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242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

Also known as: 195 Havemeyer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

Also known as: 195 Havemeyer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

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Address

Primary address 242 South 4th Street
Secondary address 195-199 Havemeyer St
Neighborhood Williamsburg
Zip code 11211
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 02447-0003

Sales & Tax Overview for 242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 02/27/2014
Purchase price $4,400,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $126,404

Lot & Building Information for 242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,476
Lot dimensions 18.67 ft x 79.08 ft
Building class Predominant Retail with Other Uses (K4) i
Building sqft 4,428
Building dimensions 18.67 ft x 79.08 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1920
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Commercial units 4
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 14
Community district 1
Closest police station 1.18 Miles
Closest fire station 0.25 Miles

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Other Property Data for 242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn

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Floor area ratio (FAR) for 242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211, including commercial and residential FAR, FAR as built and usable floor area.
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Violations for 242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211, including DOB violations, ECB violations, HPD violations and 311 complaints.

Alternate Addresses

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  • 195-199 Havemeyer St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

About 242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Predominant Retail with Other Uses (K4) located at 242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 4,428 square feet and a current price per square foot of $993.

What is the year built & the current market value of 242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1920 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $2,786,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 4 commercial spaces available for lease. There are 2 active listings at this address.

Ownership Information for 242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn

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Spaces for Lease in 242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn

No photo available
195 Havemeyer Street
Listing type For Lease
Listing date 02/12/2026
Last updated 02/12/2026
Lot size 0.034 Acre
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Spaces
Suite name Space type Lease rate Available space Brokers
2nd Floor Unassigned Listing price not available 1,500 Joshua R. Singer
3rd Floor Retail Listing price not available 1,500 Joshua R. Singer
Active Listings For This Property:
For Lease No photo available
195 Havemeyer Street
242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn
Property Retail
Availability 2 Spaces listed / 3000 Sqft
Price Listing price not available
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Past Sales & Property History for 242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
02/27/2014 $4,400,000
12/24/2008 $4,000,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
03/17/2014 - R Initial UCC1
(2014030700945001)
02/27/2014 - D
03/14/2014 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2014030700872003)
02/27/2014 - D
03/14/2014 - R
Mortgage
(2014030700872002)
02/27/2014 - D
03/14/2014 - R
Deed
(2014030700872001)
12/24/2008 - D
01/06/2009 - R
Deed
(2008122600167001)
03/24/2004 - D
04/28/2004 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2004032400984002)
03/24/2004 - D
04/28/2004 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2004032400984001)
11/08/1999 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3600006885760)
11/08/1999 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3950006885495)
11/08/1999 - R Agreement
(3160006885916)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $117,305
Estimated property tax: $126,404
Tax assessor's market value: $2,786,000
Assessed value: $1,253,700

Assessment History for 242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $2,786,000 $1,253,700 $1,081,350 10.848% $117,305 $117,305 +1.03%
2024/25 $2,437,000 $1,096,650 $1,078,830 10.762% $116,104 $116,104 -0.41%
2023/24 $2,565,000 $1,154,250 $1,100,610 10.592% $116,577 $116,577 +13.76%
2022/23 $2,139,000 $962,550 $962,550 10.646% $102,473 $102,473 +1.40%
2021/22 $2,088,000 $939,600 $939,600 10.755% $101,054 $101,054 -5.82%

Permits for 242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/19/2020 Alteration
12/01/2020 Alteration
09/18/2020 Alteration
08/07/2020 Alteration
01/19/2016 Alteration type 2
10/22/2015 Alteration type 3
10/22/2015 Alteration type 3
07/28/2015 Alteration type 2
12/05/2014 Alteration type 2
03/03/2006 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)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Havemeyer St & Broadway at NE Corner
Station lines J-M-Z
Distance (miles) 0.088
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Bus Routes
Name S 4 St/Havemeyer St
Line B39
Distance (miles) 0.027

Neighbors for 242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
256 S 4th St, Brooklyn 26,720 12/02/1988
201 Havemeyer St, Brooklyn 8,268 08/09/2010
803 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn 3,680 07/28/2008
283 S 5th St, Brooklyn 5,349 03/09/2023 $1,350,000
199 Broadway, Brooklyn 12/27/1989
197 Broadway, Brooklyn
172 S 4th St, Brooklyn 3,360 12/19/2017 $2,200,000
170 S 4th St, Brooklyn 3,360 12/05/2025 $3,475,000
252 S 4th St, Brooklyn 22,023 10/08/1997
281 S 5th St, Brooklyn 2,800 06/07/2022
279 S 5th St, Brooklyn 2,800 08/31/2007
168 S 4th St, Brooklyn 3,360 07/28/2010 $475,000
131-151 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn 104
166 S 4th St, Brooklyn 3,680 12/19/2008 $1,400,000
174 S 4th St, Brooklyn 3,360 03/07/2022
801 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn 6,152 07/09/2015
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