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296 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 Property Information

296 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 296 Schaefer Street
Neighborhood Bushwick
Zip code 11237
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 03431-0042

Sales & Tax Overview for 296 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 04/05/2016
Purchase price $1,660,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $16,390

Lot & Building Information for 296 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,217
Lot dimensions 22.17 ft x 100 ft
Property type Five to Six Families (C2)
Building sqft 6,100
Building dimensions 22 ft x 80 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1906
Year last altered 2015
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 296 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 6
Regulatory status Rent stabilized
Stabilized units 1
Residential sqft

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School district 32
Community district 4
Closest police station 0.76 Miles
Closest fire station 0.32 Miles

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Other Property Data for 296 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn

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About 296 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 296 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

296 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 was built in 1906 and has a total of 6,100 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 296 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $621,450, the tax amount paid for 296 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 is $16,354. For the next year, the tax amount for 296 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 is estimated at $16,390.

When was 296 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 last sold and what was the last sale price?

296 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 was last sold in 04/05/2016 for $1,660,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 6 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 296 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 296 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/05/2016 $1,660,000
05/29/2014 $1,000
02/28/2008 $610,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.

Title Documents for 296 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
05/13/2025 - R
03/31/2025 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2025051201008001)
01/17/2024 - R UCC3 Termination
(2024010900938001)
03/18/2025 - R
12/29/2023 - D
Agreement
(2025030500830002)
03/18/2025 - R
12/29/2023 - D
Correction Mortgage
(2025030500830001)
01/18/2024 - R
12/29/2023 - D
Agreement
(2024010900854004)
01/18/2024 - R
12/29/2023 - D
Mortgage
(2024010900854003)
01/18/2024 - R
12/15/2023 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2024010900854002)
01/18/2024 - R
12/15/2023 - D
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2024010900854001)
03/14/2017 - R Initial UCC1
(2017031301205001)
03/14/2017 - R
03/09/2017 - D
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2017031301036002)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 296 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $16,354
Estimated property tax: $16,390
Tax assessor's market value: $1,381,000
Assessed value: $621,450

Assessment History for 296 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 296 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $1,381,000 $621,450 $131,476 12.439% $16,354 $16,354 +2.70%
2024/25 $1,296,000 $583,200 $127,394 12.5% $15,924 $15,924 +7.90%
2023/24 $1,080,000 $486,000 $118,045 12.502% $14,758 $14,758 +9.98%
2022/23 $1,061,000 $477,450 $109,385 12.267% $13,418 $13,418 +8.20%
2021/22 $969,000 $436,050 $101,357 12.235% $12,401 $12,401 -0.04%

Permits for 296 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/02/2024 Alteration
04/19/2023 Alteration
04/11/2023 Alteration
01/27/2023 Alteration
07/29/2022 Alteration
04/04/2022 Alteration
05/12/2017 Alteration type 2
04/19/2016 Alteration type 2
03/05/2015 Alteration type 2
10/23/2014 Alteration type 2
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$444
-15% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$523
9.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$523
5.9% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Covert St & Wycoff Ave at NW Corner
Station lines L
Distance (miles) 0.185
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Neighbors for 296 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 296 Schaefer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1387 Decatur St, Brooklyn 1,791 07/24/2006
294 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 6,007 12/27/2022 $1,800,000
298 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 5,280 01/11/2017 $1,455,000
304 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 4,838 06/23/2014 $500,000
1339 Decatur St, Brooklyn 2,136 09/04/2025 $1,080,000
1341 Decatur St, Brooklyn 2,136 04/13/2026
314 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 4,838 10/03/1984
318 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 4,838 05/18/2007
320 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 4,838 04/09/2015
1333 Decatur St, Brooklyn 2,136 07/19/2024 $1,495,000
1355 Decatur St, Brooklyn 3,300 08/31/2017 $842,500
302 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 4,838 08/30/1999
1327 Decatur St, Brooklyn 2,400 04/30/1999
1331 Decatur St, Brooklyn 2,136 04/12/2019 $1,140,000
1345 Decatur St, Brooklyn 2,200 10/15/1999
1329 Decatur St, Brooklyn 1,740 08/16/1984
1335 Decatur St, Brooklyn 2,136 06/14/1999
308 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 4,838 12/16/1977
310 Schaefer St, Brooklyn 4,838 01/06/2026 $1,950,000
1389 Decatur St, Brooklyn 2,880 04/19/2001
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