237 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249 Property Information

237 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 237 Kent Avenue
Neighborhood Williamsburg
Zip code 11249
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 02378-0001

Sales & Tax Overview for 237 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 11/29/2021
Purchase price $12,300,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $31,853

Lot & Building Information for 237 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,625
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 101.5 ft
Property type Primarily Five to Six Family with One Store or Office (S5)
Building sqft 6,798
Building dimensions 25 ft x 101.5 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Year built 1954
Year last altered 2018
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 237 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 6
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 14
Community district 1
Closest police station 0.94 Miles
Closest fire station 0.31 Miles

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About 237 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 237 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Primarily Five to Six Family with One Store or Office (S5) located at 237 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249 has a total of 6,798 square feet and a current price per square foot of $1,809.

What is the year built & the current market value of 237 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249?

237 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249 was built in 1954 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $4,117,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 237 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 237 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/29/2021 $12,300,000
07/25/2013 $3,000,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 237 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
02/02/2022 - R Initial UCC1
(2022020200252001)
11/30/2021 - D
12/30/2021 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2021120900446006)
11/30/2021 - D
12/30/2021 - R
Agreement
(2021120900446005)
11/30/2021 - D
12/30/2021 - R
Mortgage
(2021120900446004)
11/30/2021 - D
12/30/2021 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2021120900446003)
11/29/2021 - D
12/30/2021 - R
Termination of Agreement
(2021120900446009)
11/29/2021 - D
12/30/2021 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2021120900446007)
11/29/2021 - D
12/30/2021 - R
Deed
(2021120900446002)
11/29/2021 - D
12/30/2021 - R
Deed
(2021120900446001)
05/06/2020 - R UCC3 Termination
(2020031100304001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 237 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $31,854
Estimated property tax: $31,853
Tax assessor's market value: $4,117,000
Assessed value: $1,852,650

Assessment History for 237 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 237 Kent Avenue, 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
2025/26 $4,117,000 $1,852,650 $256,079 12.439% $31,854 $31,854 +3.53%
2024/25 $3,470,000 $1,561,500 $246,134 12.5% $30,767 $30,767 +7.98%
2023/24 $3,221,000 $1,449,450 $227,902 12.502% $28,492 $28,492 +9.64%
2022/23 $2,684,000 $1,207,800 $211,848 12.267% $25,987 $25,987 +7.83%
2021/22 $2,147,000 $966,150 $196,984 12.235% $24,101 $24,101 -0.26%

Permits for 237 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/03/2026 Alteration
12/22/2021 Alteration
05/07/2018 Alteration type 2
07/17/2015 Alteration type 1
11/13/2014 Alteration type 3
07/11/2014 Alteration type 2
12/30/2013 Alteration type 1
12/26/2013 Alteration type 1
12/24/2013 Alteration type 2
10/11/2013 Alteration type 1
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$426
-10.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$493
11.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$492
6.6% 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 Bedford Ave & N 7th St at SE Corner
Station lines L
Distance (miles) 0.415
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Bus Routes
Name Kent Av/S 1 St
Line Q59
Distance (miles) 0.064

Neighbors for 237 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 237 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
60 N 1st St, Brooklyn 10,398 10/25/2022
157 Hope St, Brooklyn 2,733 05/18/1990
227 Kent Ave, Brooklyn 2,676 04/08/2019 $2,825,000
159 Hope St, Brooklyn 750 03/24/2026 $550,000
235 Kent Ave, Brooklyn 5,710 11/29/2021 $12,300,000
225 Kent Ave, Brooklyn 3,955 12/03/2008
223 Kent Ave, Brooklyn 3,435 05/31/2022
76 Ainslie St, Brooklyn 5,375 12/07/2016
240 Kent Ave, Brooklyn 56,897 07/07/2004 $4,700,000
252 Kent Ave, Brooklyn 15,000 01/12/1999
50 N 1st St, Brooklyn 54,698 01/30/2023 $34,926,000
155 Hope St, Brooklyn 10,625 12/28/2022 $6,235,500
385 Union Ave, Brooklyn 53,023 12/31/2018
229 Kent Ave, Brooklyn 2,132 03/06/2024 $4,300,000
379 Union Ave, Brooklyn 3,525 02/26/2010 $1,100,000
80 Ainslie St, Brooklyn 15,953 01/24/2025 $8,500,000
296 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn 23,315 12/13/2021
71 Grand St, Brooklyn 1,925 02/02/2016 $10,625,000
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