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285 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

285 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 285 Metropolitan Avenue
Secondary address 202-204 N 4th St
Neighborhood Williamsburg
Zip code 11211
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 02353-0026

Sales & Tax Overview for 285 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 02/15/2023
Purchase price $6,350,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 285 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 3,968
Lot dimensions 40 ft x 38.5 ft
Property type Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7)
Building sqft 12,976
Building dimensions 40 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot 2
Stories 4
Year built 1930
Construction type
Status
Status date
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Zoning & Use for 285 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 15
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

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School district 14
Community district 1
Closest police station 0.85 Miles
Closest fire station 0.19 Miles

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Other Property Data for 285 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 202-204 N 4th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211
  • 285-289 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211

About 285 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 285 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 have?

This Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7) located at 285 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 12,976 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 285 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

285 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1930 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,172,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease. There are 2 active listings at this address.

Ownership Information for 285 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 285 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/15/2023 $6,350,000

Title Documents for 285 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
05/18/2026 - R Initial UCC1
(2026041000359015)
05/18/2026 - R UCC3 Termination
(2026041000359010)
05/18/2026 - R
04/01/2026 - D
Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2026041000359017)
05/18/2026 - R
04/01/2026 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2026041000359016)
05/18/2026 - R
04/01/2026 - D
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2026041000359014)
05/18/2026 - R
04/01/2026 - D
Agreement
(2026041000359013)
05/18/2026 - R
04/01/2026 - D
Mortgage
(2026041000359012)
05/18/2026 - R
04/01/2026 - D
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2026041000359007)
05/18/2026 - R
04/01/2026 - D
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2026041000359006)
05/18/2026 - R
04/01/2026 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2026041000359004)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 285 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $60,274
Tax assessor's market value: $1,172,000
Assessed value: $527,400

Assessment History for 285 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $1,118,000 $503,100 $479,080 12.439% $59,593 $59,593 +14.25%
2024/25 $1,077,000 $484,650 $484,650 10.762% $52,158 $52,158 +8.45%
2023/24 $1,009,000 $454,050 $454,050 10.592% $48,093 $48,093 -0.41%
2022/23 $1,008,000 $453,600 $453,600 10.646% $48,290 $48,290 -22.47%
2021/22 $1,302,000 $585,900 $579,150 10.755% $62,288 $62,288 +8.04%

Permits for 285 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/04/2026 Alt-CO - new building with existing elements to remain
04/15/2026 Alt-CO - new building with existing elements to remain
04/01/2026 Alt-CO - new building with existing elements to remain
03/12/2026 Alt-CO - new building with existing elements to remain
03/09/2026 Alteration type 3
01/12/2026 Subdivision: improved
12/04/2025 Alt-CO - new building with existing elements to remain
08/07/2025 Alteration
07/17/2025 Alt-CO - new building with existing elements to remain
06/09/2025 Alt-CO - new building with existing elements to remain
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$444
-15% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$523
9.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$523
5.9% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 5 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Driggs Ave & N 7th St at SE Corner
Station lines L
Distance (miles) 0.162
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Neighbors for 285 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 285 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
68 N 3rd St, Brooklyn 5,483 04/27/2012
198 N 4th St, Brooklyn 3,750 03/20/2015 $3,850,000
200 N 4th St, Brooklyn 2,258 08/25/2017 $3,000,000
205 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn 04/28/2015
281 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 04/21/2005 $40,000
275 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 04/21/2005 $40,000
273 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 04/21/2005 $40,000
254 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn 4,860 02/08/2012
241 Bedford Ave, Brooklyn 75,294 05/25/2018
60 N 3rd St, Brooklyn 2,520 07/07/2020
103 N 3rd St, Brooklyn 101,358 06/30/2025 $55,700,000
240 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn 68,300 06/22/2000
105 River St, Brooklyn 12/11/2019 $150,000,000
56 N 3rd St, Brooklyn 7,100 06/13/2008 $2,400,000
214 N 4th St, Brooklyn 3,225 06/20/1989
644 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn 14,915 09/24/1997
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