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281 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 - Property report

Also known as: 281 Marcy Ave

Property image for 281 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

1,621

Sale price

$520,000

General information

Address

Primary address

281 Marcy Avenue

ZIP code

11211

Neighborhood

Williamsburg

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

02213-0001

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

2,400

Building dimensions

20 ft x 40 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1901

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

02/10/2014

Sale price

$520,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$7,056

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)

Marcy Avenue (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Harrison Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

25 ft x 64.83 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,621

Area overview

Walk score

83 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

70 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

1.04 Miles

Closest fire station

0.42 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 281 Marcy 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 281 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
02/10/2014	$520,000	XXXXXX X XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX	XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
04/17/2026 - R 04/01/2026 - D	Sundry Agreement (2026041700496001)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXX XXXXXX XXXXX
04/22/2015 - R 03/25/2015 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2015020900696001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXX XX
07/28/2014 - R 02/10/2014 - D	Deed (2014071400771001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXX X XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX
10/19/2011 - R 08/10/2011 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2011091600400001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX XXXX
04/07/2010 - R 03/15/2010 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2010031600889001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXX XXX
07/05/2004 - R 01/29/2004 - D	Mortgage (2004060800952001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
07/05/2004 - R 01/26/2004 - D	Power of Attorney (2004060800952002)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXX
07/08/2003 - R 01/06/2003 - D	Mortgage (2003021001143002)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXX XXX
07/08/2003 - R 01/06/2003 - D	Deed, Other (2003021001143001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXX
04/28/2000 - R	Easement (3270007203027)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 281 Marcy 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

$7,056

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,286,000

Assessed value

$137,160

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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	$2,548,000	$152,880	$32,126	19.843%	$6,657	$6,375	+4.72%
2024/25	$2,316,000	$138,960	$30,309	20.085%	$6,357	$6,088	+0.20%
2023/24	$2,193,000	$131,580	$30,249	20.085%	$6,357	$6,076	-0.11%
2022/23	$1,795,000	$107,700	$29,949	20.309%	$6,379	$6,082	+8.07%
2021/22	$1,746,000	$104,760	$28,192	19.963%	$5,915	$5,628	+0.74%
2020/21	$1,766,000	$105,960	$26,545	21.045%	$5,883	$5,586	+5.68%
2019/20	$1,404,000	$84,240	$24,974	21.167%	$5,583	$5,286	+1.43%
2018/19	$1,120,000	$67,200	$24,914	20.919%	$5,517	$5,212	+3.49%
2017/18	$1,259,000	$75,540	$24,704	20.385%	$5,336	$5,036	+8.85%
2016/17	$1,038,000	$62,280	$23,143	19.991%	$4,936	$4,627	+8.95%

Permits

Permit information for 281 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Hooper St & Broadway at SW Corner

Station lines

J-M

Distance (miles)

0.171

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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	0.21
P.S. 380 John Wayne Elementary School	8	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	390	0.21
Bnei Shimon Yisroel	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	456	0.09
Bnei Shimon Yisroel	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	456	0.09
Beginning with Children Charter II	7	No	Charter	K-9	597	0.10
Beth Rachel School for Girls	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.13
Beth Rachel School for Girls	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.13
Beth Rachel School for Girls	NR	No	Private	K-8	2,683	0.14

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Bnei Shimon Yisroel	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	456	0.09
Beginning with Children Charter II	7	No	Charter	K-9	597	0.10
Juan Morel Campos Secondary School	2	No	Public	6-12	454	0.10
Beth Rachel School for Girls	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.13
Beth Rachel School for Girls	NR	No	Private	K-8	2,683	0.14
Bnos Yakov School For Girls	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	848	0.14
Bais Rochel School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	4,198	0.14

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	0.07
Bnei Shimon Yisroel	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	456	0.09
Juan Morel Campos Secondary School	2	No	Public	6-12	454	0.10
Beth Rachel School for Girls	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.13
Bnos Yakov School For Girls	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	848	0.14
Bais Rochel School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	4,198	0.14
Bnos Yaakov Educational Center	NR	No	Private	1-12	700	0.15

Neighbors for 281 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

165 Penn St, Brooklyn 169 Penn St, Brooklyn 181 Penn St, Brooklyn 244 Hewes St, Brooklyn 163 Penn St, Brooklyn 167 Penn St, Brooklyn 177 Penn St, Brooklyn 236 Hewes St, Brooklyn 242 Hewes St, Brooklyn 161 Penn St, Brooklyn 238 Hewes St, Brooklyn 173 Penn St, Brooklyn 175 Penn St, Brooklyn 234 Hewes St, Brooklyn 240 Hewes St, Brooklyn 254 Hewes St, Brooklyn 248 Hewes St, Brooklyn 256 Hewes St, Brooklyn 171 Penn St, Brooklyn

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 281 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The development at 281 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 281 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

281 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 2,400 square feet.

When was 281 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 last sold and what was the sale price?

281 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was last sold on 02/10/2014 for $520,000.

What is the assessed value of 281 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

281 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is currently assessed at $137,160.

What are the property taxes for 281 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The property taxes for 281 Marcy Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 total $7,055.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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