New York City property record for 256 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
| Property Type | Triplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,142 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.037 acres (1,605 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $2,032,500 (Jan 2023) |
| Tax Bill | $3,655 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2023 Sale & Mortgage |
| APN | 00517-0036 |
| Primary APN | 00517-0036 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 7 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,142 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 749 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1899 |
| Architectural Style | Triplex |
| Lot Area | 1,605 sqft (0.037 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 90 ft deep x 17.8 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-00517-0036 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 256 VAN BRUNT ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11231-1211 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Triplex |
| Local Zoning Code | M2-1 |
| Legal Block | 517 |
| Legal Lot Number | 36 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 5900 |
256 Van Brunt St, a triplex, is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2023.
Source: New York City records, as of September 3, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 256 VAN BRUNT ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11231-1211 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 25, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 25, 2023 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 27, 2008 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202322823 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Sep 23, 2005 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000630311 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 25, 2023 |
| Property Address | 256 VAN BRUNT ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11231-1210 |
| Document Number | 0000022823 |
| Instrument Date | Jan 12, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000022823 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 31, 2023 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on Record |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 50 RAMLAND RD, ORANGEBURG, NY 10962-2606 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 256 VAN BRUNT ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11231-1210 |
| Document Number | 0000022824 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 25, 2023 |
| Instrument | 2023000022824 |
| Name | MERS, INC. |
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| Amount | Amount on Record |
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The 2025 property tax bill for 256 Van Brunt St was $3,655.
Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Kings County |
| Municipality | New York City |
| Unified School District | New York City Department Of Education (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $129,780 Land $19,380 Building $110,400 | $2,163,000 Land $323,000 Building $1,840,000 | |
| 2025 | $3,655.00 | ||
| 2023 | $3,417.00 | $131,220 Land $19,380 Building $111,840 | $2,187,000 Land $323,000 Building $1,864,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 256 Van Brunt St; there have been 47 flood claims nearby since 1999.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Cost | Premium on File median of 63 policies |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 63 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 47 (1999–2021) |
| Most Recent Claim | Sep 2021 · Remnants Of Hurricane Ida |
| Claims by Event |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 256 Van Brunt St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| Treatment and Procedure | Uncovered finished water reservoir currently in violation since Feb 2017 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 428 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
| Spectrum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 1,000 / 1,000 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
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