| Primary address | 242 North 5th Street |
| Neighborhood | Williamsburg |
| Zip code | 11211 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 02346-0018 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Lot sq. ft. | 1,919 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Three Families (C0)
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| Building sqft | 2,900 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Aluminum/vinyl |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1901 |
| Frontage | North 5 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Metropolitan Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 14 |
| Community district | 1 |
| Closest police station | 0.86 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.29 Miles |
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242 North 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1901 and has a total of 2,900 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 242 North 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $264,780, the tax amount paid for 242 North 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is $6,100.
When was 242 North 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 last sold?242 North 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was last sold in 01/26/2001.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 3 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 242 North 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2026-2027 |
| Property tax: | $6,100 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $4,413,000 |
| Assessed value: | $264,780 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 242 North 5th 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 |
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| 2025/26 | $3,411,000 | $204,660 | $30,743 | 19.843% | $6,100 | $6,100 | -0.27% |
| 2024/25 | $2,799,000 | $167,940 | $30,455 | 20.085% | $6,117 | $6,117 | +6.00% |
| 2023/24 | $2,474,000 | $148,440 | $28,732 | 20.085% | $5,771 | $5,771 | +4.77% |
| 2022/23 | $2,599,000 | $155,940 | $27,122 | 20.309% | $5,508 | $5,508 | +7.71% |
| 2021/22 | $2,850,000 | $171,000 | $25,619 | 19.963% | $5,114 | $5,114 | -5.15% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 4 (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
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| P.S. 17 Henry D Woodworth | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 202 | 0.10 |
| P.S. 17 Henry D Woodworth | 4 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 202 | 0.10 |
| Williamsburg Northside School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 372 | 0.15 |
| Williamsburg Northside School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 372 | 0.15 |
| Williamsburg Northside Preschool | NR | No | Private | 2-4 | 0 | 0.20 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Conselyea Preparatory School | 7 | No | Public | 6-8 | 429 | 0.10 |
| Williamsburg Northside School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 372 | 0.15 |
| Northside Catholic Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 103 | 0.23 |
| Jhs 50 John D Wells | 7 | No | Public | 6-8 | 355 | 0.28 |
| P.S. 84 Jose De Diego | 6 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 608 | 0.41 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
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| Williamsburg Preparatory School | 7 | No | Public | 9-12 | 687 | 0.08 |
| Brooklyn Preparatory High School | 5 | No | Public | 9-12 | 555 | 0.08 |
| Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design | 7 | No | Public | 9-12 | 598 | 0.08 |
| Cong. Darkei Tshivo of Dinov | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 210 | 0.36 |
| A-Tech High School | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 374 | 0.53 |
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Here are the neighbors for 242 North 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 355 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn | 3,000 | 05/25/2010 | |
| 221 N 4th St, Brooklyn | 3,375 | 10/08/2013 | |
| 226 N 5th St, Brooklyn | 4,050 | 10/29/1978 | |
| 218 N 5th St, Brooklyn | 4,563 | 05/20/2025 | $6,451,000 |
| 78 Havemeyer St, Brooklyn | 10,120 | 02/19/2013 | $2,800,000 |
| 217 N 4th St, Brooklyn | 2,700 | 07/12/1973 | |
| 238 N 5th St, Brooklyn | 6,232 | 03/28/2024 | $6,150,000 |
| 215 N 4th St, Brooklyn | 1,920 | 09/20/2007 | $58,100 |
| 359 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn | 3,188 | 03/02/2023 | $3,400,000 |
| 224 N 5th St, Brooklyn | 3,750 | 12/21/2017 | |
| 125 Roebling St, Brooklyn | 5,781 | 06/13/2008 | |
| 365 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn | 7,724 | 09/22/2020 | |
| 367 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn | 4,600 | 05/11/2001 | |
| 236 N 5th St, Brooklyn | 3,040 | 02/01/2023 | |
| 230 N 5th St, Brooklyn | 2,079 | 10/17/2014 | |
| 232 N 5th St, Brooklyn | 2,352 | 09/23/2019 | $1,230,000 |
| 246 N 5th St, Brooklyn | 5,625 | 08/22/2019 | $10 |
| 40 N 4th St, Brooklyn | 71,720 | 11/18/2010 | $5,000,000 |
| 234 N 5th St, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 06/15/1972 | |
| 228 N 5th St, Brooklyn | 3,375 |
