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242 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

242 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 242 Metropolitan Avenue
Neighborhood Williamsburg
Zip code 11211
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 02366-0016

Sales & Tax Overview for 242 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 03/03/2004
Purchase price $400,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $65,091

Lot & Building Information for 242 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,811
Lot dimensions 29.5 ft x 100 ft
Property type One Story Retail Building (K1)
Building sqft 2,950
Building dimensions 29.5 ft x 100 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 1
Year built 1973
Year last altered 2018
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 242 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Commercial units 1
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 14
Community district 1
Closest police station 0.89 Miles
Closest fire station 0.12 Miles

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About 242 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 242 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This One Story Retail Building (K1) located at 242 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 2,950 square feet and a current price per square foot of $135.

What is the year built & the current market value of 242 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

242 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1973 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,449,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 242 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 242 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/03/2004 $400,000

Title Documents for 242 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
08/05/2025 - R Initial UCC1
(2025080100787001)
07/16/2025 - D
07/25/2025 - R
Release
(2025072100727002)
07/16/2025 - D
07/25/2025 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2025072100727001)
07/15/2025 - R UCC3 Termination
(2025071000910001)
07/09/2025 - D
07/29/2025 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2025072100500003)
07/09/2025 - D
07/29/2025 - R
Agreement
(2025072100500002)
07/09/2025 - D
07/29/2025 - R
Mortgage
(2025072100500001)
05/29/2025 - R Initial UCC1
(2025052900872001)
05/20/2020 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2020050800234001)
07/01/2015 - R Initial UCC1
(2015063000724001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 242 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $59,243
Estimated property tax: $65,091
Tax assessor's market value: $1,449,000
Assessed value: $652,050

Assessment History for 242 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 242 Metropolitan Avenue, 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 $1,449,000 $652,050 $546,120 10.848% $59,243 $59,243 +10.65%
2024/25 $1,402,000 $630,900 $497,520 10.762% $53,543 $53,543 +18.05%
2023/24 $1,263,000 $568,350 $428,220 10.592% $45,357 $45,357 +15.34%
2022/23 $1,045,000 $470,250 $369,371 10.646% $39,323 $39,323 +11.20%
2021/22 $909,000 $409,050 $328,795 10.755% $35,362 $35,362 +21.13%

Permits for 242 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/19/2022 Alteration
05/31/2022 Alteration
07/06/2021 Alteration
01/14/2020 Alteration
08/22/2019 Alteration
07/29/2019 Alteration
05/02/2019 Alteration
05/02/2019 Alteration
04/22/2019 No work
04/15/2019 Alteration type 2
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$444
-15% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$523
9.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$523
5.9% 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 Driggs Ave & N 7th St at SE Corner
Station lines L
Distance (miles) 0.22
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Bus Routes
Name Driggs Av/N 4 St
Line B62
Distance (miles) 0.058

Neighbors for 242 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 242 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
198 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn 10/26/2005 $1,653,551
3325 Avenue J, Brooklyn 1,408 09/08/2009
485 8th St, Brooklyn 2,655 07/30/1992
645 Hinsdale St, Brooklyn 1,338 04/22/2004 $105,000
7401 Shore Rd, Brooklyn 89,375 01/30/1990
388 A Quincy St, Brooklyn 2,400 09/19/2024 $1
269 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn 2,280 05/23/2023
73 S Oxford St, Brooklyn 8,372 07/15/2014 $3,895,000
929 E 92nd St, Brooklyn 1,848 09/05/2018 $25,000
125 Watkins St, Brooklyn 2,110 03/17/2011 $1
88 Prospect Park W, Brooklyn 29,628 08/20/2004 $350,000
434 A 9th St, Brooklyn 2,665 08/04/1982
264 Kosciuszko St, Brooklyn 4,013 12/01/2021
7512 Avenue X, Brooklyn 2,703 03/16/2001
1718 51st St, Brooklyn 3,880 09/02/2008 $987,000
1019 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn 2,964 08/15/2024 $1,380,000
2001 Pearson St, Brooklyn 49,940 07/22/2015 $750,000
816 56th St, Brooklyn 12,640 10/31/1984
8912 Church Ave, Brooklyn 900 03/18/2021
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