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Mercy Gardens - 249 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 - Property report

Also known as: 249 Classon Ave

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Property type

Convent (M4)

Year built

1930

Lot sq. ft.

17,824

Sale price

$3,455,569

General information

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Address
Building name
Mercy Gardens
Primary address
Mercy Gardens - 249 Classon Avenue
Alternate address(es)
265 Willoughby Ave
ZIP code
11205
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01910-0052

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Building
Property type
Convent (M4)
Building sq. ft.
31,500
Building dimensions
166.22 ft x 38 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
3
Year built
1930
Last altered
2012
Building material
Sales
Sale date
06/20/2012
Sale price
$3,455,569
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
254.25 ft x 67.16 ft
Lot sq. ft.
17,824

Area overview

Walk score
98 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
90 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
98 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
14
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.16 Miles
Closest fire station
0.55 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for Mercy Gardens - 249 Classon 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 Mercy Gardens - 249 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/20/2012 $3,455,569 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XX
06/20/2012 $975,796 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/21/2024 - R
09/01/2024 - D		 Agreement
(2024101600746001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
07/14/2023 - R
06/29/2023 - D		 Agreement
(2023071300131001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
07/05/2012 - R
06/22/2012 - D		 Mortgage
(2012062501118004)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
07/05/2012 - R
06/22/2012 - D		 Agreement
(2012062501118003)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
07/05/2012 - R
06/20/2012 - D		 Both RPTT & RETT
(2012062501118002)		 XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
07/05/2012 - R
06/20/2012 - D		 Both RPTT & RETT
(2012062501118001)		 XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for Mercy Gardens - 249 Classon 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
$4,205,000
Assessed value
$1,892,250

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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 $4,104,000 $1,846,800 $0 10.848% $188,166 $0 n/a
2024/25 $4,044,000 $1,819,800 $0 10.762% $187,817 $0 n/a
2023/24 $3,962,000 $1,782,900 $0 10.592% $185,356 $0 n/a
2022/23 $3,736,000 $1,681,200 $0 10.646% $178,981 $0 n/a
2021/22 $3,427,000 $1,542,150 $0 10.755% $165,858 $0 n/a
2020/21 $4,222,000 $1,899,900 $0 10.694% $187,555 $0 n/a
2019/20 $4,097,000 $1,843,650 $0 10.537% $176,323 $0 n/a
2018/19 $3,937,000 $1,771,650 $0 10.514% $166,684 $0 n/a
2017/18 $3,708,000 $1,668,600 $0 10.514% $158,196 $0 n/a
2016/17 $3,523,000 $1,585,350 $0 10.574% $152,741 $0 n/a
Permits

Permit information for Mercy Gardens - 249 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/20/2022 Alteration
09/27/2012 Alteration type 2
09/06/2012 Alteration type 2
08/21/2012 Alteration type 3
08/21/2012 Alteration type 3

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
11/03/2021 E-elevator
09/28/2020 E-elevator
09/23/2019 E-elevator

*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
Classon Ave & Lafayette Ave at NW Corner
Station lines
G
Distance (miles)
0.273
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Neighbors for Mercy Gardens - 249 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

161 Taaffe Pl, Brooklyn 610 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 918 Kent Ave, Brooklyn 616 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 602 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 169 Taaffe Pl, Brooklyn 614 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 600 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 596 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 606 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 598 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 230 Classon Ave, Brooklyn 167 Taaffe Pl, Brooklyn 174 Taaffe Pl, Brooklyn 588 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 159 Taaffe Pl, Brooklyn 608 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 273 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for Mercy Gardens - 249 Classon 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 Mercy Gardens - 249 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The development at Mercy Gardens - 249 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of Mercy Gardens - 249 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

Mercy Gardens - 249 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 has a total of 31,500 square feet.

When was Mercy Gardens - 249 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 last sold and what was the sale price?

Mercy Gardens - 249 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was last sold on 06/20/2012 for $3,455,569.

What is the assessed value of Mercy Gardens - 249 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

Mercy Gardens - 249 Classon Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 is currently assessed at $1,892,250.

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