| Primary address | 255 Legion Street |
| Secondary address | 255 Garage Legion St |
| Neighborhood | Brownsville |
| Zip code | 11212 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 03568-0021 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $2,439 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 2,450 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Two Family Brick (B1)
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| Building sqft | 2,080 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| 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 | Register |
| School district | 23 |
| Community district | 16 |
| Closest police station | 0.51 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.11 Miles |
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255 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1930 and has a total of 2,080 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 255 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $42,480, the tax amount paid for 255 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is $2,438. For the next year, the tax amount for 255 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is estimated at $2,439.
When was 255 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 last sold?255 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was last sold in 06/16/1988.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 255 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $2,438 |
| Estimated property tax: | $2,439 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $708,000 |
| Assessed value: | $42,480 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 255 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 |
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| 2025/26 | $708,000 | $42,480 | $12,288 | 19.843% | $2,438 | $2,438 | -0.35% |
| 2024/25 | $777,000 | $46,620 | $12,182 | 20.085% | $2,447 | $2,447 | +5.93% |
| 2023/24 | $798,000 | $47,880 | $11,500 | 20.085% | $2,310 | $2,310 | +4.78% |
| 2022/23 | $671,000 | $40,260 | $10,854 | 20.309% | $2,204 | $2,204 | +7.79% |
| 2021/22 | $725,000 | $43,500 | $10,243 | 19.963% | $2,045 | $2,045 | -5.10% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 5 (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Distance (miles) | 0.082 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Saratoga Av/Dumont Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B7 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.035 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 0.22 |
| P.S. 156 Waverly | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 465 | 0.23 |
| P.S. 156 Waverly | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 465 | 0.23 |
| Riverdale Avenue Community School | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 300 | 0.23 |
| Riverdale Avenue Community School | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 300 | 0.23 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Brooklyn Ascend Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,376 | 0.22 |
| Is 392 | 7 | No | Public | 6-8 | 309 | 0.23 |
| Riverdale Avenue Middle School | 3 | No | Public | 6-8 | 118 | 0.23 |
| Peoples Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.25 |
| Key Collegiate Charter School | NR | No | Charter | 6-8 | 116 | 0.36 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Brooklyn Ascend Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,376 | 0.22 |
| East Brooklyn Community High School | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 127 | 0.29 |
| Frederick Douglas Academy Vii High School | 5 | No | Public | 9-12 | 227 | 0.32 |
| Teachers Preperatory High School | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 189 | 0.32 |
| Brownsville Academy High School | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 77 | 0.48 |
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Here are the neighbors for 255 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
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| 247 Legion St, Brooklyn | 10/04/1996 | ||
| 760 Saratoga Ave, Brooklyn | 2,480 | 01/14/2014 | $418,700 |
| 267 Legion St, Brooklyn | 2,080 | 12/11/1972 | |
| 277 Legion St, Brooklyn | 2,080 | 07/21/1988 | |
| 249 Legion St, Brooklyn | 2,080 | 02/06/2002 | |
| 279 Legion St, Brooklyn | 2,080 | 09/02/2022 | |
| 253 Legion St, Brooklyn | 2,080 | 02/12/1998 | |
| 241 Legion St, Brooklyn | 09/16/1996 | ||
| 273 Legion St, Brooklyn | 2,240 | 06/28/2022 | |
| 237 Legion St, Brooklyn | 09/16/1996 | ||
| 722 Saratoga Ave, Brooklyn | 1,116 | 10/18/1988 | |
| 724 Saratoga Ave, Brooklyn | 1,116 | 07/13/2015 | $349,000 |
| 738 Saratoga Ave, Brooklyn | 1,116 | 10/31/1996 | |
| 259 Legion St, Brooklyn | 2,080 | 02/01/2022 | |
| 261 Legion St, Brooklyn | 2,080 | 12/16/2011 | $495,000 |
| 265 Legion St, Brooklyn | 2,080 | 09/05/2018 | $580,000 |
| 271 Legion St, Brooklyn | 2,080 | 03/07/2014 | $350,000 |
| 283 Legion St, Brooklyn | 2,080 | 12/16/2024 | $690,000 |
| 764 Saratoga Ave, Brooklyn | 2,480 | 12/30/2025 | $715,000 |
| 774 Saratoga Ave, Brooklyn | 24,000 | 07/25/2019 | $2,700,000 |
