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261 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Property Information

261 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 261 Gates Avenue
Secondary address 257-261 Gates Ave
Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant
Zip code 11238
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01973-0051

Sales & Tax Overview for 261 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 07/24/2009
Purchase price $900,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 261 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 5,400
Lot dimensions 54 ft x 100 ft
Property type Elevator Apartment - Fireproof without Stores (D3)
Building sqft 23,328
Building dimensions 54 ft x 72 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 6
Year built 1930
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 261 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 30
Regulatory status Mixed rent regulated
Stabilized units 27
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 13
Community district 3
Closest police station 0.32 Miles
Closest fire station 0.31 Miles

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Other Property Data for 261 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 257-261 Gates Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

About 261 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 261 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

261 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1930 and has a total of 23,328 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 261 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $1,261,350, the tax amount paid for 261 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is $156,899.

When was 261 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 last sold and what was the last sale price?

261 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was last sold in 07/24/2009 for $900,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 30 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 261 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 261 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/24/2009 $900,000
11/01/2005 $10
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 261 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
04/22/2019 - R
04/18/2019 - D
Agreement
(2019041900691002)
04/22/2019 - R
04/18/2019 - D
Mortgage
(2019041900691001)
07/09/2013 - R
04/30/2013 - D
NYC Real Property Transfer Tax
(2013061901788001)
12/17/2012 - R
11/07/2012 - D
Agreement
(2012120700543002)
12/17/2012 - R
11/07/2012 - D
Mortgage
(2012120700543001)
09/26/2012 - R
08/08/2012 - D
Sundry Agreement
(2012091901380001)
08/07/2009 - R
07/24/2009 - D
Mortgage
(2009073100029003)
08/07/2009 - R
07/24/2009 - D
Deed
(2009073100029002)
08/07/2009 - R
03/12/2009 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2009073100029004)
08/07/2009 - R
11/01/2005 - D
Deed
(2009073100029001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 261 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $156,899
Tax assessor's market value: $2,803,000
Assessed value: $1,261,350

Assessment History for 261 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $3,522,000 $1,584,900 $1,370,968 12.439% $170,535 $170,535 +3.50%
2024/25 $3,326,000 $1,496,700 $1,318,160 12.5% $164,770 $164,770 +7.05%
2023/24 $2,736,000 $1,231,200 $1,231,200 12.502% $153,925 $153,925 -4.43%
2022/23 $3,309,000 $1,489,050 $1,319,390 12.267% $161,850 $161,054 +6.47%
2021/22 $2,762,000 $1,242,900 $1,242,900 12.235% $152,069 $151,273 -6.30%

Permits for 261 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/21/2021 Alteration
06/10/2021 Alteration
05/29/2021 Alteration type 2
05/22/2019 Alteration
11/29/2016 Alteration type 3
03/31/2016 Alteration type 3
03/16/2015 Alteration type 3
03/22/2012 Alteration type 3
06/09/2011 Alteration type 3
11/17/2010 Alteration type 3
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$444
-15% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$523
9.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$523
5.9% 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 SE Corner
Station lines G
Distance (miles) 0.255
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Neighbors for 261 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 261 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
255 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 2,160 10/16/2015
102 Quincy St, Brooklyn 5,868 11/26/2018
251 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 4,600 06/11/2018
249 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 4,000 02/22/1990
239 Gates Ave, Brooklyn
90 Quincy St, Brooklyn 2,759 05/30/2003
235 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 03/25/1969
269 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 6,300
233 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 01/20/1970
376 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn 14,241 08/23/2012 $1,387,500
253 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 6,436 10/17/2023 $1,450,000
237 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 11/17/1967
96 Quincy St, Brooklyn 2,739 03/12/2026 $500,000
94 Quincy St, Brooklyn 2,739 06/03/1988
247 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 4,360 02/13/1980
229 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 02/27/1997
98 Quincy St, Brooklyn 02/10/2017 $1,250,000
92 Quincy St, Brooklyn 2,759 04/18/2016
265 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 3,772
100 Quincy St, Brooklyn 12/13/1983
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