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253 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206 - Property report

Also known as: 253 Melrose St

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Property type

Five to Six Families (C2)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

2,650

General information

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Address
Primary address
253 Melrose Street
Alternate address(es)
253 1/2 Melrose St
ZIP code
11206
Neighborhood
Bushwick
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
03157-0046

Owner

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Building
Property type
Five to Six Families (C2)
Building sq. ft.
1,100
Building dimensions
22 ft x 25 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
1
Year built
1931
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,709
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
6
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 106 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,650

Area overview

Walk score
97 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
87 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
32
Community district
4
Closest police station
0.66 Miles
Closest fire station
0.24 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 253 Melrose 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 253 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/04/1999 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3680006771968)
02/10/1994 - R Deed
(3450004150545)		 XX XX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
02/01/1989 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3530001428953)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
02/01/1989 - R Mortgage
(3520001428952)		 XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
07/29/1988 - R Deed
(3360001384436)		 XXXXX XXXXX X XX XX XXXX XXXXXXXX
06/11/1985 - R Mortgage
(3960001093096)		 XXXXX XXXXX X XX XXX XXXXXX XXXXX
06/11/1985 - R
06/05/1985 - D		 Deed
(3950001093095)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX X
02/20/1980 - R Deed
(38030114200834)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX
06/07/1977 - R Deed
(37730092400218)		 XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
06/07/1977 - R Power of Attorney
(37730092400214)		 XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 253 Melrose 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
$6,709
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$449,000
Assessed value
$202,050

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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 $393,000 $176,850 $49,938 12.439% $6,212 $6,212 -0.49%
2024/25 $490,800 $220,860 $49,937 12.5% $6,242 $6,242 +3.19%
2023/24 $409,000 $184,050 $48,387 12.502% $6,049 $6,049 +10.07%
2022/23 $341,000 $153,450 $44,803 12.267% $5,496 $5,496 +8.27%
2021/22 $273,000 $122,850 $41,486 12.235% $5,076 $5,076 +7.72%
2020/21 $265,000 $119,250 $38,414 12.267% $4,712 $4,712 -1.65%
2019/20 $220,800 $99,360 $38,413 12.473% $4,791 $4,791 +2.07%
2018/19 $184,000 $82,800 $37,221 12.612% $4,694 $4,694 +7.09%
2017/18 $159,000 $71,550 $34,464 12.719% $4,383 $4,383 +6.55%
2016/17 $127,000 $57,150 $31,912 12.892% $4,114 $4,114 +8.07%
Permits

Permit information for 253 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/17/2014 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
11/14/2025 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
06/30/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
06/30/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

*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

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Morgan Ave & Harrison Pl at SW Corner
Station lines
L
Distance (miles)
0.31
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Neighbors for 253 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY

1136 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn 150 Noll St, Brooklyn 257 Jefferson St, Brooklyn 71 Evergreen Ave, Brooklyn 102 Melrose St, Brooklyn 242 Melrose St, Brooklyn 54 Noll St, Brooklyn 233 Jefferson St, Brooklyn 43 George St, Brooklyn 75 Evergreen Ave, Brooklyn 170 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 1160 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn 16 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn 17 George St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 253 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY

10002, New York City, NY 10009, New York City, NY 10010, New York City, NY 11101, New York City, NY 11104, New York City, NY 11109, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, 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 11233, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 253 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206?

The development at 253 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206 was built in 1931.

What is the total square footage of 253 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206?

253 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206 has a total of 1,100 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 253 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206?

253 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206 is currently assessed at $202,050.

What are the property taxes for 253 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206?

The property taxes for 253 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY 11206 total $6,708.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 6 residential unit(s).

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