| Primary address | 252 Essex Street |
| Neighborhood | East New York |
| Zip code | 11208 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 03971-0029 |
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| Purchase date | 07/30/2015 |
| Purchase price | $545,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $8,624 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 2,650 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Four Families (C3)
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| Building sqft | 2,500 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Walk-up apartment |
| Year built | 1904 |
| Frontage(s) | Essex Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Atlantic Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 19 |
| Community district | 5 |
| Closest police station | 0.46 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.49 Miles |
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252 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1904 and has a total of 2,500 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 252 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $257,850, the tax amount paid for 252 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $8,015. For the next year, the tax amount for 252 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is estimated at $8,624.
When was 252 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the last sale price?252 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold in 07/30/2015 for $545,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 4 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 252 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: | $8,015 |
| Estimated property tax: | $8,624 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $573,000 |
| Assessed value: | $257,850 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 252 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 | $573,000 | $257,850 | $64,438 | 12.439% | $8,015 | $8,015 | -0.49% |
| 2024/25 | $477,600 | $214,920 | $64,437 | 12.5% | $8,055 | $8,055 | +3.62% |
| 2023/24 | $398,000 | $179,100 | $62,178 | 12.502% | $7,773 | $7,773 | +10.02% |
| 2022/23 | $332,000 | $149,400 | $57,598 | 12.267% | $7,066 | $7,066 | +8.28% |
| 2021/22 | $265,700 | $119,565 | $53,333 | 12.235% | $6,525 | $6,525 | +7.31% |
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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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| Name | Atlantic Av/Essex St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | Q24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.048 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 517 | 0.19 |
| P.S. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 517 | 0.19 |
| Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter 3 | NR | No | Charter | K-3 | 113 | 0.06 |
| Achievement First Apollo Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 912 | 0.07 |
| Followers of Jesus School | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 36 | 0.09 |
| 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 | 0.07 |
| Liberty Avenue Middle School | 4 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 439 | 0.07 |
| Achievement First Apollo Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-8 | 912 | 0.07 |
| Followers of Jesus School | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 36 | 0.09 |
| P.S. 89 Cypress Hills | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 474 | 0.20 |
| 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 | 0.09 |
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 805 | 0.41 |
| The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 269 | 0.71 |
| W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 408 | 0.74 |
| World Academy For Total Community Health | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 132 | 1.00 |
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Here are the neighbors for 252 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 260 Essex St, Brooklyn | 2,475 | 12/04/2025 | $925,000 |
| 268 Essex St, Brooklyn | 3,096 | 06/12/2006 | |
| 3020 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn | 2,655 | 12/12/2019 | $5,200,000 |
| 278 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,085 | 01/30/2026 | |
| 333 Linwood St, Brooklyn | 1,508 | 10/27/2009 | |
| 325 Linwood St, Brooklyn | 1,628 | 01/22/2015 | |
| 256 Essex St, Brooklyn | 2,082 | 05/11/2023 | $725,000 |
| 270 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,808 | 05/23/1979 | |
| 323 Linwood St, Brooklyn | 1,500 | 08/13/2020 | |
| 327 Linwood St, Brooklyn | 1,000 | 08/13/2020 | |
| 254 Essex St, Brooklyn | 2,500 | 10/30/2009 | |
| 272 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,100 | 11/17/2003 | |
| 3018 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn | 500 | 08/19/1992 | |
| 286 Essex St, Brooklyn | 08/20/2009 | $9,538 | |
| 3024 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn | 4,420 | 12/12/2019 | $5,200,000 |
| 276 Essex St, Brooklyn | 3,480 | 05/11/2021 | |
| 292 Essex St, Brooklyn | 4,320 | 01/13/2000 | |
| 321 Linwood St, Brooklyn | 2,480 | 03/03/2005 |
