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242 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207 - Property report

Also known as: 242 Schaefer St

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1915

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$318,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
242 Schaefer Street
ZIP code
11207
Neighborhood
Bushwick
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
03430-0022

Owner

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
3,600
Building dimensions
20 ft x 60 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1915
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Aluminum/Vinyl
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
08/27/2003
Sale price
$318,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$2,827
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
Bushwick Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000

Area overview

Walk score
79 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
97 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
70 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
32
Community district
4
Closest police station
0.75 Miles
Closest fire station
0.19 Miles

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Ownership information for 242 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 242 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/27/2003 $318,000 XXXXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/19/2023 - R
09/12/2023 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2023090700819001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
08/15/2012 - R
02/27/2012 - D
Agreement
(2012072001089001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
03/14/2012 - R
02/27/2012 - D
Agreement
(2012030500652002)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
03/14/2012 - R
02/27/2012 - D
Mortgage
(2012030500652001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
05/02/2008 - R
04/23/2008 - D
Agreement
(2008042901464004)
XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
05/02/2008 - R
04/23/2008 - D
Mortgage
(2008042901464003)
XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
05/02/2008 - R
04/23/2008 - D
Deed
(2008042901464001)
XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX X
05/02/2008 - R
04/14/2008 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2008042901464002)
XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
02/20/2004 - R
12/18/2003 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003121801748001)
XXXXX XXXXX
02/20/2004 - R
12/04/2003 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2003121801734001)
XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 242 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$2,827
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,080,000
Assessed value
$124,800

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 $1,582,000 $94,920 $14,198 19.843% $3,099 $2,817 -0.76%
2024/25 $1,561,000 $93,660 $14,135 20.085% $3,108 $2,839 +6.94%
2023/24 $1,422,000 $85,320 $13,218 20.085% $2,936 $2,655 +6.00%
2022/23 $1,379,000 $82,740 $12,332 20.309% $2,801 $2,505 +8.14%
2021/22 $1,065,000 $63,900 $11,599 19.963% $2,603 $2,316 -5.17%
2020/21 $1,291,000 $77,460 $11,605 21.045% $2,739 $2,442 +0.37%
2019/20 $1,200,000 $72,000 $11,496 21.167% $2,730 $2,433 +8.49%
2018/19 $1,045,000 $62,700 $10,722 20.919% $2,548 $2,243 +9.78%
2017/18 $1,010,000 $60,600 $10,023 20.385% $2,343 $2,043 +9.71%
2016/17 $845,000 $50,700 $9,316 19.991% $2,172 $1,862 +2.79%

Permit information for 242 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
04/11/2024 A
03/24/2023 A
03/02/2022 A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Bushwick North residential market stats

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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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
Lirr Bay Ridge Divide & Wilson Ave at NW Corner
Station lines
L
Distance (miles)
0.173

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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 0.11
P.S. Is 384 Frances E Carter 3 Yes Public PK, K-8 346 0.11
P.S. 151 Lyndon B Johnson 5 No Public PK, K-5 276 0.20
P.S. 151 Lyndon B Johnson 5 No Public PK, K-5 276 0.20
Bushwick Ascend Charter School 7 No Charter K-8 799 0.24
P.S. 45 Horace E Greene 5 No Public PK, K-8 491 0.37
P.S. 45 Horace E Greene 5 No Public PK, K-8 491 0.37
P.S. 106 Edward Everett Hale 2 No Public PK, K-5 356 0.39
P.S. 106 Edward Everett Hale 2 No Public PK, K-5 356 0.39
St. Marks Lutheran Schools NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.50
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 0.27
P.S. Is 384 Frances E Carter 3 No Public PK, K-8 346 0.11
Bushwick Ascend Charter School 7 No Charter K-8 799 0.24
P.S. 45 Horace E Greene 5 No Public PK, K-8 491 0.37
St. Marks Lutheran Schools NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.50
Achievement First North Brooklyn Prep Charter School 7 No Charter K-8 851 0.50
Robert E Peary School NR No Public PK, K-9 572 0.54
Jhs 291 Roland Hayes 3 No Public 6-8 267 0.57
All City Leadership Secondary School 8 No Public 6-12 421 0.59
Joseph F Quinn Intermediate School 77 2 No Public 6-8 627 0.61
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 0.50
Academy for Environmental Leadership 2 No Public 9-12 275 0.50
Academy Of Urban Planning 5 No Public 9-12 403 0.50
Brooklyn School For Math And Research NR No Public 9-12 333 0.50
Bushwick Community High School 2 No Public 9-12 86 0.57
Math, Eng, Science Academy Charter High 5 No Charter 9-12 515 0.57
All City Leadership Secondary School 8 No Public 6-12 421 0.59
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech 3 No Public 9-12 549 0.80
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.98
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 1.04

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 242 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

The development at 242 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207 was built in 1915.

What is the total square footage of 242 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

242 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207 has a total of 3,600 square feet.

When was 242 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207 last sold and what was the sale price?

242 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207 was last sold on 08/27/2003 for $318,000.

What is the assessed value of 242 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

242 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207 is currently assessed at $124,800.

What are the property taxes for 242 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

The property taxes for 242 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11207 total $2,827.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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