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242 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 - Property report

Also known as: 242 Knickerbocker Ave

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Property type

Primarily Four Family with One Store or Office (S4)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

2,375

Sale price

$2,300,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
242 Knickerbocker Avenue
Alternate address(es)
112-120 Starr St
ZIP code
11237
Neighborhood
Bushwick
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
03197-0028

Owner

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Building
Property type
Primarily Four Family with One Store or Office (S4)
Building sq. ft.
4,125
Building dimensions
25 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1931
Building material
Sales
Sale date
11/28/2023
Sale price
$2,300,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$22,363
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
4
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 95 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,375

Area overview

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

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Ownership

Ownership information for 242 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 242 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
11/28/2023 $2,300,000 XXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/28/2025 - R Initial UCC1
(2025072200544007)		 XXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX X X XXXXX XXXX XXX
07/28/2025 - R UCC3 Termination
(2025072200544002)		 XXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
07/28/2025 - R
07/21/2025 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2025072200544006)		 XXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX X X XXXXX XXXX XXX
07/28/2025 - R
07/21/2025 - D		 Agreement
(2025072200544005)		 XXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX X X XXXXX XXXX XXX
07/28/2025 - R
07/21/2025 - D		 Mortgage
(2025072200544004)		 XXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX X X XXXXX XXXX XXX
07/28/2025 - R
06/25/2025 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2025072200544003)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX X X XXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXX
07/28/2025 - R
06/24/2025 - D		 Termination of Assign of L&R
(2025072200544001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
12/01/2023 - D
12/01/2023 - R		 Certificate
(2023120100260006)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
12/01/2023 - R UCC3 Termination
(2023120100260005)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
12/01/2023 - R Initial UCC1
(2023120100260004)		 XXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 242 Knickerbocker Avenue, 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
$22,363
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,040,000
Assessed value
$468,000

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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 $1,305,000 $587,250 $157,998 12.439% $19,653 $19,653 +7.45%
2024/25 $1,224,000 $550,800 $146,323 12.5% $18,290 $18,290 +7.94%
2023/24 $1,020,000 $459,000 $135,534 12.502% $16,944 $16,944 +10.07%
2022/23 $850,000 $382,500 $125,496 12.267% $15,395 $15,395 +0.26%
2021/22 $799,000 $359,550 $125,496 12.235% $15,354 $15,354 +2.99%
2020/21 $847,000 $381,150 $121,537 12.267% $14,909 $14,909 +6.20%
2019/20 $705,600 $317,520 $112,556 12.473% $14,039 $14,039 +6.77%
2018/19 $588,000 $264,600 $104,257 12.612% $13,149 $13,149 +7.09%
2017/18 $540,000 $243,000 $96,535 12.719% $12,278 $12,278 -1.34%
2016/17 $476,000 $214,200 $96,535 12.892% $12,445 $12,445 +3.33%
Permits

Permit information for 242 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
01/26/2026 Alteration
09/11/2025 Alteration
01/13/2025 Alteration CO
12/05/2024 Alteration
09/20/2024 Alteration CO

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
11/14/2025 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
06/30/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
06/30/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

*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

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Starr St & Wyckoff Ave at SW Corner
Station lines
L
Distance (miles)
0.294
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Neighbors for 242 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

1121 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn 260 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 94 Starr St, Brooklyn 92 Starr St, Brooklyn 88 Starr St, Brooklyn 82 Starr St, Brooklyn 1137 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn 1125 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn 100 Starr St, Brooklyn 258 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 1123 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn 86 Starr St, Brooklyn 244 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 250 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 252 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 254 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 108 Starr St, Brooklyn 96 Starr St, Brooklyn 90 Starr St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 242 Knickerbocker Avenue, 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 242 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

The development at 242 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 was built in 1931.

What is the market value of 242 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

The current market value of 242 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 is $1,040,000.

What is the total square footage of 242 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

242 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 has a total of 4,125 square feet.

What is the price per square foot for this property?

$557 per square foot is the price for 242 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 1.

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