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279 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 - Property report

Also known as: 279 Powell St

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

2006

Lot sq. ft.

1,875

Sale price

$780,000

General information

Address

Primary address

279 Powell Street

ZIP code

11212

Neighborhood

Brownsville

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

03763-0118

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

3,019

Building dimensions

18.75 ft x 52 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

2006

Building material

C Blck + Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

01/29/2008

Sale price

$780,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$9,568

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Powell Street (wide)

Lot dimensions

18.75 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,875

Area overview

Walk score

86 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

76 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

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Ownership

Ownership information for 279 Powell 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 279 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
01/29/2008	$780,000	XXXXXXXX, XXXXX	XXX XXXXXX, XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
09/25/2023 - R 07/13/2023 - D	Mortgage and Consolidation (2023092100116001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX
08/03/2022 - R	UCC3 Continuation (2022080101184001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
09/01/2017 - R	Initial UCC1 (2017083000504001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
03/29/2017 - R 01/25/2017 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2017032801395001)	XXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX
10/11/2016 - R 09/30/2016 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2016100700910001)	XXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XX	XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX
08/12/2014 - R 07/08/2014 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2014072900388003)	XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX	XXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XX
08/12/2014 - R 06/20/2014 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2014072900388002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX
11/01/2013 - R 10/09/2013 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2013101501171001)	XXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XX XXX
08/12/2014 - R 06/27/2013 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2014072900388001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX	XX XXX XXXX
12/20/2012 - R 11/21/2012 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2012112100910001)	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X	XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 279 Powell 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

$9,568

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,127,000

Assessed value

$67,620

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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	$1,062,000	$63,720	$45,487	19.843%	$9,026	$9,026	+4.72%
2024/25	$935,000	$56,100	$42,912	20.085%	$8,619	$8,619	0.00%
2023/24	$826,000	$49,560	$42,912	20.085%	$8,619	$8,619	+30.20%
2022/23	$765,000	$45,900	$32,594	20.309%	$8,247	$6,620	+36.32%
2021/22	$714,000	$42,840	$24,324	19.963%	$8,021	$4,856	+49.00%
2020/21	$728,000	$43,680	$15,486	21.045%	$7,977	$3,259	+103.02%
2019/20	$596,000	$35,760	$7,584	21.167%	$7,569	$1,605	+1321.09%
2018/19	$677,000	$40,620	$540	20.919%	$7,504	$113	+2.62%
2017/18	$564,000	$33,840	$540	20.385%	$6,898	$110	+1.97%
2016/17	$601,000	$36,060	$540	19.991%	$7,209	$108	-98.54%

Permits

Permit information for 279 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
07/07/2017	Alteration type 2
04/17/2006	New building

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	06/13/2025	A
	11/26/2024	I
	04/17/2024	A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Brownsville residential market stats

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Median sale price

$599,500

3.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$516

5% 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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Lirr Bay Ridge Divide & Sutter Ave at NW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.094

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 150 Christopher	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	142	0.12
P.S. 150 Christopher	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	142	0.12
Gregory Jocko Jackson-Sports-Arts	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	240	0.24
Gregory Jocko Jackson-Sports-Arts	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	240	0.24
P.S. 328 Phyllis Wheatley	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	243	0.25
P.S. 328 Phyllis Wheatley	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	243	0.25
Hyde Leadership Charter School-Brooklyn	4	No	Charter	K-8	476	0.25
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	277	0.32
Brooklyn Gardens Elementary School	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	277	0.32
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	117	0.32

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Brownsville Collegiate Charter School	5	No	Charter	6-8	117	0.12
Hyde Leadership Charter School-Brooklyn	4	No	Charter	K-8	476	0.25
School Of The Future Brooklyn	3	No	Public	6-8	105	0.32
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	117	0.32
Brownsville Collaborative Middle School	8	No	Public	6-8	279	0.33
Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,202	0.36
Key Collegiate Charter School	NR	No	Charter	6-8	116	0.42
P.S. Is 323	4	No	Public	PK, K-8	511	0.43
Mott Hall Bridges Academy	3	No	Public	6-8	175	0.43
Sid Miller Academy	NR	No	Public	K-9	461	0.45

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	117	0.32
Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,202	0.36
Performing Arts and Technology High School	6	No	Public	9-12	319	0.42
High School For Civil Rights	2	No	Public	9-12	140	0.42
Captain Vernon a Richards High School-Fire	3	No	Public	9-12	223	0.42
World Academy For Total Community Health	2	No	Public	9-12	132	0.42
Teachers Preperatory High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	189	0.49
Frederick Douglas Academy Vii High School	5	No	Public	9-12	227	0.49
W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School	2	No	Public	9-12	408	0.56
Achievement First East New York Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	1,144	0.57

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 279 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The development at 279 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 2006.

What is the total square footage of 279 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

279 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 has a total of 3,019 square feet.

When was 279 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 last sold and what was the sale price?

279 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was last sold on 01/29/2008 for $780,000.

What is the assessed value of 279 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

279 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is currently assessed at $67,620.

What are the property taxes for 279 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The property taxes for 279 Powell Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 total $9,567.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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