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249 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 - Property report

Also known as: 249 Legion St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1930

Lot sq. ft.

2,750

General information

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Address
Primary address
249 Legion Street
Alternate address(es)
249 Garage Legion St
ZIP code
11212
Neighborhood
Brownsville
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
03568-0023

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
2,080
Building dimensions
20 ft x 56 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1930
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$2,161
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Legion Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Dumont Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
27.5 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,750

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
0.51 Miles
Closest fire station
0.12 Miles

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Ownership

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Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 249 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/28/2024 - R Initial UCC1
(2024062500151001)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
08/18/2010 - R
08/05/2010 - D		 Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2010081100369001)		 XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
09/12/2003 - R
05/19/2003 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003061101579001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/04/2003 - R
05/15/2003 - D		 Mortgage
(2003070701291001)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
01/02/2003 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3470009028347)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/04/2002 - R Mortgage
(3960008838096)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
07/02/2003 - R
02/07/2002 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2003042501042001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/04/2002 - R
02/06/2002 - D		 Deed
(3580008839058)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
01/21/1993 - R Deed
(3750001744375)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
05/10/1988 - R Mortgage
(3740001364874)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 249 Legion 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
$2,161
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$789,000
Assessed value
$47,340

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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 $682,000 $40,920 $10,868 19.843% $2,438 $2,157 -0.97%
2024/25 $768,000 $46,080 $10,842 20.085% $2,447 $2,178 +7.35%
2023/24 $803,000 $48,180 $10,100 20.085% $2,310 $2,029 +6.33%
2022/23 $657,000 $39,420 $9,394 20.309% $2,204 $1,908 +8.58%
2021/22 $710,000 $42,600 $8,803 19.963% $2,045 $1,757 -5.45%
2020/21 $668,000 $40,080 $8,830 21.045% $2,155 $1,858 +0.31%
2019/20 $590,000 $35,400 $8,752 21.167% $2,149 $1,853 +9.02%
2018/19 $539,000 $32,340 $8,123 20.919% $2,005 $1,699 +10.04%
2017/18 $597,000 $35,820 $7,575 20.385% $1,844 $1,544 +10.57%
2016/17 $524,000 $31,440 $6,986 19.991% $1,706 $1,397 +2.72%
Permits

Permit information for 249 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
06/07/2005 B
06/07/2005 A
06/07/2005 B

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$599,500

3.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$516

5% Y-o-Y

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
5

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Saratoga Ave & Livonia Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
3
Distance (miles)
0.09
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 156 Waverly 5 No Public PK, K-5 465 0.22
P.S. 156 Waverly 5 No Public PK, K-5 465 0.22
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,376 0.22
Riverdale Avenue Community School 5 No Public PK, K-5 300 0.24
Riverdale Avenue Community School 5 No Public PK, K-5 300 0.24
Peoples Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.26
Peoples Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.26
Hands & Hearts Learning Center NR No Private PK, K-5 28 0.35
Hands & Hearts Learning Center NR No Private PK, K-5 28 0.35
P.S. Is 323 4 No Public PK, K-8 511 0.38
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Is 392 7 No Public 6-8 309 0.22
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,376 0.22
Riverdale Avenue Middle School 3 No Public 6-8 118 0.24
Peoples Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.26
Key Collegiate Charter School NR No Charter 6-8 116 0.36
Mott Hall Bridges Academy 3 No Public 6-8 175 0.38
P.S. Is 323 4 No Public PK, K-8 511 0.38
Middle School For Art And Philosphy 4 No Public 6-8 146 0.39
LAMAD ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL 5 No Charter 6-7 187 0.41
Bethany Christian Grade School NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.41
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
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 0.31
Teachers Preperatory High School NR No Public 9-12 189 0.31
Brownsville Academy High School 2 No Public 9-12 77 0.47
New Visions AIM Charter High School I 1 No Charter 9-12 154 0.47
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 117 0.64
Brooklyn Democracy Academy 1 No Public 9-12 140 0.70
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School 4 No Public 9-12 200 0.70
Kings Collegiate Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,215 0.70

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Neighbors for 249 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY

247 Legion St, Brooklyn 760 Saratoga Ave, Brooklyn 770 Saratoga Ave, Brooklyn 267 Legion St, Brooklyn 277 Legion St, Brooklyn 279 Legion St, Brooklyn 241 Legion St, Brooklyn 253 Legion St, Brooklyn 273 Legion St, Brooklyn 237 Legion St, Brooklyn 722 Saratoga Ave, Brooklyn 724 Saratoga Ave, Brooklyn 738 Saratoga Ave, Brooklyn 768 Saratoga Ave, Brooklyn 259 Legion St, Brooklyn 261 Legion St, Brooklyn 265 Legion St, Brooklyn 271 Legion St, Brooklyn 764 Saratoga Ave, Brooklyn 255 Legion St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 249 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11208, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11234, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 249 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The development at 249 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 249 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

249 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 has a total of 2,080 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 249 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

249 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is currently assessed at $47,340.

What are the property taxes for 249 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The property taxes for 249 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 total $2,161.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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