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272 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 - Property report

Also known as: 272 S 2nd St

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Property type

Four Families (C3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,560

Sale price

$960,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
272 South 2nd Street
ZIP code
11211
Neighborhood
Williamsburg
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
02421-0011

Owner

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Building
Property type
Four Families (C3)
Building sq. ft.
2,800
Building dimensions
20 ft x 35 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1899
Building material
Stone
Exterior wall
None
Basement
N
Sales
Sale date
12/04/2012
Sale price
$960,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,995
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
4
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
South 2 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Havemeyer Street
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 78 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,560

Area overview

Walk score
98 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
95 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
14
Community district
1
Closest police station
1.08 Miles
Closest fire station
0.24 Miles

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Ownership information for 272 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 272 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/04/2012 $960,000 XXXXXX-XXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/26/2012 - R
12/04/2012 - D
Mortgage
(2012121000548002)
XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
12/26/2012 - R
12/04/2012 - D
Deed
(2012121000548001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
09/17/2012 - R
08/27/2012 - D
Discharge of Tax Lien
(2012091001700001)
XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
07/27/2000 - R Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(3060007261306)
XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
05/22/1998 - R Deed
(3390006066339)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX
05/22/1998 - R Deed
(3680006066268)
XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
03/21/1995 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3920004696092)
XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
12/20/1990 - R Certificate
(3450001588145)
XXX XXX
10/25/1988 - R Mortgage
(3470001405747)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
10/21/1988 - R UCC1
(3600001847960)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 272 South 2nd 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
$8,995
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,649,000
Assessed value
$742,050

Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $1,374,000 $618,300 $70,512 12.439% $8,771 $8,771 +7.47%
2024/25 $1,317,600 $592,920 $65,291 12.5% $8,161 $8,161 +7.98%
2023/24 $1,098,000 $494,100 $60,455 12.502% $7,558 $7,558 +10.06%
2022/23 $1,373,000 $617,850 $55,979 12.267% $6,867 $6,867 +0.91%
2021/22 $1,422,000 $639,900 $55,622 12.235% $6,805 $6,805 +2.28%
2020/21 $1,381,000 $621,450 $54,240 12.267% $6,654 $6,654 +6.21%
2019/20 $1,151,000 $517,950 $50,224 12.473% $6,264 $6,264 +6.81%
2018/19 $959,000 $431,550 $46,504 12.612% $5,865 $5,865 +7.09%
2017/18 $825,000 $371,250 $43,061 12.719% $5,477 $5,477 -0.71%
2016/17 $660,000 $297,000 $42,786 12.892% $5,516 $5,516 +2.62%

Permit information for 272 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
06/10/2025 A
11/26/2024 I
07/23/2023 C

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

North Side, South Side residential market stats

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
6

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Marcy Ave & Broadway at NW Corner
Station lines
J-M-Z
Distance (miles)
0.19

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 17 Henry D Woodworth 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 202 0.28
P.S. 17 Henry D Woodworth 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 202 0.28
Success Academy Williamsburg 9 No Charter K-4 359 0.13
Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School 6 No Public PK, K-5 552 0.15
Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School 6 No Public PK, K-5 552 0.15
P.S. 319 Williamsburg Early Childhood Center NR No Public PK, K-1 102 0.20
P.S. 319 Williamsburg Early Childhood Center NR No Public PK, K-1 102 0.20
Beth Rachel School for Girls NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.34
Beth Rachel School for Girls NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.34
Williamsburg Northside School NR No Private PK-8 372 0.34
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 50 John D Wells 7 No Public 6-8 355 0.13
Conselyea Preparatory School 7 No Public 6-8 429 0.28
Beth Rachel School for Girls NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.34
Williamsburg Northside School NR No Private PK-8 372 0.34
Beth Rachel School for Girls NR No Private K-8 2,683 0.34
United Talmudical Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.35
Yeshiva Kehilath Yakov NR No Private PK, K-10 0 0.37
P.S. 84 Jose De Diego 6 No Public PK, K-8 608 0.40
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Cong. Darkei Tshivo of Dinov NR No Private 9-12 210 0.14
Yeshiva Farm Settlement School NR No Private 10-12 68 0.31
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design 7 No Public 9-12 598 0.31
Brooklyn Preparatory High School 5 No Public 9-12 555 0.31
Williamsburg Preparatory School 7 No Public 9-12 687 0.31
Beth Rachel School for Girls NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.34
Mesivta Nachlas Yakov School NR No Private 9-12 67 0.36
Yeshiva Kehilath Yakov NR No Private PK, K-10 0 0.37
El Puente Academy For Peace And Justice 1 No Public 9-12 174 0.40

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 272 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The development at 272 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 272 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

272 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 2,800 square feet.

When was 272 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 last sold and what was the sale price?

272 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was last sold on 12/04/2012 for $960,000.

What is the assessed value of 272 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

272 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is currently assessed at $742,050.

What are the property taxes for 272 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The property taxes for 272 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 total $8,994.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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