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259 East 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 - Property report

Also known as: 259 E 49th St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1940

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

Sale price

$679,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
259 East 49th Street
ZIP code
11203
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04636-0042

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
1,715
Building dimensions
22 ft x 46.33 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1
Year built
1940
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Basement Garage
Sales
Sale date
02/26/2020
Sale price
$679,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,541
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)
East 49 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Utica Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,500

Area overview

Walk score
86 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
89 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
55 /100.  Bikeable
School district
18
Community district
17
Closest police station
1.01 Miles
Closest fire station
0.39 Miles

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Ownership

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Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 259 East 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/26/2020 $679,000 XXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XX XXX
05/15/2019 $365,000 XXXXXXXX XX XXX XXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/22/2020 - R
02/26/2020 - D		 Mortgage
(2020030300643002)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
04/22/2020 - R
02/26/2020 - D		 Deed
(2020030300643001)		 XXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX X
05/20/2019 - R
05/15/2019 - D		 Deed
(2019051700632001)		 XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXX
10/31/2011 - R
07/01/2011 - D		 Deed
(2011070100807001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXX
10/19/1998 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3520006319452)
11/23/1973 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(37330067301879)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
08/29/1973 - R Deed
(37330065501623)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX X
02/23/1973 - R Mortgage
(37330061600227)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
02/23/1973 - R Deed
(37330061600225)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX X
05/16/1967 - R Deed
(36730042600166)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 259 East 49th Street, 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
$6,541
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$750,000
Assessed value
$45,000

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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 $731,000 $43,860 $32,712 19.843% $6,491 $6,491 +4.72%
2024/25 $659,000 $39,540 $30,862 20.085% $6,199 $6,199 +5.99%
2023/24 $777,000 $46,620 $29,117 20.085% $5,848 $5,848 +4.83%
2022/23 $714,000 $42,840 $27,469 20.309% $5,579 $5,579 +1.73%
2021/22 $659,000 $39,540 $27,469 19.963% $5,484 $5,484 -4.41%
2020/21 $554,000 $33,240 $27,260 21.045% $5,737 $5,737 +20.41%
2019/20 $613,000 $36,780 $22,508 21.167% $5,444 $4,764 +8.43%
2018/19 $587,000 $35,220 $21,004 20.919% $5,076 $4,394 +9.52%
2017/18 $426,000 $25,560 $19,681 20.385% $4,666 $4,012 +2.86%
2016/17 $408,000 $24,480 $19,511 19.991% $4,576 $3,900 +3.48%
Permits

Permit information for 259 East 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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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)
0.763
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 308 0.20
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 308 0.20
Battalion Christian Academy NR No Private PK-5 174 0.18
Battalion Christian Academy NR No Private PK-5 174 0.18
P.S. 268 Emma Lazarus 8 No Public PK, K-5 236 0.22
P.S. 268 Emma Lazarus 8 No Public PK, K-5 236 0.22
Kings Collegiate Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,215 0.25
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 No Public PK, K-8 952 0.48
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 No Public PK, K-8 952 0.48
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,339 0.49
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 0.25
Middle School Of Marketing And Legal Studies NR No Public 6-8 132 0.25
Kings Collegiate Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,215 0.25
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.38
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 No Public PK, K-8 952 0.48
New Heights Middle School 5 No Public 6-8 248 0.49
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,339 0.49
LAMAD ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL 5 No Charter 6-7 187 0.52
Learning Dynamics Academy NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.52
Bnos Menachem NR No Private PK-12 583 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 0.25
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.38
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,339 0.49
Bnos Menachem NR No Private PK-12 583 0.57
East Brooklyn Community High School 2 No Public 9-12 127 0.63
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow 5 No Public 8-12 452 0.65
School For Human Rights 2 No Public 9-12 184 0.65
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts 5 No Public 9-12 479 0.65
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,376 0.71
It Takes A Village Academy 3 No Public 9-12 308 0.72

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Neighbors for 259 East 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY

267 E 49th St, Brooklyn 702 Utica Ave, Brooklyn 251 E 49th St, Brooklyn 247 E 49th St, Brooklyn 241 E 49th St, Brooklyn 269 E 49th St, Brooklyn 763 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn 700 Utica Ave, Brooklyn 239 E 49th St, Brooklyn 237 E 49th St, Brooklyn 245 E 49th St, Brooklyn 844 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn 263 E 49th St, Brooklyn 271 E 49th St, Brooklyn 275 E 49th St, Brooklyn 830 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn 261 E 49th St, Brooklyn 728 Utica Ave, Brooklyn 253 E 49th St, Brooklyn 842 Clarkson Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 259 East 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY

11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11229, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11234, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 259 East 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 259 East 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1940.

What is the total square footage of 259 East 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

259 East 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 1,715 square feet.

When was 259 East 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold and what was the sale price?

259 East 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold on 02/26/2020 for $679,000.

What is the assessed value of 259 East 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

259 East 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $45,000.

What are the property taxes for 259 East 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 259 East 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $6,540.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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