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281 St James Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Property Information

281 St James Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 281 St James Place
Secondary address 901 Atlantic Ave
Neighborhood Clinton Hill
Zip code 11238
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 02018-0001

Sales & Tax Overview for 281 St James Place, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $12,487

Lot & Building Information for 281 St James Place, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,819
Lot dimensions 16.42 ft x 70.67 ft
Property type Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2)
Building sqft 2,462
Building dimensions 16.42 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1930
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 281 St James Place, 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 0.56 Miles
Closest fire station 0.50 Miles

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Other Property Data for 281 St James Place, Brooklyn

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 901 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11238

About 281 St James Place, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 281 St James Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 have?

This Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) located at 281 St James Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 2,462 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 281 St James Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

281 St James Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1930 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $2,211,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 281 St James Place, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 281 St James Place, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 281 St James Place, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
03/30/2004 - D
07/03/2004 - R
Mortgage
(2004042301368001)
01/05/2000 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3250006986625)
12/16/1997 - R Mortgage
(3530005869953)
06/17/1988 - R Mortgage
(3430001374043)
08/04/1982 - R Mortgage
(3170000921317)
08/04/1982 - R Deed
(3160000921316)
06/14/1979 - D
06/14/1979 - R
Deed
(37930107900050)
10/15/1975 - R Sundry Agreement
(37530080800773)
10/15/1975 - R Deed
(37530080800771)
04/18/1975 - R Deed
(37530077401097)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 281 St James Place, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $11,828
Estimated property tax: $12,487
Tax assessor's market value: $2,211,000
Assessed value: $132,660

Assessment History for 281 St James Place, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 281 St James Place, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $2,211,000 $132,660 $59,606 19.843% $11,828 $11,828 +4.72%
2024/25 $2,160,000 $129,600 $56,232 20.085% $11,294 $11,294 +6.00%
2023/24 $1,918,000 $115,080 $53,050 20.085% $10,655 $10,655 +0.04%
2022/23 $1,506,000 $90,360 $52,445 20.309% $10,651 $10,651 +1.73%
2021/22 $1,342,000 $80,520 $52,445 19.963% $10,470 $10,470 +0.16%

Permits for 281 St James Place, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/09/2021 Alteration
01/20/2015 Alteration type 2
08/03/2012 Alteration type 1
         
         
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$426
-10.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$493
11.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$492
6.6% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Washington Ave & Fulton Ave at SE Corner
Station lines C
Distance (miles) 0.15
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Bus Routes
Name Washington Av/Pacific St
Line B45
Distance (miles) 0.07

Neighbors for 281 St James Place, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 281 St James Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
267 St James Pl, Brooklyn 3,080 02/17/2012 $1,325,000
15 Brevoort Pl, Brooklyn 4,467 07/08/2016
23 Brevoort Pl, Brooklyn 2,700 07/26/2024 $1,405,000
271 St James Pl, Brooklyn 2,688 01/07/2026
269 St James Pl, Brooklyn 2,888 08/18/1987
29 Brevoort Pl, Brooklyn 6,113 06/30/2015 $3,833,846
11 Brevoort Pl, Brooklyn 3,520 06/02/2021
277 St James Pl, Brooklyn 2,920 06/20/2023 $1,900,000
265 St James Pl, Brooklyn 2,016 11/24/2025 $2,800,000
27 Brevoort Pl, Brooklyn 4,500 12/30/2013
6 Lefferts Pl, Brooklyn 2,720 12/21/1993
13 Brevoort Pl, Brooklyn 3,660 01/29/2021 $1,425,000
275 St James Pl, Brooklyn 2,560 10/10/2006
19 Brevoort Pl, Brooklyn 3,600 11/18/2013
25 Brevoort Pl, Brooklyn 2,700 04/22/2003
273 St James Pl, Brooklyn 2,688 03/19/2026
263 St James Pl, Brooklyn 10/01/1974
17 Brevoort Pl, Brooklyn 2,700 12/21/2004
21 Brevoort Pl, Brooklyn 2,700 10/16/2019 $2,450,000
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