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259 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

259 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 259 Powers Street
Secondary address 259 1/2 Powers St
Neighborhood Williamsburg
Zip code 11211
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 02920-0040

Sales & Tax Overview for 259 Powers Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 08/21/2003
Purchase price $725,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 259 Powers Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 3,847
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 158.58 ft
Property type Old Law Tenement (C4)
Building sqft 4,125
Building dimensions 25 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot 2
Stories 3
Year built 1920
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 259 Powers Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 9
Regulatory status Rent stabilized
Stabilized units 1
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 14
Community district 1
Closest police station 1.14 Miles
Closest fire station 0.59 Miles

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Other Property Data for 259 Powers Street, Brooklyn

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 259 1/2 Powers St, Brooklyn, NY 11211

About 259 Powers Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 259 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

259 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1920 and has a total of 4,125 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 259 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $588,600, the tax amount paid for 259 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is $11,876.

When was 259 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 last sold and what was the last sale price?

259 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was last sold in 08/21/2003 for $725,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 9 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 259 Powers Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 259 Powers Street, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/21/2003 $725,000

Title Documents for 259 Powers Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
01/03/2022 - R UCC3 Termination
(2021122100466004)
12/17/2021 - R Initial UCC1
(2021121700723001)
01/03/2022 - R
12/16/2021 - D
Agreement
(2021122100466008)
01/03/2022 - R
12/16/2021 - D
Mortgage
(2021122100466007)
01/03/2022 - R
12/16/2021 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2021122100466005)
01/03/2022 - R
12/16/2021 - D
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2021122100466001)
03/27/2018 - R Initial UCC1
(2018032601283001)
04/03/2018 - R
03/23/2018 - D
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2018032800768003)
04/03/2018 - R
03/23/2018 - D
Mortgage and Consolidation
(2018032800768002)
04/03/2018 - R
03/21/2018 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2018032800768001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 259 Powers Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $11,877
Tax assessor's market value: $1,308,000
Assessed value: $588,600

Assessment History for 259 Powers Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 259 Powers 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
2025/26 $1,277,000 $574,650 $88,409 12.439% $10,997 $10,997 +7.44%
2024/25 $1,596,000 $718,200 $81,883 12.5% $10,235 $10,235 +7.92%
2023/24 $1,372,000 $617,400 $75,859 12.502% $9,484 $9,484 +1.92%
2022/23 $1,372,000 $617,400 $75,859 12.267% $9,306 $9,306 +3.56%
2021/22 $1,282,000 $576,900 $73,445 12.235% $8,986 $8,986 +7.71%

Permits for 259 Powers Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
01/29/2020 Alteration type 2
01/04/2017 Alteration type 2
11/18/2014 Alteration type 2
01/17/2012 Alteration type 2
11/23/2011 Alteration type 2
12/30/1998 Alteration type 2
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$444
-15% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$523
9.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$523
5.9% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Grand St & Bushwick Ave at SE Corner
Station lines L
Distance (miles) 0.092
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Neighbors for 259 Powers Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 259 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
265 Powers St, Brooklyn 3,750 03/29/2017
29 Olive St, Brooklyn 5,000 04/15/2011
290 Devoe St, Brooklyn 5,250 10/17/2014
286 Devoe St, Brooklyn 3,750 01/03/2013
38 Olive St, Brooklyn 9,100
257 Powers St, Brooklyn 5,900 12/14/2000
255 Powers St, Brooklyn 6,250 02/10/2000
287 Powers St, Brooklyn 32,400
26 Olive St, Brooklyn 3,091
316 Devoe St, Brooklyn 2,700 05/30/1996
27 Olive St, Brooklyn 5,000 02/08/2002
253 Powers St, Brooklyn 6,300 06/28/1999
249 Powers St, Brooklyn 3,750 05/14/2015 $1,600,000
261 Powers St, Brooklyn 3,750 03/22/2016
267 Powers St, Brooklyn 6,050 11/18/2020 $3,375,000
312 Devoe St, Brooklyn 15,002
269 Powers St, Brooklyn 3,522 11/01/2001
320 Devoe St, Brooklyn 29,142 11/01/2006 $5,350,000
263 Powers St, Brooklyn 3,750 12/07/2017
288 Devoe St, Brooklyn 3,750 05/20/2011
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