| Primary address | 281 East 51st Street |
| Neighborhood | East Flatbush |
| Zip code | 11203 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 04657-0152 |
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| Purchase date | 12/30/2023 |
| Purchase price | $10 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $6,288 |
| Lot sqft | 2,000 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Two Family Brick (B1) |
| Building sqft | 1,663 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 1 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | C block + brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Garage type | Basement garage |
| Year built | 1920 |
| Frontage(s) | East 51 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Lenox Road |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 18 |
| Community district | 17 |
| Closest police station | 1.13 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.31 Miles |
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281 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1920 and has a total of 1,663 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 281 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $43,380, the tax amount paid for 281 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is $5,932. For the next year, the tax amount for 281 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is estimated at $6,288.
When was 281 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold and what was the last sale price?281 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold in 12/30/2023 for $10.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12/30/2023 | $10 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 281 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $5,933 |
| Estimated property tax: | $6,288 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $723,000 |
| Assessed value: | $43,380 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 281 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessed value | Taxable | Tax rate % | Base tax | Property tax | Year over year 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% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 6 (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Closest station | Rutland Rd & E. 98th St at SW Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.757 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Utica Av/Lenox Rd | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B46 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.075 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| 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 |
| Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School | 1 | No | Public | 9-12 | 152 | 0.60 |
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Here are the neighbors for 281 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 229 E 52nd St, Brooklyn | 12,280 | 02/07/2023 | $2,000,000 |
| 844 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn | 1,632 | 10/24/2003 | |
| 850 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn | 2,448 | ||
| 299 E 51st St, Brooklyn | 1,696 | 06/17/2015 | $350,000 |
| 838 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn | 2,448 | 05/23/2024 | $971,000 |
| 842 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn | 1,632 | 07/08/2003 | $233,000 |
| 287 E 51st St, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 10/13/2020 | $775,000 |
| 773 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn | 1,051 | 01/13/2017 | $365,000 |
| 848 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn | 2,448 | 02/13/2015 | |
| 307 E 51st St, Brooklyn | 1,900 | 04/18/2023 | |
| 836 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn | 2,448 | 03/26/2012 | |
| 204 E 53rd St, Brooklyn | 2,680 | 04/11/2023 | $10 |
| 313 E 51st St, Brooklyn | 2,688 | 07/01/1987 | |
| 200 E 53rd St, Brooklyn | 4,020 | 05/02/2023 | $920,000 |
| 291 E 51st St, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 02/12/1999 | |
| 297 E 51st St, Brooklyn | 2,670 | 05/23/2014 | $450,000 |
| 279 E 51st St, Brooklyn | 1,663 | 08/09/2024 | |
| 293 E 51st St, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 01/04/2022 | $955,000 |
| 303 E 51st St, Brooklyn | 2,540 | 02/06/1997 | |
| 771 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn | 1,051 | 05/14/2025 | $795,000 |
