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279 Ainslie Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 - Property report

Also known as: 279 Ainslie St

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Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

1,125

General information

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Address
Primary address
279 Ainslie Street
ZIP code
11211
Neighborhood
Williamsburg
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
02771-0030

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Building
Property type
Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)
Building sq. ft.
1,856
Building dimensions
18.75 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1920
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Composition
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,380
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Ainslie Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Bushwick Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
18.75 ft x 60 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,125

Area overview

Walk score
96 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
97 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
90 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
14
Community district
1
Closest police station
1.06 Miles
Closest fire station
0.47 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 279 Ainslie Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Documents

Sales history for 279 Ainslie Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/22/2013 - R
03/20/2013 - D		 Deed
(2013040800742001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
05/14/1991 - R
04/30/1991 - D		 Deed
(3430001614843)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 279 Ainslie 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
$4,380
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,743,000
Assessed value
$104,580

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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 $2,001,000 $120,060 $22,047 19.843% $4,657 $4,375 -0.43%
2024/25 $1,896,000 $113,760 $21,876 20.085% $4,663 $4,394 +6.59%
2023/24 $2,282,000 $136,920 $20,524 20.085% $4,403 $4,122 +5.46%
2022/23 $2,172,000 $130,320 $19,247 20.309% $4,205 $3,909 +8.07%
2021/22 $1,796,000 $107,760 $18,120 19.963% $3,905 $3,617 -5.29%
2020/21 $1,605,000 $96,300 $18,146 21.045% $4,116 $3,819 +0.53%
2019/20 $1,531,000 $91,860 $17,947 21.167% $4,095 $3,799 +8.03%
2018/19 $1,898,000 $113,880 $16,810 20.919% $3,822 $3,516 +9.28%
2017/18 $1,364,000 $81,840 $15,786 20.385% $3,518 $3,218 +9.13%
2016/17 $1,191,000 $71,460 $14,750 19.991% $3,259 $2,949 +2.46%
Permits

Permit information for 279 Ainslie Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/15/2019 Alteration

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Violations

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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

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Graham Ave & Metropolitan Ave at SE Corner
Station lines
L
Distance (miles)
0.106
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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 0.19
P.S. 132 The Conselyea School 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 578 0.19
St John The Evangelist Lutheran School NR No Private PK, K-6 14 0.15
St John The Evangelist Lutheran School NR No Private PK, K-6 14 0.15
Carrig Montessori School NR No Private PK-K 39 0.25
Carrig Montessori School NR No Private PK-K 39 0.25
Queen of the Rosary Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 219 0.25
P.S. 18 Edward Bush 1 No Public PK, K-5 170 0.27
P.S. 18 Edward Bush 1 No Public PK, K-5 170 0.27
P.S. 196 Ten Eyck 6 No Public PK, K-5 301 0.37
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Queen of the Rosary Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 219 0.25
Lyons Community School 3 No Public 6-12 383 0.25
Ms 582 5 No Public 6-8 317 0.37
Ss Joseph & Dominic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 256 0.44
Most Holy Trinity School NR No Private PK, K-8 224 0.48
John Ericsson Middle School 126 5 No Public 6-8 177 0.52
Williamsburg Northside School NR No Private PK-8 372 0.54
Northside Catholic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 103 0.55
Young Women's Leadership School of Brooklyn 4 No Public 6-12 273 0.61
Conselyea Preparatory School 7 No Public 6-8 429 0.77
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Progress High School for Professional Careers 2 No Public 9-12 392 0.17
High School Of Enterprise Business And Technology 2 No Public 9-12 536 0.17
East Williamsburg Scholars Academy 3 No Public 9-12 474 0.17
Brooklyn Latin School 9 No Public 9-12 800 0.25
Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (The) 6 No Public 9-12 408 0.25
Lyons Community School 3 No Public 6-12 383 0.25
Northside Charter High School 3 No Charter 9-12 401 0.52
Young Women's Leadership School of Brooklyn 4 No Public 6-12 273 0.61
Brooklyn Preparatory High School 5 No Public 9-12 555 0.66
Williamsburg Preparatory School 7 No Public 9-12 687 0.66

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Neighbors for 279 Ainslie Street, Brooklyn, NY

269 Ainslie St, Brooklyn 271 Ainslie St, Brooklyn 281 Ainslie St, Brooklyn 333 Humboldt St, Brooklyn 198 Devoe St, Brooklyn 335 Humboldt St, Brooklyn 339 Humboldt St, Brooklyn 273 Ainslie St, Brooklyn 332 Humboldt St, Brooklyn 345 Humboldt St, Brooklyn 275 Ainslie St, Brooklyn 263 Ainslie St, Brooklyn 261 Ainslie St, Brooklyn 337 Humboldt St, Brooklyn 200 Devoe St, Brooklyn 277 Ainslie St, Brooklyn 257 Ainslie St, Brooklyn 341 Humboldt St, Brooklyn 343 Humboldt St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 279 Ainslie Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 279 Ainslie Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The development at 279 Ainslie Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 279 Ainslie Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

279 Ainslie Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 1,856 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 279 Ainslie Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

279 Ainslie Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is currently assessed at $104,580.

What are the property taxes for 279 Ainslie Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The property taxes for 279 Ainslie Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 total $4,379.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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