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257 Avenue W, Brooklyn, NY 11223 Property Information

257 Avenue W, Brooklyn, NY 11223 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 257 Avenue W
Neighborhood Gravesend
Zip code 11223
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 07150-0035

Sales & Tax Overview for 257 Avenue W, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 07/27/2017
Purchase price $10
Tax class
Estimated property tax $8,517

Lot & Building Information for 257 Avenue W, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 1,960
Lot dimensions 20.58 ft x 97.83 ft
Property type Primarily One Family with One Store or Office (S1)
Building sqft 1,912
Building dimensions 20.67 ft x 45.5 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Year built 1931
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 257 Avenue W, Brooklyn

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

Area Overview

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School district 21
Community district 15
Closest police station 0.68 Miles
Closest fire station 0.71 Miles

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About 257 Avenue W, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 257 Avenue W, Brooklyn, NY 11223 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Primarily One Family with One Store or Office (S1) located at 257 Avenue W, Brooklyn, NY 11223 has a total of 1,912 square feet and a current price per square foot of $0.

What is the year built & the current market value of 257 Avenue W, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

257 Avenue W, Brooklyn, NY 11223 was built in 1931 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $947,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 257 Avenue W, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 257 Avenue W, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/27/2017 $10

Title Documents for 257 Avenue W, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
07/27/2017 - D
08/11/2017 - R
Deed
(2017081000866001)
10/29/1992 - R Deed
(3160001724816)
03/23/1992 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3670001676267)
01/06/1987 - R Mortgage
(3200001228020)
01/06/1987 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3810001228181)
11/26/1986 - D
01/06/1987 - R
Deed
(3190001228019)
05/26/1983 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3710000961271)
04/04/1980 - R Mortgage
(38030115101550)
04/04/1980 - R Mortgage
(38030115101546)
04/04/1980 - R Deed
(38030115101544)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 257 Avenue W, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $8,071
Estimated property tax: $8,517
Tax assessor's market value: $947,000
Assessed value: $56,820

Assessment History for 257 Avenue W, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 257 Avenue W, 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 $947,000 $56,820 $40,674 19.843% $8,071 $8,071 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,057,000 $63,420 $38,372 20.085% $7,707 $7,707 +5.99%
2023/24 $1,053,000 $63,180 $36,202 20.085% $7,271 $7,271 +0.09%
2022/23 $856,000 $51,360 $35,770 20.309% $7,265 $7,265 +1.73%
2021/22 $762,000 $45,720 $35,770 19.963% $7,141 $7,141 +0.11%

Permits for 257 Avenue W, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

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 X at NW Corner
Station lines F
Distance (miles) 0.147
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Bus Routes
Name Av X/W 2 St
Line B1
Distance (miles) 0.161

Neighbors for 257 Avenue W, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 257 Avenue W, Brooklyn, NY 11223.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
255 Avenue W, Brooklyn 4,016 10/12/2007
2407 McDonald Ave, Brooklyn 2,920 10/29/1993
267 Avenue W, Brooklyn 2,400 06/28/1983
36 Stryker St, Brooklyn 2,408 02/15/1984
2425 McDonald Ave, Brooklyn 9,000 02/21/2020 $4,500,000
271 Avenue W, Brooklyn 2,226 09/20/2012 $680,000
2437 McDonald Ave, Brooklyn 4,400 04/18/2006 $990,000
263 Avenue W, Brooklyn 2,600 08/05/2008 $660,000
275 Avenue W, Brooklyn 1,440 02/24/2026
38 Stryker St, Brooklyn 2,408 05/08/1978
2415 MC Donald Ave, Brooklyn 2,000 11/29/2016 $600,000
279 Avenue W, Brooklyn 1,470 10/10/2023 $1,475,000
2417 MC Donald Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 08/09/2012 $300,000
66 Village Rd S, Brooklyn 3,285 04/23/2026 $495,000
261 Avenue W, Brooklyn 2,200 10/18/2006
2435 McDonald Ave, Brooklyn 4,912 06/10/2011 $701,950
42 Stryker St, Brooklyn 3,200 10/04/2001
251 Avenue W, Brooklyn 3,088 03/08/2023 $2,000,000
2421 McDonald Ave, Brooklyn 7,200 01/05/2024 $4,000,000
277 Avenue W, Brooklyn 1,260 11/15/1979
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