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72 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249 - Property report

Also known as: 72 Penn St

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Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$950,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
72 Penn Street
ZIP code
11249
Neighborhood
Williamsburg
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
02217-0017

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Building
Property type
Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)
Building sq. ft.
3,240
Building dimensions
10 ft x 14 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1899
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
04/11/2013
Sale price
$950,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,825
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Penn Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Brooklyn Queens Expressway
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000

Area overview

Walk score
89 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
94 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
85 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
14
Community district
1
Closest police station
0.74 Miles
Closest fire station
0.11 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 72 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 72 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/11/2013 $950,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/10/2013 - R
04/24/2013 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2013042500957001)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
05/07/2013 - R
04/11/2013 - D		 Deed
(2013041900708001)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
02/14/2006 - R
01/31/2006 - D		 Mortgage
(2006021300500001)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
07/08/2004 - R
04/18/2004 - D		 Deed
(2004060901348001)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
05/24/1995 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3060004744606)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX
05/03/1991 - R Mortgage
(3420001613042)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX
01/30/1973 - R Deed
(37330061100079)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
11/27/1972 - R Deed
(37230059701233)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX
02/17/1967 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(36730036300284)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX X
10/26/1966 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(36630027600479)		 XXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 72 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
$6,825
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$3,170,000
Assessed value
$190,200

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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 $2,411,000 $144,660 $32,714 19.843% $6,773 $6,491 +13.55%
2024/25 $2,837,000 $170,220 $28,463 20.085% $6,468 $5,717 +7.08%
2023/24 $2,592,000 $155,520 $26,582 20.085% $6,102 $5,339 +5.10%
2022/23 $2,193,000 $131,580 $25,013 20.309% $5,821 $5,080 +0.65%
2021/22 $1,693,000 $101,580 $25,283 19.963% $5,722 $5,047 -4.70%
2020/21 $1,988,000 $119,280 $25,165 21.045% $5,986 $5,296 +5.90%
2019/20 $1,581,000 $94,860 $23,626 21.167% $5,680 $5,001 +8.38%
2018/19 $1,092,000 $65,520 $22,058 20.919% $5,296 $4,614 +9.48%
2017/18 $972,000 $58,320 $20,676 20.385% $4,869 $4,215 +146.22%
2016/17 $720,000 $43,200 $8,563 19.991% $4,775 $1,712 +4.07%
Permits

Permit information for 72 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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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
0.2,X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
2

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Hooper St & Broadway at SW Corner
Station lines
J-M
Distance (miles)
0.51
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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 0.33
P.S. 380 John Wayne Elementary School 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 390 0.33
KHHD Yoel of Satmar BP NR No Private K-12 0 0.04
Bais Ruchel Dsatmar Inc Dba Central Uta NR No Private PK-12 0 0.05
Bais Ruchel Dsatmar Inc Dba Central Uta NR No Private PK-12 0 0.05
KHHD Yoel of Satmar Bp NR No Private PK-12 0 0.05
KHHD Yoel of Satmar Bp NR No Private PK-12 0 0.05
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
KHHD Yoel of Satmar BP NR No Private K-12 0 0.04
Bais Ruchel Dsatmar Inc Dba Central Uta NR No Private PK-12 0 0.05
KHHD Yoel of Satmar Bp NR No Private PK-12 0 0.05
Central Uta NR No Private PK, K-12 4,558 0.06
Yeshiva Yesode Hatorah NR No Private PK-9 181 0.11
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
KHHD Yoel of Satmar BP NR No Private K-12 0 0.04
Bais Ruchel Dsatmar Inc Dba Central Uta NR No Private PK-12 0 0.05
KHHD Yoel of Satmar Bp NR No Private PK-12 0 0.05
Central Uta NR No Private PK, K-12 4,558 0.06
United Talmudical Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.11

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Neighbors for 72 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY

84 Penn St, Brooklyn 731 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn 735 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn 102 Penn St, Brooklyn 741 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn 43 Rutledge St, Brooklyn 80 Penn St, Brooklyn 96 Penn St, Brooklyn 62 Penn St, Brooklyn 76 Penn St, Brooklyn 70 Penn St, Brooklyn 66 Penn St, Brooklyn 737 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn 106 Penn St, Brooklyn 74 Penn St, Brooklyn 78 Penn St, Brooklyn 82 Penn St, Brooklyn 104 Penn St, Brooklyn 49 Rutledge St, Brooklyn 762 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 72 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249?

The development at 72 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 72 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249?

72 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249 has a total of 3,240 square feet.

When was 72 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249 last sold and what was the sale price?

72 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249 was last sold on 04/11/2013 for $950,000.

What is the assessed value of 72 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249?

72 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249 is currently assessed at $190,200.

What are the property taxes for 72 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249?

The property taxes for 72 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249 total $6,825.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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