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281 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 - Property report

Also known as: 281 Garage Schaefer St

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1935

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

General information

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Address
Primary address
281 Schaefer Street
Alternate address(es)
281 Garage Schaefer St
ZIP code
11237
Neighborhood
Bushwick
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
03425-0047

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
3,465
Building dimensions
21 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
3
Year built
1935
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$2,081
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Schaefer Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Cypress Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,500

Area overview

Walk score
78 /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
0.28 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 281 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 281 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/12/2006 - R
12/28/2005 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005122900736001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
12/21/2005 - R
12/07/2005 - D		 Mortgage
(2005121800035001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX
04/16/2004 - R
01/30/2003 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2004020202582001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X XXXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
12/30/2002 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3790009026179)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
02/28/2003 - R
12/27/2002 - D		 Mortgage
(2003020501989001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
11/18/1999 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3390006903939)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
11/18/1999 - R Mortgage
(3680006901868)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
11/18/1999 - R Power of Attorney
(3810006902281)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX
11/18/1999 - R
08/19/1999 - D		 Deed
(3580006902558)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
04/16/2004 - R
08/19/1999 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2004020202590001)

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 281 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
$2,081
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,834,000
Assessed value
$110,040

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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 $1,441,000 $86,460 $10,539 19.843% $5,802 $2,091 -3.00%
2024/25 $1,695,000 $101,700 $10,734 20.085% $5,814 $2,156 +8.78%
2023/24 $1,522,000 $91,320 $9,868 20.085% $5,490 $1,982 +5.54%
2022/23 $1,246,000 $74,760 $9,247 20.309% $5,239 $1,878 +6.89%
2021/22 $1,312,000 $78,720 $8,802 19.963% $4,864 $1,757 -6.21%
2020/21 $1,286,000 $77,160 $8,902 21.045% $5,128 $1,873 -0.01%
2019/20 $1,137,000 $68,220 $8,852 21.167% $5,106 $1,874 +10.17%
2018/19 $1,337,000 $80,220 $8,130 20.919% $4,765 $1,701 -58.34%
2017/18 $1,074,000 $64,440 $20,026 20.385% $4,382 $4,082 +8.89%
2016/17 $869,000 $52,140 $18,754 19.991% $4,059 $3,749 +2.40%
Permits

Permit information for 281 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
04/11/2024 A
03/24/2023 A
11/14/2022 I

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% 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
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Covert St & Wycoff Ave at NW Corner
Station lines
L
Distance (miles)
0.216
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. Is 384 Frances E Carter 3 Yes Public PK, K-8 346 0.19
P.S. Is 384 Frances E Carter 3 Yes Public PK, K-8 346 0.19
P.S. 151 Lyndon B Johnson 5 No Public PK, K-5 276 0.16
P.S. 151 Lyndon B Johnson 5 No Public PK, K-5 276 0.16
Bushwick Ascend Charter School 7 No Charter K-8 799 0.20
P.S. 106 Edward Everett Hale 2 No Public PK, K-5 356 0.38
P.S. 106 Edward Everett Hale 2 No Public PK, K-5 356 0.38
Robert E Peary School NR No Public PK, K-9 572 0.45
Robert E Peary School NR No Public PK, K-9 572 0.45
P.S. 45 Horace E Greene 5 No Public PK, K-8 491 0.46
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Evergreen Middle School-Urban Exploration 4 Yes Public 6-8 342 0.35
P.S. Is 384 Frances E Carter 3 No Public PK, K-8 346 0.19
Bushwick Ascend Charter School 7 No Charter K-8 799 0.20
Robert E Peary School NR No Public PK, K-9 572 0.45
P.S. 45 Horace E Greene 5 No Public PK, K-8 491 0.46
Achievement First North Brooklyn Prep Charter School 7 No Charter K-8 851 0.50
Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 2 No Public 6-8 627 0.51
All City Leadership Secondary School 8 No Public 6-12 421 0.54
Jhs 291 Roland Hayes 3 No Public 6-8 267 0.55
St. Marks Lutheran Schools NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.57
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bushwick School for Social Justice 2 No Public 9-12 272 0.45
Academy Of Urban Planning 5 No Public 9-12 403 0.45
Brooklyn School For Math And Research NR No Public 9-12 333 0.45
Academy for Environmental Leadership 2 No Public 9-12 275 0.45
All City Leadership Secondary School 8 No Public 6-12 421 0.54
Bushwick Community High School 2 No Public 9-12 86 0.55
Math, Eng, Science Academy Charter High 5 No Charter 9-12 515 0.55
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech 3 No Public 9-12 549 0.85
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 1.03
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 1.08

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Neighbors for 281 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY

321 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 309 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 293 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 332 Covert St, Brooklyn 285 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 287 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 273 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 315 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 275 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 317 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 299 Schaefer 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 311 Schaefer St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 281 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 281 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

The development at 281 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 was built in 1935.

What is the total square footage of 281 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

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

What is the assessed value of 281 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

281 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 is currently assessed at $110,040.

What are the property taxes for 281 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

The property taxes for 281 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 total $2,081.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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