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242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 - Property report

Also known as: 242 S 4th St

Property image for 242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Property type

Predominant Retail with Other Uses (K4)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

1,476

Sale price

$4,400,000

General information

Address

Primary address

242 South 4th Street

Alternate address(es)

195-199 Havemeyer St

ZIP code

11211

Neighborhood

Williamsburg

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

02447-0003

Building

Property type

Predominant Retail with Other Uses (K4)

Building sq. ft.

4,428

Building dimensions

18.67 ft x 79.08 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1920

Building material

Sales

Sale date

02/27/2014

Sale price

$4,400,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$126,404

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Lot dimensions

18.67 ft x 79.08 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,476

Area overview

Walk score

99 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

96 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district

Community district

Closest police station

1.18 Miles

Closest fire station

0.25 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 242 South 4th 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 242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
02/27/2014	$4,400,000	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX	XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX.
12/24/2008	$4,000,000	XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX	XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

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

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 242 South 4th 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

$126,404

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$3,020,000

Assessed value

$1,359,000

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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	$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%
2020/21	$2,758,000	$1,241,100	$1,003,320	10.694%	$107,295	$107,295	+14.01%
2019/20	$2,679,000	$1,205,550	$893,160	10.537%	$94,112	$94,112	+15.63%
2018/19	$2,357,000	$1,060,650	$774,090	10.514%	$81,388	$81,388	+13.34%
2017/18	$1,762,000	$792,900	$683,010	10.514%	$71,812	$71,812	+14.47%
2016/17	$1,592,000	$716,400	$593,280	10.574%	$62,733	$62,733	+15.26%

Permits

Permit information for 242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
08/05/2026	Alteration CO
08/03/2026	Alteration CO
07/31/2026	Alteration CO
06/05/2026	Alteration
12/19/2020	Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID	Issue date	Type	Status
	11/14/2025	Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
	06/30/2023	Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
	04/25/2023	Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Listings

Commercial listings at 242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Photo	Listing Type	Property Type	Price	Sq. ft.	Listing Date	Last Updated
	For Lease	Retail	Listing price not available	3,000	02/12/2026	02/12/2026	View listing

Neighborhood

Brooklyn commercial market stats

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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Subway & traffic

Closest station

Havemeyer St & Broadway at NE Corner

Station lines

J-M-Z

Distance (miles)

0.088

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Neighbors for 242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY

256 S 4th St, Brooklyn 201 Havemeyer St, Brooklyn 803 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn 283 S 5th St, Brooklyn 199 Broadway, Brooklyn 197 Broadway, Brooklyn 172 S 4th St, Brooklyn 170 S 4th St, Brooklyn 252 S 4th St, Brooklyn 281 S 5th St, Brooklyn 279 S 5th St, Brooklyn 168 S 4th St, Brooklyn 131-151 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn 791 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn 174 S 4th St, Brooklyn 801 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The development at 242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1920.

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

The current market value of 242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is $3,020,000.

What is the total square footage of 242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 4,428 square feet.

What is the price per square foot for this property?

$993 per square foot is the price for 242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 4.

How many active listings does 242 South 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 have?

This address has 2 active listing(s).

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