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256 Leonard Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 - Property report

Also known as: 171 Ainslie St

Property image for 256 Leonard Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

900

Sale price

$1,950,000

General information

Address

Primary address

256 Leonard Street

Alternate address(es)

171 Ainslie St
254-256 Leonard St

ZIP code

11211

Neighborhood

Williamsburg

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

02769-0039

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

2,700

Building dimensions

25 ft x 36 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1901

Last altered

2008

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Wood

Basement

Sales

Sale date

03/31/2023

Sale price

$1,950,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$6,065

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Leonard Street (narrow)
Ainslie Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Manhattan Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

25 ft x 36 ft

Lot sq. ft.

900

Area overview

Walk score

96 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

90 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district

Community district

Closest police station

1.00 Miles

Closest fire station

0.39 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 256 Leonard 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 256 Leonard Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
03/31/2023	$1,950,000	XXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXX
02/26/2009	$950,000	XXXX XXXXX, XXX	XXXX, XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
11/30/2023 - R	UCC3 Assignment (2023112900531001)	XXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXX
05/02/2023 - R 04/20/2023 - D	Termination of Assign of L&R (2023042500688002)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXX
04/27/2023 - R 03/31/2023 - D	Deed (2023040700553001)	XXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXX
04/05/2023 - R 03/29/2023 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2023040300354001)	XXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
05/02/2023 - R 03/12/2023 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2023042500688001)	XXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/30/2020 - R	UCC3 Termination (2020063000082002)	XXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXX
06/30/2020 - R 06/22/2020 - D	Agreement (2020063000082001)	XXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXX
05/15/2020 - R 04/21/2020 - D	Deed (2020051400117001)	XXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXX
05/22/2019 - R	UCC3 Continuation (2019051501278001)	XXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXX
07/25/2014 - R	UCC3 Continuation (2014072301332001)	XXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 256 Leonard 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

$6,065

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$3,096,000

Assessed value

$185,760

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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	$3,128,000	$187,680	$30,552	19.843%	$6,062	$6,062	+1.38%
2024/25	$2,579,000	$154,740	$29,772	20.085%	$5,980	$5,980	+5.32%
2023/24	$2,600,000	$156,000	$28,268	20.085%	$5,678	$5,678	+4.18%
2022/23	$2,303,000	$138,180	$26,834	20.309%	$5,450	$5,450	+7.17%
2021/22	$2,321,000	$139,260	$25,470	19.963%	$5,085	$5,085	-5.10%
2020/21	$2,291,000	$137,460	$25,460	21.045%	$5,358	$5,358	+2.03%
2019/20	$2,534,000	$152,040	$24,810	21.167%	$5,252	$5,252	+6.57%
2018/19	$1,846,000	$110,760	$23,557	20.919%	$4,928	$4,928	+8.10%
2017/18	$1,170,000	$70,200	$22,362	20.385%	$4,558	$4,558	+7.43%
2016/17	$867,000	$52,020	$21,225	19.991%	$4,243	$4,243	+2.27%

Permits

Permit information for 256 Leonard Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
05/24/2006	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
	11/26/2024	I

*Most recent HPD violation on record for this property.

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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Lorimer St & Metropolitan Ave at SE Corner

Station lines

G-L

Distance (miles)

0.121

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 132 The Conselyea School	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	578	0.15
P.S. 132 The Conselyea School	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	578	0.15
P.S. 18 Edward Bush	1	No	Public	PK, K-5	170	0.15
P.S. 18 Edward Bush	1	No	Public	PK, K-5	170	0.15
St John The Evangelist Lutheran School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-6	14	0.27
St John The Evangelist Lutheran School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-6	14	0.27
Williamsburg Northside School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	372	0.32
Williamsburg Northside School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	372	0.32
Northside Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	103	0.36
P.S. 319 Williamsburg Early Childhood Center	NR	No	Public	PK, K-1	102	0.41

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Lyons Community School	3	No	Public	6-12	383	0.28
Williamsburg Northside School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	372	0.32
Northside Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	103	0.36
Ss Joseph & Dominic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	256	0.44
Most Holy Trinity School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	224	0.47
John Ericsson Middle School 126	5	No	Public	6-8	177	0.47
Bnos Chayil	NR	No	Private	PK-12	977	0.48
Ms 582	5	No	Public	6-8	317	0.51
Conselyea Preparatory School	7	No	Public	6-8	429	0.54

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (The)	6	No	Public	9-12	408	0.28
Brooklyn Latin School	9	No	Public	9-12	800	0.28
Lyons Community School	3	No	Public	6-12	383	0.28
Progress High School for Professional Careers	2	No	Public	9-12	392	0.39
High School Of Enterprise Business And Technology	2	No	Public	9-12	536	0.39
East Williamsburg Scholars Academy	3	No	Public	9-12	474	0.39
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design	7	No	Public	9-12	598	0.44
Brooklyn Preparatory High School	5	No	Public	9-12	555	0.44
Williamsburg Preparatory School	7	No	Public	9-12	687	0.44
Northside Charter High School	3	No	Charter	9-12	401	0.47

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 256 Leonard Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The development at 256 Leonard Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 256 Leonard Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

256 Leonard Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 2,700 square feet.

When was 256 Leonard Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 last sold and what was the sale price?

256 Leonard Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was last sold on 03/31/2023 for $1,950,000.

What is the assessed value of 256 Leonard Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

256 Leonard Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is currently assessed at $185,760.

What are the property taxes for 256 Leonard Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The property taxes for 256 Leonard Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 total $6,064.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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