| Primary address | 257 Avenue U |
| Neighborhood | Gravesend |
| Zip code | 11223 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 07102-0044 |
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| Purchase date | 04/30/2003 |
| Purchase price | $450,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $8,043 |
| Lot sqft | 1,976 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2)
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| Building sqft | 2,560 |
| Building dimensions |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Year built | 1931 |
| Construction type | Register |
| School district | 21 |
| Community district | 11 |
| Closest police station | 0.75 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.66 Miles |
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This Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) located at 257 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223 has a total of 2,560 square feet.
What is the year built & the current market value of 257 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223?257 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223 was built in 1931 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,454,000.
How many commercial spaces does this building have?This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
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| 04/30/2003 | $450,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 257 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $7,628 |
| Estimated property tax: | $8,043 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,454,000 |
| Assessed value: | $87,240 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 257 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 |
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| 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% |
The complete history of permits filed for 257 Avenue U, Brooklyn, including new construction or demolition permits, plus any work pertaining to plumbing, heating and sprinkler systems is available with a free account. Available data goes back to 1990.
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 4 (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Closest station | McDonald Ave & Avenue U at SW Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | F | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.07 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Av U/Van Sicklen St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Here are the neighbors for 257 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11223.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| 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 | |
| 271 Van Sicklen St, Brooklyn | 1,380 | 09/02/2020 | $600,000 |
| 259 Avenue U, Brooklyn | 2,560 | 02/11/2004 | |
| 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 |
