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281 20th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information

281 20th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 281 20th Street
Neighborhood Greenwood Heights
Zip code 11215
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00885-0057

Sales & Tax Overview for 281 20th Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 07/30/2021
Purchase price $3,000,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 281 20th Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 3,414
Lot dimensions 34.08 ft x 100.17 ft
Building class Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) i
Building sqft 6,275
Building dimensions 34 ft x 46 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1930
Year last altered 2012
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 281 20th Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft

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School district 15
Community district 7
Closest police station 0.52 Miles
Closest fire station 0.55 Miles

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Ownership Information for 281 20th Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 281 20th Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/30/2021 $3,000,000
06/18/2009 $1,100,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 281 20th Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
02/08/2023 - D
02/15/2023 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2023021300191002)
02/08/2023 - D
02/15/2023 - R
Mortgage
(2023021300191001)
08/11/2021 - R UCC3 Termination
(2021080600184003)
07/30/2021 - D
08/09/2021 - R
Mortgage
(2021080401458002)
07/30/2021 - D
08/09/2021 - R
Deed
(2021080401458001)
07/26/2021 - D
08/11/2021 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2021080600184002)
07/26/2021 - D
08/11/2021 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2021080600184001)
05/05/2021 - D
05/19/2021 - R
Memorandum of Contract
(2021051101376001)
05/24/2019 - R Initial UCC1
(2019052100371005)
05/09/2019 - D
05/24/2019 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2019052100371006)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 281 20th Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $43,311
Tax assessor's market value: $4,794,000
Assessed value: $287,640

Assessment History for 281 20th Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2024/25 $3,787,000 $227,220 $208,046 20.085% $41,786 $41,786 +6.00%
2023/24 $3,347,000 $200,820 $196,270 20.085% $39,421 $39,421 +4.83%
2022/23 $3,086,000 $185,160 $185,160 20.309% $37,604 $37,604 +4.82%
2021/22 $2,995,000 $179,700 $179,700 19.963% $35,874 $35,874 -19.19%
2020/21 $3,608,000 $216,480 $210,952 21.045% $44,395 $44,395 +5.39%

Permits for 281 20th Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/13/2022 Alteration
11/13/2022 Alteration
08/10/2022 Alteration
02/06/2018 Alteration
06/07/2016 Alteration type 2
03/07/2013 Alteration type 3
03/05/2013 Alteration type 3
01/19/2012 Alteration type 1
01/18/2012 Alteration type 1
08/17/2011 Alteration type 1
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$508
8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q1/2025
$478
-1.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$470
2.1% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 4th Ave & Prospect Ave at SW Corner
Station lines R
Distance (miles) 0.278
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Bus Routes
Name 5 Av/21 St
Line B63
Distance (miles) 0.097

Neighbors for 281 20th Street, Brooklyn

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Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
265 20th St, Brooklyn 10,455 01/07/2025
285 20th St, Brooklyn 2,280 06/26/2015 $3,000,000
289 20th St, Brooklyn 4,125 10/12/2016
269 20th St, Brooklyn 2,640 02/08/1991
261 20th St, Brooklyn 4,680 12/01/2008 $750,000
257 A 20th St, Brooklyn 2,400 03/29/2006
283 20th St, Brooklyn 4,167 07/31/2025
664 6th Ave, Brooklyn 5,200 02/09/2018 $2,700,000
273 20th St, Brooklyn 7,200 09/30/2011 $10
670 6th Ave, Brooklyn 5,340 12/20/2024 $4,985,411
267 20th St, Brooklyn 4,809 12/12/2014 $1,500,000
291 20th St, Brooklyn 4,125 07/18/2019 $1,801,000
293 20th St, Brooklyn 4,125 03/05/2007
668 6th Ave, Brooklyn 6,532 11/29/2022 $2,200,000
275 20th St, Brooklyn 15,200 01/13/2025 $6,350,000
259 20th St, Brooklyn 4,836 04/06/2009 $720,000
271 20th St, Brooklyn 4,125 09/08/2021 $560,000
287 20th St, Brooklyn 1,500 08/18/2004 $610,000
666 6th Ave, Brooklyn 4,988 12/20/2024 $4,985,411
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