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257 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

257 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 257 Penn Street
Neighborhood Williamsburg
Zip code 11211
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 02213-0043

Sales & Tax Overview for 257 Penn Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 08/10/2020
Purchase price $1,500,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $7,166

Lot & Building Information for 257 Penn Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,100
Lot dimensions 21 ft x 100 ft
Building class Two Family Brick (B1) i
Building sqft 3,129
Building dimensions 21 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Brownstone
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1901
Frontage(s) Penn Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Harrison Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 257 Penn Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

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 0.51 Miles

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About 257 Penn Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 257 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

257 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1901 and has a total of 3,129 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 257 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $166,500, the tax amount paid for 257 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is $7,045. For the next year, the tax amount for 257 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is estimated at $7,166.

When was 257 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 last sold and what was the last sale price?

257 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was last sold in 08/10/2020 for $1,500,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 257 Penn Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 257 Penn Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/10/2020 $1,500,000

Title Documents for 257 Penn Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
08/10/2020 - D
03/19/2021 - R		 Deed
(2021031101085001)
08/10/2020 - D
08/31/2020 - R		 Mortgage
(2020082300003003)
08/10/2020 - D
08/31/2020 - R		 Deed
(2020082300003002)
06/25/2020 - D
08/31/2020 - R		 Correction Deed
(2020082300003001)
04/01/2004 - D
02/22/2006 - R		 Deed
(2005122700667001)
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D: Document date

Property Taxes for 257 Penn Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $7,045
Estimated property tax: $7,166
Tax assessor's market value: $2,775,000
Assessed value: $166,500

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Assessment History for 257 Penn Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 257 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 $2,775,000 $166,500 $35,506 19.843% $7,045 $7,045 +4.60%
2024/25 $2,202,000 $132,120 $33,534 20.085% $6,735 $6,735 +5.41%
2023/24 $2,433,000 $145,980 $31,814 20.085% $6,390 $6,390 +4.54%
2022/23 $1,991,000 $119,460 $30,097 20.309% $6,112 $6,112 +1.74%
2021/22 $1,889,000 $113,340 $30,097 19.963% $6,008 $6,008 -3.51%
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Permits for 257 Penn Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Williamsburg Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$1,362,319
2.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,433
-6.5% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$839,000
6.2% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Hooper St & Broadway at SW Corner
Station lines J-M
Distance (miles) 0.122
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Bus Routes
Name Broadway/Hooper St
Line B46
Distance (miles) 0.116

Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
P.S. 380 John Wayne Elementary School 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 390 0.23
P.S. 380 John Wayne Elementary School 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 390 0.23
Bnos Yakov School For Girls NR No Private PK, K-12 848 0.09
Bnos Yakov School For Girls NR No Private PK, K-12 848 0.09
Bais Rochel School NR No Private PK, K-12 4,198 0.09
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Bnos Yakov School For Girls NR No Private PK, K-12 848 0.09
Bais Rochel School NR No Private PK, K-12 4,198 0.09
Bais Rochel School NR No Private 1-7 370 0.09
Bnos Yaakov Educational Center NR No Private 1-12 700 0.09
Beginning with Children Charter II 7 No Charter K-9 597 0.10
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
El Puente Academy For Peace And Justice 1 No Public 9-12 174 0.09
Bnos Yakov School For Girls NR No Private PK, K-12 848 0.09
Bais Rochel School NR No Private PK, K-12 4,198 0.09
Bnos Yaakov Educational Center NR No Private 1-12 700 0.09
Juan Morel Campos Secondary School 2 No Public 6-12 454 0.10
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Neighbors for 257 Penn Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 257 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
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
261 Penn St, Brooklyn 7,005 10/31/2005 $700,000
292 Hewes St, Brooklyn 3,280 10/10/2023 $10
249 Penn St, Brooklyn 3,429 05/26/2014
239 Penn St, Brooklyn 4,158 10/28/2020 $1,999,995
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
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
251 Penn St, Brooklyn 2,949 09/22/2005
237 Penn St, Brooklyn 2,768 03/11/1966
42 Harrison Ave, Brooklyn 7,104 12/18/2019
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