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259 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206 Property Information

259 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 259 Melrose Street
Secondary address 259 1/2 Melrose St
Neighborhood Bushwick
Zip code 11206
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 03157-0044

Sales & Tax Overview for 259 Melrose Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 05/15/2012
Purchase price $650,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $9,834

Lot & Building Information for 259 Melrose Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,950
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 118.67 ft
Building class Primarily Four Family with One Store or Office (S4) i
Building sqft 2,750
Building dimensions 25 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot 2
Stories 3
Year built 1931
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 259 Melrose Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 4
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 32
Community district 4
Closest police station 0.66 Miles
Closest fire station 0.23 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 259 1/2 Melrose St, Brooklyn, NY 11206

About 259 Melrose Street, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 259 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Primarily Four Family with One Store or Office (S4) located at 259 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206 has a total of 2,750 square feet and a current price per square foot of $236.

What is the year built & the current market value of 259 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206?

259 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206 was built in 1931 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $687,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 259 Melrose Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 259 Melrose Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/15/2012 $650,000
03/06/2003 $400,000
03/06/2003 $210,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.

Title Documents for 259 Melrose Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
10/25/2024 - R Ucc 5 Correction Statement
(2024101700365001)
09/13/2024 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2024091200852002)
09/13/2024 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2024091200852001)
12/28/2023 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2023122800462001)
12/14/2023 - D
09/13/2024 - R
Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2024091200842004)
12/14/2023 - D
09/13/2024 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2024091200842002)
03/12/2023 - D
09/13/2024 - R
Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2024091200842003)
03/12/2023 - D
09/13/2024 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2024091200842001)
12/15/2020 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2020121500083001)
05/27/2016 - R Initial UCC1
(2016052001368001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 259 Melrose Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $9,834
Estimated property tax: $9,834
Tax assessor's market value: $687,000
Assessed value: $309,150

Assessment History for 259 Melrose Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $687,000 $309,150 $79,060 12.439% $9,834 $9,834 +2.70%
2024/25 $760,000 $342,000 $76,603 12.5% $9,575 $9,575 +7.98%
2023/24 $703,000 $316,350 $70,929 12.502% $8,868 $8,868 +10.06%
2022/23 $711,000 $319,950 $65,680 12.267% $8,057 $8,057 +8.28%
2021/22 $581,000 $261,450 $60,815 12.235% $7,441 $7,441 -0.26%

Permits for 259 Melrose Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/25/2017 Alteration type 2
02/13/2015 Alteration type 2
06/10/2013 Alteration type 2
05/09/2013 Alteration type 2
03/27/2013 Alteration type 2
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$495
3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$503
7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$470
2.1% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Morgan Ave & Harrison Pl at SW Corner
Station lines L
Distance (miles) 0.304
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Bus Routes
Name Wilson Av/George St
Line B60
Distance (miles) 0.059

Neighbors for 259 Melrose Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 259 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
241 Melrose St, Brooklyn 2,164 10/08/2002
44 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn 3,450 10/26/1990
263 Melrose St, Brooklyn 4,125 03/06/2013 $470,000
48 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn 4,125 01/08/2009 $650,000
257 Melrose St, Brooklyn 3,630 12/22/2014 $1,000
247 Melrose St, Brooklyn 4,032 12/18/2007 $806,329
245 Melrose St, Brooklyn 2,164 08/26/2011
243 Melrose St, Brooklyn 2,112 08/06/2014 $800,000
43 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn 5,000 02/01/1989
271 Melrose St, Brooklyn 21,120 10/27/1982
42 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn 4,125 07/24/2002
50 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn 4,125 08/18/2008 $685,000
249 Melrose St, Brooklyn 4,200 01/04/2016 $10
36 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn 4,350 10/28/2008 $676,000
96 George St, Brooklyn 4,200 04/23/2009 $850,000
239 Melrose St, Brooklyn 6,875 09/19/2008 $16,000
41 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn 3,750 01/20/2016 $25,000
265 Melrose St, Brooklyn 4,125 03/25/2003
269 Melrose St, Brooklyn 4,125 01/29/2007
37 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn 5,958 03/06/2019 $1,365,000
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