017/18 $1,647,000 $98,820 $31,920 20.385% $6,507 $6,507 +4.43%
2016/17 $1,700,000 $102,000 $31,168 19.991% $6,231 $6,231 +110.55%

Permit information for 253 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
09/24/2025 Alteration
03/01/2018 Alteration
11/30/2017 Alteration type 2
11/30/2017 Alteration type 2
11/30/2017 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
06/09/2025 A
11/26/2024 I
04/10/2024 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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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
Kingston Ave & Fulton St at SW Corner
Station lines
A-C
Distance (miles)
0.23

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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 0.26
P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 119 0.26
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,186 0.13
P.S. 140 NR No Public K-10 318 0.13
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.23
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.23
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.23
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters 6 No Public PK, K-8 729 0.25
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters 6 No Public PK, K-8 729 0.25
P.S. 305 Dr Peter Ray NR No Public PK, K-5 102 0.25
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,186 0.13
P.S. 140 NR No Public K-10 318 0.13
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.23
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.23
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters 6 No Public PK, K-8 729 0.25
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.26
Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School 7 No Charter 8 66 0.26
Restoration Academy 3 No Public 6-8 94 0.32
Uncommon New York City Charter #1 NR No Charter 0 0.35
The Co-Op School NR No Private K-7 118 0.37
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 0.64
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,186 0.13
P.S. 140 NR No Public K-10 318 0.13
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.23
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.23
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.26
Brooklyn Academy High School NR No Public 10-12 82 0.26
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School NR No Public 10-12 102 0.29
Uncommon New York City Charter #1 NR No Charter 0 0.35
Pathways Tech Early College High School NR No Public 9-12 520 0.55

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 253 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The development at 253 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 253 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

253 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 has a total of 2,100 square feet.

When was 253 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 last sold and what was the sale price?

253 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was last sold on 01/29/2016 for $1,680,000.

What is the assessed value of 253 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

253 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is currently assessed at $116,940.

What are the property taxes for 253 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216?

The property taxes for 253 Halsey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 total $8,138.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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