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285 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 - Property report

Also known as: 285 Schaefer St

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Property type

Five to Six Families (C2)

Year built

1935

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

Sale price

$600,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
285 Schaefer Street
ZIP code
11237
Neighborhood
Bushwick
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
03425-0045

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Building
Property type
Five to Six Families (C2)
Building sq. ft.
3,465
Building dimensions
21 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
3
Year built
1935
Building material
Sales
Sale date
03/14/2005
Sale price
$600,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,174
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
5
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
77 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
96 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
68 /100.  Bikeable
School district
32
Community district
4
Closest police station
0.72 Miles
Closest fire station
0.29 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 285 Schaefer 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 285 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/14/2005 $600,000 XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/26/2021 - R
07/20/2021 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2021072001051001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
10/14/2021 - R
07/08/2021 - D		 Agreement
(2021100700812002)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
10/14/2021 - R
07/08/2021 - D		 Mortgage
(2021100700812001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/06/2021 - R
07/08/2021 - D		 Agreement
(2021080300281002)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/06/2021 - R
07/08/2021 - D		 Mortgage
(2021080300281001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/18/2014 - R
08/07/2014 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2014080701218001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/20/2014 - R
07/25/2014 - D		 Agreement
(2014080500728002)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/20/2014 - R
07/25/2014 - D		 Mortgage
(2014080500728001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
07/08/2005 - R
03/18/2005 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005032401003001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
04/20/2005 - R
03/14/2005 - D		 Mortgage
(2005032100105003)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 285 Schaefer 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
$3,174
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$848,000
Assessed value
$381,600

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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 $707,000 $318,150 $25,515 12.439% $3,174 $3,174 +2.72%
2024/25 $813,600 $366,120 $24,717 12.5% $3,090 $3,090 +7.98%
2023/24 $678,000 $305,100 $22,887 12.502% $2,861 $2,861 +10.06%
2022/23 $692,000 $311,400 $21,194 12.267% $2,600 $2,600 +8.28%
2021/22 $623,000 $280,350 $19,627 12.235% $2,401 $2,401 -0.28%
2020/21 $683,000 $307,350 $19,627 12.267% $2,408 $2,408 +1.52%
2019/20 $636,000 $286,200 $19,013 12.473% $2,371 $2,371 +6.81%
2018/19 $530,000 $238,500 $17,605 12.612% $2,220 $2,220 +7.08%
2017/18 $501,000 $225,450 $16,303 12.719% $2,074 $2,074 +6.53%
2016/17 $401,000 $180,450 $15,098 12.892% $1,946 $1,946 +0.07%
Permits

Permit information for 285 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
09/23/1997 Alteration type 1

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

No recently recorded violations 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
Covert St & Wycoff Ave at NW Corner
Station lines
L
Distance (miles)
0.207
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Neighbors for 285 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY

321 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 293 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 332 Covert St, Brooklyn 287 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 330 Covert St, Brooklyn 273 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 315 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 281 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 275 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 317 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 299 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 328 Covert St, Brooklyn 279 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 562 Irving Ave, Brooklyn 283 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 295 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 289 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 297 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 277 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 319 Schaefer St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 285 Schaefer 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 285 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

The development at 285 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 was built in 1935.

What is the total square footage of 285 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

285 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 has a total of 3,465 square feet.

When was 285 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 last sold and what was the sale price?

285 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 was last sold on 03/14/2005 for $600,000.

What is the assessed value of 285 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

285 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 is currently assessed at $381,600.

What are the property taxes for 285 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

The property taxes for 285 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 total $3,173.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 5 residential unit(s).

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