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Walt Whitman Houses - 277 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 - Property report

Also known as: 4 Auburn Pl

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Property type

Elevator Apartment - Fireproof with Stores (D6)

Year built

1942

Lot sq. ft.

130,635

General information

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Address
Building name
Walt Whitman Houses
Primary address
Walt Whitman Houses - 277 Myrtle Avenue
Alternate address(es)
14 Auburn Pl
140-148 N Portland Ave
145 N Elliott Walk
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ZIP code
11205
Neighborhood
Fort Greene
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
02040-0001

Owner

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Building
Property type
Elevator Apartment - Fireproof with Stores (D6)
Building sq. ft.
216,700
Building dimensions
187.5 ft x 186.75 ft
Buildings on lot
4
Stories
6
Year built
1942
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
200
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
238.33 ft x 479.58 ft
Lot sq. ft.
130,635

Area overview

Walk score
96 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
90 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
13
Community district
2
Closest police station
0.25 Miles
Closest fire station
0.15 Miles

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Ownership

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for Walt Whitman Houses - 277 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/28/2023 - R UCC3 Amendment
(2023062800724001)		 XXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
01/06/2022 - R Initial UCC1
(2022010401257001)		 XXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
11/12/2020 - R UCC3 Amendment
(2020111000757001)		 XXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
12/30/2016 - R Initial UCC1
(2016122900637001)		 XXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
05/03/2005 - R
04/25/2005 - D		 Declaration
(2005050202016001)		 XXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX
03/23/2005 - R
02/17/2005 - D		 Federal Lien-Irs
(2005021800187001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX
12/29/2004 - R
02/08/2001 - D		 UCC3 Termination
(2004100702469001)		 XXXX XXXX XXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for Walt Whitman Houses - 277 Myrtle Avenue, 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
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$23,439,000
Assessed value
$10,547,550

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $21,172,000 $9,527,400 $0 12.439% $1,060,635 $0 n/a
2024/25 $20,795,000 $9,357,750 $0 12.5% $1,019,419 $0 n/a
2023/24 $20,009,000 $9,004,050 $0 12.502% $969,613 $0 n/a
2022/23 $18,523,000 $8,335,350 $0 12.267% $902,390 $0 n/a
2021/22 $14,242,000 $6,408,900 $0 12.235% $784,129 $0 n/a
2020/21 $17,046,000 $7,670,700 $0 12.267% $843,987 $0 n/a
2019/20 $16,354,000 $7,359,300 $0 12.473% $800,808 $0 n/a
2018/19 $15,571,000 $7,006,950 $0 12.612% $733,818 $0 n/a
2017/18 $14,276,000 $6,424,200 $0 12.719% $625,847 $0 n/a
2016/17 $13,199,000 $5,939,550 $0 12.892% $511,997 $0 n/a
Permits

Permit information for Walt Whitman Houses - 277 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/20/2026 Alteration CO
07/06/2026 Alteration
06/30/2026 Alteration
06/30/2026 Alteration
06/30/2026 Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
11/14/2025 Hblvio-high pressure boiler boiler required
11/14/2025 Hblvio-high pressure boiler boiler required
06/23/2024 Earcx-failure to submit eer none

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Flatbush Ave & Fleet St at NE Corner
Station lines
B-Q-R
Distance (miles)
0.314
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Neighbors for Walt Whitman Houses - 277 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

162 Clermont Ave, Brooklyn 426 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn 182 Duffield St, Brooklyn 141 Willoughby St, Brooklyn 232 Adelphi St, Brooklyn 118 St Edwards St, Brooklyn 191 Park Ave, Brooklyn 37 Adelphi St, Brooklyn 14 Adelphi St, Brooklyn 25 Carlton Ave, Brooklyn 123 Carlton Ave, Brooklyn 383 Gold St, Brooklyn 51 St Edwards St, Brooklyn 44 Carlton Ave, Brooklyn 43 University Plz, Brooklyn 120 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn 40 Carlton Ave, Brooklyn 121-133 Adelphi St, Brooklyn 100 Washington Park, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for Walt Whitman Houses - 277 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

10002, New York City, NY 10003, New York City, NY 10005, New York City, NY 10007, New York City, NY 10009, New York City, NY 10012, New York City, NY 10038, New York City, NY 10278, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for Walt Whitman Houses - 277 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The development at Walt Whitman Houses - 277 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was built in 1942.

What is the market value of Walt Whitman Houses - 277 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The current market value of Walt Whitman Houses - 277 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 is $23,439,000.

What is the total square footage of Walt Whitman Houses - 277 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

Walt Whitman Houses - 277 Myrtle Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 has a total of 216,700 square feet.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 7.

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