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256 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 - Property report

Also known as: 256 Jamaica Ave

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Property type

Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2)

Year built

1930

Lot sq. ft.

2,241

General information

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Address
Primary address
256 Jamaica Avenue
ZIP code
11207
Neighborhood
East New York
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
03918-0012

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Building
Property type
Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2)
Building sq. ft.
1,760
Building dimensions
20 ft x 38 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1930
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,254
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
24.89 ft x 92.96 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,241

Area overview

Walk score
76 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
64 /100.  Bikeable
School district
19
Community district
5
Closest police station
0.82 Miles
Closest fire station
0.33 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 256 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 256 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/26/1998 - R Mortgage
(3750006066975)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
05/26/1998 - R Power of Attorney
(3020006067102)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX X
05/26/1998 - R
04/02/1998 - D		 Deed
(3840006067184)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX X
04/01/1996 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3100005108610)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
04/01/1996 - R
02/28/1996 - D		 Deed
(3270005129427)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
07/03/1972 - R Mortgage
(37230056600713)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
07/03/1972 - R Deed
(37230056600711)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 256 Jamaica Avenue, 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
$6,254
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$536,000
Assessed value
$32,160

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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 $511,000 $30,660 $29,735 19.843% $5,900 $5,900 +2.11%
2024/25 $490,000 $29,400 $28,771 20.085% $5,779 $5,779 +5.38%
2023/24 $543,000 $32,580 $27,302 20.085% $5,484 $5,484 +0.16%
2022/23 $528,000 $31,680 $26,957 20.309% $5,475 $5,475 +4.42%
2021/22 $512,000 $30,720 $26,264 19.963% $5,243 $5,243 +0.54%
2020/21 $617,000 $37,020 $24,779 21.045% $5,215 $5,215 +2.75%
2019/20 $649,000 $38,940 $23,976 21.167% $5,075 $5,075 +6.63%
2018/19 $541,000 $32,460 $22,752 20.919% $4,759 $4,759 +3.94%
2017/18 $505,000 $30,300 $22,464 20.385% $4,579 $4,579 +4.66%
2016/17 $421,000 $25,260 $21,887 19.991% $4,375 $4,375 +8.36%
Permits

Permit information for 256 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
02/12/2018 Alteration
11/24/2017 Alteration type 2
11/13/2017 Alteration
11/13/2017 Alteration
11/13/2017 Alteration

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
03/19/2003 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers
03/16/1999 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers
09/16/1997 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% Y-o-Y

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Van Siclen
Station lines
J-Z
Distance (miles)
0.187
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Neighbors for 256 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

88 Hendrix St, Brooklyn 59 Arlington Ave, Brooklyn 53 Arlington Ave, Brooklyn 246 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn 15 Van Siclen Ave, Brooklyn 70 Hendrix St, Brooklyn 74 Hendrix St, Brooklyn 78 Hendrix St, Brooklyn 82 Hendrix St, Brooklyn 95 Arlington Ave, Brooklyn 51 Arlington Ave, Brooklyn 55 Arlington Ave, Brooklyn 76 Hendrix St, Brooklyn 84 Hendrix St, Brooklyn 9 Van Siclen Ave, Brooklyn 63 Arlington Ave, Brooklyn 61 Arlington Ave, Brooklyn 66 Hendrix St, Brooklyn 72 Hendrix St, Brooklyn 5 Van Siclen Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 256 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11208, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY 11374, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY 11379, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY 11414, New York City, NY 11416, New York City, NY 11417, New York City, NY 11421, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 256 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

The development at 256 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 was built in 1930.

What is the market value of 256 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

The current market value of 256 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 is $536,000.

What is the total square footage of 256 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

256 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 has a total of 1,760 square feet.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 1.

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