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281 Brook Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454 Property Information

281 Brook Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 281 Brook Avenue
Secondary address 507 E 139th St
Neighborhood Mott Haven
Zip code 10454
Borough Bronx
Block & lot 02284-0062

Sales & Tax Overview for 281 Brook Avenue, Bronx

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Purchase date 06/07/2011
Purchase price $1
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 281 Brook Avenue, Bronx

Lot sqft 20,401
Lot dimensions 200.75 ft x 111.33 ft
Building class Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7) i
Building sqft 62,060
Building dimensions 40 ft x 95.67 ft
Buildings on lot 4
Stories 5
Year built 1904
Year last altered 1991
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 281 Brook Avenue, Bronx

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units (DOF) 59
Regulated units
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Office sqft

Area Overview

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School district 7
Community district 1
Closest police station 0.33 Miles
Closest fire station 0.23 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 507 E 139th St, Bronx, NY 10454
  • 277-279 Brook Ave, Bronx, NY 10454
  • 283 Brook Ave, Bronx, NY 10454
  • 285 Brook Ave, Bronx, NY 10454

About 281 Brook Avenue, Bronx

How many square feet does 281 Brook Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454 have?

This Walk-up Apartment - Over Six Families with Stores (C7) located at 281 Brook Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454 has a total of 62,060 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 281 Brook Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454?

281 Brook Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454 was built in 1904 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,905,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 281 Brook Avenue, Bronx

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Past Sales & Property History for 281 Brook Avenue, Bronx

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/07/2011 $1

Title Documents for 281 Brook Avenue, Bronx

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/06/2023 - D
12/21/2023 - R
Agreement
(2023122000668001)
08/01/2023 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2023072600844001)
09/07/2018 - R Initial UCC1
(2018090500883001)
11/30/2017 - D
12/14/2017 - R
Agreement
(2017121401025001)
07/22/2013 - R Initial UCC1
(2013061300851004)
06/10/2013 - D
07/22/2013 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2013061300851005)
06/10/2013 - D
07/22/2013 - R
Sundry Miscellaneous
(2013061300851003)
06/10/2013 - D
07/22/2013 - R
Mortgage
(2013061300851002)
06/10/2013 - D
07/22/2013 - R
Mortgage
(2013061300851001)
06/10/2013 - R Initial UCC1
(2013052600023036)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 281 Brook Avenue, Bronx

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $0
Tax assessor's market value: $1,905,000
Assessed value: $857,250
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 281 Brook Avenue, Bronx

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $1,905,000 $857,250 $0 12.439% $100,991 $0 n/a
2024/25 $1,702,000 $765,900 $0 12.5% $95,738 $0 n/a
2023/24 $1,729,000 $778,050 $0 12.502% $97,272 $0 n/a
2022/23 $1,867,000 $840,150 $0 12.267% $103,061 $0 n/a
2021/22 $1,818,000 $818,100 $0 12.235% $100,095 $0 n/a

Permits for 281 Brook Avenue, Bronx

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
02/16/2021 Alteration
01/15/2021 Alteration type 3
08/20/2020 Alteration type 3
02/03/2020 Alteration
07/23/2014 Alteration type 2
07/23/2014 Alteration type 2
07/23/2014 Alteration type 2
07/23/2014 Alteration type 2
07/25/2013 Alteration type 3
07/25/2013 Alteration type 3
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Bronx Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$305
2.3% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$268
-10.2% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$298
7.8% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 6 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Brook Ave & 138th St at NW Corner
Station lines 6
Distance (miles) 0.07
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Bus Routes
Name E 138 St/Brook Av
Line BX33
Distance (miles) 0.072

Neighbors for 281 Brook Avenue, Bronx

Here are the neighbors for 281 Brook Avenue, Bronx, NY 10454.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
447 E 139th St, Bronx 2,701 07/05/2007 $534,581
437 E 139th St, Bronx 2,160 07/21/2017
468 E 140th St, Bronx 100,363
436 E 140th St, Bronx 2,400 04/17/2012 $330,000
441 E 139th St, Bronx 2,160 03/28/2022 $970,000
433 E 139th St, Bronx 3,334 01/30/2016 $387,850
444 E 140th St, Bronx 2,400 05/02/1977
443 E 139th St, Bronx 2,160 07/24/2000
439 E 139th St, Bronx 2,160 11/12/2021 $875,000
450 E 140th St, Bronx 2,400 08/23/2017 $720,000
446 E 140th St, Bronx 2,720 08/02/2007 $417,000
434 E 140th St, Bronx 2,400 10/15/1997
431 E 139th St, Bronx 2,160 04/24/1975
435 E 139th St, Bronx 2,140 05/22/2023 $982,000
448 E 140th St, Bronx 2,400 12/20/1974
438 E 140th St, Bronx 2,400 09/27/2007 $338,000
445 E 139th St, Bronx 2,400 10/22/2024 $820,000
429 E 139th St, Bronx 2,160 09/29/2021 $323,100
442 E 140th St, Bronx 2,400 06/30/2023 $1,200,000
440 E 140th St, Bronx 2,400 09/10/2004 $250,000
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