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221 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 - Property report

Also known as: 221 Gates Ave

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,083

Sale price

$1,675,500

General information

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Address
Primary address
221 Gates Avenue
ZIP code
11238
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01973-0072

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
3,240
Building dimensions
20.8 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1899
Last altered
2021
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
01/15/2021
Sale price
$1,675,500
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,999
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)
Gates Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Lexington Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20.83 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,083

Area overview

Walk score
92 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
87 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
13
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.30 Miles
Closest fire station
0.39 Miles

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Ownership information for 221 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 221 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/15/2021 $1,675,500 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXXX, XXXX-XXXX XXX XXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/27/2021 - R
01/21/2021 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2021012201442001)
XXXX XX XXXXXXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
02/16/2021 - R
01/15/2021 - D
Deed
(2021012200624001)
XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
08/06/2014 - R Initial UCC1
(2014080600592001)
XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
12/30/2009 - R
06/02/2009 - D
Life Estate Deed
(2009122201330001)
XXXX XXXXXXX X XX XXXX XXXXXX
03/06/2008 - R
02/29/2008 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2008022901225001)
XXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
05/05/2008 - R
02/19/2008 - D
Mortgage
(2008043000901001)
XXXX XXXXXXX X XX XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
08/25/2005 - R
07/15/2005 - D
Mortgage
(2005080801114001)
XXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
04/29/2003 - R
03/19/2003 - D
Sundry Agreement
(2003032400880001)
XXX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
05/05/2004 - R
06/19/2002 - D
Deed
(2004011600846001)
XXXX XXXXXXX X XX XXXX XXXXXXX X XX
12/02/1966 - R Mortgage
(36630030600057)
XXXX XXXXXXX X XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 221 Gates 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
$6,999
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,249,000
Assessed value
$134,940

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 $2,122,000 $127,320 $33,789 19.843% $6,705 $6,705 +34.46%
2024/25 $1,998,000 $119,880 $24,827 20.085% $4,987 $4,987 +1.02%
2023/24 $2,099,000 $125,940 $24,576 20.085% $4,936 $4,936 +4.69%
2022/23 $1,718,000 $103,080 $23,216 20.309% $4,715 $4,715 +7.72%
2021/22 $1,809,000 $108,540 $21,924 19.963% $4,377 $4,377 +0.53%
2020/21 $2,193,000 $131,580 $20,689 21.045% $4,354 $4,354 -0.58%
2019/20 $2,425,000 $145,500 $20,689 21.167% $4,379 $4,379 +2.22%
2018/19 $2,612,000 $156,720 $20,480 20.919% $4,284 $4,284 +8.63%
2017/18 $2,006,000 $120,360 $19,347 20.385% $3,944 $3,944 +7.98%
2016/17 $1,486,000 $89,160 $18,270 19.991% $3,652 $3,652 +8.34%

Permit information for 221 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/10/2022 Alteration
04/29/2022 Alteration
04/28/2022 Alteration
01/21/2022 Alteration
12/11/2021 Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

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Clinton Hill residential market stats

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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
Classon Ave & Lafayette Ave at SE Corner
Station lines
G
Distance (miles)
0.233

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 262 0.11
P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 262 0.11
The Brooklyn Waldorf School NR No Private PK, K-8 160 0.23
The Brooklyn Waldorf School NR No Private PK, K-8 160 0.23
Nelrak Child Development Center NR No Private PK, K-3 50 0.24
Nelrak Child Development Center NR No Private PK, K-3 50 0.24
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah NR No Private PK-8 79 0.26
P.S. 3 The Bedford Village 4 No Public PK, K-5 224 0.28
P.S. 3 The Bedford Village 4 No Public PK, K-5 224 0.28
Community Partnership Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-8 371 0.33
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Urban Assembly Unison School (The) 3 No Public 6-8 173 0.11
The Brooklyn Waldorf School NR No Private PK, K-8 160 0.23
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah NR No Private PK-8 79 0.26
Bethel Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 34 0.29
Community Partnership Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-8 371 0.33
Talmud Torah Dnitra NR No Private PK, K-12 500 0.34
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 738 0.43
Brooklyn Free School NR No Private PK-12 76 0.50
P.S. 753 School For Career Development NR No Public 6-12 354 0.59
Explore Exceed Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 429 0.60
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bedford Academy High School 9 No Public 9-12 381 0.25
Talmud Torah Dnitra NR No Private PK, K-12 500 0.34
Brooklyn High School For Leadership And Community 1 No Public 9-12 139 0.43
Brooklyn Community High School Communication Arts An NR No Public 9-12 515 0.43
Ohel Elozer NR No Private 9-12 0 0.45
Brooklyn Free School NR No Private PK-12 76 0.50
Gotham Professional Arts Academy NR No Public 9-12 179 0.50
Acorn Community High School NR No Public 9-12 107 0.51
GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY NR No Public 9-12 217 0.51
Walk In Cove Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.52

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 221 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The development at 221 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 221 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

221 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 3,240 square feet.

When was 221 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 last sold and what was the sale price?

221 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was last sold on 01/15/2021 for $1,675,500.

What is the assessed value of 221 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

221 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is currently assessed at $134,940.

What are the property taxes for 221 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The property taxes for 221 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 total $6,998.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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