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245 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 - Property report

Also known as: 245 Legion St

Property image for 245 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1930

Lot sq. ft.

1,600

Sale price

$615,000

General information

Address

Primary address

245 Legion Street

ZIP code

11212

Neighborhood

Brownsville

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

03568-0128

Building

Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Building sq. ft.

1,400

Building dimensions

20 ft x 35 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1930

Last altered

2014

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

11/04/2021

Sale price

$615,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$3,659

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Legion Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Dumont Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 79.92 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,600

Area overview

Walk score

83 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

77 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.50 Miles

Closest fire station

0.12 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 245 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 245 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
11/04/2021	$615,000	XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXX	XXXXX-XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX
01/08/2016	$399,000	XXXXX, XXXXXX	XX XXXXX XXX
08/28/2014	$150,000	XX XXXXX XXX	XXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
11/24/2021 - R 11/16/2021 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2021111701055001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX	X X XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/23/2022 - R 11/04/2021 - D	Mortgage (2021121000930002)	XXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXX
03/23/2022 - R 11/04/2021 - D	Deed (2021121000930001)	XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXX
12/10/2020 - R 12/08/2020 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2020120900102001)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
08/10/2021 - R 11/02/2020 - D	Mortgage (2021080500956001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X	XX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
01/28/2016 - R 01/08/2016 - D	Mortgage (2016011401041002)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/28/2016 - R 01/08/2016 - D	Deed (2016011401041001)	XX XXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXXX
04/10/2015 - R 03/31/2015 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2015040100509002)	XXXXX XXXXX	XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
04/10/2015 - R 03/31/2015 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2015040100509001)	XXXXX XXXXX	XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
11/05/2014 - R 09/30/2014 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2014093002353001)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 245 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

$3,659

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$850,000

Assessed value

$51,000

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$976,000	$58,560	$18,351	19.843%	$3,641	$3,641	+4.72%
2024/25	$771,000	$46,260	$17,312	20.085%	$3,477	$3,477	+6.00%
2023/24	$681,000	$40,860	$16,332	20.085%	$3,280	$3,280	+2.02%
2022/23	$602,000	$36,120	$15,832	20.309%	$3,215	$3,215	+4.80%
2021/22	$610,000	$36,600	$15,366	19.963%	$3,068	$3,068	-5.10%
2020/21	$510,000	$30,600	$15,361	21.045%	$3,233	$3,233	+0.01%
2019/20	$564,000	$33,840	$15,271	21.167%	$3,232	$3,232	+108.78%
2018/19	$410,000	$24,600	$7,401	20.919%	$1,548	$1,548	+8.75%
2017/18	$310,000	$18,600	$6,984	20.385%	$1,424	$1,424	+7.97%
2016/17	$324,000	$19,440	$6,596	19.991%	$1,319	$1,319	+2.30%

Permits

Permit information for 245 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
10/28/2014	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	11/29/2011	C
	11/29/2011	C
	04/29/2009	B

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Brownsville residential market stats

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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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Saratoga Ave & Livonia Ave at NE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.098

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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	0.21
P.S. 156 Waverly	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	465	0.21
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	0.27
Peoples Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.27
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	0.21
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	0.27
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
Bethany Christian Grade School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-7	0	0.40
LAMAD ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL	5	No	Charter	6-7	187	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	0.30
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	0.46
New Visions AIM Charter High School I	1	No	Charter	9-12	154	0.46
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	117	0.63
Kings Collegiate Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,215	0.70
Brooklyn Democracy Academy	1	No	Public	9-12	140	0.70
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School	4	No	Public	9-12	200	0.70

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 245 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The development at 245 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 245 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

245 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 has a total of 1,400 square feet.

When was 245 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 last sold and what was the sale price?

245 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was last sold on 11/04/2021 for $615,000.

What is the assessed value of 245 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

245 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is currently assessed at $51,000.

What are the property taxes for 245 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The property taxes for 245 Legion Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 total $3,658.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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