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281 East 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 - Property report

Also known as: 281 E 57th St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1940

Lot sq. ft.

2,100

General information

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Address
Primary address
281 East 57th Street
Alternate address(es)
281 Garage E 57th St
ZIP code
11203
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04729-0012

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
1,700
Building dimensions
17.08 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1940
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,335
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 57 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Tilden Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
21 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,100

Area overview

Walk score
77 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
72 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
55 /100.  Bikeable
School district
18
Community district
17
Closest police station
0.93 Miles
Closest fire station
0.31 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 281 East 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 281 East 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/02/2025 - R
09/30/2025 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2025100200202001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
05/17/2023 - R
04/21/2023 - D		 Mortgage
(2023051600870001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
01/20/2006 - R
01/05/2006 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006010901162003)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX
04/12/2004 - R
02/24/2004 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2004022401367002)
04/12/2004 - R
02/20/2004 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2004022401367001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/29/1993 - R Initial UCC1
(3710003979471)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
01/31/1991 - R Mortgage
(3070001596107)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX
02/06/1973 - R Deed
(37330061201505)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX X
02/06/1973 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(37330061201503)		 XX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
02/06/1973 - R Mortgage
(37330061201498)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX X XX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 281 East 57th 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
$5,335
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$575,000
Assessed value
$34,500

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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 $597,000 $35,820 $25,018 19.843% $6,345 $4,964 +4.96%
2024/25 $629,000 $37,740 $23,548 20.085% $6,059 $4,730 +0.26%
2023/24 $605,000 $36,300 $23,488 20.085% $6,059 $4,718 -0.78%
2022/23 $663,000 $39,780 $23,412 20.309% $6,081 $4,755 +8.33%
2021/22 $513,000 $30,780 $21,987 19.963% $5,639 $4,389 +1.79%
2020/21 $527,000 $31,620 $20,488 21.045% $5,608 $4,312 +6.93%
2019/20 $419,000 $25,140 $19,050 21.167% $5,321 $4,032 -1.51%
2018/19 $499,000 $29,940 $19,572 20.919% $5,379 $4,094 +7.72%
2017/18 $445,000 $26,700 $18,645 20.385% $5,241 $3,801 +3.84%
2016/17 $463,000 $27,780 $18,309 19.991% $5,101 $3,660 +9.96%
Permits

Permit information for 281 East 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
09/28/2023 Alteration

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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
5

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Saratoga Ave & Livonia Ave at SW Corner
Station lines
3
Distance (miles)
0.936
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 244 Richard R Green 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 344 0.15
P.S. 244 Richard R Green 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 344 0.15
Flatbush Sda School NR No Private PK-5 83 0.10
Flatbush Sda School NR No Private PK-5 83 0.10
Parkway Elementary School NR No Private PK-K 6 0.12
Parkway Elementary School NR No Private PK-K 6 0.12
Parkway Elementary & Preschool NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.18
IVY HILL PREP CHARTER SCHOOL 6 No Charter K-3 213 0.37
New American Acad Charter School (The) 6 No Charter K-5 258 0.50
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Is 285 Meyer Levin 6 Yes Public 6-8 552 0.17
BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY 7 No Public 6-8 350 0.15
Parkway Elementary & Preschool NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.18
Learning Dynamics Academy NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.37
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.52
Middle School For Art And Philosphy 4 No Public 6-8 146 0.62
The Bible Speaks Academy NR No Private 3-9 5 0.64
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.67
LAMAD ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL 5 No Charter 6-7 187 0.68
Middle School Of Marketing And Legal Studies NR No Public 6-8 132 0.73
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences 3 No Public 9-12 232 0.08
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School 1 No Public 9-12 152 0.08
It Takes A Village Academy 3 No Public 9-12 308 0.08
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 325 0.37
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 448 0.37
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.67
Kings Collegiate Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,215 0.73
East Brooklyn Community High School 2 No Public 9-12 127 0.75
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,376 0.90
Brooklyn Democracy Academy 1 No Public 9-12 140 0.98

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Neighbors for 281 East 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY

257 E 57th St, Brooklyn 5709 Tilden Ave, Brooklyn 283 E 57th St, Brooklyn 266 E 58th St, Brooklyn 5701 Tilden Ave, Brooklyn 5703 Tilden Ave, Brooklyn 5705 Tilden Ave, Brooklyn 279 E 57th St, Brooklyn 277 E 57th St, Brooklyn 256 E 58th St, Brooklyn 239 E 57th St, Brooklyn 260 E 58th St, Brooklyn 263 E 57th St, Brooklyn 261 E 57th St, Brooklyn 273 E 57th St, Brooklyn 253 E 57th St, Brooklyn 243 E 57th St, Brooklyn 237 E 57th St, Brooklyn 5711 Tilden Ave, Brooklyn 262 E 58th St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 281 East 57th 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 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 281 East 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1940.

What is the total square footage of 281 East 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

281 East 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 1,700 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 281 East 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

281 East 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $34,500.

What are the property taxes for 281 East 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 281 East 57th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $5,334.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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