261 A Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Property Information
261 A Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 261 A Monroe Street |
| Neighborhood | Bedford-Stuyvesant |
| Zip code | 11216 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01813-0058 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 261 A Monroe Street, Brooklyn
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $4,214 |
Lot & Building Information for 261 A Monroe Street, Brooklyn
| Lot sqft | 2,000 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | City Residence One Family (A4)
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| Building sqft | 2,700 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Brownstone |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1901 |
| Frontage(s) | Monroe Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Marcy Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
Area Overview
| School district | 13 |
| Community district | 3 |
| Closest police station | 0.24 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.16 Miles |
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Other Property Data for 261 A Monroe Street, Brooklyn
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About 261 A Monroe Street, Brooklyn
261 A Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was built in 1901 and has a total of 2,700 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 261 A Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $104,520, the tax amount paid for 261 A Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is $4,207. For the next year, the tax amount for 261 A Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 is estimated at $4,214.
When was 261 A Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 last sold?261 A Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216 was last sold in 02/04/1994.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s).
Ownership Information for 261 A Monroe Street, Brooklyn
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Past Sales & Property History for 261 A Monroe Street, Brooklyn
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Title Documents for 261 A Monroe Street, Brooklyn
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Property Taxes for 261 A Monroe Street, Brooklyn
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| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $4,208 |
| Estimated property tax: | $4,214 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,742,000 |
| Assessed value: | $104,520 |
Assessment History for 261 A Monroe Street, Brooklyn
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 261 A Monroe 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 |
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| 2025/26 | $1,742,000 | $104,520 | $21,206 | 19.843% | $4,208 | $4,208 | -0.37% |
| 2024/25 | $1,737,000 | $104,220 | $21,029 | 20.085% | $4,224 | $4,224 | +5.96% |
| 2023/24 | $1,535,000 | $92,100 | $19,847 | 20.085% | $3,986 | $3,986 | +4.76% |
| 2022/23 | $1,591,000 | $95,460 | $18,737 | 20.309% | $3,805 | $3,805 | +7.71% |
| 2021/22 | $1,424,000 | $85,440 | $17,698 | 19.963% | $3,533 | $3,533 | -5.00% |
Permits for 261 A Monroe Street, Brooklyn
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No recorded permits for this property.
Bedford-Stuyvesant Residential Market Stats
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Risk
| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
Transportation
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| Closest station | Nostrand Ave & Lafayette Ave at SW Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | G | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.319 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Gates Av/Marcy Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B52 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.043 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schools
Nearest elementary schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker | 3 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 202 | 0.33 |
| P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker | 3 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 202 | 0.33 |
| Concord Baptist Elementary School | NR | No | Private | 1-5 | 0 | 0.08 |
| Concord Baptist Elementary School | NR | No | Private | 1-5 | 0 | 0.09 |
| P.S. 305 Dr Peter Ray | NR | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 102 | 0.15 |
Nearest middle schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | 8 | 66 | 0.10 |
| Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters | 6 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 729 | 0.15 |
| Mt Pleasant Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 10 | 0.18 |
| Mount Pleasant Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 0 | 0.19 |
| Walk In Cove Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 0 | 0.29 |
Nearest high schools
| 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 | 0.98 |
| Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School | NR | No | Public | 10-12 | 102 | 0.10 |
| Brooklyn Academy High School | NR | No | Public | 10-12 | 82 | 0.10 |
| Mt Pleasant Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 10 | 0.18 |
| Mount Pleasant Christian Academy | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 0 | 0.19 |
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Neighbors for 261 A Monroe Street, Brooklyn
Here are the neighbors for 261 A Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11216.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
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| 494 Gates Ave, Brooklyn | 2,472 | 10/28/2019 | $810,145 |
| 425 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 2,820 | 03/13/2018 | $1,150,000 |
| 619 Gates Ave, Brooklyn | 2,150 | 03/23/2007 | $575,000 |
| 305 A Monroe St, Brooklyn | 2,001 | 05/21/2021 | |
| 566 Gates Ave, Brooklyn | 38,202 | 12/13/2011 | $1 |
| 462 A Quincy St, Brooklyn | 3,300 | 09/22/2023 | $2,525,000 |
| 141 A Monroe St, Brooklyn | 3,328 | 07/06/2010 | $305,000 |
| 589 Gates Ave, Brooklyn | 06/06/2017 | $1 | |
| 227 A Monroe St, Brooklyn | 2,001 | 10/07/2008 | |
| 443 A Monroe St, Brooklyn | 2,130 | 12/27/2006 | $105,000 |
| 625 Gates Ave, Brooklyn | 2,150 | 11/06/2002 | $380,250 |
| 484 Lexington Ave, Brooklyn | 09/19/2025 | ||
| 353 A Monroe St, Brooklyn | 1,902 | 03/04/2013 | $445,000 |
| 429 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 2,820 | 10/11/2007 | |
| 317 A Monroe St, Brooklyn | 4,000 | 11/30/2016 | $1,120,000 |
| 301 A Monroe St, Brooklyn | 2,520 | 11/08/2021 | |
| 494 A Quincy St, Brooklyn | 2,487 | 03/17/2016 | $1,649,000 |
| 467 A Quincy St, Brooklyn | 2,001 | 06/09/1999 |