285 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249 Property Information

Also known as: 289 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249

285 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249 Property Information

Also known as: 289 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249

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Address

Primary address 285 Kent Avenue
Secondary address 22-32 S 1st St
Neighborhood Williamsburg
Zip code 11249
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 02403-0001

Sales & Tax Overview for 285 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 06/23/2005
Purchase price $1
Tax class
Estimated property tax $981,860

Lot & Building Information for 285 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 37,800
Lot dimensions 253 ft x 170 ft
Building class Office with Commercial - 1 to 6 Stories (O5) i
Building sqft 44,832
Building dimensions 208.6 ft x 125 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Year built 1920
Year last altered 2011
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 285 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Commercial units 6
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 14
Community district 1
Closest police station 0.90 Miles
Closest fire station 0.27 Miles

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Other Property Data for 285 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 22-32 S 1st St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
  • 32 A S 1st St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
  • 32 C S 1st St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
  • 32 D S 1st St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
  • 32 B S 1st St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
  • 31-47 S 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11249
  • 269-289 Kent Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11249

About 285 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 285 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249 have?

This Office with Commercial - 1 to 6 Stories (O5) located at 285 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249 has a total of 44,832 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 285 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249?

285 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249 was built in 1920 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $22,416,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 6 commercial spaces available for lease. There are 3 active listings at this address.

Ownership Information for 285 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

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Spaces for Lease in 285 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

No photo available
Brooklyn Oasis
Listing type For Lease
Listing date 11/04/2022
Last updated 03/10/2026
Lot size 2.93 Acre

Features

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Brokers

Garry Steinberg
Spaces
Suite name Space type Lease rate Available space Brokers
30k sf General Office $100/Sqft/Year 30,667 Garry Steinberg
General Office $100/Sqft/Year 30,667 Garry Steinberg
General Office $100/Sqft/Year 15,666 Garry Steinberg
Active Listings For This Property:
For Lease No photo available
Brooklyn Oasis
285 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn
Property Manufacturing
Availability 3 Spaces listed / 77000 Sqft
Price $100/Sqft/Year
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Past Sales & Property History for 285 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/23/2005 $1

Title Documents for 285 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
09/28/2021 - R UCC3 Termination
(2021090900338006)
09/28/2021 - R Initial UCC1
(2021090900338005)
08/19/2021 - D
09/28/2021 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2021090900338007)
08/19/2021 - D
09/28/2021 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2021090900338004)
08/19/2021 - D
09/28/2021 - R
Mortgage and Consolidation
(2021090900338003)
08/19/2021 - D
09/28/2021 - R
Mortgage
(2021090900338002)
08/19/2021 - D
09/28/2021 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2021090900338001)
08/19/2021 - D
09/09/2021 - R
Agreement
(2021082001012001)
04/15/2019 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2019041500048001)
07/14/2015 - D
08/20/2015 - R
Easement
(2015072801126001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 285 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $932,825
Estimated property tax: $981,860
Tax assessor's market value: $22,416,000
Assessed value: $10,087,200

Assessment History for 285 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 285 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 $22,416,000 $10,087,200 $8,599,050 10.848% $932,825 $932,825 +4.96%
2024/25 $21,571,000 $9,706,950 $8,258,310 10.762% $888,759 $888,759 +7.11%
2023/24 $19,012,000 $8,555,400 $7,833,690 10.592% $829,744 $829,744 +4.43%
2022/23 $18,252,000 $8,213,400 $7,463,160 10.646% $794,528 $794,528 +14.85%
2021/22 $14,294,000 $6,432,300 $6,432,300 10.755% $691,794 $691,794 -1.46%

Permits for 285 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
01/19/2026 Alteration
08/18/2025 Alteration
04/22/2025 Alteration
03/19/2025 Alteration
03/18/2025 Alteration
05/21/2024 Alteration
03/26/2024 Alteration
04/09/2019 Alteration
03/27/2019 Alteration
03/27/2019 Alteration
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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) 0.486
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Bus Routes
Name Kent Av/S 1 St
Line Q59
Distance (miles) 0.054

Neighbors for 285 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 285 Kent Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11249.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
303 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn 7,425 06/09/2022 $9,000,000
337 Union Ave, Brooklyn 6,738 06/24/2011
34 S 1st St, Brooklyn 9,500 10/14/2025 $9,600,000
330 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn 150,000
293 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn 3,110 02/10/2022 $2,420,000
385 S 1st St, Brooklyn 1,000 11/02/1993
295 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn 2,480 12/22/1987
492 Grand St, Brooklyn 6,000 05/31/2023 $10
416 Hooper St, Brooklyn 4,612 02/27/2021 $10
500 Grand St, Brooklyn 3,700 01/09/2019
297 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn 2,520 07/21/2004
301 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn 2,520 11/11/2016
335 Union Ave, Brooklyn 6,463 11/29/2005
341 Union Ave, Brooklyn 6,760 07/07/2008 $915,000
496 Grand St, Brooklyn 2,205 08/08/2007 $830,000
375 S 1st St, Brooklyn 2,625 06/30/2016 $1,700,000
342 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn 8,625 01/29/2016 $11,710,539
67 S 2nd St, Brooklyn 3,150 04/24/1990
49 S 2nd St, Brooklyn 21,600 06/20/2013 $10
333 Union Ave, Brooklyn 2,100 09/20/1993
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