| Primary address | 281 East 37th Street |
| Secondary address | 281 Garage E 37th St |
| Neighborhood | East Flatbush |
| Zip code | 11203 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 04891-0052 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $1,578 |
| Lot sqft | 2,000 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Miscellaneous One Family (A9) |
| Building sqft | 1,118 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Composition |
| Basement type | Full |
| Garage type | Detached, frame garage |
| Year built | 1920 |
| Frontage(s) | East 37 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Brooklyn Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 17 |
| Community district | 17 |
| Closest police station | 1.00 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.70 Miles |
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281 East 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1920 and has a total of 1,118 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 281 East 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $27,540, the tax amount paid for 281 East 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is $1,443. For the next year, the tax amount for 281 East 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is estimated at $1,578.
When was 281 East 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold?281 East 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold in 05/19/1993.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 281 East 37th 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: | $1,444 |
| Estimated property tax: | $1,578 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $459,000 |
| Assessed value: | $27,540 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 281 East 37th 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 | $459,000 | $27,540 | $7,275 | 19.843% | $4,507 | $1,444 | +3.07% |
| 2024/25 | $525,000 | $31,500 | $6,973 | 20.085% | $4,304 | $1,401 | +0.87% |
| 2023/24 | $520,000 | $31,200 | $6,913 | 20.085% | $4,304 | $1,388 | -2.08% |
| 2022/23 | $519,000 | $31,140 | $6,982 | 20.309% | $4,319 | $1,418 | +6.78% |
| 2021/22 | $529,000 | $31,740 | $6,651 | 19.963% | $4,005 | $1,328 | +2.06% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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| Station lines | 2-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.366 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Line | B35 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.069 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 181 | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-8 | 554 | 0.24 |
| P.S. 181 | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-8 | 554 | 0.24 |
| Bryans Educational Center | NR | No | Private | PK-K | 66 | 0.13 |
| Bryans Educational Center | NR | No | Private | PK-K | 66 | 0.13 |
| Preschool Minds Day Care Center | NR | No | Private | K | 0 | 0.19 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Ms 246 Walt Whitman | 3 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 308 | 0.60 |
| P.S. 181 | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 554 | 0.24 |
| P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School | 7 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 952 | 0.34 |
| Excelsior Elementary School | NR | No | Private | 6-12 | 131 | 0.38 |
| St Gregory The Great School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 218 | 0.59 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Excelsior Elementary School | NR | No | Private | 6-12 | 131 | 0.38 |
| Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts | 5 | No | Public | 9-12 | 479 | 0.63 |
| School For Human Rights | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 184 | 0.63 |
| High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow | 5 | No | Public | 8-12 | 452 | 0.63 |
| P.S. 141 | NR | No | Public | PK, K-10, 12 | 385 | 0.63 |
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Here are the neighbors for 281 East 37th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 275 E 37th St, Brooklyn | 1,118 | 02/02/1990 | |
| 285 E 37th St, Brooklyn | 1,408 | 08/09/2024 | $10 |
| 279 E 37th St, Brooklyn | 1,118 | 07/31/2023 | |
| 263 E 37th St, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 10/12/2023 | |
| 261 E 37th St, Brooklyn | 2,080 | 06/07/2006 | $561,350 |
| 293 E 37th St, Brooklyn | 1,300 | 08/12/2020 | |
| 303 E 37th St, Brooklyn | 1,904 | 04/17/2003 | |
| 287 E 37th St, Brooklyn | 1,300 | 09/27/2019 | $625,000 |
| 295 E 37th St, Brooklyn | 1,408 | 01/16/2002 | |
| 265 E 37th St, Brooklyn | 2,080 | 10/25/2023 | $10 |
| 283 E 37th St, Brooklyn | 1,408 | 01/12/2021 | |
| 305 E 37th St, Brooklyn | 1,904 | 10/21/2019 | |
| 3806 Church Ave, Brooklyn | 2,470 | 02/22/2006 | $470,000 |
| 3808 Church Ave, Brooklyn | 2,470 | 09/30/2008 | $485,000 |
| 297 E 37th St, Brooklyn | 1,860 | 07/20/1999 | |
| 309 E 37th St, Brooklyn | 2,128 | 07/03/2017 | $10 |
| 277 E 37th St, Brooklyn | 1,118 | 09/01/1993 | |
| 271 E 37th St, Brooklyn | 2,240 | 05/13/2021 | $685,000 |
| 3802 Church Ave, Brooklyn | 6,432 | 04/18/2025 | |
| 289 E 37th St, Brooklyn | 1,300 | 03/03/2023 | $660,000 |
