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253 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 - Property report

Also known as: 253 Remsen Ave

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1935

Lot sq. ft.

1,600

Sale price

$259,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
253 Remsen Avenue
ZIP code
11212
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04626-0056

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
1,724
Building dimensions
16 ft x 37 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1935
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Basement Garage
Sales
Sale date
01/13/2003
Sale price
$259,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,419
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Remsen Avenue (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
16 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,600

Area overview

Walk score
79 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
64 /100.  Bikeable
School district
18
Community district
17
Closest police station
1.00 Miles
Closest fire station
0.43 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 253 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 253 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/13/2003 $259,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/18/2003 - R
01/27/2003 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003080102126001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
03/27/2003 - R
01/13/2003 - D		 Mortgage
(2003022000160003)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
03/27/2003 - R
01/13/2003 - D		 Deed
(2003022000160002)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X
09/18/2003 - R
01/10/2003 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003080102126002)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
03/27/2003 - R
12/27/2002 - D		 Power of Attorney
(2003022000160001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
02/23/2000 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3790007093179)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
02/15/2000 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3780007079378)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
02/15/2000 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3210007077321)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
09/15/1999 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3620006789562)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
09/02/1999 - R Mortgage
(3540006772154)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 253 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
$6,419
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$709,000
Assessed value
$42,540

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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 $705,000 $42,300 $31,291 19.843% $6,209 $6,209 +1.67%
2024/25 $719,000 $43,140 $30,406 20.085% $6,107 $6,107 +6.00%
2023/24 $744,000 $44,640 $28,685 20.085% $5,761 $5,761 +1.65%
2022/23 $603,000 $36,180 $27,907 20.309% $5,668 $5,668 +5.33%
2021/22 $560,000 $33,600 $26,957 19.963% $5,381 $5,381 -1.94%
2020/21 $572,000 $34,320 $26,076 21.045% $5,488 $5,488 +2.32%
2019/20 $588,000 $35,280 $25,338 21.167% $5,363 $5,363 +7.26%
2018/19 $446,000 $26,760 $23,904 20.919% $5,000 $5,000 +5.48%
2017/18 $443,000 $26,580 $23,256 20.385% $4,741 $4,741 +5.57%
2016/17 $415,000 $24,900 $22,464 19.991% $4,491 $4,491 +5.69%
Permits

Permit information for 253 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/17/2025 Alteration
10/23/2025 Alteration
08/29/2025 Alteration
08/29/2025 Alteration
09/30/2024 Alteration

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Violations

HPD Violations

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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

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
6

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Rutland Rd & E. 98th St at SW Corner
Station lines
3
Distance (miles)
0.457
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 219 Kennedy King 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 298 0.18
P.S. 219 Kennedy King 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 298 0.18
P.S. 268 Emma Lazarus 8 No Public PK, K-5 236 0.13
P.S. 268 Emma Lazarus 8 No Public PK, K-5 236 0.13
Kings Collegiate Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,215 0.14
Steps Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-5 75 0.30
Steps Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-5 75 0.30
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,376 0.37
P.S. 770 New American Academy 7 No Public PK, K-5 287 0.38
P.S. 770 New American Academy 7 No Public PK, K-5 287 0.38
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 0.14
Kings Collegiate Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,215 0.14
Middle School Of Marketing And Legal Studies NR No Public 6-8 132 0.14
LAMAD ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL 5 No Charter 6-7 187 0.18
Middle School For Art And Philosphy 4 No Public 6-8 146 0.30
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,376 0.37
P.S. 189 Lincoln Terrace 6 No Public K-8 903 0.47
Stars & Knights Day School NR No Private PK, K-8 98 0.49
New Heights Middle School 5 No Public 6-8 248 0.58
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,339 0.58
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 0.14
East Brooklyn Community High School 2 No Public 9-12 127 0.29
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,376 0.37
New Visions AIM Charter High School I 1 No Charter 9-12 154 0.54
Brownsville Academy High School 2 No Public 9-12 77 0.54
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,339 0.58
Bnos Menachem NR No Private PK-12 583 0.69
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.71
It Takes A Village Academy 3 No Public 9-12 308 0.76
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School 1 No Public 9-12 152 0.76

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Neighbors for 253 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Nearby ZIP codes for 253 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 253 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The development at 253 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1935.

What is the total square footage of 253 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

253 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 has a total of 1,724 square feet.

When was 253 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 last sold and what was the sale price?

253 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was last sold on 01/13/2003 for $259,000.

What is the assessed value of 253 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

253 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is currently assessed at $42,540.

What are the property taxes for 253 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The property taxes for 253 Remsen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 total $6,418.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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