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279 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Property Information

279 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 279 Legion Street
Neighborhood Brownsville
Zip code 11212
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 03568-0013

Sales & Tax Overview for 279 Legion Street, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $2,217

Lot & Building Information for 279 Legion Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,450
Lot dimensions 24.5 ft x 100 ft
Property type Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sqft 2,080
Building dimensions 20 ft x 56 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Old style
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Artificial MS
Basement type Full
Garage type Detached, frame garage
Year built 1930
Frontage(s) Legion Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Saratoga Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 279 Legion Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

Area Overview

Walk Score
83 /100. Very Walkable
Transit Score
100 /100. Rider's Paradise
Bike Score
77 /100. Very Bikeable

School district 23
Community district 16
Closest police station 0.55 Miles
Closest fire station 0.09 Miles

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About 279 Legion Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 279 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

279 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1930 and has a total of 2,080 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 279 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $42,480, the tax amount paid for 279 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is $2,217. For the next year, the tax amount for 279 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is estimated at $2,217.

When was 279 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 last sold?

279 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was last sold in 09/02/2022.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 279 Legion Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 279 Legion Street, Brooklyn

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Title Documents for 279 Legion Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
09/02/2022 - D
06/23/2023 - R		 Deed
(2023062200035001)
10/01/1987 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3960001304696)
05/14/1987 - R Mortgage
(3970001265497)
02/08/1980 - R Deed
(38030114000796)
12/31/1974 - R Deed
(37430075501689)
12/19/1974 - R Mortgage
(37430075301954)
05/17/1974 - R Deed
(37430071000534)
09/24/1969 - D
09/24/1969 - R		 Deed
(36930036400380)
09/24/1969 - D
09/24/1969 - R		 Deed
(36930036400378)
03/05/1968 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(36830066600272)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 279 Legion Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $2,218
Estimated property tax: $2,217
Tax assessor's market value: $708,000
Assessed value: $42,480

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Assessment History for 279 Legion Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 279 Legion 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 $708,000 $42,480 $11,176 19.843% $2,218 $2,218 +0.07%
2024/25 $777,000 $46,620 $11,034 20.085% $2,216 $2,216 +22.29%
2023/24 $800,000 $48,000 $9,023 20.085% $2,093 $1,812 +6.33%
2022/23 $671,000 $40,260 $8,392 20.309% $2,001 $1,704 +8.42%
2021/22 $725,000 $43,500 $7,873 19.963% $1,859 $1,572 -5.48%
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Permits for 279 Legion Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/31/2024 Alteration
05/30/2024 Alteration
         
         
         
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Brownsville Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$705,000
24.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$614
61.1% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 5 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Saratoga Ave & Livonia Ave at SW Corner
Station lines 3
Distance (miles) 0.054
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Bus Routes
Name Saratoga Av/Livonia Av
Line B7
Distance (miles) 0.042

Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Riverdale Avenue Community School 5 No Public PK, K-5 300 0.20
Riverdale Avenue Community School 5 No Public PK, K-5 300 0.20
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,376 0.23
Peoples Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.23
Peoples Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.23
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Riverdale Avenue Middle School 3 No Public 6-8 118 0.20
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,376 0.23
Peoples Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.23
Is 392 7 No Public 6-8 309 0.26
Middle School For Art And Philosphy 4 No Public 6-8 146 0.36
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,376 0.23
East Brooklyn Community High School 2 No Public 9-12 127 0.27
Frederick Douglas Academy Vii High School 5 No Public 9-12 227 0.34
Teachers Preperatory High School NR No Public 9-12 189 0.34
Brownsville Academy High School 2 No Public 9-12 77 0.50
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Neighbors for 279 Legion Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 279 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
277 Legion St, Brooklyn 2,080 07/21/1988
267 Legion St, Brooklyn 2,080 12/11/1972
280 Legion St, Brooklyn 1,116
249 Legion St, Brooklyn 2,080 02/06/2002
270 Legion St, Brooklyn 1,116
273 Legion St, Brooklyn 2,240 06/28/2022
253 Legion St, Brooklyn 2,080 02/12/1998
268 Legion St, Brooklyn 1,116 10/25/2002
284 Legion St, Brooklyn 1,116 01/09/2015 $260,000
265 Legion St, Brooklyn 2,080 09/05/2018 $580,000
261 Legion St, Brooklyn 2,080 12/16/2011 $495,000
259 Legion St, Brooklyn 2,080 02/01/2022
276 Legion St, Brooklyn 1,116 08/04/2010
272 Legion St, Brooklyn 1,116 09/22/1988
274 Legion St, Brooklyn 1,116 06/19/2024
271 Legion St, Brooklyn 2,080 03/07/2014 $350,000
283 Legion St, Brooklyn 2,080 12/16/2024 $690,000
282 Legion St, Brooklyn 1,116 06/06/2011
255 Legion St, Brooklyn 2,080 06/16/1988
774 Saratoga Ave, Brooklyn 24,000 07/25/2019 $2,700,000
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