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259 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

259 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 259 South 2nd Street
Neighborhood Williamsburg
Zip code 11211
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 02409-0034

Sales & Tax Overview for 259 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $34,434

Lot & Building Information for 259 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,773
Lot dimensions 25.33 ft x 70 ft
Building class Predominant Retail with Other Uses (K4) i
Building sqft 3,200
Building dimensions 25.33 ft x 32 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Year built 1910
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 259 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 1
Commercial units 2
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 14
Community district 1
Closest police station 1.06 Miles
Closest fire station 0.22 Miles

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Other Property Data for 259 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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About 259 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 259 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 have?

This Predominant Retail with Other Uses (K4) located at 259 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 3,200 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 259 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

259 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1910 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $709,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 2 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 259 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 259 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 259 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
06/10/2024 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2024061000640001)
12/15/2023 - D
08/07/2024 - R
Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2024072300462002)
12/15/2023 - D
08/07/2024 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2024072300462001)
05/15/2023 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2023051500029001)
07/30/2018 - R Initial UCC1
(2018072400797001)
07/23/2018 - D
07/30/2018 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2018072600835003)
07/23/2018 - D
07/30/2018 - R
Mortgage and Consolidation
(2018072600835002)
07/23/2018 - D
07/30/2018 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2018072600835001)
11/21/2013 - D
12/05/2013 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2013112600527006)
11/21/2013 - D
12/05/2013 - R
Mortgage and Consolidation
(2013112600527005)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 259 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $31,672
Estimated property tax: $34,434
Tax assessor's market value: $709,000
Assessed value: $319,050

Assessment History for 259 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $709,000 $319,050 $291,960 10.848% $31,672 $31,672 +5.05%
2024/25 $784,000 $352,800 $280,150 10.762% $30,150 $30,150 +8.81%
2023/24 $688,000 $309,600 $261,590 10.592% $27,708 $27,708 +3.18%
2022/23 $563,000 $253,350 $252,230 10.646% $26,852 $26,852 +10.96%
2021/22 $500,000 $225,000 $225,000 10.755% $24,199 $24,199 -11.83%

Permits for 259 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
01/10/2026 Alteration
09/10/1999 Alteration type 2
08/16/1999 Alteration type 2
         
         
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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 Havemeyer St & Broadway at NE Corner
Station lines J-M-Z
Distance (miles) 0.217
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Bus Routes
Name Marcy Av/S 2 St
Line B24
Distance (miles) 0.072

Neighbors for 259 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 259 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
261 S 2nd St, Brooklyn 10/10/1985
381 Rodney St, Brooklyn
352 S 1st St, Brooklyn 8,854 06/05/2018
279 S 2nd St, Brooklyn 4,619 07/24/2024
285 S 2nd St, Brooklyn 3,940 10/10/2019
180 Borinquen Pl, Brooklyn 21,568 10/17/2018
281 S 2nd St, Brooklyn 5,411 07/24/2024
283 S 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,340 12/14/2021 $1,625,000
276 S 1st St, Brooklyn 14,470 07/25/2023 $9,486,635
263 S 2nd St, Brooklyn 7,500 04/03/1986
82 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn 9,168 05/07/2003 $650,000
145 Borinquen Pl, Brooklyn 24,066 10/17/2018
384 Keap St, Brooklyn 20,663 12/07/1989
265 S 2nd St, Brooklyn 24,108 06/23/2016 $22,400,000
257 S 2nd St, Brooklyn 5,380 06/09/2000
275 S 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,500 04/16/2003
335 S 2nd St, Brooklyn 20,700 03/03/2025 $4,750,000
273 S 2nd St, Brooklyn 10,000 06/05/2006
274 S 1st St, Brooklyn 6,020 03/11/2004 $362,500
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