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256 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 - Property report

Also known as: 256 Jefferson St

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Property type

Five to Six Families (C2)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

Sale price

$499,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
256 Jefferson Street
ZIP code
11237
Neighborhood
Bushwick
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
03174-0022

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Building
Property type
Five to Six Families (C2)
Building sq. ft.
4,125
Building dimensions
25 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1931
Last altered
2014
Building material
Sales
Sale date
08/23/2012
Sale price
$499,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,134
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
6
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,500

Area overview

Walk score
98 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
99 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
92 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
32
Community district
4
Closest police station
0.57 Miles
Closest fire station
0.28 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 256 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 256 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/23/2012 $499,000 XXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXX X XXXXXXXXXXX, XXX.
01/20/2005 $277,500 XXXXXX X XXXXXX, XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX
01/14/2005 $501,500 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/23/2024 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2024102200961002)		 XXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/23/2024 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2024102200961001)		 XXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/28/2024 - R
12/14/2023 - D		 Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2024102200951004)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX
10/28/2024 - R
12/14/2023 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2024102200951002)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX
10/28/2024 - R
03/12/2023 - D		 Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2024102200951003)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX X X
10/28/2024 - R
03/12/2023 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2024102200951001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX X X
11/17/2022 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2022111500623001)		 XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
02/01/2018 - R Initial UCC1
(2018012900878001)		 XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
11/02/2016 - R UCC3 Termination
(2016110100574003)		 XXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
11/02/2016 - R
10/14/2016 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2016110100574006)		 XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 256 Jefferson 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
$6,134
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,039,000
Assessed value
$467,550

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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 $866,000 $389,700 $81,084 12.439% $17,957 $6,266 +16.06%
2024/25 $1,083,000 $487,350 $73,750 12.5% $16,708 $5,399 +13.61%
2023/24 $1,307,000 $588,150 $68,564 12.502% $15,730 $4,752 +16.99%
2022/23 $1,089,000 $490,050 $64,251 12.267% $14,291 $4,062 +23.99%
2021/22 $871,000 $391,950 $58,000 12.235% $13,609 $3,276 -53.81%
2020/21 $953,000 $428,850 $57,817 12.267% $13,622 $7,092 -1.12%
2019/20 $910,000 $409,500 $57,506 12.473% $12,825 $7,173 -42.05%
2018/19 $817,000 $367,650 $98,140 12.612% $12,377 $12,377 +77.80%
2017/18 $409,000 $184,050 $54,731 12.719% $6,961 $6,961 +6.55%
2016/17 $382,000 $171,900 $50,679 12.892% $6,534 $6,534 +0.07%
Permits

Permit information for 256 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/11/2014 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
02/24/2017 Lblvio-low pressure boiler

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

Property location map
FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

Property location map
Hurricane evacuation zones
6

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Morgan Ave & Harrison Pl at SE Corner
Station lines
L
Distance (miles)
0.329
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Neighbors for 256 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY

262 Jefferson St, Brooklyn 194 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 198 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 210 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 248 Jefferson St, Brooklyn 240 Jefferson St, Brooklyn 260 Jefferson St, Brooklyn 206 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 75 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn 200 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 244 Jefferson St, Brooklyn 228 Jefferson St, Brooklyn 258 Jefferson St, Brooklyn 264 Jefferson St, Brooklyn 254 Jefferson St, Brooklyn 252 Jefferson St, Brooklyn 71 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn 73 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn 202 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 242 Jefferson St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 256 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY

11101, New York City, NY 11104, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11373, New York City, NY 11377, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY 11379, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 256 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

The development at 256 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 was built in 1931.

What is the total square footage of 256 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

256 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 has a total of 4,125 square feet.

When was 256 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 last sold and what was the sale price?

256 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 was last sold on 08/23/2012 for $499,000.

What is the assessed value of 256 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

256 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 is currently assessed at $467,550.

What are the property taxes for 256 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

The property taxes for 256 Jefferson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 total $9,954.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 6 residential unit(s).

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