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252 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 - Property report

Also known as: 252 Penn St

Property image for 252 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,708

Sale price

$1,750,000

General information

Address

Primary address

252 Penn Street

ZIP code

11211

Neighborhood

Williamsburg

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

02220-0015

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

3,140

Building dimensions

17.08 ft x 45 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

02/28/2017

Sale price

$1,750,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$8,702

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

17.08 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,708

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

1.04 Miles

Closest fire station

0.47 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 252 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 252 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
02/28/2017	$1,750,000	XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
02/02/2023 - R 01/17/2023 - D	Mortgage (2023020200821001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XX XXXX XX
03/31/2020 - R 03/24/2020 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2020032400875001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
03/31/2020 - R 02/28/2020 - D	Agreement (2020033100507003)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXX XXXXXXXX XXX
03/31/2020 - R 02/28/2020 - D	Mortgage (2020033100507002)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXX XXXXXXXX XXX
03/31/2020 - R 01/27/2020 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2020033100507001)	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX	XXX XXXXXXXX XXX
07/16/2018 - R 07/05/2018 - D	Mortgage (2018071100836001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXX
04/04/2018 - R 03/23/2018 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2018032800975001)	XXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
04/13/2018 - R 03/08/2018 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2018041100686001)	XXXXX XXXXX	XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
03/08/2018 - R 02/28/2018 - D	Mortgage (2018030600457002)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
03/08/2018 - R 02/28/2017 - D	Deed (2018030600457001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 252 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

$8,702

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,088,000

Assessed value

$125,280

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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	$2,353,000	$141,180	$43,282	19.843%	$8,588	$8,588	+4.69%
2024/25	$2,143,000	$128,580	$40,846	20.085%	$8,204	$8,204	+5.56%
2023/24	$2,350,000	$141,000	$38,695	20.085%	$7,772	$7,772	+4.71%
2022/23	$1,923,000	$115,380	$36,547	20.309%	$7,422	$7,422	+1.73%
2021/22	$1,801,000	$108,060	$36,547	19.963%	$7,296	$7,296	-3.88%
2020/21	$1,753,000	$105,180	$36,068	21.045%	$7,591	$7,591	+5.35%
2019/20	$1,713,000	$102,780	$34,038	21.167%	$7,205	$7,205	+6.81%
2018/19	$1,183,000	$70,980	$32,246	20.919%	$6,746	$6,746	+8.65%
2017/18	$1,445,000	$86,700	$30,456	20.385%	$6,208	$6,208	+1.97%
2016/17	$1,207,000	$72,420	$30,456	19.991%	$6,088	$6,088	+3.59%

Permits

Permit information for 252 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	05/05/2026	A
	06/10/2025	A
	11/07/2022	I

*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)

0.173

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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	0.18
P.S. 380 John Wayne Elementary School	8	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	390	0.18
Beginning with Children Charter II	7	No	Charter	K-9	597	0.05
Bais Rochel School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	4,198	0.09
Bais Rochel School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	4,198	0.09
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
Bnos Yaakov Educational Center	NR	No	Private	1-12	700	0.09

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Beginning with Children Charter II	7	No	Charter	K-9	597	0.05
Juan Morel Campos Secondary School	2	No	Public	6-12	454	0.05
Bais Rochel School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	4,198	0.09
Bnos Yakov School For Girls	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	848	0.09
Bnos Yaakov Educational Center	NR	No	Private	1-12	700	0.09
Bais Rochel School	NR	No	Private	1-7	370	0.09
Bnei Shimon Yisroel	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	456	0.14

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
Bais Rochel School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	4,198	0.09
Bnos Yakov School For Girls	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	848	0.09
Bnos Yaakov Educational Center	NR	No	Private	1-12	700	0.09
El Puente Academy For Peace And Justice	1	No	Public	9-12	174	0.10
Bnei Shimon Yisroel	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	456	0.14
Talmud Torah Of Kasho	NR	No	Private	PK-11	366	0.16

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 252 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The development at 252 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 252 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

252 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 3,140 square feet.

When was 252 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 last sold and what was the sale price?

252 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was last sold on 02/28/2017 for $1,750,000.

What is the assessed value of 252 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

252 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is currently assessed at $125,280.

What are the property taxes for 252 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The property taxes for 252 Penn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 total $8,702.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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