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PS 157 and Playground - 850 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 - Property report

Also known as: 850 Kent Ave

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Property type

Public Elementary, Junior or Senior High (W1)

Year built

1909

Lot sq. ft.

28,000

General information

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Address
Building name
PS 157 and Playground
Primary address
PS 157 and Playground - 850 Kent Avenue
Alternate address(es)
115 Taaffe Pl
ZIP code
11205
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01897-0013

Owner

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Building
Property type
Public Elementary, Junior or Senior High (W1)
Building sq. ft.
90,000
Building dimensions
150 ft x 183 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
5
Year built
1909
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
0
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
150.17 ft x 184.25 ft
Lot sq. ft.
28,000

Area overview

Walk score
96 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
88 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
95 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
14
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.34 Miles
Closest fire station
0.39 Miles

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Ownership

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

Sales history for PS 157 and Playground - 850 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

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Title documents

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Tax

Property taxes for PS 157 and Playground - 850 Kent 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
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$3,417,000
Assessed value
$1,537,650

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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 $3,335,000 $1,500,750 $0 10.848% $152,911 $0 n/a
2024/25 $3,286,000 $1,478,700 $0 10.762% $152,629 $0 n/a
2023/24 $3,220,000 $1,449,000 $0 10.592% $150,637 $0 n/a
2022/23 $3,036,000 $1,366,200 $0 10.646% $145,446 $0 n/a
2021/22 $2,785,000 $1,253,250 $0 10.755% $134,787 $0 n/a
2020/21 $3,431,000 $1,543,950 $0 10.694% $152,444 $0 n/a
2019/20 $3,330,000 $1,498,500 $0 10.537% $143,387 $0 n/a
2018/19 $3,200,000 $1,440,000 $0 10.514% $136,479 $0 n/a
2017/18 $3,014,000 $1,356,300 $0 10.514% $130,480 $0 n/a
2016/17 $2,864,000 $1,288,800 $0 10.574% $125,581 $0 n/a
Permits

Permit information for PS 157 and Playground - 850 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/07/2026 Alteration
08/04/2025 Alteration
06/23/2025 Alteration
06/18/2025 Alteration
03/13/2025 Alteration

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
01/06/2006 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers
02/01/2000 C-construction
04/27/1999 C-construction

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Neighborhood

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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
Classon Ave & Lafayette Ave at NW Corner
Station lines
G
Distance (miles)
0.446
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Neighbors for PS 157 and Playground - 850 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

95 Taaffe Pl, Brooklyn 402 Park Ave, Brooklyn 117 Taaffe Pl, Brooklyn 193 Classon Ave, Brooklyn 579 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 844 Kent Ave, Brooklyn 860 Kent Ave, Brooklyn 872 Kent Ave, Brooklyn 119 Taaffe Pl, Brooklyn 131 Taaffe Pl, Brooklyn 123 Taaffe Pl, Brooklyn 97 Taaffe Pl, Brooklyn 91 Taaffe Pl, Brooklyn 189 Classon Ave, Brooklyn 93 Taaffe Pl, Brooklyn 862 Kent Ave, Brooklyn 129 Taaffe Pl, Brooklyn 581 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 404 Park Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for PS 157 and Playground - 850 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

10002, New York City, NY 10003, New York City, NY 10005, New York City, NY 10007, New York City, NY 10009, New York City, NY 10012, New York City, NY 10038, New York City, NY 10278, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for PS 157 and Playground - 850 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The development at PS 157 and Playground - 850 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was built in 1909.

What is the total square footage of PS 157 and Playground - 850 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

PS 157 and Playground - 850 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 has a total of 90,000 square feet.

What is the assessed value of PS 157 and Playground - 850 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

PS 157 and Playground - 850 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 is currently assessed at $1,537,650.

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