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PS 257 and Playground - 60 Cook Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206 - Property report

Also known as: 49 Cook St

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Property type

Public Elementary, Junior or Senior High (W1)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

62,500

General information

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Address
Building name
PS 257 and Playground
Primary address
PS 257 and Playground - 60 Cook Street
Alternate address(es)
49 Cook St
51 Humboldt St
70 Varet St
ZIP code
11206
Neighborhood
Williamsburg
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
03114-0011

Owner

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Building
Property type
Public Elementary, Junior or Senior High (W1)
Building sq. ft.
115,280
Building dimensions
209 ft x 160 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1931
Last altered
2008
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
0
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
275 ft x 230 ft
Lot sq. ft.
62,500

Area overview

Walk score
98 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
77 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
14
Community district
1
Closest police station
0.93 Miles
Closest fire station
0.42 Miles

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Ownership information for PS 257 and Playground - 60 Cook Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for PS 257 and Playground - 60 Cook Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

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Title documents

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Property taxes for PS 257 and Playground - 60 Cook 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
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$19,531,000
Assessed value
$8,788,950

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 $19,061,000 $8,577,450 $0 10.848% $873,963 $0 n/a
2024/25 $18,782,000 $8,451,900 $0 10.762% $872,361 $0 n/a
2023/24 $18,403,000 $8,281,350 $0 10.592% $860,964 $0 n/a
2022/23 $17,352,000 $7,808,400 $0 10.646% $831,282 $0 n/a
2021/22 $15,918,000 $7,163,100 $0 10.755% $770,391 $0 n/a
2020/21 $19,611,000 $8,824,950 $0 10.694% $871,228 $0 n/a
2019/20 $19,032,000 $8,564,400 $0 10.537% $819,452 $0 n/a
2018/19 $18,288,000 $8,229,600 $0 10.514% $779,973 $0 n/a
2017/18 $17,224,000 $7,750,800 $0 10.514% $745,719 $0 n/a
2016/17 $16,366,000 $7,364,700 $0 10.574% $717,789 $0 n/a

Permit information for PS 257 and Playground - 60 Cook Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/15/2026 Alteration
11/03/2025 Alteration
11/25/2024 Alteration
10/08/2024 Alteration
10/08/2024 Alteration

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DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
11/14/2016 Acc1-(other BLDGS types) - elevator affirmation of correction
07/28/2016 C-construction
02/05/2013 E-elevator

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Brooklyn commercial market stats

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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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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
5

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Flushing Ave & Broadway at NW Corner
Station lines
J-M
Distance (miles)
0.134

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for PS 257 and Playground - 60 Cook Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206?

The development at PS 257 and Playground - 60 Cook Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206 was built in 1931.

What is the total square footage of PS 257 and Playground - 60 Cook Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206?

PS 257 and Playground - 60 Cook Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206 has a total of 115,280 square feet.

What is the assessed value of PS 257 and Playground - 60 Cook Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206?

PS 257 and Playground - 60 Cook Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206 is currently assessed at $8,788,950.

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