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279 Skillman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 - Property report

Also known as: 279 Skillman St

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Property type

Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

1,933

Sale price

$320,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
279 Skillman Street
ZIP code
11205
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01942-0003

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Building
Property type
Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2)
Building sq. ft.
2,455
Building dimensions
19 ft x 43 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1901
Last altered
2008
Building material
Sales
Sale date
04/19/2012
Sale price
$320,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,845
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
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

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

Sales history for 279 Skillman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/19/2012 $320,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX
02/06/2007 $644,000 XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXX, XX X
01/04/2007 $367,000 XXXX X XXXXXX, XXX. XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/18/2012 - R
05/08/2012 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2012050801154001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
06/19/2012 - R
04/23/2012 - D		 Deed
(2012060601205001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
05/03/2012 - R
04/19/2012 - D		 Deed
(2012042000615001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
03/11/2011 - R
03/01/2011 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2011030101467001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X
06/02/2008 - R
05/30/2008 - D		 Zoning Lot Description
(2008053001227002)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX
06/02/2008 - R
05/30/2008 - D		 Certificate
(2008053001227001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
03/22/2007 - R
03/01/2007 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2007030600736001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/08/2007 - R
02/06/2007 - D		 Mortgage
(2007020802038004)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX
03/08/2007 - R
02/06/2007 - D		 Mortgage
(2007020802038003)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
03/08/2007 - R
02/06/2007 - D		 Deed
(2007020802038002)		 XXXX X XXXXXX XX X XXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 279 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
$5,845
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,779,000
Assessed value
$106,740

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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 $1,723,000 $103,380 $28,480 19.843% $5,651 $5,651 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,509,000 $90,540 $26,868 20.085% $5,396 $5,396 +0.42%
2023/24 $1,334,000 $80,040 $26,756 20.085% $5,374 $5,374 +1.96%
2022/23 $1,047,000 $62,820 $25,952 20.309% $5,271 $5,271 +7.54%
2021/22 $929,000 $55,740 $24,548 19.963% $4,901 $4,901 -1.87%
2020/21 $1,044,000 $62,640 $23,733 21.045% $4,995 $4,995 +5.39%
2019/20 $1,099,000 $65,940 $22,390 21.167% $4,739 $4,739 +1.61%
2018/19 $916,000 $54,960 $22,297 20.919% $4,664 $4,664 +5.80%
2017/18 $854,000 $51,240 $21,627 20.385% $4,409 $4,409 +7.80%
2016/17 $844,000 $50,640 $20,457 19.991% $4,090 $4,090 +5.74%
Permits

Permit information for 279 Skillman Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
02/25/2008 Alteration type 2

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Violations

DOB Violations

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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
Bedford Ave & Lafayette Ave at NW Corner
Station lines
G
Distance (miles)
0.035
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Neighbors for 279 Skillman Street, Brooklyn, NY

275 Skillman St, Brooklyn 271 Skillman St, Brooklyn 267 Skillman St, Brooklyn 273 Skillman St, Brooklyn 508 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn 271 Franklin Ave, 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 281 Skillman St, Brooklyn 453 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 463 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 279 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 279 Skillman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The development at 279 Skillman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was built in 1901.

What is the market value of 279 Skillman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The current market value of 279 Skillman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 is $1,779,000.

What is the total square footage of 279 Skillman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

279 Skillman Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 has a total of 2,455 square feet.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 1.

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