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242 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 - Property report

Also known as: 242 Lafayette Ave

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

980

General information

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Address
Primary address
242 Lafayette Avenue
ZIP code
11238
Neighborhood
Clinton Hill
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01945-0019

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
2,660
Building dimensions
19 ft x 35 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1899
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,105
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Lafayette Avenue (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
19 ft x 51.58 ft
Lot sq. ft.
980

Area overview

Walk score
96 /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
0.33 Miles
Closest fire station
0.47 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 242 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 242 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/29/2024 - R
12/04/2023 - D		 Deed
(2024032800417001)		 XXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
08/20/2018 - R
08/17/2018 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2018082000285001)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
08/25/2010 - R
07/28/2010 - D		 Deed
(2010080600855001)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
07/05/2004 - R
06/02/2004 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2004060301768001)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
07/05/2004 - R
05/10/2004 - D		 Mortgage
(2004052002326001)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
12/03/1997 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3180005868118)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
10/24/1997 - R Mortgage
(3490005806549)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
11/10/1993 - R Deed
(3900001814190)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX
03/26/1991 - R Mortgage
(3140001605914)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
11/01/1988 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3610001407761)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 242 Lafayette 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
$8,105
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$3,479,000
Assessed value
$208,740

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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 $3,526,000 $211,560 $40,846 19.843% $8,105 $8,105 +1.36%
2024/25 $3,155,000 $189,300 $39,812 20.085% $7,996 $7,996 +4.10%
2023/24 $3,299,000 $197,940 $38,243 20.085% $7,681 $7,681 +4.83%
2022/23 $3,209,000 $192,540 $36,079 20.309% $7,327 $7,327 +7.83%
2021/22 $2,487,000 $149,220 $34,038 19.963% $6,795 $6,795 -5.14%
2020/21 $2,777,000 $166,620 $34,038 21.045% $7,163 $7,163 +2.00%
2019/20 $2,733,000 $163,980 $33,177 21.167% $7,023 $7,023 +5.34%
2018/19 $2,852,000 $171,120 $31,869 20.919% $6,667 $6,667 +8.77%
2017/18 $1,860,000 $111,600 $30,066 20.385% $6,129 $6,129 +8.09%
2016/17 $1,798,000 $107,880 $28,365 19.991% $5,670 $5,670 +2.23%
Permits

Permit information for 242 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
07/28/2012 B

*Most recent HPD violation on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$929,000

0.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,152

-1.5% Y-o-Y

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
Washington Ave & Lafayette Ave at SE Corner
Station lines
G
Distance (miles)
0.051
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan 9 Yes Public PK, K-5 832 0.18
P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan 9 Yes Public PK, K-5 832 0.18
Brooklyn Free School NR No Private PK-12 76 0.10
Brooklyn Free School NR No Private PK-12 76 0.10
Queen Of All Saints NR No Private K-8 121 0.14
William T Dillon Child Study Center NR No Private PK-K 69 0.24
William T Dillon Child Study Center NR No Private PK-K 69 0.24
Compass Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-5 316 0.28
Compass Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-5 316 0.28
Community Partnership Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-8 371 0.32
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Free School NR No Private PK-12 76 0.10
Queen Of All Saints NR No Private K-8 121 0.14
Ms 113 Ronald Edmonds Learning Center 5 No Public 6-8 226 0.28
Community Partnership Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-8 371 0.32
Urban Assembly Unison School (The) 3 No Public 6-8 173 0.37
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 738 0.38
Child Study Center of New York NR No Private 0 0.39
P.S. 753 School For Career Development NR No Public 6-12 354 0.40
Trilok School and Trilok Fusion Arts Inc NR No Private PK-8 46 0.41
Bethel Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 34 0.51
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Free School NR No Private PK-12 76 0.10
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School NR No Private 9-12 621 0.15
Child Study Center of New York NR No Private 0 0.39
P.S. 753 School For Career Development NR No Public 6-12 354 0.40
Ohel Elozer NR No Private 9-12 0 0.42
Brooklyn High School For Leadership And Community 1 No Public 9-12 139 0.50
Brooklyn Community High School Communication Arts An NR No Public 9-12 515 0.50
Brooklyn Technical High School 10 No Public 9-12 5,940 0.53
Benjamin Banneker Academy 8 No Public 9-12 759 0.54
Talmud Torah Dnitra NR No Private PK, K-12 500 0.61

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Neighbors for 242 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

343 Waverly Ave, Brooklyn 349 Waverly Ave, Brooklyn 351 Waverly Ave, Brooklyn 246 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 360 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 362 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 240 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 258 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 345 Waverly Ave, Brooklyn 361 Waverly Ave, Brooklyn 244 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 252 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 254 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 341 Waverly Ave, Brooklyn 256 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 357 Waverly Ave, Brooklyn 367 Waverly Ave, Brooklyn 250 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 248 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 238 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 242 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

10002, New York City, NY 10038, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 242 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The development at 242 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 242 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

242 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 2,660 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 242 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

242 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is currently assessed at $208,740.

What are the property taxes for 242 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The property taxes for 242 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 total $8,105.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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