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281 Amherst Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235 - Property report

Also known as: 281 Amherst St

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1925

Lot sq. ft.

4,320

General information

Address

Primary address

281 Amherst Street

Alternate address(es)

281 Garage Amherst St

ZIP code

11235

Neighborhood

Manhattan Beach

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

08739-0084

Building

Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Building sq. ft.

1,812

Building dimensions

27 ft x 40 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1925

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Garage type

Detached, Frame Garage

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$13,968

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)

Amherst Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

West End Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

40 ft x 108 ft

Lot sq. ft.

4,320

Area overview

Walk score

78 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

73 /100. Excellent Transit

Bike score

54 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

1.27 Miles

Closest fire station

0.75 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 281 Amherst Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 281 Amherst Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
05/20/2024 - R 05/15/2024 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2024051700991001)	XXXXX XXXX	XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
09/15/2017 - R	Initial UCC1 (2017091401257001)	XXXXXXX XXXX X	XXXXXX XXX
09/11/2017 - R 09/08/2017 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2017091100469001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
08/28/2017 - R 08/11/2017 - D	Mortgage (2017082200966001)	XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX	XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
07/31/2017 - R 07/27/2017 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2017072701672001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
10/30/2014 - R 09/16/2014 - D	Life Estate Deed (2014101701592001)	XXXXXXXXX (XXXXXXXX) XXXXXX	XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
05/28/2008 - R 05/19/2008 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2008052000092001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX
08/23/2007 - R 08/08/2007 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2007082100866001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
08/21/2007 - R 07/23/2007 - D	Mortgage (2007081500574001)	XXXXXXX XXXX X	XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
04/05/2000 - R	Mortgage (3960007176696)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 281 Amherst Street, 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

$13,968

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,365,000

Assessed value

$81,900

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$1,443,000	$86,580	$66,310	19.843%	$13,440	$13,158	+4.72%
2024/25	$1,633,000	$97,980	$62,558	20.085%	$12,834	$12,565	+0.10%
2023/24	$1,728,000	$103,680	$62,498	20.085%	$12,834	$12,553	+0.60%
2022/23	$1,591,000	$95,460	$61,443	20.309%	$12,775	$12,478	+7.06%
2021/22	$1,546,000	$92,760	$58,387	19.963%	$11,943	$11,656	+0.64%
2020/21	$1,375,000	$82,500	$55,032	21.045%	$11,878	$11,581	+5.53%
2019/20	$1,311,000	$78,660	$51,848	21.167%	$11,271	$10,975	+1.30%
2018/19	$1,579,000	$94,740	$51,788	20.919%	$11,139	$10,834	+4.31%
2017/18	$1,483,000	$88,980	$50,949	20.385%	$10,686	$10,386	+7.55%
2016/17	$1,438,000	$86,280	$48,306	19.991%	$9,967	$9,657	+8.65%

Permits

Permit information for 281 Amherst Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
01/02/2017	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record 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

0.2

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Branch 7 St & Brighton Beach Rd at SE Corner

Station lines

B-Q

Distance (miles)

0.508

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 195 Manhattan Beach	10	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	367	0.54
P.S. 195 Manhattan Beach	10	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	367	0.54
Shulamith School For Girls	NR	No	Private	PK-12	233	0.40
Shulamith School For Girls	NR	No	Private	PK-12	233	0.40
Mazel Day School	NR	No	Private	K-8	244	0.40
Mazel Day School (F.R.E.E.)	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	71	0.40
Mazel Day School (F.R.E.E.)	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	71	0.40
P.S. 225 The Eileen E Zaglin	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	963	0.41
P.S. 225 The Eileen E Zaglin	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	963	0.41
P.S. 771	NR	No	Public	K-12	532	0.41

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 225 The Eileen E Zaglin	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	963	0.41
Shulamith School For Girls	NR	No	Private	PK-12	233	0.40
Mazel Day School	NR	No	Private	K-8	244	0.40
Mazel Day School (F.R.E.E.)	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	71	0.40
P.S. 771	NR	No	Public	K-12	532	0.41
I.S. 98 Bay Academy	9	No	Public	6-8	1,488	0.62
St Mark School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	327	0.90
P.S. 209 Margaret Mead	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	729	0.97
P.S. 370	NR	No	Public	K-12	246	0.99
Yeshiva Ruach Chaim	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	154	1.07

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Abraham Lincoln High School	4	Yes	Public	9-12	2,129	1.04
Mesivta/Yeshiva Gedola Manhattan	NR	No	Private	9-12	34	0.38
Shulamith School For Girls	NR	No	Private	PK-12	233	0.40
P.S. 771	NR	No	Public	K-12	532	0.41
William E Grady Career And Technical Education High School	3	No	Public	9-12	606	0.87
Yda Elite High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.91
Leon M Goldstein High School For The Sciences	8	No	Public	9-12	972	0.93
P.S. 370	NR	No	Public	K-12	246	0.99
Yeshivat Magen Abraham	NR	No	Private	9-12	39	1.17
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,253	1.21

Nearby ZIP codes for 281 Amherst Street, 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 11229, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11234, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11697, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 281 Amherst Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235?

The development at 281 Amherst Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 281 Amherst Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235?

281 Amherst Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235 has a total of 1,812 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 281 Amherst Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235?

281 Amherst Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235 is currently assessed at $81,900.

What are the property taxes for 281 Amherst Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235?

The property taxes for 281 Amherst Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235 total $13,967.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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