| Primary address | 81 Essex Street |
| Neighborhood | East New York |
| Zip code | 11208 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 03928-0020 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $5,886 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 1,875 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Two Family Frame (B2)
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| Building sqft | 1,370 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Composition |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1910 |
| Frontage(s) | Essex Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Jamaica Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 19 |
| Community district | 5 |
| Closest police station | 0.78 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.62 Miles |
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81 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1910 and has a total of 1,370 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 81 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $34,920, the tax amount paid for 81 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $5,737. For the next year, the tax amount for 81 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is estimated at $5,886.
When was 81 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold?81 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold in 07/11/1986.
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 81 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $5,738 |
| Estimated property tax: | $5,886 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $582,000 |
| Assessed value: | $34,920 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 81 Essex 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 | $582,000 | $34,920 | $28,915 | 19.843% | $5,738 | $5,738 | +4.72% |
| 2024/25 | $630,000 | $37,800 | $27,278 | 20.085% | $5,479 | $5,479 | +6.00% |
| 2023/24 | $773,000 | $46,380 | $25,735 | 20.085% | $5,169 | $5,169 | -0.88% |
| 2022/23 | $663,000 | $39,780 | $25,678 | 20.309% | $5,215 | $5,215 | +5.67% |
| 2021/22 | $512,000 | $30,720 | $24,721 | 19.963% | $4,935 | $4,935 | -2.68% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Distance (miles) | 0.223 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Jamaica Av/Elton St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | Q56 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.143 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 108 Sal Abbracciamento | 8 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 718 | 0.11 |
| P.S. 108 Sal Abbracciamento | 8 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 718 | 0.11 |
| St Peter's Lutheran School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-2 | 132 | 0.09 |
| St Peter's Lutheran School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-2 | 132 | 0.09 |
| Followers of Jesus School | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 36 | 0.26 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Vista Academy | 7 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 418 | 0.38 |
| Liberty Avenue Middle School | 4 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 439 | 0.38 |
| Followers of Jesus School | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 36 | 0.26 |
| Achievement First Apollo Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 912 | 0.38 |
| P.S. 89 Cypress Hills | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 474 | 0.38 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Followers of Jesus School | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 36 | 0.26 |
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 805 | 0.48 |
| W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 408 | 0.91 |
| The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 269 | 0.99 |
| Multicultural High School | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 335 | 1.03 |
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Here are the neighbors for 81 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 79 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,370 | 04/08/2024 | |
| 77 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,370 | 07/29/1991 | |
| 111 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,356 | 05/23/2005 | $439,500 |
| 146 Ridgewood Ave, Brooklyn | 3,520 | 03/17/2009 | $525,000 |
| 93 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,610 | 11/28/2018 | $740,000 |
| 89 Essex St, Brooklyn | 2,130 | 03/08/2019 | $865,000 |
| 107 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,360 | 11/22/2021 | |
| 160 Ridgewood Ave, Brooklyn | 2,128 | 02/17/2016 | |
| 87 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,260 | 12/12/2018 | $450,000 |
| 152 Ridgewood Ave, Brooklyn | 1,320 | 03/23/2004 | |
| 158 Ridgewood Ave, Brooklyn | 2,128 | 12/30/2004 | $380,000 |
| 162 Ridgewood Ave, Brooklyn | 1,524 | 10/24/2003 | |
| 85 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,740 | 03/25/2004 | |
| 83 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,370 | 09/02/2022 | $590,000 |
| 148 Ridgewood Ave, Brooklyn | 1,496 | 03/27/2021 | $75,000 |
| 150 Ridgewood Ave, Brooklyn | 1,320 | 07/07/2022 | |
| 154 Ridgewood Ave, Brooklyn | 1,320 | 06/29/1981 | |
| 97 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,224 | 08/30/1980 | |
| 101 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,272 | 12/10/2025 | $661,761 |
| 105 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,272 | 11/20/2014 | $585,000 |
