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259 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223 Property Information

259 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 259 Avenue U
Neighborhood Gravesend
Zip code 11223
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 07102-0043

Sales & Tax Overview for 259 Avenue U, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 259 Avenue U, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 1,909
Lot dimensions 21 ft x 90.92 ft
Property type Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2)
Building sqft 2,560
Building dimensions 20 ft x 64 ft
Buildings on lot 2
Stories 2
Year built 1931
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 259 Avenue U, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

Walk Score
94 /100. Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
94 /100. Rider's Paradise
Bike Score
70 /100. Very Bikeable

School district 21
Community district 11
Closest police station 0.75 Miles
Closest fire station 0.66 Miles

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About 259 Avenue U, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 259 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223 have?

This Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) located at 259 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223 has a total of 2,560 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 259 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

259 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223 was built in 1931 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,407,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 259 Avenue U, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 259 Avenue U, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 259 Avenue U, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
01/28/2005 - R
06/07/2004 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2004122800734001)
03/31/2004 - R
02/11/2004 - D		 Deed
(2004022301309001)
10/04/1994 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3620004469262)
09/15/1994 - R Mortgage
(3830004440483)
05/20/1993 - R Mortgage
(3160001773516)
08/14/1990 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3950001561395)
01/25/1979 - R Mortgage
(37930104901597)
01/25/1979 - R Deed
(37930104901595)
10/09/1975 - R Deed
(37530080701076)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 259 Avenue U, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $8,044
Tax assessor's market value: $1,407,000
Assessed value: $84,420

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Assessment History for 259 Avenue U, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 259 Avenue U, 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 $1,454,000 $87,240 $38,442 19.843% $7,628 $7,628 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,710,000 $102,600 $36,266 20.085% $7,284 $7,284 +6.00%
2023/24 $1,511,000 $90,660 $34,214 20.085% $6,872 $6,872 +0.16%
2022/23 $1,186,000 $71,160 $33,782 20.309% $6,861 $6,861 +1.73%
2021/22 $1,070,000 $64,200 $33,782 19.963% $6,744 $6,744 +0.03%
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Permits for 259 Avenue U, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/09/2016 Alteration type 2
08/16/2016 Alteration type 2
         
         
         
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$444
-15% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$523
9.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$523
5.9% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 4 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station McDonald Ave & Avenue U at SW Corner
Station lines F
Distance (miles) 0.066
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Neighbors for 259 Avenue U, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 259 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
257 Avenue U, Brooklyn 2,560 10/03/2014
251 Avenue U, Brooklyn 2,865 01/10/2012 $700,000
269 Avenue U, Brooklyn 2,008 12/15/2015 $1,305,000
285 Van Sicklen St, Brooklyn 2,540 08/01/1988
265 Avenue U, Brooklyn 2,008 06/24/1997
276 Lake St, Brooklyn 2,220 04/23/2018
253 Avenue U, Brooklyn 2,560 09/08/2014
275 Van Sicklen St, Brooklyn 1,980 08/21/2013
287 Van Sicklen St, Brooklyn 2,540 10/27/1994
261 Avenue U, Brooklyn 2,008 01/03/1986
279 Van Sicklen St, Brooklyn 2,460 04/08/2019
263 Avenue U, Brooklyn 2,008 04/29/2022
272 Lake St, Brooklyn 2,220 04/04/2013
264 Lake St, Brooklyn 2,220 02/13/1998
249 Avenue U, Brooklyn 2,880 02/11/2004
281 Van Sicklen St, Brooklyn 2,460 07/01/2015
273 Van Sicklen St, Brooklyn 1,980 02/19/2014
278 Lake St, Brooklyn 2,220 12/24/2001
271 Avenue U, Brooklyn 3,660 02/09/2024
270 Lake St, Brooklyn 2,220 02/02/2024
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