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281 Berry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249 - Property report

Also known as: 281 Garage Berry St

Property image for 281 Berry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

4,729

General information

Address

Primary address

281 Berry Street

Alternate address(es)

281 Garage Berry St

ZIP code

11249

Neighborhood

Williamsburg

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

02405-0001

Building

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Building sq. ft.

3,040

Building dimensions

20 ft x 35 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$2,650

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)

Berry Street (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

36 ft x 105.25 ft

Lot sq. ft.

4,729

Area overview

Walk score

99 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

95 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district

Community district

Closest police station

1.02 Miles

Closest fire station

0.11 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 281 Berry Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 281 Berry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
04/22/2026 - R 03/02/2026 - D	Deed (2026042100909001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX	XXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
02/21/1986 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3300001146730)	XXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXX XXXX
02/21/1986 - R 01/31/1986 - D	Deed (3890001146589)	XXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
03/15/1979 - D 03/15/1979 - R	Mortgage (37930105901066)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXX
02/07/1979 - D 02/07/1979 - R	Mortgage (37930105201347)	XXXXXXX XXXXX
02/07/1979 - D 02/07/1979 - R	Deed (37930105201345)	XXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXX
04/30/1969 - D 04/30/1969 - R	Deed (36930033001309)	XXXXX XXXX (XXX XXXX XX)	XXXXX XXXX
04/30/1969 - R	Release of Estate Tax Lien (36930033001307)	XXXXX XXXXXX (XXXXXXXX)

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 281 Berry Street, 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

$2,650

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$3,628,000

Assessed value

$217,680

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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	$4,165,000	$249,900	$16,063	19.843%	$3,469	$3,187	-0.09%
2024/25	$3,290,000	$197,400	$15,884	20.085%	$3,459	$3,190	+6.95%
2023/24	$3,321,000	$199,260	$14,852	20.085%	$3,264	$2,983	+5.44%
2022/23	$2,718,000	$163,080	$13,931	20.309%	$3,126	$2,829	+7.95%
2021/22	$2,935,000	$176,100	$13,129	19.963%	$2,908	$2,621	-5.36%
2020/21	$3,559,000	$213,540	$13,159	21.045%	$3,066	$2,769	+1.00%
2019/20	$3,187,000	$191,220	$12,953	21.167%	$3,038	$2,742	+8.47%
2018/19	$4,077,000	$244,620	$12,083	20.919%	$2,833	$2,528	+9.19%
2017/18	$3,167,000	$190,020	$11,356	20.385%	$2,615	$2,315	+9.34%
2016/17	$2,346,000	$140,760	$10,591	19.991%	$2,427	$2,117	+2.53%

Permits

Permit information for 281 Berry Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
09/13/2019	Alteration
09/12/2019	Alteration
10/06/2011	Alteration type 3
08/10/2011	Alteration type 3

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	01/05/2019	B

*Most recent HPD violation on record 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)

0.383

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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	0.06
P.S. 84 Jose De Diego	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	608	0.06
Sts. Peter - Paul Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.05
Sts. Peter - Paul Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.05
Talmud Torah Tzemach Tzadik Viznitz	NR	No	Private	PK-8	136	0.21
Talmud Torah Tzemach Tzadik Viznitz	NR	No	Private	PK-8	136	0.21
Success Academy Williamsburg	9	No	Charter	K-4	359	0.24
Williamsburg Northside Preschool	NR	No	Private	2-4	0	0.29
P.S. 17 Henry D Woodworth	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	202	0.33
P.S. 17 Henry D Woodworth	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	202	0.33

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Sts. Peter - Paul Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.05
P.S. 84 Jose De Diego	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	608	0.06
Talmud Torah Tzemach Tzadik Viznitz	NR	No	Private	PK-8	136	0.21
Jhs 50 John D Wells	7	No	Public	6-8	355	0.24
Conselyea Preparatory School	7	No	Public	6-8	429	0.33
Machon Bais Pessel Rivkah-Girls	NR	No	Private		0	0.41
Yeshiva Bnos Ahavas Israel	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	493	0.47
Yeshiva Ahavas Israel Boys	NR	No	Private	PK, K-9	1,053	0.47
Williamsburg Collegiate Charter School	7	No	Charter	5-8	247	0.57

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Machon Bais Pessel Rivkah-Girls	NR	No	Private		0	0.41
Brooklyn Preparatory High School	5	No	Public	9-12	555	0.44
Williamsburg Preparatory School	7	No	Public	9-12	687	0.44
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design	7	No	Public	9-12	598	0.44
Yeshiva Bnos Ahavas Israel	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	493	0.47
Cong. Darkei Tshivo of Dinov	NR	No	Private	9-12	210	0.47
Yeshiva Farm Settlement School	NR	No	Private	10-12	68	0.50
Mesivta Nachlas Yakov School	NR	No	Private	9-12	67	0.53

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 281 Berry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249?

The development at 281 Berry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 281 Berry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249?

281 Berry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249 has a total of 3,040 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 281 Berry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249?

281 Berry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249 is currently assessed at $217,680.

What are the property taxes for 281 Berry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249?

The property taxes for 281 Berry Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249 total $2,649.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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