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281 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Property Information

281 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 281 Greene Avenue
Neighborhood Clinton Hill
Zip code 11238
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01952-0046

Sales & Tax Overview for 281 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $21,207

Lot & Building Information for 281 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,374
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 94.9 ft
Building class Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) i
Building sqft 5,808
Building dimensions 22 ft x 88 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1946
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 281 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 13
Community district 2
Closest police station 0.15 Miles
Closest fire station 0.51 Miles

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Other Property Data for 281 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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About 281 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 281 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 have?

This Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) located at 281 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 5,808 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 281 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

281 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1946 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $5,217,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 281 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 281 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 281 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
10/26/2020 - D
01/21/2021 - R
Deed
(2021011800128001)
11/09/2012 - R UCC3 Termination
(2012110200311001)
10/23/2012 - D
11/13/2012 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2012110200294001)
10/23/2012 - D
11/13/2012 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2012110200274001)
02/03/2003 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2003011501805001)
02/21/2000 - D
07/03/2000 - R
Deed
(3760007260176)
03/24/1998 - R Initial Coop UCC1
(3570005980857)
03/13/1998 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3720005980572)
03/13/1998 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3390005973439)
03/13/1998 - R Mortgage
(3650005973365)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 281 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $20,007
Estimated property tax: $21,207
Tax assessor's market value: $5,217,000
Assessed value: $313,020

Assessment History for 281 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $5,217,000 $313,020 $100,829 19.843% $20,007 $20,007 -1.20%
2024/25 $4,858,000 $291,480 $100,829 20.085% $20,252 $20,252 +0.76%
2023/24 $4,671,000 $280,260 $100,073 20.085% $20,100 $20,100 +4.83%
2022/23 $3,667,000 $220,020 $94,409 20.309% $19,174 $19,174 +7.84%
2021/22 $3,446,000 $206,760 $89,065 19.963% $17,780 $17,780 +0.55%

Permits for 281 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/28/2024 Alteration
02/09/2024 Alteration
11/28/2023 Alteration
11/14/2023 Alteration
11/13/2023 Alteration
11/03/2023 Alteration
05/05/2023 Alteration
04/13/2023 Alteration
11/30/2022 Alteration
11/25/2022 Alteration
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$495
3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$503
7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$470
2.1% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Classon Ave & Lafayette Ave at SW Corner
Station lines G
Distance (miles) 0.085
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Bus Routes
Name Greene Av/Classon Av
Line B52
Distance (miles) 0.024

Neighbors for 281 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 281 Greene Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
275 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,208 07/29/1998
237 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,616 11/05/2013
68 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn 3,059 09/27/2022
62 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn 3,834 09/25/2020 $1,699,000
245 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,784 07/12/2021 $3,100,000
271 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 3,334 12/03/2012 $890,000
110 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn 46,433 01/24/1990
70 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn 3,348 10/04/2018 $2,200,000
52 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn 2,835 08/04/1989
241 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,616 09/04/2018 $2,800,000
279 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 6,002 09/05/1997
273 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 1,424 03/11/2013 $405,000
239 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,616 05/31/2005 $850,000
376 Classon Ave, Brooklyn 6,400 12/06/1996
257 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 108,000 12/22/2011 $21,000,000
247 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,984 12/14/2012 $200,000
283 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 17,185 12/16/2015 $6,010,000
66 Clifton Pl, Brooklyn 2,700 08/06/2019 $2,995,000
243 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 2,616 05/29/2003
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