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256 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 - Property report

Also known as: 256 Remsen Ave

Property image for 256 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1945

Lot sq. ft.

1,806

Sale price

$670,000

General information

Address

Primary address

256 Remsen Avenue

ZIP code

11212

Neighborhood

East Flatbush

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

04624-0008

Building

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Building sq. ft.

1,440

Building dimensions

16 ft x 36 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1945

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Garage type

Basement Garage

Sales

Sale date

02/15/2018

Sale price

$670,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$5,316

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Remsen Avenue (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

19.67 ft x 91.83 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,806

Area overview

Walk score

79 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

64 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

1.03 Miles

Closest fire station

0.47 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 256 Remsen 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 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
02/15/2018	$670,000	XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X	XXXXXXXXXXX, XXX
06/12/2017	$360,000	XXX XXXXXXXX, XXX	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX-XXX
11/20/2014	$242,000	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X. XX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX (XXX	XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
06/08/2023 - R	Initial UCC1 (2023060800032001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
09/30/2022 - R 06/01/2022 - D	Mortgage and Consolidation (2022092900725001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
02/21/2018 - R 02/15/2018 - D	Mortgage (2018021900108002)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXX
02/21/2018 - R 02/15/2018 - D	Deed (2018021900108001)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXX X
06/30/2017 - R 06/12/2017 - D	Deed (2017062800468001)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXX XXXXXXXX XXX
02/12/2016 - R 11/18/2015 - D	Deed (2016020401408001)	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X XX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
10/14/2015 - R 11/20/2014 - D	Deed (2015101300059001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X XX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX (XXX
10/24/2014 - R 07/25/2014 - D	Discharge of Tax Lien (2014082200656001)	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
06/13/2014 - R 03/28/2014 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2014050201030001)	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X XX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
11/30/2011 - R 06/30/2011 - D	Assignment of Tax Lien (2011112101094003)	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX	XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 256 Remsen 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

$5,316

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$732,000

Assessed value

$43,920

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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	$761,000	$45,660	$25,277	19.843%	$5,016	$5,016	+4.72%
2024/25	$642,000	$38,520	$23,846	20.085%	$4,789	$4,789	0.00%
2023/24	$780,000	$46,800	$23,846	20.085%	$4,789	$4,789	-0.35%
2022/23	$675,000	$40,500	$23,666	20.309%	$4,806	$4,806	+7.84%
2021/22	$594,000	$35,640	$22,327	19.963%	$4,457	$4,457	+0.54%
2020/21	$589,000	$35,340	$21,064	21.045%	$4,433	$4,433	+5.39%
2019/20	$564,000	$33,840	$19,872	21.167%	$4,206	$4,206	+1.19%
2018/19	$390,000	$23,400	$19,872	20.919%	$4,157	$4,157	+3.40%
2017/18	$483,000	$28,980	$19,722	20.385%	$4,020	$4,020	+8.09%
2016/17	$388,000	$23,280	$18,606	19.991%	$3,720	$3,720	+8.37%

Permits

Permit information for 256 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Rugby, Remsen Village residential market stats

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Rutland Rd & E. 98th St at SW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.486

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 268 Emma Lazarus	8	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	236	0.09
P.S. 268 Emma Lazarus	8	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	236	0.09
Kings Collegiate Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,215	0.11
P.S. 219 Kennedy King	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	298	0.21
P.S. 219 Kennedy King	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	298	0.21
Steps Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-5	75	0.31
Steps Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-5	75	0.31
P.S. 770 New American Academy	7	No	Public	PK, K-5	287	0.39
P.S. 770 New American Academy	7	No	Public	PK, K-5	287	0.39
P.S. 398 Walter Weaver	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	244	0.39

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (The)	4	Yes	Public	6-8	180	0.11
Kings Collegiate Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,215	0.11
Middle School Of Marketing And Legal Studies	NR	No	Public	6-8	132	0.11
LAMAD ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL	5	No	Charter	6-7	187	0.21
Middle School For Art And Philosphy	4	No	Public	6-8	146	0.33
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,376	0.40
Stars & Knights Day School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	98	0.49
P.S. 189 Lincoln Terrace	6	No	Public	K-8	903	0.49
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,339	0.57
New Heights Middle School	5	No	Public	6-8	248	0.57

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Kings Collegiate Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,215	0.11
East Brooklyn Community High School	2	No	Public	9-12	127	0.33
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,376	0.40
New Visions AIM Charter High School I	1	No	Charter	9-12	154	0.57
Brownsville Academy High School	2	No	Public	9-12	77	0.57
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,339	0.57
Bnos Menachem	NR	No	Private	PK-12	583	0.67
Excelsior Elementary School	NR	No	Private	6-12	131	0.68
It Takes A Village Academy	3	No	Public	9-12	308	0.75
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences	3	No	Public	9-12	232	0.75

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 256 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The development at 256 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1945.

What is the total square footage of 256 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

256 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 has a total of 1,440 square feet.

When was 256 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 last sold and what was the sale price?

256 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was last sold on 02/15/2018 for $670,000.

What is the assessed value of 256 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

256 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is currently assessed at $43,920.

What are the property taxes for 256 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The property taxes for 256 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 total $5,316.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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