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242 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 Property Information

242 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 242 Dekalb Avenue
Neighborhood Fort Greene
Zip code 11205
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 02105-0031

Sales & Tax Overview for 242 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $18,628

Lot & Building Information for 242 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,942
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 97.08 ft
Property type Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9)
Building sqft 3,200
Building dimensions 20 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Year built 1930
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 242 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Commercial units 2
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 13
Community district 2
Closest police station 0.46 Miles
Closest fire station 0.29 Miles

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Other Property Data for 242 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn

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About 242 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 242 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 have?

This Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9) located at 242 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 has a total of 3,200 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 242 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

242 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was built in 1930 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $2,390,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 2 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 242 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 242 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 242 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
03/30/2017 - D
11/24/2017 - R
Deed
(2017101000305004)
01/16/2014 - D
07/19/2016 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2016071301321001)
06/22/2007 - D
01/03/2011 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2010120801260001)
12/15/2004 - D
06/16/2005 - R
Deed
(2005020701076002)
10/04/1994 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3800004469480)
04/26/1993 - R Initial UCC1
(3330003979333)
04/26/1993 - R Initial UCC1
(3320003979332)
02/08/1993 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3600001748360)
02/08/1993 - R Agreement
(3210001748221)
02/08/1993 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3200001748220)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 242 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $17,249
Estimated property tax: $18,628
Tax assessor's market value: $2,390,000
Assessed value: $1,075,500

Assessment History for 242 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 242 Dekalb Avenue, 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 $2,390,000 $1,075,500 $138,670 12.439% $17,249 $17,249 -0.49%
2024/25 $2,987,000 $1,344,150 $138,668 12.5% $17,334 $17,334 +3.19%
2023/24 $2,542,000 $1,143,900 $134,364 12.502% $16,798 $16,798 +10.07%
2022/23 $2,295,000 $1,032,750 $124,415 12.267% $15,262 $15,262 +8.28%
2021/22 $1,836,000 $826,200 $115,200 12.235% $14,095 $14,095 +7.72%

Permits for 242 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

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 Clinton Ave & Lafayette Ave at SW Corner
Station lines G
Distance (miles) 0.126
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Bus Routes
Name DE Kalb Av/Vanderbilt Av
Line B38
Distance (miles) 0.02

Neighbors for 242 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 242 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
274 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 3,480 12/02/2014 $2,517,000
282 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 3,388 03/02/2021 $2,950,000
278 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 2,700 09/06/2002
269 Clermont Ave, Brooklyn 8,040 06/01/2007
275 Clermont Ave, Brooklyn 3,700 01/19/2023 $3,950,000
277 Clermont Ave, Brooklyn 3,380 06/12/2018 $3,605,000
286 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 3,200 09/09/2005 $1,735,750
271 Clermont Ave, Brooklyn 3,760 12/23/2021
279 Clermont Ave, Brooklyn 3,668 05/16/2017
285 Clermont Ave, Brooklyn 3,344 04/14/2015
283 Clermont Ave, Brooklyn 3,668 03/27/1998
244 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn 3,600 12/20/2012 $1,400,000
280 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 3,448 08/14/1992
273 Clermont Ave, Brooklyn 3,696 02/04/2008
281 Clermont Ave, Brooklyn 3,668 08/13/2010 $2,348,700
246 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn 3,500 12/02/2003 $1,250,000
276 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 3,600 08/12/2025
284 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 3,200 11/20/2002
272 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 3,600 01/24/2003
240 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn 3,360 03/31/2020
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