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242 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 - Property report

Also known as: 242 61st St

Property image for 242 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$1,330,000

General information

Address

Primary address

242 61st Street

ZIP code

11220

Neighborhood

Sunset Park

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

05789-0023

Building

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Building sq. ft.

3,264

Building dimensions

20 ft x 52 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

11/18/2025

Sale price

$1,330,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$7,763

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)

61 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

60 Street

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Area overview

Walk score

89 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

95 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

69 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.18 Miles

Closest fire station

0.29 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 242 61st 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 242 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
11/18/2025	$1,330,000	XX, XXXXXX XXX XXX, XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
12/08/2025 - R 11/18/2025 - D	Mortgage (2025120500595003)	XX XXXXXX	XXXX
12/08/2025 - R 11/18/2025 - D	Deed (2025120500595002)	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX	XX XXXXXX
12/08/2025 - R 11/05/2025 - D	Power of Attorney (2025120500595001)	XXX XXXXXX	XX XXXXXX
12/02/2024 - R 11/18/2024 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2024111800725002)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
12/02/2024 - R 11/04/2024 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2024111800725001)	XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX	XX XXXXXX
09/08/2023 - R 08/18/2023 - D	Deed (2023090100554001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X	XXXXXX XXXXX X
01/12/2015 - R 12/16/2014 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2014121900013001)	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
01/06/2015 - R 12/09/2014 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2014123100071001)	XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
05/21/1998 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (3730006064173)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
10/01/1997 - R	Mortgage (3720005779172)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 242 61st 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

$7,763

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,448,000

Assessed value

$86,880

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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	$1,538,000	$92,280	$39,124	19.843%	$7,763	$7,763	-0.30%
2024/25	$1,388,000	$83,280	$38,767	20.085%	$7,786	$7,786	+5.98%
2023/24	$1,401,000	$84,060	$36,581	20.085%	$7,347	$7,347	+4.75%
2022/23	$1,147,000	$68,820	$34,538	20.309%	$7,014	$7,014	+7.76%
2021/22	$1,068,000	$64,080	$32,603	19.963%	$6,509	$6,509	-5.13%
2020/21	$1,295,000	$77,700	$32,603	21.045%	$6,861	$6,861	+0.34%
2019/20	$1,030,000	$61,800	$32,306	21.167%	$6,838	$6,838	+7.23%
2018/19	$959,000	$57,540	$30,484	20.919%	$6,377	$6,377	+8.69%
2017/18	$820,000	$49,200	$28,782	20.385%	$5,867	$5,867	+8.02%
2016/17	$747,000	$44,820	$27,169	19.991%	$5,431	$5,431	+2.23%

Permits

Permit information for 242 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
07/28/2026	Alteration
01/21/2026	Alteration
12/07/2025	Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	08/30/2006	B

*Most recent HPD violation on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Sunset Park residential market stats

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Median sale price

$545,000

-2.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$806

-6.6% Y-o-Y

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

4th Ave & 60th St at SW Corner

Station lines

N-R

Distance (miles)

0.211

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Sunset School of Cultural Learning	NR	Yes	Public	K-2	152	0.10
P.S. 506 The School Of Journalism And Technology	4	Yes	Public	K-5	451	0.18
P.S. 503 The School Of Discovery	4	No	Public	K-5	630	0.18
School of Math Science and Healthy Living	6	No	Public	K-5	207	0.21
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya	NR	No	Private	PK-8	164	0.42
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya	NR	No	Private	PK-8	164	0.42
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.46
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.46
Gateway City Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-5	191	0.47
LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-3	387	0.54

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
MS 936 ARTS OFF 3RD	8	No	Public	6-8	445	0.10
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya	NR	No	Private	PK-8	164	0.42
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.46
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	214	0.50
Is 30 Mary White Ovington	5	No	Public	K-8	911	0.59
Lutheran Elementary School Of Bay Ridge	NR	No	Private	PK-8	175	0.63
Bay Ridge Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	99	0.66
Sunset Park Prep	5	No	Public	6-8	440	1.05
Is 136 Charles O Dewey	2	No	Public	6-8	535	1.05
Jhs 220 John J Pershing	7	No	Public	6-8	1,229	1.13

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Fort Hamilton High School	4	Yes	Public	9-12	3,925	1.36
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology	6	No	Public	9-12	1,273	0.37
Bay Ridge Preparatory School	NR	No	Private	K-12	375	0.77
Xaverian High School	NR	No	Private	6-12	1,537	0.78
Bais Chaya Esther	NR	No	Private	PK-11	207	1.17
Zichron Yehuda-Bais Simcha	NR	No	Private		0	1.19
Yeshiva & Mesivta V'yoel Moshe	NR	No	Private	9-12	702	1.21
P.S. 371 Lillian L Rashkis	NR	No	Public	9-12	209	1.23
Sunset Park High School	4	No	Public	9-12	1,418	1.34

Nearby ZIP codes for 242 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY

10004, New York City, NY 10005, New York City, NY 10271, New York City, NY 10280, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11209, New York City, NY 11214, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11223, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11228, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 242 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The development at 242 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 242 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

242 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 has a total of 3,264 square feet.

When was 242 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 last sold and what was the sale price?

242 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was last sold on 11/18/2025 for $1,330,000.

What is the assessed value of 242 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

242 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 is currently assessed at $86,880.

What are the property taxes for 242 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The property taxes for 242 61st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 total $7,763.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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