| Primary address | 261 Penn Street |
| Neighborhood | Williamsburg |
| Zip code | 11211 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 02213-0041 |
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| Purchase date | 10/31/2005 |
| Purchase price | $700,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $14,628 |
| Lot sqft | 2,100 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) |
| Building sqft | 7,005 |
| Building dimensions |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 4 |
| Year built | 1901 |
| Year last altered | 2007 |
| School district | 14 |
| Community district | 1 |
| Closest police station | 1.10 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.52 Miles |
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This Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) located at 261 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 7,005 square feet and a current price per square foot of $99.
What is the year built & the current market value of 261 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?261 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1901 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $5,136,000.
How many commercial spaces does this building have?This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/31/2005 | $700,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 261 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $14,361 |
| Estimated property tax: | $14,628 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $5,136,000 |
| Assessed value: | $308,160 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 261 Penn Street, 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 | $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% |
The complete history of permits filed for 261 Penn Street, Brooklyn, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Distance (miles) | 0.119 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Broadway/Hooper St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B46 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.112 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Here are the neighbors for 261 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 257 Penn St, Brooklyn | 3,129 | 08/10/2020 | $1,500,000 |
| 288 Hewes St, Brooklyn | 3,720 | 07/31/2013 | |
| 259 Penn St, Brooklyn | 3,129 | 06/25/1993 | |
| 44 Harrison Ave, Brooklyn | 7,080 | 11/30/2022 | |
| 255 Penn St, Brooklyn | 1,680 | 01/21/2019 | |
| 247 Penn St, Brooklyn | 3,271 | 05/27/2021 | |
| 263 Penn St, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 03/05/2013 | |
| 245 Penn St, Brooklyn | 3,900 | 02/15/2018 | |
| 292 Hewes St, Brooklyn | 3,280 | 10/10/2023 | $10 |
| 249 Penn St, Brooklyn | 3,429 | 05/26/2014 | |
| 46 Harrison Ave, Brooklyn | 7,200 | 06/13/1978 | |
| 290 Hewes St, Brooklyn | 3,280 | 01/02/2008 | |
| 286 Hewes St, Brooklyn | 1,860 | 12/21/1970 | |
| 284 Hewes St, Brooklyn | 4,000 | 12/13/1985 | |
| 253 Penn St, Brooklyn | 1,680 | 08/17/2016 | |
| 243 Penn St, Brooklyn | 2,835 | 12/27/2017 | |
| 241 Penn St, Brooklyn | 4,032 | 12/05/2025 | $2,900,000 |
| 282 Hewes St, Brooklyn | 4,600 | 01/02/1997 | |
| 251 Penn St, Brooklyn | 2,949 | 09/22/2005 | |
| 42 Harrison Ave, Brooklyn | 7,104 | 12/18/2019 |
