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253 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 - Property report

Also known as: 253 1/2 Powers St

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Property type

Over Six Families without Stores (C1)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

2,897

General information

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Address
Primary address
253 Powers Street
Alternate address(es)
253 1/2 Powers St
ZIP code
11211
Neighborhood
Williamsburg
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
02920-0043

Owner

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Building
Property type
Over Six Families without Stores (C1)
Building sq. ft.
6,300
Building dimensions
25 ft x 54 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
3
Year built
1920
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$36,597
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
11
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 116.75 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,897

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 253 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 253 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/07/2005 - R
04/05/2005 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005060100362001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
06/07/2005 - R
04/05/2005 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005060100337001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
06/07/2005 - R
04/05/2005 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005060100291001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
04/19/2004 - R Agreement
(2003121700940001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXX XXXXX
11/28/2000 - R Agreement
(3220007422122)		 XX XXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
11/28/2000 - R Mortgage
(3620007421062)		 XXXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXX XXXXX
11/28/2000 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3610007421961)		 XXXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXX XXX XXXXX
07/12/2000 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3630007266063)		 XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
07/12/2000 - R Mortgage
(3190007267319)		 XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
10/04/1999 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3910006887791)		 XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 253 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
$36,597
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$799,000
Assessed value
$359,550

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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 $669,000 $301,050 $268,200 12.439% $33,361 $33,361 +0.69%
2024/25 $630,000 $283,500 $265,050 12.5% $33,131 $33,131 +0.36%
2023/24 $595,000 $267,750 $264,060 12.502% $33,013 $33,013 +3.83%
2022/23 $576,000 $259,200 $259,200 12.267% $31,796 $31,796 +13.24%
2021/22 $510,000 $229,500 $229,500 12.235% $28,079 $28,079 -12.93%
2020/21 $634,000 $285,300 $262,890 12.267% $32,249 $32,249 +3.19%
2019/20 $619,000 $278,550 $250,560 12.473% $31,252 $31,252 +3.86%
2018/19 $577,000 $259,650 $238,590 12.612% $30,091 $30,091 +3.29%
2017/18 $565,000 $254,250 $229,050 12.719% $29,133 $29,133 +6.21%
2016/17 $526,000 $236,700 $212,760 12.892% $27,429 $27,429 +8.17%
Permits

Permit information for 253 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
02/22/2000 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
06/30/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
06/30/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
06/20/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

*Most recent DOB violations 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
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Grand St & Bushwick Ave at SE Corner
Station lines
L
Distance (miles)
0.079
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Neighbors for 253 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY

282 Powers St, Brooklyn 265 Powers St, Brooklyn 29 Olive St, Brooklyn 38 Olive St, Brooklyn 287 Powers St, Brooklyn 26 Olive St, Brooklyn 316 Devoe St, Brooklyn 255 Powers St, Brooklyn 257 Powers St, Brooklyn 27 Olive 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 253 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 253 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The development at 253 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 253 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

253 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 6,300 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 253 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

253 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is currently assessed at $359,550.

What are the property taxes for 253 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The property taxes for 253 Powers Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 total $36,596.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 11 residential unit(s).

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