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240 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 - Property report

Also known as: 240 Penn St

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$750,500

General information

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Address
Primary address
240 Penn Street
ZIP code
11211
Neighborhood
Williamsburg
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
02220-0009

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Building
Property type
One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sq. ft.
5,776
Building dimensions
20 ft x 43 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1899
Last altered
2007
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
11/02/2006
Sale price
$750,500
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$12,914
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Penn Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Harrison Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000

Area overview

Walk score
83 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
70 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
14
Community district
1
Closest police station
1.02 Miles
Closest fire station
0.45 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 240 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 240 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/02/2006 $750,500 XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/19/2016 - R UCC3 Termination
(2016101700264001)		 XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
10/19/2016 - R
10/05/2016 - D		 Mortgage
(2016101700264002)		 XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
02/21/2013 - R Initial UCC1
(2013022001626001)		 XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
06/20/2007 - R
03/23/2007 - D		 Both RPTT & RETT
(2007061200821001)		 XXXXXXX XX XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
11/21/2006 - R
11/02/2006 - D		 Deed
(2006110901483001)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX
08/25/1999 - R Deed
(3550006762555)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
04/28/1995 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3710004734971)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
03/13/1992 - R Mortgage
(3220001674322)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
06/09/1986 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3750001173175)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XX
04/14/1971 - R Mortgage
(37130047600376)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 240 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
$12,914
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$4,358,000
Assessed value
$261,480

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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 $5,004,000 $300,240 $62,998 19.843% $12,501 $12,501 -0.07%
2024/25 $3,953,000 $237,180 $62,285 20.085% $12,510 $12,510 +6.00%
2023/24 $3,494,000 $209,640 $58,760 20.085% $11,802 $11,802 +1.09%
2022/23 $2,860,000 $171,600 $57,486 20.309% $11,675 $11,675 +7.83%
2021/22 $2,446,000 $146,760 $54,233 19.963% $10,827 $10,827 -2.00%
2020/21 $2,435,000 $146,100 $52,498 21.045% $11,048 $11,048 +0.56%
2019/20 $1,936,000 $116,160 $51,904 21.167% $10,987 $10,987 +7.25%
2018/19 $1,337,000 $80,220 $48,967 20.919% $10,243 $10,243 +4.89%
2017/18 $1,592,000 $95,520 $47,905 20.385% $9,765 $9,765 +8.09%
2016/17 $1,179,000 $70,740 $45,194 19.991% $9,035 $9,035 +5.61%
Permits

Permit information for 240 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/02/2017 Alteration type 2
08/23/2010 Alteration type 2
10/26/2006 Alteration type 1

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Violations

HPD Violations

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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

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
6

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Hooper St & Broadway at SW Corner
Station lines
J-M
Distance (miles)
0.188
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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
Bnos Yakov School For Girls NR No Private PK, K-12 848 0.10
Bnos Yakov School For Girls NR No Private PK, K-12 848 0.10
Bais Rochel School NR No Private PK, K-12 4,198 0.10
Bais Rochel School NR No Private PK, K-12 4,198 0.10
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
Bnos Yakov School For Girls NR No Private PK, K-12 848 0.10
Bais Rochel School NR No Private PK, K-12 4,198 0.10
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
Bnos Yakov School For Girls NR No Private PK, K-12 848 0.10
Bais Rochel School NR No Private PK, K-12 4,198 0.10
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 0.17

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Neighbors for 240 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY

191 Rutledge St, Brooklyn 193 Rutledge St, Brooklyn 209 Rutledge St, Brooklyn 260 Penn St, Brooklyn 262 Penn St, Brooklyn 242 Penn St, Brooklyn 181 Rutledge St, Brooklyn 254 Penn St, Brooklyn 256 Penn St, Brooklyn 264 Penn St, Brooklyn 238 Penn St, Brooklyn 236 Penn St, Brooklyn 232 Penn St, Brooklyn 234 Penn St, Brooklyn 250 Penn St, Brooklyn 189 Rutledge St, Brooklyn 246 Penn St, Brooklyn 248 Penn St, Brooklyn 252 Penn St, Brooklyn 303 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 240 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 240 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The development at 240 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 240 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

240 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 5,776 square feet.

When was 240 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 last sold and what was the sale price?

240 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was last sold on 11/02/2006 for $750,500.

What is the assessed value of 240 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

240 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is currently assessed at $261,480.

What are the property taxes for 240 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The property taxes for 240 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 total $12,913.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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