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251 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 - Property report

Also known as: 251 Ridgewood Ave

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

1,960

Sale price

$475,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
251 Ridgewood Avenue
ZIP code
11208
Neighborhood
East New York
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04113-0061

Owner

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
2,985
Building dimensions
20.17 ft x 53 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1910
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
03/14/2008
Sale price
$475,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,931
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Ridgewood Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Jamaica Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20.17 ft x 99.25 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,960

Area overview

Walk score
65 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
81 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
72 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
19
Community district
5
Closest police station
0.87 Miles
Closest fire station
0.54 Miles

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Ownership information for 251 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 251 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/14/2008 $475,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX, XXXX X XX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/30/2020 - R
12/21/2020 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2020122800578001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/18/2008 - R
03/17/2008 - D
Mortgage
(2008031900659002)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
04/18/2008 - R
03/14/2008 - D
Deed
(2008031900659001)
XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX X XX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
12/31/1996 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3320005468232)
XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
02/14/1990 - R Power of Attorney
(3860005372086)
XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X
06/16/1975 - D
06/16/1975 - R
Deed
(BK_7530078500333)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX
06/16/1975 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(37530078500339)
XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
06/16/1975 - R Mortgage
(37530078500335)
XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
06/16/1975 - R Deed
(37530078500333)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX
06/11/1971 - R Mortgage
(37130048701508)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 251 Ridgewood 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
$6,931
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,085,000
Assessed value
$65,100

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 $1,074,000 $64,440 $32,924 19.843% $6,815 $6,533 +4.72%
2024/25 $848,000 $50,880 $31,060 20.085% $6,508 $6,238 +0.19%
2023/24 $1,041,000 $62,460 $31,000 20.085% $6,508 $6,226 +0.17%
2022/23 $863,000 $51,780 $30,606 20.309% $6,512 $6,216 +7.97%
2021/22 $833,000 $49,980 $28,836 19.963% $6,044 $5,757 +0.54%
2020/21 $696,000 $41,760 $27,210 21.045% $6,023 $5,726 +5.68%
2019/20 $770,000 $46,200 $25,600 21.167% $5,715 $5,419 +1.42%
2018/19 $607,000 $36,420 $25,540 20.919% $5,648 $5,343 +3.79%
2017/18 $702,000 $42,120 $25,252 20.385% $5,447 $5,148 +8.74%
2016/17 $520,000 $31,200 $23,680 19.991% $5,044 $4,734 +8.71%

Permit information for 251 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/06/2008 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/05/2026 A
06/10/2025 A
04/11/2024 A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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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
Norwood Ave & Fulton St at NE Corner
Station lines
J-Z
Distance (miles)
0.156

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 65 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 471 0.21
P.S. 65 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 471 0.21
St Peter's Lutheran School NR No Private PK, K-2 132 0.14
St Peter's Lutheran School NR No Private PK, K-2 132 0.14
MS 935 7 No Public 6 181 0.26
P.S. 938 NR No Public PK, K-2 140 0.26
P.S. 938 NR No Public PK, K-2 140 0.26
Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK, K-8 283 0.29
Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK, K-8 283 0.29
P.S. 108 Sal Abbracciamento 8 No Public PK, K-5 718 0.32
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Is 171 Abraham Lincoln 3 Yes Public 6-8 264 0.53
HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL 5 Yes Public 6-8 277 0.53
MS 935 7 No Public 6 181 0.26
Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK, K-8 283 0.29
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 0.37
Liberty Avenue Middle School 4 No Public 6-8 439 0.53
Achievement First Apollo Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 912 0.53
Vista Academy 7 No Public 6-8 418 0.53
P.S. 89 Cypress Hills 3 No Public PK, K-8 474 0.58
Salve Regina Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 412 0.69
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 0.37
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School 4 No Public 9-12 805 0.41
Multicultural High School 4 No Public 9-12 335 0.82
Academy of Innovative Technology 4 No Public 9-12 406 0.82
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR COLLABORATIVE HEALTHCARE NR No Public 9-12 337 0.82
Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School 4 No Public 9-12 404 0.82
Brooklyn Lab School 5 No Public 9-12 395 0.82
The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers 2 No Public 9-12 269 1.02
W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School 2 No Public 9-12 408 1.13
High School For Civil Rights 2 No Public 9-12 140 1.45

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 251 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The development at 251 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 251 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

251 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a total of 2,985 square feet.

When was 251 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the sale price?

251 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold on 03/14/2008 for $475,000.

What is the assessed value of 251 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

251 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is currently assessed at $65,100.

What are the property taxes for 251 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The property taxes for 251 Ridgewood Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 total $6,931.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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