261 81st St, Brooklyn, NY 11209 Property Records

New York City property record for 261 81st St, Brooklyn, NY 11209

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	1,504 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size	0.051 acres (2,241 sqft)
Owner	2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale	$1,050,000 (Mar 2021)
Tax Bill	$11,230 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Sep 2018 Mortgage Mar 2021 Sale & Mortgage
APN	`05987-0055`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`05987-0055`
Alternative APNs	`1805059870055` `3-05987-0055`

Interior

Stories	2 Stories
Building Area	1,504 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	688 sqft

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1925
Effective Year Built	Effective 1925
Lot Area	2,241 sqft (0.051 acres)
Lot Dimensions	109 ft deep x 20.5 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number	3-05987-0055
Street Address	261 81ST ST
City	BROOKLYN
State	NY
Zip	11209-3805
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R4A
Legal Block	5987
Legal Lot Number	55
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Township / Civil Division	BROOKLYN
Census Block Group	3
Census Block	3002
Census Tract	6400

Owner

261 81st St is owned by two individuals who bought it in March 2021.

Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026

Owner of Record	2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address	2056 68TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11204-4615
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Individual(s)

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Date	Document
Sep 6, 2018	Deed of Trust, Mortgage CITIBANK NA
Mar 16, 2021	Deed, Transfer JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	2 Names on Deed
Last Sale	Mar 16, 2021 · Amount on File
Deed Sale	Mar 16, 2021 · Amount on File
Prior Sale	Sep 28, 2012 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number	202196717
Prior Transfer Date	Sep 14, 2012
Prior Transfer Doc	0000387571
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

September 2018: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document Type	Deed of Trust
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address	261 81ST ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3805
Transaction Type	Mortgage
Record Updated	Aug 19, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	261 81ST ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3805

Mortgage

Document Number	0000299008
Date	Sep 6, 2018
Instrument	2018000299008

Lender

Name	CITIBANK NA
Type	Bank
Address	1000 TECHNOLOGY DR, O FALLON, MO 63368

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

March 2021: Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Deed
Jurisdiction	KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording Date	Mar 16, 2021
Property Address	261 81ST ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3805
Document Number	0000096717
Instrument Date	Mar 5, 2021
Instrument	2021000096717
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Aug 19, 2022

Transaction

Amount	Amount on Record
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$0.00
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	261 81ST ST, 261, BROOKLYN, NY 11209-3805

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2056 68TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11204-4615

Mortgage

Document Number	0000096718
Date	Mar 16, 2021
Instrument	2021000096718

Lender

Name	JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.

Agreement

Amount	Amount on Record

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 261 81st St was $11,230.

Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	New York
County	Kings County
Municipality	New York City
Unified School District	New York City Department Of Education (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$82,440 Land $15,360 Building $67,080	$1,374,000 Land $256,000 Building $1,118,000
2025	$11,230.00
2023	$10,340.00	$71,220 Land $15,360 Building $55,860	$1,187,000 Land $256,000 Building $931,000

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.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 261 81st St.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer

FEMA Flood Zone	Not on file

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

The area around 261 81st 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.

Drinking Water

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

Violations Reported to EPA

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.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,425 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: Optimum.

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