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238 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 - Property report

Also known as: 238 Penn St

Property image for 238 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Year built

1996

Lot sq. ft.

2,017

Sale price

$990,000

General information

Address

Primary address

238 Penn Street

ZIP code

11211

Neighborhood

Williamsburg

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

02220-0008

Building

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Building sq. ft.

5,376

Building dimensions

20.17 ft x 67 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1996

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Aluminum/Vinyl

Basement

Sales

Sale date

11/14/2007

Sale price

$990,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$9,671

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)

Penn Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Harrison Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20.17 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,017

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

1.02 Miles

Closest fire station

0.44 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 238 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 238 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
11/14/2007	$990,000	XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
10/30/2023 - R 10/17/2023 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2023102600673001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XX XXX
10/23/2023 - R 10/17/2023 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2023102000372001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
09/23/2015 - R 08/10/2015 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2015081001478001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
12/28/2015 - R 07/06/2015 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2015122201113001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/21/2010 - R 09/02/2010 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2010091700137001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX	XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX
11/26/2007 - R 11/14/2007 - D	Deed (2007112001448001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX
11/01/2007 - R 10/27/2007 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2007102900948001)	XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
11/01/2007 - R 10/22/2007 - D	Agreement (2007102900948002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
12/13/2005 - R 12/01/2005 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2005120501051001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX XXX
11/30/2005 - R 10/27/2005 - D	Mortgage (2005110801126001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 238 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

$9,671

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$3,676,000

Assessed value

$220,560

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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	$4,221,000	$253,260	$45,984	19.843%	$9,125	$9,125	+0.17%
2024/25	$3,456,000	$207,360	$45,353	20.085%	$9,109	$9,109	0.00%
2023/24	$3,054,000	$183,240	$45,353	20.085%	$9,109	$9,109	+4.18%
2022/23	$2,500,000	$150,000	$43,052	20.309%	$8,743	$8,743	+7.84%
2021/22	$1,930,000	$115,800	$40,616	19.963%	$8,108	$8,108	+0.54%
2020/21	$2,327,000	$139,620	$38,320	21.045%	$8,064	$8,064	+0.81%
2019/20	$1,850,000	$111,000	$37,794	21.167%	$8,000	$8,000	+1.19%
2018/19	$1,278,000	$76,680	$37,794	20.919%	$7,906	$7,906	+8.10%
2017/18	$1,584,000	$95,040	$35,877	20.385%	$7,314	$7,314	+8.09%
2016/17	$1,173,000	$70,380	$33,847	19.991%	$6,766	$6,766	+8.36%

Permits

Permit information for 238 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
06/04/1999	Alteration type 1
03/30/1999	Alteration type 1
06/14/1995	Alteration type 1

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	04/26/2005	C
	04/26/2005	C

*Most recent HPD violations on record 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)

0.19

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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	0.17
P.S. 380 John Wayne Elementary School	8	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	390	0.17
Beginning with Children Charter II	7	No	Charter	K-9	597	0.05
Bais Rochel School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	4,198	0.11
Bais Rochel School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	4,198	0.11
Bnos Yakov School For Girls	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	848	0.11
Bnos Yakov School For Girls	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	848	0.11
Bnos Yaakov Educational Center	NR	No	Private	1-12	700	0.11

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Juan Morel Campos Secondary School	2	No	Public	6-12	454	0.05
Beginning with Children Charter II	7	No	Charter	K-9	597	0.05
Bais Rochel School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	4,198	0.11
Bnos Yakov School For Girls	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	848	0.11
Bnos Yaakov Educational Center	NR	No	Private	1-12	700	0.11
Bais Rochel School	NR	No	Private	1-7	370	0.11
Bnei Shimon Yisroel	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	456	0.12

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Juan Morel Campos Secondary School	2	No	Public	6-12	454	0.05
El Puente Academy For Peace And Justice	1	No	Public	9-12	174	0.10
Bais Rochel School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	4,198	0.11
Bnos Yakov School For Girls	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	848	0.11
Bnos Yaakov Educational Center	NR	No	Private	1-12	700	0.11
Bnei Shimon Yisroel	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	456	0.12
Bnos Square of Williamsburg	NR	No	Private	PK-11	511	0.16

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 238 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The development at 238 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1996.

What is the total square footage of 238 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

238 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 5,376 square feet.

When was 238 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 last sold and what was the sale price?

238 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was last sold on 11/14/2007 for $990,000.

What is the assessed value of 238 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

238 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is currently assessed at $220,560.

What are the property taxes for 238 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The property taxes for 238 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 total $9,671.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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