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255 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 - Property report

Also known as: 255 1/2 Powers St

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Property type

Over Six Families without Stores (C1)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

3,483

General information

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Address
Primary address
255 Powers Street
Alternate address(es)
255 1/2 Powers St
ZIP code
11211
Neighborhood
Williamsburg
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
02920-0042

Owner

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Building
Property type
Over Six Families without Stores (C1)
Building sq. ft.
6,250
Building dimensions
25.83 ft x 54.83 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
3
Year built
1920
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$14,430
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
10
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 136.58 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,483

Area overview

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

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Ownership

Ownership information for 255 Powers 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 255 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/22/2015 - R
04/08/2015 - D		 Termination of Assign of L&R
(2015041500976002)		 XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX
04/22/2015 - R
04/08/2015 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2015041500976001)		 XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX
12/30/2003 - R
10/01/2003 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003100600096002)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
12/30/2003 - R
10/01/2003 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2003100600096001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
01/13/2004 - R
08/27/2003 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2003092301743002)		 XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
01/13/2004 - R
08/27/2003 - D		 Mortgage
(2003092301743001)		 XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
12/27/2002 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3090009024909)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
04/05/2000 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3960007177696)		 XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
04/05/2000 - R Mortgage
(3750007176975)		 XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
04/05/2000 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3780007177878)		 XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 255 Powers 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
$14,430
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,982,000
Assessed value
$891,900

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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 $1,792,000 $806,400 $107,420 12.439% $13,362 $13,362 +7.42%
2024/25 $2,240,000 $1,008,000 $99,511 12.5% $12,439 $12,439 +7.94%
2023/24 $2,079,000 $935,550 $92,173 12.502% $11,523 $11,523 +1.92%
2022/23 $2,078,000 $935,100 $92,173 12.267% $11,307 $11,307 +3.56%
2021/22 $1,692,000 $761,400 $89,236 12.235% $10,918 $10,918 +7.71%
2020/21 $1,856,000 $835,200 $82,631 12.267% $10,136 $10,136 +6.17%
2019/20 $1,764,000 $793,800 $76,547 12.473% $9,548 $9,548 +6.77%
2018/19 $1,879,000 $845,550 $70,902 12.612% $8,942 $8,942 -0.84%
2017/18 $1,617,000 $727,650 $70,902 12.719% $9,018 $9,018 +1.90%
2016/17 $1,426,000 $641,700 $68,643 12.892% $8,849 $8,849 +8.07%
Permits

Permit information for 255 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/22/2012 Alteration type 2

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
05/30/2012 Aeuhaz1-fail to certify class 1

*Most recent DOB violation on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% 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
Grand St & Bushwick Ave at SE Corner
Station lines
L
Distance (miles)
0.084
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Neighbors for 255 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY

265 Powers St, Brooklyn 29 Olive St, Brooklyn 290 Devoe St, Brooklyn 38 Olive St, Brooklyn 287 Powers St, Brooklyn 26 Olive St, Brooklyn 316 Devoe St, Brooklyn 257 Powers St, Brooklyn 27 Olive St, Brooklyn 253 Powers St, Brooklyn 249 Powers St, Brooklyn 260 Powers St, Brooklyn 261 Powers St, Brooklyn 280 Powers St, Brooklyn 259 Powers St, Brooklyn 267 Powers St, Brooklyn 312 Devoe St, Brooklyn 269 Powers St, Brooklyn 320 Devoe St, Brooklyn 263 Powers St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 255 Powers 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 255 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The development at 255 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 255 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

255 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 6,250 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 255 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

255 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is currently assessed at $891,900.

What are the property taxes for 255 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The property taxes for 255 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 total $14,430.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 10 residential unit(s).

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