New York City property record for 261 12th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,200 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.046 acres (2,000 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Trust Names on File |
| Tax Bill | $7,584 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jan 2024 Mortgage |
| APN | 01022-0063 |
| Primary APN | 01022-0063 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 3 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,200 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 800 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1899 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Lot Area | 2,000 sqft (0.046 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-01022-0063 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 12TH ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11215-3919 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R6B |
| Legal Block | 1022 |
| Legal Lot Number | 63 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3001 |
| Census Tract | 13900 |
261 12th St, a duplex, is owner-occupied and held in a trust since September 2012.
Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Trust Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 261 12TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11215-3919 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Company |
| Vesting | Trust |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Sep 24, 2012 |
| Deed Sale | Sep 24, 2012 |
| Prior Sale | May 12, 1997 |
| Deed Document Number | 2012377879 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Aug 21, 2012 |
| Prior Transfer Doc | 0000377879 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Property Address | 261 12TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11215-3919 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Jan 16, 2024 |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|
| Document Number | 0000006578 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jan 9, 2024 |
| Instrument | 2024000006578 |
| Name | MORTGAGE ELECTRONIC REGISTRATION SYSTEMS |
|---|---|
| Address | 11819 MIAMI ST STE 100, OMAHA, NE 68164 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
The 2025 property tax bill for 261 12th St was $7,584.
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 | $205,260 Land $30,780 Building $174,480 | $3,421,000 Land $513,000 Building $2,908,000 | |
| 2025 | $7,584.00 | ||
| 2023 | $7,167.00 | $223,320 Land $30,780 Building $192,540 | $3,722,000 Land $513,000 Building $3,209,000 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 261 12th St; 5 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 | 5 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 261 12th 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 |
|---|
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 2,294 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 |
May also be available: Astound Broadband, Optimum, Starry.
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