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251 Martense Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226 - Property report

Also known as: 251 Martense St

Property image for 251 Martense Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

Property type

Four Families (C3)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

Sale price

$490,000

General information

Address

Primary address

251 Martense Street

ZIP code

11226

Neighborhood

Flatbush

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

05088-0060

Building

Property type

Four Families (C3)

Building sq. ft.

3,300

Building dimensions

20 ft x 55 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1931

Building material

Stone

Exterior wall

None

Basement

Sales

Sale date

10/26/2005

Sale price

$490,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$18,080

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Martense Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Linden Boulevard

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

25 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

Area overview

Walk score

96 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

65 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.85 Miles

Closest fire station

0.58 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 251 Martense Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 251 Martense Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
10/26/2005	$490,000	XXXXXX-XXXX, XXXXXXX	XXXXX, XXXXX
01/08/2003	$372,000	XXXXX, XXXXX	XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
09/24/2025 - R 09/23/2025 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2025092300584001)	XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX X X
02/27/2025 - R 02/20/2025 - D	Mortgage (2025022100446002)	XXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
02/27/2025 - R 02/20/2025 - D	Deed (2025022100446001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXX X
02/22/2024 - R 03/22/2023 - D	Court Order (2024022100932001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
12/10/2019 - R 05/30/2011 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2019120600927001)	XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
05/04/2011 - R 11/30/2010 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2011020600065001)	XXXXXXX XXXX XXX	XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXX
10/13/2009 - R 10/01/2009 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2009100600349001)	XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX	XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXX X X
11/22/2006 - R 10/14/2006 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2006111402168001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XX XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX
05/29/2007 - R 10/05/2006 - D	Mortgage (2007052401695001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
12/19/2006 - R 10/04/2006 - D	Mortgage (2006121301656001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 251 Martense 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

$18,080

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$661,000

Assessed value

$297,450

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$563,000	$253,350	$145,322	12.439%	$18,077	$18,077	+7.45%
2024/25	$469,000	$211,050	$134,592	12.5%	$16,824	$16,824	+3.26%
2023/24	$403,000	$181,350	$130,325	12.502%	$16,293	$16,293	+10.02%
2022/23	$504,000	$226,800	$120,721	12.267%	$14,809	$14,809	+8.25%
2021/22	$593,000	$266,850	$111,810	12.235%	$13,680	$13,680	-0.24%
2020/21	$650,000	$292,500	$111,786	12.267%	$13,713	$13,713	+6.19%
2019/20	$624,000	$280,800	$103,532	12.473%	$12,914	$12,914	+2.14%
2018/19	$555,000	$249,750	$100,250	12.612%	$12,644	$12,644	+7.05%
2017/18	$482,000	$216,900	$92,862	12.719%	$11,811	$11,811	+6.52%
2016/17	$437,000	$196,650	$86,008	12.892%	$11,088	$11,088	+0.09%

Permits

Permit information for 251 Martense Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
01/25/2021	Alteration

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	05/05/2026	A
	11/20/2025	I
	06/10/2025	A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Nostrand Ave & Church Ave at NW Corner

Station lines

2-5

Distance (miles)

0.08

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 181	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	554	0.36
P.S. 181	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	554	0.36
Flatbrush Ascend Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-3	245	0.20
St Gregory The Great School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	218	0.20
St Gregory The Great School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	218	0.20
Flatbush Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.22
Flatbush Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.22
New Generation Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-2	19	0.25
P.S. 399 Stanley Eugene Clarke	2	No	Public	K-5	131	0.26
P.S. 141	NR	No	Public	PK, K-10, 12	385	0.32

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Parkside Preparatory Academy	5	Yes	Public	6-8	311	0.32
St Gregory The Great School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	218	0.20
Flatbush Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.22
Ms 246 Walt Whitman	3	No	Public	6-8	308	0.29
P.S. 141	NR	No	Public	PK, K-10, 12	385	0.32
Explore Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-8	519	0.32
Achievement First Voyager Charter	6	No	Charter	6-8	156	0.35
P.S. 181	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	554	0.36
Acad for College Prep & Career Exploration: A College Board School	3	No	Public	6-12	394	0.41
Science Tech And Research High School At Erasmus	8	No	Public	6-12	610	0.41

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 141	NR	No	Public	PK, K-10, 12	385	0.32
Acad for College Prep & Career Exploration: A College Board School	3	No	Public	6-12	394	0.41
Science Tech And Research High School At Erasmus	8	No	Public	6-12	610	0.41
High School for Youth and Community Development	3	No	Public	9-12	463	0.41
Academy of Hospitality and Tourism	3	No	Public	9-12	348	0.41
High School For Service And Learning At Erasmus	2	No	Public	9-12	234	0.41
Lefferts Garden Montessori	NR	No	Private		39	0.51
Darchai Menachem School-Boys	NR	No	Private	3-12	106	0.58
Bnos Chomesh Academy	NR	No	Private	10-12	39	0.62
Bnos Chomesh	NR	No	Private	10-12	37	0.62

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 251 Martense Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226?

The development at 251 Martense Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226 was built in 1931.

What is the total square footage of 251 Martense Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226?

251 Martense Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226 has a total of 3,300 square feet.

When was 251 Martense Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226 last sold and what was the sale price?

251 Martense Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226 was last sold on 10/26/2005 for $490,000.

What is the assessed value of 251 Martense Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226?

251 Martense Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226 is currently assessed at $297,450.

What are the property taxes for 251 Martense Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226?

The property taxes for 251 Martense Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226 total $18,080.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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