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2981 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229 - Property report

Also known as: 2981 Avenue U

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Property type

Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

1,920

Sale price

$600,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
2981 Avenue U
ZIP code
11229
Neighborhood
Madison
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
07337-0047

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)
Building sq. ft.
1,264
Building dimensions
16 ft x 37 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1910
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Aluminum/Vinyl
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
10/23/2017
Sale price
$600,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,597
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Avenue U (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 99.75 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,920

Area overview

Walk score
94 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
76 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
67 /100.  Bikeable
School district
22
Community district
15
Closest police station
1.16 Miles
Closest fire station
0.24 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 2981 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 2981 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/23/2017 $600,000 X & X XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/17/2023 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2023041500104001)		 X X XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX
09/19/2018 - R Initial UCC1
(2018091900387001)		 X X XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX
11/06/2017 - R
11/01/2017 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2017110300599001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
10/31/2017 - R
10/23/2017 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2017102700219003)		 X X XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX
10/31/2017 - R
10/23/2017 - D		 Mortgage
(2017102700219002)		 X X XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX
10/31/2017 - R
10/23/2017 - D		 Deed
(2017102700219001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXX X X XXXXXX XXX
02/04/2005 - R
01/21/2005 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005012400134001)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/19/2005 - R
12/23/2004 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2005010601721003)		 XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX
04/19/2005 - R
12/23/2004 - D		 Mortgage
(2005010601721002)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/19/2005 - R
12/22/2004 - D		 Deed
(2005010601721001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 2981 Avenue U, 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
$6,597
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$869,000
Assessed value
$52,140

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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 $998,000 $59,880 $31,363 19.843% $6,223 $6,223 -1.20%
2024/25 $919,000 $55,140 $31,363 20.085% $6,299 $6,299 +0.76%
2023/24 $841,000 $50,460 $31,127 20.085% $6,252 $6,252 +4.83%
2022/23 $758,000 $45,480 $29,365 20.309% $5,964 $5,964 +7.84%
2021/22 $630,000 $37,800 $27,703 19.963% $5,530 $5,530 +0.54%
2020/21 $637,000 $38,220 $26,136 21.045% $5,500 $5,500 -0.58%
2019/20 $599,000 $35,940 $26,136 21.167% $5,532 $5,532 +1.95%
2018/19 $712,000 $42,720 $25,939 20.919% $5,426 $5,426 +8.78%
2017/18 $562,000 $33,720 $24,471 20.385% $4,988 $4,988 +8.09%
2016/17 $490,000 $29,400 $23,086 19.991% $4,615 $4,615 +8.37%
Permits

Permit information for 2981 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/09/2017 Alteration
11/08/2017 Alteration type 2

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Madison residential market stats

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Median sale price

$930,000

63.2% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$681

37% 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

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
3

Subway & traffic

Closest station
15th St & Avenue U at SE Corner
Station lines
B-Q
Distance (miles)
0.857
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 194 Raoul Wallenberg 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 509 0.39
P.S. 194 Raoul Wallenberg 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 509 0.39
Good Shepherd School NR No Private PK-8 258 0.24
Good Shepherd School NR No Private PK-8 258 0.24
Lev Bais Yaakov NR No Private K-12 599 0.30
Brooklyn Blue Feather School NR No Private K 30 0.43
P.S. 206 Joseph F Lamb 5 No Public K-8 1,512 0.53
Yeshivat Lev Torah NR No Private K-8 208 0.54
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 278 Marine Park 7 Yes Public 6-8 1,076 0.40
Good Shepherd School NR No Private PK-8 258 0.24
Lev Bais Yaakov NR No Private K-12 599 0.30
P.S. 206 Joseph F Lamb 5 No Public K-8 1,512 0.53
Jhs 14 Shell Bank 5 No Public 6-8 452 0.53
Yeshivat Lev Torah NR No Private K-8 208 0.54
Yeshivat Mekor haim NR No Private PK-11 211 0.56
Yeshivat OR Hatorah - Elementary Division NR No Private PK-8 111 0.62
P.S. 811 Connie Lekas School NR No Public 6-12 273 0.67
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Lev Bais Yaakov NR No Private K-12 599 0.30
New Visions Charter HS-Advanced Math & Science 6 No Charter 9-12 407 0.53
Origins High School 5 No Public 9-12 438 0.53
Professional Pathways High School 1 No Public 9-12 159 0.53
Bnos Yaakov NR No Private 9-12 192 0.56
Yeshivat Mekor haim NR No Private PK-11 211 0.56
St. Edmund Prep High School NR No Private 9-12 0 0.63
St Edmund Preparatory High School NR No Private 9-12 595 0.65
P.S. 811 Connie Lekas School NR No Public 6-12 273 0.67
James Madison High School 5 No Public 9-12 3,630 0.80

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Neighbors for 2981 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY

2069 Brown St, Brooklyn 2055 Brown St, Brooklyn 2977 Avenue U, Brooklyn 2076 Batchelder St, Brooklyn 2068 Batchelder St, Brooklyn 2987 Avenue U, Brooklyn 2997 Avenue U, Brooklyn 2989 Avenue U, Brooklyn 2979 Avenue U, Brooklyn 2075 Brown St, Brooklyn 2063 Brown St, Brooklyn 2059 Brown St, Brooklyn 2071 Brown St, Brooklyn 2985 Avenue U, Brooklyn 2993 Avenue U, Brooklyn 2078 Batchelder St, Brooklyn 2057 Brown St, Brooklyn 2991 Avenue U, Brooklyn 2999 Avenue U, Brooklyn 2065 Brown St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 2981 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11214, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11223, New York City, NY 11224, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11228, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11234, New York City, NY 11235, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY 11697, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 2981 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229?

The development at 2981 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 2981 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229?

2981 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229 has a total of 1,264 square feet.

When was 2981 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229 last sold and what was the sale price?

2981 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229 was last sold on 10/23/2017 for $600,000.

What is the assessed value of 2981 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229?

2981 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229 is currently assessed at $52,140.

What are the property taxes for 2981 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229?

The property taxes for 2981 Avenue U, Brooklyn, NY 11229 total $6,596.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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