New York City property record for 259 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11212
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,724 sqft · built 1935 |
| Lot Size | 0.037 acres (1,600 sqft) |
| Owner | Individual Name on File |
| Last Sale | $370,000 (Jan 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $6,258 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2021 Mortgage Mar 2021 Refinance |
| APN | 04626-0053 |
| Primary APN | 04626-0053 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
|---|---|
| Building Area | 1,724 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 592 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1935 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1935 |
| Lot Area | 1,600 sqft (0.037 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 16 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-04626-0053 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 259 REMSEN AVE |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11212-1351 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R6 |
| Legal Block | 4626 |
| Legal Lot Number | 53 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 86600 |
259 Remsen Ave is owned and occupied by an individual who bought it in January 2020.
Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | Individual Name on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 259 REMSEN AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11212-1351 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Mar 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage CLIFFCO, INC. DBA CLIFFCO MORTGAGE BANKE |
| Mar 25, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Stand-Alone Refinance CLIFFCO, INC. DBA CLIFFCO MORTGAGE BANKE |
| Deed Names | Name on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 16, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 16, 2020 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 202018903 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Property Address | 259 REMSEN AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11212-1351 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000109746 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000109746 |
| Name | CLIFFCO, INC. DBA CLIFFCO MORTGAGE BANKE |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 CHARLES LINDBERGH BLVD, UNIONDALE, NY 11553 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Property Address | 259 REMSEN AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11212-1351 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Apr 1, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000109747 |
|---|---|
| Date | Mar 25, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000109747 |
| Name | CLIFFCO, INC. DBA CLIFFCO MORTGAGE BANKE |
|---|---|
| Address | 70 CHARLES LINDBERGH BLVD, UNIONDALE, NY 11553 |
| Type | Stand-Alone Refinance |
|---|---|
| Amount | Amount on Record |
The 2025 property tax bill for 259 Remsen Ave was $6,258, up 6% from the year before.
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 | $45,300 (+0.8%) Land $15,660 Building $29,640 | $755,000 (+0.8%) Land $261,000 Building $494,000 | |
| 2025 | $6,258.00 (+6%) | $44,940 Land $15,660 Building $29,280 | $749,000 Land $261,000 Building $488,000 |
| 2024 | $5,904.00 (+6%) | ||
| 2023 | $5,570.00 | $46,560 Land $15,660 Building $30,900 | $776,000 Land $261,000 Building $515,000 |
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 259 Remsen Ave; 2 flood insurance policies are in force nearby.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
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 259 Remsen Ave 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 |
|---|
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 1,440 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 |
| Optimum Cable · Fiber in parts of the area | 940 / 35 |
| T-Mobile Fixed Wireless | 100 / 20 |
May also be available: ResiBridge, Starry.
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