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257 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 - Property report

Also known as: 257 Cumberland St

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

General information

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Address
Primary address
257 Cumberland Street
ZIP code
11205
Neighborhood
Fort Greene
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
02102-0007

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
3,880
Building dimensions
25 ft x 35 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1901
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,481
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Cumberland Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Lafayette Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,500

Area overview

Walk score
99 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
94 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
13
Community district
2
Closest police station
0.48 Miles
Closest fire station
0.32 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 257 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 257 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/02/2006 - R
05/16/2006 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006052501354001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
09/04/1998 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3050006215505)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
03/07/1981 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(38130122201292)		 XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X
12/12/1980 - R Mortgage
(38030120300186)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX
12/10/1980 - D
12/10/1980 - R		 Deed
(38030120300184)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
04/22/1980 - D
04/22/1980 - R		 Landmark Designation
(38030115401601)		 XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
10/26/1978 - R Deed
(37830102900335)		 XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX
06/20/1972 - R Mortgage
(37230056301041)		 XXX XXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXXXXX
06/20/1972 - R Deed
(37230056301039)		 XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX X
01/03/1968 - R Sundry Agreement
(36830061800330)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 257 Cumberland Street, 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
$7,481
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$4,843,000
Assessed value
$290,580

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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 $4,570,000 $274,200 $41,288 19.843% $9,427 $6,914 -1.65%
2024/25 $4,570,000 $274,200 $41,368 20.085% $9,542 $7,030 -14.46%
2023/24 $5,235,000 $314,100 $40,917 20.085% $9,463 $8,218 +5.92%
2022/23 $4,459,000 $267,540 $38,204 20.309% $9,030 $7,759 +8.82%
2021/22 $4,529,000 $271,740 $35,716 19.963% $8,376 $7,130 +1.50%
2020/21 $4,726,000 $283,560 $33,380 21.045% $8,332 $7,025 -0.61%
2019/20 $3,880,000 $232,800 $33,390 21.167% $8,380 $7,068 +2.37%
2018/19 $3,523,000 $211,380 $33,004 20.919% $8,214 $6,904 +18.08%
2017/18 $3,162,000 $189,720 $28,683 20.385% $7,553 $5,847 +10.32%
2016/17 $2,342,000 $140,520 $26,513 19.991% $6,989 $5,300 +10.58%
Permits

Permit information for 257 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/14/2023 Alteration
02/27/2023 Alteration type 2
09/24/2021 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
02/24/2022 A
04/08/2021 A
06/22/1992 B

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Neighborhood

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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

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Oxford St & Fulton Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
C
Distance (miles)
0.15
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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 0.22
P.S. 20 Clinton Hill 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 619 0.22
Compass Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-5 316 0.06
Compass Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-5 316 0.06
Queen Of All Saints NR No Private K-8 121 0.18
Brooklyn Free School NR No Private PK-12 76 0.25
Brooklyn Free School NR No Private PK-12 76 0.25
William T Dillon Child Study Center NR No Private PK-K 69 0.25
William T Dillon Child Study Center NR No Private PK-K 69 0.25
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 0.06
Queen Of All Saints NR No Private K-8 121 0.18
Brooklyn Free School NR No Private PK-12 76 0.25
Hanson Place Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 99 0.26
Hanson Place Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 43 0.26
Hensen Preparatory School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.28
P.S. 753 School For Career Development NR No Public 6-12 354 0.43
Fort Green Preparatory Academy 5 No Public 6-8 173 0.47
The Math And Science Exploratory School 7 No Public 6-8 522 0.51
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 738 0.53
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School NR No Private 9-12 621 0.20
Brooklyn Technical High School 10 No Public 9-12 5,940 0.21
Brooklyn Free School NR No Private PK-12 76 0.25
Child Study Center of New York NR No Private 0 0.33
Khalil Gibran International Academy 2 No Public 9-12 134 0.41
P.S. 753 School For Career Development NR No Public 6-12 354 0.43
Brooklyn High School of the Arts 5 No Public 9-12 927 0.51
Benjamin Banneker Academy 8 No Public 9-12 759 0.54
P.S. 369 Coy L Cox School NR No Public K-12 487 0.58
Dr Susan S Mckinney Secondary School Of The Arts 4 No Public 6-12 247 0.63

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Neighbors for 257 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY

261 Cumberland St, Brooklyn 263 Cumberland St, Brooklyn 129 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 227 Cumberland St, Brooklyn 123 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 125 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 127 Lafayette Ave, Brooklyn 259 Cumberland St, Brooklyn 267 Cumberland St, Brooklyn 253 Cumberland St, Brooklyn 241 Cumberland St, Brooklyn 235 Cumberland St, Brooklyn 247 Cumberland St, Brooklyn 245 A Cumberland St, Brooklyn 243 Cumberland St, Brooklyn 265 Cumberland St, Brooklyn 269 Cumberland St, Brooklyn 233 Cumberland St, Brooklyn 231 Cumberland St, Brooklyn 225 Cumberland St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 257 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 257 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The development at 257 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 257 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

257 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 has a total of 3,880 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 257 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

257 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 is currently assessed at $290,580.

What are the property taxes for 257 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The property taxes for 257 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11205 total $8,760.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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