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242 North 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 - Property report

Also known as: 242 N 5th St

Property image for 242 North 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

1,919

General information

Address

Primary address

242 North 5th Street

ZIP code

11211

Neighborhood

Williamsburg

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

02346-0018

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

2,900

Building dimensions

25 ft x 35 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1901

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Aluminum/Vinyl

Basement

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$6,100

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)

North 5 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Metropolitan Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

25 ft x 76.75 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,919

Area overview

Walk score

100 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

93 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.86 Miles

Closest fire station

0.29 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 242 North 5th 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 242 North 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
05/21/2018 - R 05/18/2018 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2018051800442003)	XXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
05/21/2018 - R 05/18/2018 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2018051800442001)	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX
12/04/2012 - R 11/23/2012 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2012112701061001)	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
09/17/2003 - R 05/02/2003 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2003072800792001)		XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
08/18/2003 - R 04/22/2003 - D	Mortgage (2003050200231001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
03/12/2001 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3450007554945)
01/26/2001 - R	Mortgage (3320007499032)	XXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
01/26/2001 - R	Deed (3290007499429)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXX
11/01/1993 - R	Mortgage (3050001812005)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXX
09/09/1971 - R	Mortgage (37130050600597)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 242 North 5th 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

$6,100

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$4,413,000

Assessed value

$264,780

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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	$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%
2020/21	$3,132,000	$187,920	$25,619	21.045%	$5,392	$5,392	+0.36%
2019/20	$2,987,000	$179,220	$25,379	21.167%	$5,372	$5,372	+7.25%
2018/19	$2,114,000	$126,840	$23,943	20.919%	$5,009	$5,009	+8.71%
2017/18	$1,836,000	$110,160	$22,602	20.385%	$4,607	$4,607	+7.96%
2016/17	$1,360,000	$81,600	$21,349	19.991%	$4,268	$4,268	+2.23%

Permits

Permit information for 242 North 5th 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
	11/19/2025	I
	06/10/2025	A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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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

Driggs Ave & N 7th St at SE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.175

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
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
Northside Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	103	0.23
Northside Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	103	0.23
Success Academy Williamsburg	9	No	Charter	K-4	359	0.28
Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	552	0.31
Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	552	0.31

Nearest middle schools

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
Sts. Peter - Paul Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.45
Bnos Chayil	NR	No	Private	PK-12	977	0.54
John Ericsson Middle School 126	5	No	Public	6-8	177	0.55
Beth Rachel School for Girls	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.56

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
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
Bnos Chayil	NR	No	Private	PK-12	977	0.54
Yeshiva Farm Settlement School	NR	No	Private	10-12	68	0.55
Northside Charter High School	3	No	Charter	9-12	401	0.55
Beth Rachel School for Girls	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.56
Mesivta Nachlas Yakov School	NR	No	Private	9-12	67	0.59

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 242 North 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The development at 242 North 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 242 North 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

242 North 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 2,900 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 242 North 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

242 North 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is currently assessed at $264,780.

What are the property taxes for 242 North 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The property taxes for 242 North 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 total $6,100.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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