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259 South 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 - Property report

Also known as: 259 S 3rd St

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

General information

Address

Primary address

259 South 3rd Street

ZIP code

11211

Neighborhood

Williamsburg

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

02421-0030

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

3,200

Building dimensions

20 ft x 40 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$1,386

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)

South 3 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Borinquen Place

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

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

1.12 Miles

Closest fire station

0.26 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 259 South 3rd 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 259 South 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
10/28/2025 - R 09/08/2025 - D	Deed (2025102300607001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX
12/17/2018 - R 11/16/2018 - D	Mortgage (2018121400821001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX X X
07/26/2018 - R 05/08/2017 - D	Deed (2017050600029001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
06/11/2014 - R 05/21/2014 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2014052000578001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
04/06/2007 - R 03/29/2006 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2007032600502001)	XXX XXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
12/01/2006 - R 03/29/2006 - D	Mortgage (2006042102154001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXX XXXXXXXX XXX
06/25/2002 - R 03/19/2002 - D	Deed (3990008736499)	XXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXX
08/04/1978 - R	Deed (37830101001890)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXX
03/17/1976 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (37630083501445)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
10/02/1975 - R	Mortgage (37530080600530)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 259 South 3rd 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

$1,386

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$3,234,000

Assessed value

$194,040

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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	$3,232,000	$193,920	$6,874	19.843%	$3,292	$1,364	-52.56%
2024/25	$2,769,000	$166,140	$14,315	20.085%	$3,144	$2,875	+6.86%
2023/24	$3,398,000	$203,880	$13,396	20.085%	$2,972	$2,691	-0.66%
2022/23	$2,781,000	$166,860	$13,336	20.309%	$3,005	$2,708	+8.25%
2021/22	$2,629,000	$157,740	$12,532	19.963%	$2,789	$2,502	-4.23%
2020/21	$2,810,000	$168,600	$12,414	21.045%	$2,909	$2,613	+5.98%
2019/20	$2,234,000	$134,040	$11,646	21.167%	$2,761	$2,465	+8.41%
2018/19	$1,543,000	$92,580	$10,870	20.919%	$2,579	$2,274	+2.71%
2017/18	$1,912,000	$114,720	$10,860	20.385%	$2,513	$2,214	+9.72%
2016/17	$1,416,000	$84,960	$10,093	19.991%	$2,328	$2,018	+3.81%

Permits

Permit information for 259 South 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
12/04/2007	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	05/05/2026	A
	11/19/2025	I
	06/10/2025	A

*Most recent HPD violations 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

Marcy Ave & Broadway at NW Corner

Station lines

J-M-Z

Distance (miles)

0.157

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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	0.43
P.S. 84 Jose De Diego	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	608	0.43
Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	552	0.12
Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	552	0.12
Success Academy Williamsburg	9	No	Charter	K-4	359	0.16
P.S. 319 Williamsburg Early Childhood Center	NR	No	Public	PK, K-1	102	0.17
P.S. 319 Williamsburg Early Childhood Center	NR	No	Public	PK, K-1	102	0.17
Beth Rachel School for Girls	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.30
Beth Rachel School for Girls	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.30
Beth Rachel School for Girls	NR	No	Private	K-8	2,683	0.30

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	0.16
Beth Rachel School for Girls	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.30
Beth Rachel School for Girls	NR	No	Private	K-8	2,683	0.30
United Talmudical Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.31
Conselyea Preparatory School	7	No	Public	6-8	429	0.32
Yeshiva Kehilath Yakov	NR	No	Private	PK, K-10	0	0.34
Yeshiva Tzemach Tzadik Viznitz	NR	No	Private	PK-8	178	0.35

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	0.10
Yeshiva Farm Settlement School	NR	No	Private	10-12	68	0.28
Beth Rachel School for Girls	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.30
Mesivta Nachlas Yakov School	NR	No	Private	9-12	67	0.33
Yeshiva Kehilath Yakov	NR	No	Private	PK, K-10	0	0.34
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design	7	No	Public	9-12	598	0.35
Williamsburg Preparatory School	7	No	Public	9-12	687	0.35
Brooklyn Preparatory High School	5	No	Public	9-12	555	0.35
El Puente Academy For Peace And Justice	1	No	Public	9-12	174	0.36

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 259 South 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The development at 259 South 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 259 South 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

259 South 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 3,200 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 259 South 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

259 South 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is currently assessed at $194,040.

What are the property taxes for 259 South 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The property taxes for 259 South 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 total $1,385.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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