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253 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 - Property report

Also known as: 253 Carlton Ave

Property image for 253 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Property type

City Residence One Family (A4)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

2,450

Sale price

$3,400,000

General information

Address

Primary address

253 Carlton Avenue

ZIP code

11205

Neighborhood

Fort Greene

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

02090-0009

Building

Property type

City Residence One Family (A4)

Building sq. ft.

3,320

Building dimensions

24.5 ft x 55 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1931

Last altered

2022

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

07/28/2021

Sale price

$3,400,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$18,167

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Carlton Avenue (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Dekalb Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

24.5 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,450

Area overview

Walk score

94 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

96 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.58 Miles

Closest fire station

0.18 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 253 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 253 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
07/28/2021	$3,400,000	XXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX	X X XXXXX XXX
11/21/2019	$2,250,000	X X XXXXX XXX	XXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
12/07/2021 - R 10/26/2021 - D	Zoning Lot Description (2021112900814001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX
12/07/2021 - R 10/01/2021 - D	Certificate (2021112900814002)	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
08/06/2021 - R 07/28/2021 - D	Deed (2021080400672001)	X X XXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX
11/27/2019 - R 11/21/2019 - D	Deed (2019112600859001)	XXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX	X X XXXXX XXX
11/30/2018 - R 09/13/2018 - D	Correction Deed (2018101900650001)	XXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX
01/31/2017 - R 01/20/2017 - D	Deed (2017011900047001)	XXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX
11/06/1998 - R	Agreement (3360006318136)	XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXX
10/08/1987 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3360001306836)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX
10/08/1987 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3350001306835)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX
10/08/1987 - R	Mortgage (3850001306585)	XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 253 Carlton 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

$18,167

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$4,278,000

Assessed value

$256,680

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$4,037,000	$242,220	$91,162	19.843%	$18,089	$18,089	+84.73%
2024/25	$3,688,000	$221,280	$48,755	20.085%	$9,792	$9,792	+6.00%
2023/24	$3,841,000	$230,460	$45,996	20.085%	$9,238	$9,238	+4.83%
2022/23	$3,153,000	$189,180	$43,394	20.309%	$8,813	$8,813	+1.73%
2021/22	$3,016,000	$180,960	$43,394	19.963%	$8,663	$8,663	-4.42%
2020/21	$3,657,000	$219,420	$43,066	21.045%	$9,063	$9,063	+5.39%
2019/20	$2,923,000	$175,380	$40,629	21.167%	$8,600	$8,600	+7.25%
2018/19	$3,913,000	$234,780	$38,330	20.919%	$8,018	$8,018	+8.77%
2017/18	$2,480,000	$148,800	$36,162	20.385%	$7,372	$7,372	+1.97%
2016/17	$2,452,000	$147,120	$36,162	19.991%	$7,229	$7,229	+3.02%

Permits

Permit information for 253 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
08/27/2024	Alteration CO
09/25/2023	Alteration CO
04/19/2023	Alteration
04/17/2023	Alteration CO
04/17/2023	Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	05/04/2026	A
	11/18/2025	I
	06/09/2025	A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Fort Greene residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,564,600

36.6% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,188

7.8% 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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Clinton Ave & Lafayette Ave at SW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.264

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 20 Clinton Hill	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	619	0.08
P.S. 20 Clinton Hill	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	619	0.08
Compass Charter School	7	No	Charter	PK, K-5	316	0.09
Compass Charter School	7	No	Charter	PK, K-5	316	0.09
William T Dillon Child Study Center	NR	No	Private	PK-K	69	0.16
William T Dillon Child Study Center	NR	No	Private	PK-K	69	0.16
Child Study Center of New York	NR	No	Private		0	0.18
Queen Of All Saints	NR	No	Private	K-8	121	0.20
Brooklyn Free School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	76	0.30
P.S. 46 Edward C Blum	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	234	0.32

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Ms 113 Ronald Edmonds Learning Center	5	No	Public	6-8	226	0.09
Child Study Center of New York	NR	No	Private		0	0.18
Queen Of All Saints	NR	No	Private	K-8	121	0.20
Brooklyn Free School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	76	0.30
Fort Green Preparatory Academy	5	No	Public	6-8	173	0.32
Trilok School and Trilok Fusion Arts Inc	NR	No	Private	PK-8	46	0.33
Hanson Place Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	99	0.36
Community Roots Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	469	0.46
Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts	4	No	Public	6-12	247	0.51
P.S. 753 School For Career Development	NR	No	Public	6-12	354	0.55

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Child Study Center of New York	NR	No	Private		0	0.18
Brooklyn Technical High School	10	No	Public	9-12	5,940	0.25
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	621	0.27
Brooklyn Free School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	76	0.30
Benjamin Banneker Academy	8	No	Public	9-12	759	0.40
Khalil Gibran International Academy	2	No	Public	9-12	134	0.51
Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts	4	No	Public	6-12	247	0.51
P.S. 753 School For Career Development	NR	No	Public	6-12	354	0.55
Ohel Elozer	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.61
Brooklyn High School of the Arts	5	No	Public	9-12	927	0.62

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 253 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The development at 253 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was built in 1931.

What is the total square footage of 253 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

253 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 has a total of 3,320 square feet.

When was 253 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 last sold and what was the sale price?

253 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was last sold on 07/28/2021 for $3,400,000.

What is the assessed value of 253 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

253 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 is currently assessed at $256,680.

What are the property taxes for 253 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The property taxes for 253 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 total $18,167.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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