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281 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 - Property report

Also known as: 281 Cumberland St

Property image for 281 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Property type

City Residence One Family (A4)

Year built

1930

Lot sq. ft.

1,562

Sale price

$1,350,000

General information

Address

Primary address

281 Cumberland Street

ZIP code

11238

Neighborhood

Fort Greene

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

02119-0021

Building

Property type

City Residence One Family (A4)

Building sq. ft.

3,045

Building dimensions

20.83 ft x 43 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1930

Building material

Stone

Exterior wall

None

Basement

Sales

Sale date

08/07/2006

Sale price

$1,350,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$14,561

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)

Cumberland Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Lafayette Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20.83 ft x 75 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,562

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

Community district

Closest police station

0.43 Miles

Closest fire station

0.38 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 281 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 281 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
08/07/2006	$1,350,000	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX	XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
04/29/2016 - R 04/21/2016 - D	Mortgage (2016042600748001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
11/19/2013 - R 11/01/2013 - D	Agreement (2013111301100003)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
11/19/2013 - R 11/01/2013 - D	Mortgage (2013111301100001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
11/19/2013 - R 10/23/2013 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2013111301100002)	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
01/17/2007 - R 01/05/2007 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2007010600009001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
10/10/2006 - R 09/26/2006 - D	Discharge of Tax Lien (2006100400063001)	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
10/02/2006 - R 09/20/2006 - D	Discharge of Tax Lien (2006092602044001)	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
08/17/2006 - R 08/07/2006 - D	UCC3 Termination (2006081500093001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
08/17/2006 - R 08/07/2006 - D	Mortgage (2006081500060002)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
08/17/2006 - R 08/07/2006 - D	Deed (2006081500060001)	XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 281 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

$14,561

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$4,873,000

Assessed value

$292,380

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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	$3,706,000	$222,360	$69,228	19.843%	$13,737	$13,737	-1.20%
2024/25	$3,820,000	$229,200	$69,228	20.085%	$13,904	$13,904	+0.58%
2023/24	$3,376,000	$202,560	$68,827	20.085%	$13,824	$13,824	+4.83%
2022/23	$3,312,000	$198,720	$64,931	20.309%	$13,187	$13,187	+7.83%
2021/22	$2,844,000	$170,640	$61,256	19.963%	$12,229	$12,229	+2.05%
2020/21	$949,000	$56,940	$56,940	21.045%	$11,983	$11,983	+31.82%
2019/20	$1,561,000	$702,450	$72,881	12.473%	$9,090	$9,090	+6.75%
2018/19	$1,509,000	$679,050	$67,523	12.612%	$8,516	$8,516	+7.04%
2017/18	$1,304,000	$586,800	$62,550	12.719%	$7,956	$7,956	+6.54%
2016/17	$1,043,000	$469,350	$57,920	12.892%	$7,467	$7,467	+0.07%

Permits

Permit information for 281 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
06/23/2022	Alteration
02/22/2022	Alteration
01/25/2022	Alteration
01/10/2022	Alteration
04/11/2018	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
	06/09/2025	A
	11/29/2024	I
	04/09/2024	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

Oxford St & Fulton Ave at NE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.092

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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	0.28
P.S. 20 Clinton Hill	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	619	0.28
Compass Charter School	7	No	Charter	PK, K-5	316	0.12
Compass Charter School	7	No	Charter	PK, K-5	316	0.12
Queen Of All Saints	NR	No	Private	K-8	121	0.18
Brooklyn Free School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	76	0.23
Brooklyn Free School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	76	0.23
Hanson Place Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	99	0.25
Hanson Place Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	99	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	0.12
Queen Of All Saints	NR	No	Private	K-8	121	0.18
Brooklyn Free School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	76	0.23
Hanson Place Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	99	0.25
Hanson Place Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	43	0.25
Hensen Preparatory School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.26
P.S. 753 School For Career Development	NR	No	Public	6-12	354	0.36
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	738	0.48
The Math And Science Exploratory School	7	No	Public	6-8	522	0.48
Fort Green Preparatory Academy	5	No	Public	6-8	173	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	0.18
Brooklyn Free School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	76	0.23
Brooklyn Technical High School	10	No	Public	9-12	5,940	0.25
P.S. 753 School For Career Development	NR	No	Public	6-12	354	0.36
Child Study Center of New York	NR	No	Private		0	0.39
Khalil Gibran International Academy	2	No	Public	9-12	134	0.40
Brooklyn High School of the Arts	5	No	Public	9-12	927	0.48
P.S. 369 Coy L Cox School	NR	No	Public	K-12	487	0.59
Benjamin Banneker Academy	8	No	Public	9-12	759	0.60
P.S. 77	NR	No	Public	K-12	304	0.62

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 281 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The development at 281 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 281 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

281 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 3,045 square feet.

When was 281 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 last sold and what was the sale price?

281 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was last sold on 08/07/2006 for $1,350,000.

What is the assessed value of 281 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

281 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is currently assessed at $292,380.

What are the property taxes for 281 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The property taxes for 281 Cumberland Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 total $14,561.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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