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251 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 - Property report

Also known as: 251 Dekalb Ave

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Property type

Over Six Families without Stores (C1)

Year built

1950

Lot sq. ft.

6,412

Sale price

$5,800,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
251 Dekalb Avenue
Alternate address(es)
251-255 Dekalb Ave
281 Vanderbilt Ave
287 Vanderbilt Ave
ZIP code
11205
Neighborhood
Clinton Hill
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01915-0068

Owner

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Building
Property type
Over Six Families without Stores (C1)
Building sq. ft.
12,578
Building dimensions
61 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
3
Year built
1950
Last altered
2018
Building material
Sales
Sale date
11/30/2016
Sale price
$5,800,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$90,424
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
10
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
61.17 ft x 84.75 ft
Lot sq. ft.
6,412

Area overview

Walk score
98 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
97 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
13
Community district
2
Closest police station
0.42 Miles
Closest fire station
0.29 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 251 Dekalb 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 251 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/30/2016 $5,800,000 XX XXXXXXXX X XXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXXX, XXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX, XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/29/2025 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2025042500732001)		 XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
04/25/2025 - R
04/09/2025 - D		 Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2025041800653002)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
04/25/2025 - R
04/09/2025 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2025041800653001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
06/21/2024 - R
06/07/2024 - D		 Mortgage
(2024061700727001)		 XX XXXXXXXX X XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
06/21/2023 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2023062000903001)		 XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
11/25/2022 - R
11/21/2022 - D		 Zoning Lot Description
(2022112200706002)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
11/25/2022 - R
11/21/2022 - D		 Certificate
(2022112200706001)		 XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
08/02/2018 - R UCC3 Termination
(2018073100622002)		 XX XXXXXXXX X XXX XXXXX XXX XXX
07/27/2018 - R Initial UCC1
(2018072601292001)		 XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
04/23/2024 - R
07/25/2018 - D		 Release
(2024042300054001)		 X XX X XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 251 Dekalb 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
$90,424
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,492,000
Assessed value
$1,121,400

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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 $2,201,000 $990,450 $673,092 12.439% $83,726 $83,726 +7.47%
2024/25 $2,065,000 $929,250 $623,233 12.5% $77,904 $77,904 +7.98%
2023/24 $1,917,000 $862,650 $577,068 12.502% $72,145 $72,145 +32.33%
2022/23 $1,138,000 $512,100 $512,100 10.646% $54,518 $54,518 +13.78%
2021/22 $990,000 $445,500 $445,500 10.755% $47,914 $47,914 -21.66%
2020/21 $1,271,000 $571,950 $571,950 10.694% $61,164 $61,164 +3.36%
2019/20 $1,248,000 $561,600 $561,600 10.537% $59,176 $59,176 -16.22%
2018/19 $1,814,000 $816,300 $671,760 10.514% $70,629 $70,629 +12.63%
2017/18 $1,775,000 $798,750 $596,430 10.514% $62,709 $62,709 +13.61%
2016/17 $1,659,000 $746,550 $522,000 10.574% $55,196 $55,196 +12.34%
Permits

Permit information for 251 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/19/2023 Alteration
06/16/2023 Alteration
07/26/2018 Alteration
03/30/2018 Alteration type 2
12/28/2017 Alteration type 3

*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
06/30/2023 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

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Clinton Ave & Lafayette Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
G
Distance (miles)
0.128
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Neighbors for 251 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

245 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn 262 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn 221 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn 278 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn 269 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn 241 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn 219 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn 215 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn 284 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn 275 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn 217 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn 286 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn 274 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn 272 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn 260 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn 265 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn 229 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn 264 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn 266 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn 258 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 251 Dekalb 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 251 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The development at 251 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was built in 1950.

What is the total square footage of 251 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

251 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 has a total of 12,578 square feet.

When was 251 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 last sold and what was the sale price?

251 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was last sold on 11/30/2016 for $5,800,000.

What is the assessed value of 251 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

251 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 is currently assessed at $1,121,400.

What are the property taxes for 251 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The property taxes for 251 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 total $90,423.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 10 residential unit(s).

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