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261 Hewes Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 - Property report

Also known as: 261 Hewes St

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,720

Sale price

$585,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
261 Hewes Street
ZIP code
11211
Neighborhood
Williamsburg
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
02207-0060

Owner

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
3,780
Building dimensions
20 ft x 51 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1899
Last altered
2013
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
11/17/2011
Sale price
$585,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$14,456
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Hewes Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Harrison Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 86 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,720

Area overview

Walk score
90 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
80 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
14
Community district
1
Closest police station
1.07 Miles
Closest fire station
0.44 Miles

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Ownership information for 261 Hewes Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 261 Hewes Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/17/2011 $585,000 X & X XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX X XXXXXX, XX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/20/2019 - R
06/11/2019 - D
Agreement
(2019062000559004)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
06/20/2019 - R
06/11/2019 - D
Mortgage
(2019062000559003)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
06/20/2019 - R
06/03/2019 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2019062000559002)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X XXXX
06/20/2019 - R
06/03/2019 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2019062000559001)
XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
09/02/2015 - R
08/10/2015 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2015081900407001)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX
09/02/2015 - R
08/05/2015 - D
Agreement
(2015081900330003)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
09/02/2015 - R
08/05/2015 - D
Mortgage
(2015081900330002)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
09/02/2015 - R
08/05/2015 - D
Deed
(2015081900330001)
X X XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
11/19/2012 - R
11/13/2012 - D
Certificate
(2012111400655001)
XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX X
11/19/2012 - R
10/08/2012 - D
Zoning Lot Description
(2012111400655002)
X X XXXXXX XXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 261 Hewes 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
$14,456
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,284,000
Assessed value
$137,040

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 $2,581,000 $154,860 $71,494 19.843% $14,187 $14,187 +4.72%
2024/25 $3,036,000 $182,160 $67,447 20.085% $13,547 $13,547 +6.00%
2023/24 $2,683,000 $160,980 $63,630 20.085% $12,780 $12,780 +1.64%
2022/23 $2,391,000 $143,460 $61,910 20.309% $12,573 $12,573 +3.74%
2021/22 $2,331,000 $139,860 $60,710 19.963% $12,120 $12,120 -3.34%
2020/21 $2,239,000 $134,340 $59,578 21.045% $12,538 $12,538 +5.39%
2019/20 $1,780,000 $106,800 $56,206 21.167% $11,897 $11,897 +7.26%
2018/19 $1,374,000 $82,440 $53,025 20.919% $11,092 $11,092 +8.56%
2017/18 $1,084,000 $65,040 $50,122 20.385% $10,517 $10,217 +16.05%
2016/17 $812,000 $48,720 $44,042 19.991% $9,114 $8,804 +0.18%

Permit information for 261 Hewes Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/22/2013 Alteration type 2
08/13/2013 Alteration type 2
11/14/2012 Alteration type 1
05/24/2012 Alteration type 1

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

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Williamsburg residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,400,000

-8.6% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,472

14.3% 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

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Hooper St & Broadway at SW Corner
Station lines
J-M
Distance (miles)
0.135

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 380 John Wayne Elementary School 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 390 0.25
P.S. 380 John Wayne Elementary School 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 390 0.25
Beth Rachel School for Girls NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.09
Beth Rachel School for Girls NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.09
Beth Rachel School for Girls NR No Private K-8 2,683 0.10
Bnei Shimon Yisroel NR No Private PK, K-12 456 0.10
Bnei Shimon Yisroel NR No Private PK, K-12 456 0.10
Beginning with Children Charter II 7 No Charter K-9 597 0.13
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Beth Rachel School for Girls NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.09
Beth Rachel School for Girls NR No Private K-8 2,683 0.10
Bnei Shimon Yisroel NR No Private PK, K-12 456 0.10
United Talmudical Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.11
Juan Morel Campos Secondary School 2 No Public 6-12 454 0.13
Beginning with Children Charter II 7 No Charter K-9 597 0.13
Bnos Yakov School For Girls NR No Private PK, K-12 848 0.16
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
El Puente Academy For Peace And Justice 1 No Public 9-12 174 0.02
Beth Rachel School for Girls NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.09
Bnei Shimon Yisroel NR No Private PK, K-12 456 0.10
Juan Morel Campos Secondary School 2 No Public 6-12 454 0.13
Bnos Yakov School For Girls NR No Private PK, K-12 848 0.16
Bais Rochel School NR No Private PK, K-12 4,198 0.16
Bnos Yaakov Educational Center NR No Private 1-12 700 0.17

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 261 Hewes Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The development at 261 Hewes Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 261 Hewes Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

261 Hewes Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 3,780 square feet.

When was 261 Hewes Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 last sold and what was the sale price?

261 Hewes Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was last sold on 11/17/2011 for $585,000.

What is the assessed value of 261 Hewes Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

261 Hewes Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is currently assessed at $137,040.

What are the property taxes for 261 Hewes Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The property taxes for 261 Hewes Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 total $14,456.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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