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261 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 - Property report

Also known as: 261 Penn St

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Property type

Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

2,100

Sale price

$700,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
261 Penn Street
ZIP code
11211
Neighborhood
Williamsburg
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
02213-0041

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Building
Property type
Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2)
Building sq. ft.
7,005
Building dimensions
21 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1901
Last altered
2007
Building material
Sales
Sale date
10/31/2005
Sale price
$700,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$14,629
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
21 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,100

Area overview

Walk score
88 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
78 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
14
Community district
1
Closest police station
1.10 Miles
Closest fire station
0.52 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 261 Penn 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 261 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/31/2005 $700,000 XXX XXXX XX. XXX XXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/07/2005 - R
10/31/2005 - D		 Deed
(2005110102125001)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXX
03/07/2000 - R Mortgage
(3830007126883)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
03/07/2000 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3130007126913)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
01/07/2000 - R Deed
(3160006991716)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
11/05/1998 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(3830006315083)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX
11/05/1998 - R Deed
(3500006316850)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXX
11/05/1998 - R Deed
(3300006316830)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 261 Penn 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
$14,629
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$4,473,000
Assessed value
$268,380

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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 $5,136,000 $308,160 $72,374 19.843% $14,361 $14,361 +4.72%
2024/25 $4,057,000 $243,420 $68,279 20.085% $13,714 $13,714 +6.00%
2023/24 $3,586,000 $215,160 $64,415 20.085% $12,938 $12,938 +3.69%
2022/23 $2,815,000 $168,900 $61,435 20.309% $12,477 $12,477 +1.74%
2021/22 $2,732,000 $163,920 $61,435 19.963% $12,264 $12,264 -3.38%
2020/21 $2,617,000 $157,020 $60,312 21.045% $12,693 $12,693 +5.39%
2019/20 $2,276,000 $136,560 $56,899 21.167% $12,044 $12,044 +7.26%
2018/19 $1,897,000 $113,820 $53,679 20.919% $11,229 $11,229 +7.60%
2017/18 $1,769,000 $106,140 $51,196 20.385% $10,436 $10,436 +1.97%
2016/17 $1,474,000 $88,440 $51,196 19.991% $10,235 $10,235 +4.14%
Permits

Permit information for 261 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/20/2006 Alteration type 1

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Brooklyn commercial market stats

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% 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)
0.119
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Neighbors for 261 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY

257 Penn St, Brooklyn 288 Hewes St, Brooklyn 259 Penn St, Brooklyn 44 Harrison Ave, Brooklyn 255 Penn St, Brooklyn 247 Penn St, Brooklyn 263 Penn St, Brooklyn 245 Penn St, Brooklyn 292 Hewes St, Brooklyn 249 Penn St, Brooklyn 265 Penn St, Brooklyn 290 Hewes St, Brooklyn 286 Hewes St, Brooklyn 284 Hewes St, Brooklyn 253 Penn St, Brooklyn 243 Penn St, Brooklyn 241 Penn St, Brooklyn 282 Hewes St, Brooklyn 251 Penn St, Brooklyn 42 Harrison Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 261 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY

10002, New York City, NY 10003, New York City, NY 10009, New York City, NY 10010, New York City, NY 10016, New York City, NY 10017, New York City, NY 11101, New York City, NY 11104, New York City, NY 11109, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

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

The development at 261 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1901.

What is the market value of 261 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The current market value of 261 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is $4,473,000.

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

261 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 7,005 square feet.

What is the price per square foot for this property?

$99 per square foot is the price for 261 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 1.

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