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255 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 Property Information

255 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 255 Jefferson Street
Neighborhood Bushwick
Zip code 11237
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 03165-0038

Sales & Tax Overview for 255 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 09/10/2008
Purchase price $600,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 255 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,500
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 100 ft
Property type Five to Six Families (C2)
Building sqft 4,275
Building dimensions 25 ft x 57 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1931
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 255 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 6
Regulatory status Rent stabilized
Stabilized units 6
Residential sqft

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School district 32
Community district 4
Closest police station 0.60 Miles
Closest fire station 0.25 Miles

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About 255 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 255 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

255 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 was built in 1931 and has a total of 4,275 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 255 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $485,100, the tax amount paid for 255 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 is $5,580.

When was 255 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 last sold and what was the last sale price?

255 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 was last sold in 09/10/2008 for $600,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 6 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 255 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 255 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/10/2008 $600,000
02/28/2008 $500,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 255 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/13/2023 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2023121100614001)
11/26/2019 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2019111800831002)
11/26/2019 - R
09/09/2019 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2019111800831001)
05/16/2019 - R UCC3 Termination
(2019051500829006)
05/16/2019 - R Initial UCC1
(2019051500829005)
05/16/2019 - R
04/30/2019 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2019051500829004)
05/16/2019 - R
04/30/2019 - D
Agreement
(2019051500829003)
05/16/2019 - R
04/30/2019 - D
Mortgage
(2019051500829001)
05/16/2019 - R
04/29/2019 - D
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2019051500829007)
05/16/2019 - R
04/29/2019 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2019051500829002)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 255 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $1,330
Tax assessor's market value: $1,078,000
Assessed value: $485,100

Assessment History for 255 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $898,000 $404,100 $44,859 12.439% $5,580 $1,330 +336.06%
2024/25 $1,122,000 $504,900 $43,416 12.5% $5,427 $305 +222.84%
2023/24 $1,243,000 $559,350 $40,214 12.502% $5,028 $94 -72.08%
2022/23 $1,036,000 $466,200 $37,266 12.267% $4,571 $338 -99.31%
2021/22 $894,000 $402,300 $34,507 12.235% $4,222 $49,221 +1062.81%

Permits for 255 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/31/2009 Alteration type 2
09/26/2008 Alteration type 2
07/20/1993 Alteration type 1
         
         
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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)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 6 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Morgan Ave & Harrison Pl at SE Corner
Station lines L
Distance (miles) 0.298
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Neighbors for 255 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 255 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
247 Jefferson St, Brooklyn 6,500 12/04/2008 $11,740,800
350 Melrose St, Brooklyn 4,125 11/09/2012
253 Jefferson St, Brooklyn 4,275 09/10/2008 $600,000
352 Melrose St, Brooklyn 4,125 11/09/2012
237 Jefferson St, Brooklyn 4,125 10/06/2008 $670,000
184 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 4,125 04/06/1993
176 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 6,895 03/16/2026
251 Jefferson St, Brooklyn 4,275 06/11/2002
243 Jefferson St, Brooklyn 6,500 05/27/2022
192 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 4,125 01/21/2025 $2,350,000
190 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 4,125 11/17/2005 $713,000
239 Jefferson St, Brooklyn 4,125 04/14/2010 $10,298,710
235 Jefferson St, Brooklyn 4,125 11/04/2025 $1,150,000
180 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 4,125 12/28/2022
245 Jefferson St, Brooklyn 6,500 09/26/2011 $450,000
259 Jefferson St, Brooklyn 4,125 09/26/2011 $450,000
174 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 5,391 05/24/2016 $1,700,000
249 Jefferson St, Brooklyn 4,500 08/14/2013 $900,000
241 Jefferson St, Brooklyn 4,125 10/17/2013 $1,100,000
186 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 4,125 12/11/2002
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