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259 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 - Property report

Also known as: 259 Union Ave

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Property type

Four Families (C3)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

2,275

General information

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Address
Primary address
259 Union Avenue
ZIP code
11211
Neighborhood
Williamsburg
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
02439-0009

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Building
Property type
Four Families (C3)
Building sq. ft.
3,375
Building dimensions
25 ft x 73.75 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1920
Building material
Stone
Exterior wall
None
Basement
N
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$1,995
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)
Union Avenue (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 91 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,275

Area overview

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

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Ownership

Ownership information for 259 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 259 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/01/2024 - R
04/26/2024 - D		 Deed
(2024062700112001)		 XXXXX XXXX X XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX
10/26/2016 - D
10/26/2016 - R		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2016102601108001)		 XXXXX XXXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
11/10/2016 - R
10/13/2016 - D		 Mortgage
(2016110801261001)		 XXXXX XXXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
09/15/2011 - R
08/18/2011 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2011082601004001)		 XXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX XXX
06/14/2010 - R
06/01/2010 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2010052500114001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX X X X
12/14/2006 - R
10/12/2006 - D		 Mortgage
(2006111401932001)		 XXXXX XXXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
08/16/2001 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3120007778812)		 XXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXX XX
02/02/2001 - R Mortgage
(3030007508203)		 XXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX XXX
11/25/1988 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3540001413654)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX
10/20/1988 - R Mortgage
(3320001404932)		 XXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXX XX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 259 Union Avenue, 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
$1,995
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,355,000
Assessed value
$609,750

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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 $1,162,000 $522,900 $28,544 12.439% $3,551 $1,711 +16.84%
2024/25 $1,142,000 $513,900 $26,432 12.5% $3,304 $1,464 -52.14%
2023/24 $996,000 $448,200 $24,475 12.502% $3,060 $3,060 +1.92%
2022/23 $988,000 $444,600 $24,475 12.267% $3,002 $3,002 +3.49%
2021/22 $914,000 $411,300 $23,713 12.235% $2,901 $2,901 +7.71%
2020/21 $1,002,000 $450,900 $21,957 12.267% $2,693 $2,693 +6.21%
2019/20 $952,000 $428,400 $20,332 12.473% $2,536 $2,536 +6.80%
2018/19 $1,157,000 $520,650 $18,827 12.612% $2,374 $2,374 -0.84%
2017/18 $995,000 $447,750 $18,827 12.719% $2,395 $2,395 +1.83%
2016/17 $796,000 $358,200 $18,241 12.892% $2,352 $2,352 +8.07%
Permits

Permit information for 259 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/03/2023 Alteration
03/17/2023 Alteration type 2

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Violations

HPD Violations

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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

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
6

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Union Ave & Heyward St at NW Corner
Station lines
G
Distance (miles)
0.171
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 319 Williamsburg Early Childhood Center NR Yes Public PK, K-1 102 0.20
P.S. 319 Williamsburg Early Childhood Center NR Yes Public PK, K-1 102 0.20
Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 552 0.25
Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 552 0.25
Bnos Chayil NR No Private PK-12 977 0.10
Bnos Chayil NR No Private PK-12 977 0.10
Talmud Torah Of Kasho NR No Private PK-11 366 0.14
Talmud Torah Of Kasho NR No Private PK-11 366 0.14
Bais Rochel School NR No Private 1-7 370 0.24
P.S. 250 George H Lindsey 3 No Public PK, K-5 284 0.29
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bnos Chayil NR No Private PK-12 977 0.10
Talmud Torah Of Kasho NR No Private PK-11 366 0.14
Bais Rochel School NR No Private 1-7 370 0.24
Bais Rochel School NR No Private PK, K-12 4,198 0.25
Bnos Yakov School For Girls NR No Private PK, K-12 848 0.25
Beginning with Children Charter II 7 No Charter K-9 597 0.32
Juan Morel Campos Secondary School 2 No Public 6-12 454 0.32
Is 318 Eugeno Maria De Hostos 6 No Public 6-8 1,069 0.36
Lyons Community School 3 No Public 6-12 383 0.39
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bnos Chayil NR No Private PK-12 977 0.10
Talmud Torah Of Kasho NR No Private PK-11 366 0.14
Bais Rochel School NR No Private PK, K-12 4,198 0.25
Bnos Yakov School For Girls NR No Private PK, K-12 848 0.25
Bnos Yaakov Educational Center NR No Private 1-12 700 0.25
El Puente Academy For Peace And Justice 1 No Public 9-12 174 0.29
Juan Morel Campos Secondary School 2 No Public 6-12 454 0.32
Lyons Community School 3 No Public 6-12 383 0.39
Brooklyn Latin School 9 No Public 9-12 800 0.39
Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (The) 6 No Public 9-12 408 0.39

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Neighbors for 259 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

379 S 4th St, Brooklyn 251 Union Ave, Brooklyn 239 Union Ave, Brooklyn 417 S 4th St, Brooklyn 396 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn 377 S 4th St, Brooklyn 366 Hewes St, Brooklyn 390 S 3rd St, Brooklyn 47 S 5th St, Brooklyn 406 S 3rd St, Brooklyn 384 S 3rd St, Brooklyn 390 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn 381 S 4th St, Brooklyn 335 Kent Ave, Brooklyn 34 S 4th St, Brooklyn 400 S 3rd St, Brooklyn 388 S 3rd St, Brooklyn 386 S 3rd St, Brooklyn 255 Union Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 259 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 259 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The development at 259 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 259 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

259 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 3,375 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 259 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

259 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is currently assessed at $609,750.

What are the property taxes for 259 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The property taxes for 259 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 total $3,834.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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