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281 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 - Property report

Also known as: 281 E 51st St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$10

General information

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Address
Primary address
281 East 51st Street
ZIP code
11203
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04657-0152

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
1,663
Building dimensions
20 ft x 52 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
1
Year built
1920
Building material
C Blck + Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Basement Garage
Sales
Sale date
12/30/2023
Sale price
$10
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,289
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 51 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Lenox Road
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000

Area overview

Walk score
90 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
75 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
53 /100.  Bikeable
School district
18
Community district
17
Closest police station
1.13 Miles
Closest fire station
0.31 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 281 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 281 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/30/2023 $10 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/18/2024 - R
12/30/2023 - D		 Deed
(2024011100790001)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
02/28/2008 - R
02/14/2008 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2008021500745001)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
01/28/1998 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3280005919328)		 XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX X X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
12/21/1993 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3840001824584)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
05/11/1993 - R Mortgage
(3020001771102)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXX
04/20/1993 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3260001765726)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XX
05/11/1993 - R
03/09/1993 - D		 Deed
(3010001771101)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX X
01/20/1987 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3960001231696)		 XXXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
12/10/1986 - R Mortgage
(3640001220364)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
12/10/1986 - R
11/07/1986 - D		 Deed
(3650001220365)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 281 East 51st 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
$6,289
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$793,000
Assessed value
$47,580

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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 $723,000 $43,380 $29,898 19.843% $5,933 $5,933 +4.72%
2024/25 $661,000 $39,660 $28,206 20.085% $5,665 $5,665 +5.99%
2023/24 $721,000 $43,260 $26,611 20.085% $5,345 $5,345 -1.10%
2022/23 $598,000 $35,880 $26,611 20.309% $5,404 $5,404 +2.51%
2021/22 $549,000 $32,940 $26,410 19.963% $5,272 $5,272 +0.55%
2020/21 $527,000 $31,620 $24,915 21.045% $5,243 $5,243 +5.39%
2019/20 $563,000 $33,780 $23,505 21.167% $4,975 $4,975 +7.25%
2018/19 $465,000 $27,900 $22,176 20.919% $4,639 $4,639 +2.62%
2017/18 $412,000 $24,720 $22,176 20.385% $4,521 $4,521 +2.75%
2016/17 $432,000 $25,920 $22,008 19.991% $4,400 $4,400 +8.37%
Permits

Permit information for 281 East 51st 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)
0.757
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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 0.19
P.S. 268 Emma Lazarus 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 236 0.19
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner 5 No Public PK, K-5 308 0.22
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner 5 No Public PK, K-5 308 0.22
Battalion Christian Academy NR No Private PK-5 174 0.25
Battalion Christian Academy NR No Private PK-5 174 0.25
Kings Collegiate Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,215 0.26
Steps Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-5 75 0.44
Steps Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-5 75 0.44
P.S. 219 Kennedy King 4 No Public PK, K-5 298 0.45
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 0.26
Middle School Of Marketing And Legal Studies NR No Public 6-8 132 0.26
Kings Collegiate Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,215 0.26
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.41
LAMAD ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL 5 No Charter 6-7 187 0.45
Learning Dynamics Academy NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.46
Middle School For Art And Philosphy 4 No Public 6-8 146 0.51
BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY 7 No Public 6-8 350 0.53
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 No Public PK, K-8 952 0.59
New Heights Middle School 5 No Public 6-8 248 0.60
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 0.26
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.41
East Brooklyn Community High School 2 No Public 9-12 127 0.57
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,339 0.60
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences 3 No Public 9-12 232 0.60
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School 1 No Public 9-12 152 0.60
It Takes A Village Academy 3 No Public 9-12 308 0.60
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,376 0.67
Bnos Menachem NR No Private PK-12 583 0.69
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts 5 No Public 9-12 479 0.78

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Neighbors for 281 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY

229 E 52nd St, Brooklyn 844 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn 850 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn 299 E 51st St, Brooklyn 838 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn 842 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn 287 E 51st St, Brooklyn 773 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 848 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn 307 E 51st St, Brooklyn 836 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn 204 E 53rd St, Brooklyn 313 E 51st St, Brooklyn 200 E 53rd St, Brooklyn 291 E 51st St, Brooklyn 297 E 51st St, Brooklyn 279 E 51st St, Brooklyn 293 E 51st St, Brooklyn 303 E 51st St, Brooklyn 771 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 281 East 51st 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 281 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 281 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 281 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

281 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 1,663 square feet.

When was 281 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold and what was the sale price?

281 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold on 12/30/2023 for $10.

What is the assessed value of 281 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

281 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $47,580.

What are the property taxes for 281 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 281 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $6,288.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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