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281 Skillman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 - Property report

Also known as: 281 Skillman St

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

1,933

Sale price

$483,526

General information

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Address
Primary address
281 Skillman Street
ZIP code
11205
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01942-0002

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
2,961
Building dimensions
19 ft x 51 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1901
Last altered
2025
Sales
Sale date
11/19/2024
Sale price
$483,526
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,641
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Skillman Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Bedford Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
19.33 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,933

Area overview

Walk score
96 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
92 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
95 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
13
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.23 Miles
Closest fire station
0.39 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 281 Skillman Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 281 Skillman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/19/2024 $483,526 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXX X XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXX
03/20/2024 $2,600,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXX XXXXX, XXXXX
06/20/2023 $2,400,000 XXXXX, XXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/08/2025 - R
01/02/2025 - D		 Certificate
(2025010600179001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
01/06/2025 - R
01/01/2025 - D		 Zoning Lot Description
(2025010200853002)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
12/02/2024 - R
11/19/2024 - D		 Deed
(2024112600713001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
04/18/2024 - R
04/10/2024 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2024041700273001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
04/05/2024 - R
03/20/2024 - D		 Agreement
(2024040300711003)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
04/05/2024 - R
03/20/2024 - D		 Mortgage
(2024040300711002)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
04/03/2024 - R
03/20/2024 - D		 Deed
(2024040200600001)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
04/05/2024 - R
02/20/2024 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2024040300711001)		 XXXX XXXX
01/06/2025 - R
01/02/2024 - D		 Certificate
(2025010200853001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
07/20/2023 - R
06/20/2023 - D		 Agreement
(2023071800009005)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 281 Skillman 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
$3,641
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,510,000
Assessed value
$90,600

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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 $1,524,000 $91,440 $14,330 19.843% $2,844 $2,844 -1.20%
2024/25 $1,204,000 $72,240 $14,330 20.085% $2,878 $2,878 +0.79%
2023/24 $1,447,000 $86,820 $14,218 20.085% $2,856 $2,856 +4.82%
2022/23 $1,184,000 $71,040 $13,415 20.309% $2,724 $2,724 +7.81%
2021/22 $1,298,000 $77,880 $12,659 19.963% $2,527 $2,527 +0.55%
2020/21 $1,295,000 $77,700 $11,942 21.045% $2,513 $2,513 -0.58%
2019/20 $1,416,000 $84,960 $11,942 21.167% $2,528 $2,528 +1.99%
2018/19 $1,564,000 $93,840 $11,848 20.919% $2,478 $2,478 +8.76%
2017/18 $1,136,000 $68,160 $11,179 20.385% $2,279 $2,279 +8.06%
2016/17 $963,000 $57,780 $10,549 19.991% $2,109 $2,109 +8.37%
Permits

Permit information for 281 Skillman Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/07/2025 Alteration
06/23/2025 Alteration
03/07/2025 Alteration
02/19/2025 Alteration
01/15/2025 Alteration

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

Bedford residential market stats

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% 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
Bedford Ave & Lafayette Ave at NW Corner
Station lines
G
Distance (miles)
0.033
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 270 Johann Dekalb 1 Yes Public PK, K-5 96 0.27
P.S. 270 Johann Dekalb 1 Yes Public PK, K-5 96 0.27
Talmud Torah Dnitra NR No Private PK, K-12 500 0.04
Talmud Torah Dnitra NR No Private PK, K-12 500 0.04
Bnos Square of Williamsburg NR No Private PK, K-6 0 0.23
Bnos Square of Williamsburg NR No Private PK, K-6 0 0.23
P.S. 54 Samuel C Barnes 4 No Public PK, K-5 155 0.26
P.S. 54 Samuel C Barnes 4 No Public PK, K-5 155 0.26
Dr CR Johnson Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-4, 6-8 0 0.26
Community Partnership Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-8 371 0.27
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Talmud Torah Dnitra NR No Private PK, K-12 500 0.04
Dr CR Johnson Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-4, 6-8 0 0.26
Community Partnership Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-8 371 0.27
Walk In Cove Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.28
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 0 0.38
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 331 0.39
Urban Assembly Unison School (The) 3 No Public 6-8 173 0.42
P.S. 157 Benjamin Franklin 4 No Public PK, K-8 270 0.44
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Talmud Torah Dnitra NR No Private PK, K-12 500 0.04
Brooklyn High School For Leadership And Community 1 No Public 9-12 139 0.20
Brooklyn Community High School Communication Arts An NR No Public 9-12 515 0.20
Walk In Cove Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.28
Ohel Elozer NR No Private 9-12 0 0.29
Bedford Academy High School 9 No Public 9-12 381 0.33
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 0 0.38
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 331 0.39
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School NR No Public 10-12 102 0.55
Brooklyn Academy High School NR No Public 10-12 82 0.57

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Neighbors for 281 Skillman Street, Brooklyn, NY

275 Skillman St, Brooklyn 271 Skillman St, Brooklyn 267 Skillman St, Brooklyn 282 Skillman St, Brooklyn 273 Skillman St, Brooklyn 271 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 279 Skillman St, Brooklyn 265 Skillman St, Brooklyn 506 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn 283 Skillman St, Brooklyn 453 A Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 459 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 457 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 461 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 465 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 277 Skillman St, Brooklyn 453 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 463 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 281 Skillman Street, 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 281 Skillman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The development at 281 Skillman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 281 Skillman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

281 Skillman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 has a total of 2,961 square feet.

When was 281 Skillman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 last sold and what was the sale price?

281 Skillman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was last sold on 11/19/2024 for $483,526.

What is the assessed value of 281 Skillman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

281 Skillman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 is currently assessed at $90,600.

What are the property taxes for 281 Skillman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The property taxes for 281 Skillman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 total $3,640.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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