261 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249 Property Information

261 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 261 Kent Avenue
Neighborhood Williamsburg
Zip code 11249
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 02390-0005

Sales & Tax Overview for 261 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $9,470

Lot & Building Information for 261 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,500
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 100 ft
Building class Factory - Light Manufacturing (F5) i
Building sqft 2,210
Building dimensions 25 ft x 100 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 1
Year built 1980
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 261 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

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School district 14
Community district 1
Closest police station 0.91 Miles
Closest fire station 0.30 Miles

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Other Property Data for 261 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

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About 261 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 261 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249 have?

This Factory - Light Manufacturing (F5) located at 261 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249 has a total of 2,210 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 261 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249?

261 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249 was built in 1980 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $197,000.

Ownership Information for 261 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 261 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 261 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
07/03/2018 - R Initial UCC1
(2018070200904001)
07/06/1987 - R Easement
(3280001280028)
07/06/1987 - R Sundry Agreement
(3270001280027)
07/06/1987 - R Sundry Agreement
(3260001280026)
06/11/1985 - R Easement
(3790001093179)
02/03/1981 - D
02/05/1981 - R
Deed
(38130121501127)
10/22/1979 - D
10/22/1979 - R
Deed
(37930111101848)
08/21/1970 - D
08/21/1970 - R
Mortgage
(37030043001108)
08/21/1970 - D
08/21/1970 - R
Deed
(37030043001106)
08/04/1967 - D
08/04/1967 - R
Mortgage
(36730049200447)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 261 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $9,617
Estimated property tax: $9,470
Tax assessor's market value: $197,000
Assessed value: $88,650

Assessment History for 261 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $197,000 $88,650 $88,650 10.848% $9,617 $9,617 -4.35%
2024/25 $235,000 $105,750 $93,420 10.762% $10,054 $10,054 +2.79%
2023/24 $222,000 $99,900 $92,340 10.592% $9,781 $9,781 +1.07%
2022/23 $203,000 $91,350 $90,900 10.646% $9,677 $9,677 +21.18%
2021/22 $165,000 $74,250 $74,250 10.755% $7,986 $7,986 -17.19%

Permits for 261 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$495
3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$503
7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$470
2.1% 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) 0.457
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Bus Routes
Name Kent Av/S 1 St
Line Q59
Distance (miles) 0.011

Neighbors for 261 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 261 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
38 Grand St, Brooklyn 3,317 01/10/1980
469 Grand St, Brooklyn 3,535 11/27/2002
459 Grand St, Brooklyn 3,188 07/17/1992
445 Grand St, Brooklyn 3,751 06/18/2025
467 Grand St, Brooklyn 5,023 06/23/2022 $1,750,000
471 Grand St, Brooklyn 2,250 04/30/2024 $2,535,000
50 Grand St, Brooklyn 6,000 07/09/1993
449 Grand St, Brooklyn 5,000 04/21/1999
461 Grand St, Brooklyn 8,782 06/22/2005
52 Grand St, Brooklyn 06/29/1993
48 Grand St, Brooklyn 5,000 12/31/1998
58 Grand St, Brooklyn 7,300 12/22/2023 $1,800,000
465 Grand St, Brooklyn 2,496 03/04/2014
46 Grand St, Brooklyn 4,000 03/17/2017 $4,200,000
267 Kent Ave, Brooklyn 9,500 08/12/1976
259 Kent Ave, Brooklyn 3,450 07/28/1981
40 Grand St, Brooklyn 2,500 05/20/1997
42 Grand St, Brooklyn 5,328 06/26/1995
56 Grand St, Brooklyn 12/31/1998
457 Grand St, Brooklyn 3,567 11/17/2004 $1,400,000
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