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253 Cornelia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

253 Cornelia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 253 Cornelia Street
Neighborhood Bushwick
Zip code 11221
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 03377-0059

Sales & Tax Overview for 253 Cornelia Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 05/30/2008
Purchase price $799,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 253 Cornelia Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,000
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 100 ft
Property type Three Families (C0)
Building sqft 3,432
Building dimensions 20 ft x 57 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Structure type Conventional
Building material Frame
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Garage type Detached, frame garage
Year built 2009
Frontage Cornelia Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Myrtle Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 253 Cornelia Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 3
Residential sqft

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School district 32
Community district 4
Closest police station 0.38 Miles
Closest fire station 0.20 Miles

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About 253 Cornelia Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 253 Cornelia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

253 Cornelia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 2009 and has a total of 3,432 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 253 Cornelia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $74,940, the tax amount paid for 253 Cornelia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is $158.

When was 253 Cornelia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the last sale price?

253 Cornelia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold in 05/30/2008 for $799,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 253 Cornelia Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 253 Cornelia Street, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/30/2008 $799,000
04/12/2007 $554,000
09/14/2006 $470,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.

Title Documents for 253 Cornelia Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
04/19/2021 - R
08/26/2020 - D
Mortgage
(2021041200045001)
10/05/2020 - R
11/02/2018 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2020092100634001)
05/24/2019 - R
11/02/2018 - D
Mortgage
(2019052200968001)
09/19/2013 - R
07/19/2013 - D
Mortgage
(2013080200662001)
06/26/2013 - R
06/06/2013 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2013060601734001)
06/26/2013 - R
05/15/2013 - D
Mortgage
(2013061301544001)
06/06/2008 - R
05/30/2008 - D
Mortgage
(2008060201038002)
06/06/2008 - R
05/30/2008 - D
Deed
(2008060201038001)
03/13/2008 - R
02/21/2008 - D
Partial Release of Mortgage
(2008030601374001)
04/11/2008 - R
02/19/2008 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2008040800831001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 253 Cornelia Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $158
Tax assessor's market value: $1,249,000
Assessed value: $74,940
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 253 Cornelia Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $1,153,000 $69,180 $798 19.843% $12,070 $158 -1.20%
2024/25 $1,332,000 $79,920 $798 20.085% $11,662 $160 0.00%
2023/24 $1,395,000 $83,700 $798 20.085% $11,662 $160 -1.10%
2022/23 $1,339,000 $80,340 $798 20.309% $11,265 $162 +1.93%
2021/22 $1,240,000 $74,400 $798 19.963% $10,726 $159 -5.32%

Permits for 253 Cornelia Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
02/28/2008 New building
03/27/2007 Full demolition
03/27/2007 Full demolition
01/10/2007 New building
01/10/2007 New building
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Bushwick Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$735,000
-7.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$947
0.4% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Halsey St & Wycoff Ave at SE Corner
Station lines L
Distance (miles) 0.399
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 106 Edward Everett Hale 2 Yes Public PK, K-5 356 0.02
P.S. 106 Edward Everett Hale 2 Yes Public PK, K-5 356 0.02
Achievement First North Brooklyn Prep Charter School 7 No Charter K-8 851 0.14
P.S. 377 Alejandina B De Gautier 2 No Public PK, K-5 173 0.14
P.S. 377 Alejandina B De Gautier 2 No Public PK, K-5 173 0.14

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 291 Roland Hayes 3 Yes Public 6-8 267 0.19
Achievement First North Brooklyn Prep Charter School 7 No Charter K-8 851 0.14
Bushwick Ascend Charter School 7 No Charter K-8 799 0.17
All City Leadership Secondary School 8 No Public 6-12 421 0.27
Evergreen Middle School-Urban Exploration 4 No Public 6-8 342 0.35

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bushwick Community High School 2 No Public 9-12 86 0.19
Math, Eng, Science Academy Charter High 5 No Charter 9-12 515 0.19
Academy for Environmental Leadership 2 No Public 9-12 275 0.20
Bushwick School for Social Justice 2 No Public 9-12 272 0.20
Brooklyn School For Math And Research NR No Public 9-12 333 0.20

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Neighbors for 253 Cornelia Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 253 Cornelia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
671 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 4,800 07/26/2000
267 Cornelia St, Brooklyn 2,400 03/25/2011 $521,000
269 Cornelia St, Brooklyn 3,600 04/09/2019 $688,000
273 Cornelia St, Brooklyn 2,400 08/19/2019 $950,000
259 Cornelia St, Brooklyn 2,400 04/10/2005
261 Cornelia St, Brooklyn 2,400 03/22/2008
1358 Putnam Ave, Brooklyn 1,944 09/03/1999
683 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 4,800 09/29/2016
675 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 4,800 07/21/2016 $1,200,000
679 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 3,600 05/05/2021 $1,200,000
251 Cornelia St, Brooklyn 3,432 06/24/2008 $739,000
685 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 3,100 07/21/2003
677 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 3,600 05/25/2021
673 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 3,600 07/16/2024 $1,700,000
257 Cornelia St, Brooklyn 2,400 06/14/2018
265 Cornelia St, Brooklyn 2,400 11/12/2009
271 Cornelia St, Brooklyn 2,400 08/16/2024
667 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 4,800 02/21/2017 $1,250,000
255 Cornelia St, Brooklyn 3,432 03/05/2008 $800,000
263 Cornelia St, Brooklyn 2,400 07/18/2003
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