| Primary address | 281 South 5th Street |
| Neighborhood | Williamsburg |
| Zip code | 11211 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 02447-0025 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $10,653 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 1,800 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Four Families (C3)
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| Building sqft | 2,800 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Walk-up apartment |
| Building material | Stone |
| Year built | 1910 |
| Frontage | South 5 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Broadway |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 14 |
| Community district | 1 |
| Closest police station | 1.22 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.31 Miles |
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281 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1910 and has a total of 2,800 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 281 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $514,350, the tax amount paid for 281 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is $10,653. For the next year, the tax amount for 281 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is estimated at $10,653.
When was 281 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 last sold?281 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was last sold in 06/07/2022.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 4 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 281 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $10,654 |
| Estimated property tax: | $10,653 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,143,000 |
| Assessed value: | $514,350 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 281 South 5th 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 |
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| 2025/26 | $1,143,000 | $514,350 | $85,648 | 12.439% | $10,654 | $10,654 | +2.83% |
| 2024/25 | $952,800 | $428,760 | $82,885 | 12.5% | $10,361 | $10,361 | +7.91% |
| 2023/24 | $794,000 | $357,300 | $76,800 | 12.502% | $9,602 | $9,602 | +10.01% |
| 2022/23 | $931,000 | $418,950 | $71,150 | 12.267% | $8,728 | $8,728 | +8.27% |
| 2021/22 | $1,034,000 | $465,300 | $65,883 | 12.235% | $8,061 | $8,061 | -0.26% |
The complete history of permits filed for 281 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School | 6 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 552 | 0.15 |
| Brooklyn Arbor Elementary School | 6 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 552 | 0.15 |
| P.S. 319 Williamsburg Early Childhood Center | NR | Yes | Public | PK, K-1 | 102 | 0.19 |
| P.S. 319 Williamsburg Early Childhood Center | NR | Yes | Public | PK, K-1 | 102 | 0.19 |
| Success Academy Williamsburg | 9 | No | Charter | K-4 | 359 | 0.20 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jhs 50 John D Wells | 7 | No | Public | 6-8 | 355 | 0.20 |
| Beth Rachel School for Girls | NR | No | Private | K-8 | 2,683 | 0.21 |
| Beth Rachel School for Girls | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.21 |
| United Talmudical Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.22 |
| Yeshiva Kehilath Yakov | NR | No | Private | PK, K-10 | 0 | 0.24 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Cong. Darkei Tshivo of Dinov | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 210 | 0.05 |
| Yeshiva Farm Settlement School | NR | No | Private | 10-12 | 68 | 0.19 |
| Beth Rachel School for Girls | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 0 | 0.21 |
| Mesivta Nachlas Yakov School | NR | No | Private | 9-12 | 67 | 0.24 |
| Yeshiva Kehilath Yakov | NR | No | Private | PK, K-10 | 0 | 0.24 |
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Here are the neighbors for 281 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 330 Rodney St, Brooklyn | 3,612 | 03/10/2015 | |
| 312 S 4th St, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 05/20/2015 | |
| 256 S 4th St, Brooklyn | 26,720 | 12/02/1988 | |
| 201 Havemeyer St, Brooklyn | 8,268 | 08/09/2010 | |
| 322 Rodney St, Brooklyn | 27,090 | 09/21/1999 | |
| 283 S 5th St, Brooklyn | 5,349 | 03/09/2023 | $1,350,000 |
| 242 S 4th St, Brooklyn | 4,428 | 02/27/2014 | $4,400,000 |
| 199 Broadway, Brooklyn | 12/27/1989 | ||
| 197 Broadway, Brooklyn | |||
| 172 S 4th St, Brooklyn | 3,360 | 12/19/2017 | $2,200,000 |
| 279 S 5th St, Brooklyn | 2,800 | 08/31/2007 | |
| 332 Rodney St, Brooklyn | 4,400 | 05/23/2023 | $3,450,000 |
| 252 S 4th St, Brooklyn | 22,023 | 10/08/1997 | |
| 131-151 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn | 104 | ||
| 174 S 4th St, Brooklyn | 3,360 | 03/07/2022 |
