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289 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 Property Information

289 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 289 Essex Street
Secondary address 289 Garage Essex St
Neighborhood East New York
Zip code 11208
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 03972-0004

Sales & Tax Overview for 289 Essex Street, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $2,883

Lot & Building Information for 289 Essex Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,483
Lot dimensions 24.83 ft x 100 ft
Property type Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2)
Building sqft 1,990
Building dimensions 15 ft x 65 ft
Buildings on lot 2
Stories 2
Year built 1901
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 289 Essex Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 19
Community district 5
Closest police station 0.40 Miles
Closest fire station 0.48 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 289 Garage Essex St, Brooklyn, NY 11208

About 289 Essex Street, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 289 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 have?

This Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) located at 289 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a total of 1,990 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 289 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

289 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1901 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $754,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 289 Essex Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 289 Essex Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 289 Essex Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
01/31/2012 - D
04/11/2012 - R
Deed
(2012031901108001)
04/29/1999 - R Deed
(3110006574711)
09/28/1994 - R Deed
(3610004456961)
12/19/1985 - D
01/28/1986 - R
Deed
(3020001141202)
01/26/1984 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(3660000999566)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 289 Essex Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $2,879
Estimated property tax: $2,883
Tax assessor's market value: $754,000
Assessed value: $45,240

Assessment History for 289 Essex Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $754,000 $45,240 $14,509 19.843% $2,879 $2,879 -0.21%
2024/25 $624,000 $37,440 $14,364 20.085% $2,885 $2,885 +5.80%
2023/24 $766,000 $45,960 $13,576 20.085% $2,727 $2,727 +4.68%
2022/23 $706,000 $42,360 $12,826 20.309% $2,605 $2,605 +7.77%
2021/22 $652,000 $39,120 $12,108 19.963% $2,417 $2,417 -5.01%

Permits for 289 Essex Street, Brooklyn

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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$426
-10.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$493
11.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$492
6.6% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 5 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Shepherd Ave & Pitkin Ave at NE Corner
Station lines A-C
Distance (miles) 0.209
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Bus Routes
Name Atlantic Av/Essex St
Line Q24
Distance (miles) 0.093

Neighbors for 289 Essex Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 289 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
269 Essex St, Brooklyn 1,620 01/24/2013 $444,000
267 Essex St, Brooklyn
765 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn 3,177 05/22/1991
326 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 1,120 04/27/1983
729 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn 8,057 10/05/2018 $545,000
3032 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn 8,086 01/31/2012
727 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn 2,440 09/02/1998
296 Essex St, Brooklyn 1,800 02/17/2012 $385,000
281 Essex St, Brooklyn 2,496 06/25/2019
3038 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn 24,500 01/22/2016 $3,400,000
737 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn 6,653 07/25/2016
294 Essex St, Brooklyn 1,400 04/14/2014 $325,000
328 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 1,864 03/30/2007 $445,200
330 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 2,626 09/20/2018 $959,000
735 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn 7,176 06/29/2015 $350,000
260 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn 49,018 06/19/1975
291 Essex St, Brooklyn 12,240 02/22/2016 $1,500,000
725 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn 1,000 08/28/2024 $436,454
731 Liberty Ave, Brooklyn 7,469 10/30/2024 $3,400,000
292 Essex St, Brooklyn 4,320 01/13/2000
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