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281 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 - Property report

Also known as: 281 S 5th St

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Property type

Four Families (C3)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

1,800

General information

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Address
Primary address
281 South 5th Street
ZIP code
11211
Neighborhood
Williamsburg
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
02447-0025

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Building
Property type
Four Families (C3)
Building sq. ft.
2,800
Building dimensions
20 ft x 35 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1910
Building material
Stone
Exterior wall
None
Basement
N
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$10,654
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Residential units
4
Residential sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
South 5 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Brooklyn Queens Expressway
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 90 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,800

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
14
Community district
1
Closest police station
1.22 Miles
Closest fire station
0.31 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 281 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 281 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/28/2022 - R
06/07/2022 - D		 Deed
(2022061700183001)		 XXXX XXXXXXX XXX XX XXXXXX XXXX
10/19/2021 - R
08/12/2021 - D		 Agreement
(2021090200974006)		 XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
10/19/2021 - R
08/12/2021 - D		 Mortgage
(2021090200974005)		 XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
10/19/2021 - R
08/12/2021 - D		 Deed
(2021090200974001)		 XXX XX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
10/19/2021 - R
08/04/2021 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2021090200974004)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXX
10/19/2021 - R
08/04/2021 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2021090200974003)		 XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/19/2021 - R
08/04/2021 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2021090200974002)		 XXXX XXXX
01/17/2014 - R
12/03/2013 - D		 Deed
(2013121600655001)		 XXXX XXXXXXX XXX XX XXXXXX XXXX
10/01/2013 - R
09/12/2013 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2013091800287001)		 XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
09/23/2013 - R
08/28/2013 - D		 Mortgage
(2013091701111001)		 XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 281 South 5th 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
$10,654
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,372,000
Assessed value
$617,400

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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 $1,143,000 $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%
2020/21 $1,131,000 $508,950 $65,883 12.267% $8,082 $8,082 +1.63%
2019/20 $1,150,800 $517,860 $63,758 12.473% $7,953 $7,953 +6.73%
2018/19 $959,000 $431,550 $59,077 12.612% $7,451 $7,451 +7.03%
2017/18 $825,000 $371,250 $54,731 12.719% $6,961 $6,961 +6.55%
2016/17 $660,000 $297,000 $50,679 12.892% $6,534 $6,534 +0.07%
Permits

Permit information for 281 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
10/05/1999 Alteration type 1

*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
06/10/2025 A
04/11/2024 A

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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
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Marcy Ave & Broadway at NW Corner
Station lines
J-M-Z
Distance (miles)
0.056
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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
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
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
United Talmudical Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.22
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 0.20
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
Yeshiva Tzemach Tzadik Viznitz NR No Private PK-8 178 0.25
Williamsburg Collegiate Charter School 7 No Charter 5-8 247 0.34
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 0.05
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
El Puente Academy For Peace And Justice 1 No Public 9-12 174 0.28

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Neighbors for 281 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY

330 Rodney St, Brooklyn 312 S 4th St, Brooklyn 256 S 4th St, Brooklyn 201 Havemeyer St, Brooklyn 322 Rodney St, Brooklyn 283 S 5th St, Brooklyn 242 S 4th St, Brooklyn 199 Broadway, Brooklyn 197 Broadway, Brooklyn 172 S 4th St, Brooklyn 279 S 5th St, Brooklyn 332 Rodney St, Brooklyn 252 S 4th St, Brooklyn 131-151 Marcy Ave, Brooklyn 174 S 4th St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 281 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY

10002, New York City, NY 10003, New York City, NY 10009, New York City, NY 10010, New York City, NY 10016, New York City, NY 10017, New York City, NY 11101, New York City, NY 11104, New York City, NY 11109, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 281 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The development at 281 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 281 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

281 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 2,800 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 281 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

281 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is currently assessed at $617,400.

What are the property taxes for 281 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The property taxes for 281 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 total $10,653.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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