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259 Devoe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 - Property report

Also known as: 259 Devoe St

Property image for 259 Devoe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

Sale price

$650,000

General information

Address

Primary address

259 Devoe Street

Alternate address(es)

259 1/2 Devoe St

ZIP code

11211

Neighborhood

Williamsburg

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

02916-0049

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

2,700

Building dimensions

25 ft x 36 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1910

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Composition

Basement

Sales

Sale date

01/20/2010

Sale price

$650,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$4,696

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Devoe Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Metropolitan Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

25 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

Area overview

Walk score

95 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

90 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

90 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district

Community district

Closest police station

1.11 Miles

Closest fire station

0.58 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 259 Devoe 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 259 Devoe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
01/20/2010	$650,000	XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXX X XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X	XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
10/21/2016 - R 10/03/2016 - D	Mortgage (2016101101343001)	X XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
03/15/2013 - R 01/25/2013 - D	Agreement (2013022801120001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X	XXXX
02/26/2013 - R 01/25/2013 - D	Mortgage (2013020700361002)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X	XXXX
02/26/2013 - R 01/22/2013 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2013020700361001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X	XXXX
02/09/2010 - R 01/20/2010 - D	Mortgage (2010020201162002)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
02/09/2010 - R 01/20/2010 - D	Deed (2010020201162001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X
10/27/1997 - R	Release of Estate Tax Lien (3510005809251)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
10/15/1997 - R 08/14/1997 - D	Deed (3480005794448)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 259 Devoe 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

$4,696

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,378,000

Assessed value

$142,680

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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	$2,532,000	$151,920	$23,623	19.843%	$4,969	$4,688	+4.63%
2024/25	$2,299,000	$137,940	$22,305	20.085%	$4,749	$4,480	+1.27%
2023/24	$2,220,000	$133,200	$22,026	20.085%	$4,705	$4,424	+5.52%
2022/23	$1,938,000	$116,280	$20,644	20.309%	$4,489	$4,193	+8.00%
2021/22	$2,126,000	$127,560	$19,447	19.963%	$4,170	$3,882	-5.20%
2020/21	$1,964,000	$117,840	$19,459	21.045%	$4,392	$4,095	+5.70%
2019/20	$1,879,000	$112,740	$18,304	21.167%	$4,171	$3,874	+2.54%
2018/19	$2,163,000	$129,780	$18,062	20.919%	$4,084	$3,778	+9.35%
2017/18	$1,675,000	$100,500	$16,950	20.385%	$3,755	$3,455	+9.01%
2016/17	$1,241,000	$74,460	$15,856	19.991%	$3,480	$3,170	+2.53%

Permits

Permit information for 259 Devoe Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
09/27/2020	Alteration
09/27/2020	Alteration
03/29/2018	Alteration type 3
03/26/2018	Alteration type 3

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	05/04/2026	A
	02/24/2022	I
	02/24/2022	A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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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

Grand St & Bushwick Ave at SE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.15

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 132 The Conselyea School	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	578	0.34
P.S. 132 The Conselyea School	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	578	0.34
Queen of the Rosary Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	219	0.09
Queen of the Rosary Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	219	0.09
Carrig Montessori School	NR	No	Private	PK-K	39	0.12
Carrig Montessori School	NR	No	Private	PK-K	39	0.12
St John The Evangelist Lutheran School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-6	14	0.27
P.S. 196 Ten Eyck	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	301	0.38
P.S. 196 Ten Eyck	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	301	0.38
P.S. 18 Edward Bush	1	No	Public	PK, K-5	170	0.44

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Queen of the Rosary Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	219	0.09
Ms 582	5	No	Public	6-8	317	0.38
Lyons Community School	3	No	Public	6-12	383	0.38
Ss Joseph & Dominic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	256	0.54
Most Holy Trinity School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	224	0.58
John Ericsson Middle School 126	5	No	Public	6-8	177	0.59
Young Women's Leadership School of Brooklyn	4	No	Public	6-12	273	0.63
Northside Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	103	0.70
Williamsburg Northside School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	372	0.71
Is 318 Eugeno Maria De Hostos	6	No	Public	6-8	1,069	0.89

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Progress High School for Professional Careers	2	No	Public	9-12	392	0.15
High School Of Enterprise Business And Technology	2	No	Public	9-12	536	0.15
East Williamsburg Scholars Academy	3	No	Public	9-12	474	0.15
Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (The)	6	No	Public	9-12	408	0.38
Brooklyn Latin School	9	No	Public	9-12	800	0.38
Lyons Community School	3	No	Public	6-12	383	0.38
Northside Charter High School	3	No	Charter	9-12	401	0.59
Young Women's Leadership School of Brooklyn	4	No	Public	6-12	273	0.63
Williamsburg Charter High School	3	No	Charter	9-12	968	0.76
Brooklyn Preparatory High School	5	No	Public	9-12	555	0.83

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 259 Devoe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The development at 259 Devoe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 259 Devoe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

259 Devoe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 2,700 square feet.

When was 259 Devoe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 last sold and what was the sale price?

259 Devoe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was last sold on 01/20/2010 for $650,000.

What is the assessed value of 259 Devoe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

259 Devoe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is currently assessed at $142,680.

What are the property taxes for 259 Devoe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The property taxes for 259 Devoe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 total $4,695.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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