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255 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223 - Property report

Also known as: 255 Avenue S

Property image for 255 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223

Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1925

Lot sq. ft.

1,900

Sale price

$822,500

General information

Address

Primary address

255 Avenue S

Alternate address(es)

255 Garage Avenue S

ZIP code

11223

Neighborhood

Gravesend

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

06677-0041

Building

Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Building sq. ft.

1,120

Building dimensions

14 ft x 36 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1925

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Composition

Basement

Garage type

Detached, Frame Garage

Sales

Sale date

05/25/2017

Sale price

$822,500

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$6,552

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)

Avenue S (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

19 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,900

Area overview

Walk score

91 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

95 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

69 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.94 Miles

Closest fire station

0.66 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 255 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 255 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
05/25/2017	$822,500	XX, XX XXXXX XXX XXX, XXX XX	XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXX
03/13/2003	$355,350	XXXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXX XXXX, XXXXXX	XXXX, XXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
04/08/2019 - R 03/25/2019 - D	Deed (2019040500979001)	XX XX XXXXX	XX XXXXXXX
03/27/2019 - R 03/19/2019 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2019032700655001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXX
07/05/2017 - R 06/29/2017 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2017062901017001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX X X X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/21/2017 - R 06/15/2017 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2017051001342001)	XXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXX
06/01/2017 - R 05/31/2017 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2017053101119001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/07/2017 - R 05/25/2017 - D	Mortgage (2017060501032002)	XX XX XXXXX	XXXX
06/07/2017 - R 05/25/2017 - D	Deed (2017060501032001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XX XX XXXXX
04/24/2017 - R 04/19/2017 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2017041900899001)	XXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/31/2015 - R 02/24/2015 - D	Agreement (2015032000989001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
03/20/2015 - R 02/19/2015 - D	Mortgage (2015031101397001)	XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXXX XX XX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 255 Avenue S, 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

$6,552

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$846,000

Assessed value

$50,760

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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	$812,000	$48,720	$32,998	19.843%	$6,548	$6,548	+1.10%
2024/25	$890,000	$53,400	$32,246	20.085%	$6,477	$6,477	+5.64%
2023/24	$890,000	$53,400	$30,524	20.085%	$6,131	$6,131	+4.80%
2022/23	$749,000	$44,940	$28,805	20.309%	$5,850	$5,850	+6.50%
2021/22	$672,000	$40,320	$27,515	19.963%	$5,493	$5,493	-5.08%
2020/21	$777,000	$46,620	$27,498	21.045%	$5,787	$5,787	+1.74%
2019/20	$618,000	$37,080	$26,872	21.167%	$5,688	$5,688	+6.89%
2018/19	$828,000	$49,680	$25,437	20.919%	$5,321	$5,321	+15.84%
2017/18	$766,000	$45,960	$22,534	20.385%	$4,893	$4,594	+7.48%
2016/17	$635,000	$38,100	$21,379	19.991%	$4,584	$4,274	+2.45%

Permits

Permit information for 255 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations 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

McDonald Ave & Avenue S at NW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.177

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 215 Morris H Weiss	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	707	0.32
P.S. 215 Morris H Weiss	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	707	0.32
Stillwell Ave Prep & Nursery School	NR	No	Private	PK-K	55	0.08
Stillwell Ave Prep & Nursery School	NR	No	Private	PK-K	55	0.08
Magen David Yesh-Isaac SHLM E	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,906	0.15
Magen David Yesh-Isaac SHLM E	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,906	0.15
Magen David Yeshivah School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.19
P.S. 95 The Gravesend	7	No	Public	K-8	940	0.40
P.S. 177 The Marlboro	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	869	0.47

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Is 228 David A Boody	7	Yes	Public	6-8	1,551	0.09
Magen David Yesh-Isaac SHLM E	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,906	0.15
Magen David Yeshivah School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.19
Sts. Simon & Jude Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.19
P.S. 95 The Gravesend	7	No	Public	K-8	940	0.40
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc	NR	No	Private	PK-12	494	0.44
Gesher Yehuda	NR	No	Private	K-12	67	0.44
I.S. 96 Seth Low	5	No	Public	6-8	839	0.65
Brooklyn School Of Inquiry	9	No	Public	K-8	474	0.68

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Magen David Yesh-Isaac SHLM E	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,906	0.15
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc	NR	No	Private	PK-12	494	0.44
Gesher Yehuda	NR	No	Private	K-12	67	0.44
Mirrer Yeshiva High School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	359	0.56
B'not Rachel High School For Girls	NR	No	Private	9-12	80	0.57
International High School At Lafayette	2	No	Public	9-12	353	0.77
High School Of Sports Management	2	No	Public	9-12	338	0.77
Leaders High School	6	No	Public	9-12	372	0.77

Nearby ZIP codes for 255 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11209, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11214, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11220, New York City, NY 11224, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11228, New York City, NY 11229, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11234, New York City, NY 11235, New York City, NY 11697, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 255 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

The development at 255 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 255 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

255 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223 has a total of 1,120 square feet.

When was 255 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223 last sold and what was the sale price?

255 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223 was last sold on 05/25/2017 for $822,500.

What is the assessed value of 255 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

255 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223 is currently assessed at $50,760.

What are the property taxes for 255 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

The property taxes for 255 Avenue S, Brooklyn, NY 11223 total $6,551.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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