| Primary address | 157 Van Buren Street |
| Neighborhood | Bedford-Stuyvesant |
| Zip code | 11221 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01792-0147 |
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| Purchase date | 03/14/2022 |
| Purchase price | $1,625,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $10,451 |
| Lot sqft | 2,202 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Three Families (C0) |
| Building sqft | 3,281 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Conventional |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 2006 |
| Frontage(s) | Van Buren Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Marcus Garvey Boulevard |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 16 |
| Community district | 3 |
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157 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 2006 and has a total of 3,281 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 157 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $110,040, the tax amount paid for 157 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is $10,060. For the next year, the tax amount for 157 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is estimated at $10,451.
When was 157 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold?157 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold in 11/02/2023.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 3 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 157 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $10,060 |
| Estimated property tax: | $10,451 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,834,000 |
| Assessed value: | $110,040 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 157 Van Buren Street, 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 | $1,834,000 | $110,040 | $50,700 | 19.843% | $10,060 | $10,060 | -1.20% |
| 2024/25 | $1,693,000 | $101,580 | $50,699 | 20.085% | $10,183 | $10,183 | +2.81% |
| 2023/24 | $1,707,000 | $102,420 | $49,314 | 20.085% | $9,905 | $9,905 | +4.83% |
| 2022/23 | $1,616,000 | $96,960 | $46,523 | 20.309% | $9,448 | $9,448 | +7.83% |
| 2021/22 | $1,712,000 | $102,720 | $43,891 | 19.963% | $8,762 | $8,762 | -1.46% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Distance (miles) | 0.495 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Marcus Garvey Bl/Lafayette Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B15 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.024 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School | 3 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 60 | 0.07 |
| P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School | 3 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 60 | 0.07 |
| Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9 | 9 | No | Charter | 5-8 | 232 | 0.07 |
| Brighter Choice Community School | 2 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 286 | 0.22 |
| Brighter Choice Community School | 2 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 286 | 0.22 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9 | 9 | No | Charter | 5-8 | 232 | 0.07 |
| The Co-Op School | NR | No | Private | K-7 | 118 | 0.23 |
| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.30 |
| P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 212 | 0.30 |
| Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School | 8 | No | Charter | K-8 | 730 | 0.31 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Boys and Girls High School | 2 | Yes | Public | 9-12 | 403 | 0.93 |
| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.30 |
| Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn | 6 | No | Charter | 6-12 | 558 | 0.31 |
| Walk In Love Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 291 | 0.33 |
| The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 190 | 0.36 |
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Here are the neighbors for 157 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 93 Vernon Ave, Brooklyn | 2,940 | 04/16/2024 | |
| 301 A Powell St, Brooklyn | 4,700 | 12/08/2014 | |
| 1343 46th St, Brooklyn | 7,742 | 08/25/2009 | |
| 492 Schroeders Ave, Brooklyn | 1,640 | 05/22/2019 | $496,980 |
| 163 Van Buren St, Brooklyn | 4,374 | 02/14/2019 | $652,233 |
| 1069 Greene Ave, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 11/06/2017 | $200 |
| 482 Schroeders Ave, Brooklyn | 1,640 | 08/19/2020 | $547,180 |
| 516 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn | 8,920 | ||
| 336 Hendrix St, Brooklyn | 1,832 | 06/28/2007 | $669,000 |
| 720 Belmont Ave, Brooklyn | 2,136 | 09/14/2017 | $609,545 |
| 858 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 3,225 | 09/16/2008 | |
| 857 Madison St, Brooklyn | 3,225 | 07/16/2007 | $700,000 |
| 57 Chester St, Brooklyn | 2,718 | 04/19/2016 | $540,000 |
| 151 Rochester Ave, Brooklyn | 50,000 | 12/02/2009 | $6,600,000 |
| 55 Chester St, Brooklyn | 2,718 | 06/27/2019 | |
| 3611 Church Ave, Brooklyn | 3,217 | ||
| 856 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 3,225 | 06/21/2007 | $750,000 |
| 439 Glenmore Ave, Brooklyn | 1,594 | 09/18/2017 | |
| 661 E 104th St, Brooklyn | 1,760 | 07/01/2020 | |
| 714 Belmont Ave, Brooklyn | 2,136 | 09/14/2017 | $557,525 |
