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261 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249 - Property report

Also known as: 261 Wythe Ave

Property image for 261 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Year built

1935

Lot sq. ft.

1,148

Sale price

$899,000

General information

Address

Primary address

261 Wythe Avenue

ZIP code

11249

Neighborhood

Williamsburg

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

02379-0003

Building

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Building sq. ft.

2,240

Building dimensions

19 ft x 30 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1935

Last altered

2004

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

12/18/2008

Sale price

$899,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$5,940

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)

Wythe Avenue (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Grand Street

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

19 ft x 60.42 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,148

Area overview

Walk score

100 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

91 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.94 Miles

Closest fire station

0.23 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 261 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 261 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
12/18/2008	$899,000	XXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXX, XXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXX (XXXXXXX) XXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
12/30/2004	$460,000	XXXXXXX XXXXXX, XX XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
02/04/2026 - R 01/22/2026 - D	Deed (2026020201036001)	XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
09/29/2011 - R 08/30/2011 - D	Agreement (2011091500718003)	XXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX X X
09/29/2011 - R 08/30/2011 - D	Mortgage (2011091500718002)	XXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX X X
09/29/2011 - R 08/18/2011 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2011091500718001)	XXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX X X
01/02/2009 - R 12/18/2008 - D	Deed (2008122900340001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX (XXXXXXX)	XXXXX XXXXXXX X
12/19/2005 - R 12/30/2004 - D	Deed (2005121500166001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX
02/27/2001 - R 12/29/2000 - D	Deed (3650007541865)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXX
11/23/1988 - R	Mortgage (3370001413037)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX X
11/23/1988 - R	Deed (3360001413036)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
08/16/1988 - R 07/15/1988 - D	Deed (3700001388970)	XXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 261 Wythe Avenue, 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

$5,940

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,906,000

Assessed value

$174,360

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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	$2,854,000	$171,240	$28,690	19.843%	$5,693	$5,693	-0.59%
2024/25	$2,254,000	$135,240	$28,512	20.085%	$5,727	$5,727	+3.39%
2023/24	$2,760,000	$165,600	$27,578	20.085%	$5,539	$5,539	+3.15%
2022/23	$2,259,000	$135,540	$26,441	20.309%	$5,370	$5,370	+7.83%
2021/22	$2,477,000	$148,620	$24,944	19.963%	$4,980	$4,980	+5.18%
2020/21	$3,000,000	$180,000	$22,498	21.045%	$5,031	$4,735	+0.04%
2019/20	$2,752,000	$165,120	$22,360	21.167%	$5,029	$4,733	+5.13%
2018/19	$3,684,000	$221,040	$21,522	20.919%	$4,808	$4,502	+7.40%
2017/18	$2,337,000	$140,220	$20,564	20.385%	$4,492	$4,192	+9.01%
2016/17	$1,731,000	$103,860	$19,237	19.991%	$4,156	$3,846	+7.22%

Permits

Permit information for 261 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
06/27/2011	Alteration type 2
11/03/2003	Alteration type 1
10/21/2003	Alteration type 1
11/19/2002	Alteration type 1

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations 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

Bedford Ave & N 7th St at SE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.347

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 84 Jose De Diego	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	608	0.09
P.S. 84 Jose De Diego	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	608	0.09
Sts. Peter - Paul Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.17
Sts. Peter - Paul Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.17
Williamsburg Northside Preschool	NR	No	Private	2-4	0	0.28
Talmud Torah Tzemach Tzadik Viznitz	NR	No	Private	PK-8	136	0.31
Talmud Torah Tzemach Tzadik Viznitz	NR	No	Private	PK-8	136	0.31
P.S. 17 Henry D Woodworth	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	202	0.36
P.S. 17 Henry D Woodworth	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	202	0.36
Success Academy Williamsburg	9	No	Charter	K-4	359	0.37

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 84 Jose De Diego	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	608	0.09
Sts. Peter - Paul Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.17
Talmud Torah Tzemach Tzadik Viznitz	NR	No	Private	PK-8	136	0.31
Conselyea Preparatory School	7	No	Public	6-8	429	0.36
Jhs 50 John D Wells	7	No	Public	6-8	355	0.37
Machon Bais Pessel Rivkah-Girls	NR	No	Private		0	0.49
Williamsburg Northside School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	372	0.59
Yeshiva Bnos Ahavas Israel	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	493	0.61
Williamsburg Collegiate Charter School	7	No	Charter	5-8	247	0.71
Girls Prep Lower East Side	6	No	Charter	PK, K-9	307	0.75

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Preparatory High School	5	No	Public	9-12	555	0.47
Williamsburg Preparatory School	7	No	Public	9-12	687	0.47
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design	7	No	Public	9-12	598	0.47
Machon Bais Pessel Rivkah-Girls	NR	No	Private		0	0.49
Cong. Darkei Tshivo of Dinov	NR	No	Private	9-12	210	0.60
Yeshiva Bnos Ahavas Israel	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	493	0.61
Yeshiva Farm Settlement School	NR	No	Private	10-12	68	0.64
Bard High School Early College	8	No	Public	9-12	564	0.65
A-Tech High School	3	No	Public	9-12	374	0.67
Mesivta Nachlas Yakov School	NR	No	Private	9-12	67	0.67

Neighbors for 261 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

88 N 1st St, Brooklyn 45 Grand St, Brooklyn 255 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn 231 Kent Ave, Brooklyn 49 Grand St, Brooklyn 245 Kent Ave, Brooklyn 33 Grand St, Brooklyn 69 Grand St, Brooklyn 47 Grand St, Brooklyn 94 N 1st St, Brooklyn 259 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn 257 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn 263 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn 37 Grand St, Brooklyn 43 Grand St, Brooklyn 253 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn 86 N 1st St, Brooklyn 98 N 1st St, Brooklyn

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 261 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249?

The development at 261 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249 was built in 1935.

What is the total square footage of 261 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249?

261 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249 has a total of 2,240 square feet.

When was 261 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249 last sold and what was the sale price?

261 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249 was last sold on 12/18/2008 for $899,000.

What is the assessed value of 261 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249?

261 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249 is currently assessed at $174,360.

What are the property taxes for 261 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249?

The property taxes for 261 Wythe Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249 total $5,939.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Disclaimer

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