New York City property record for 261 8th St, Brooklyn, NY 11215
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 1,085 sqft · built 1899 |
| Lot Size | 0.039 acres (1,700 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on Record |
| Last Sale | $2,250,000 (Jul 2025) |
| Tax Bill | $3,729 (2025) |
| APN | 00998-0052 |
| Primary APN | 00998-0052 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,085 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 425 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1899 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1899 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Frame |
| Lot Area | 1,700 sqft (0.039 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 17 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-00998-0052 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 261 8TH ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11215-3211 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R6B |
| Legal Block | 998 |
| Legal Lot Number | 52 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 3 |
| Census Block | 3000 |
| Census Tract | 13700 |
Source: New York City records, as of July 14, 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on Record |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 515 E 72ND ST, 5G, NEW YORK, NY 10021-4008 |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jul 28, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Jul 28, 2025 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Dec 10, 2001 |
| Prior Transfer Date | Dec 12, 2012 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
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 | $101,940 (-) Land $27,180 Building $74,760 | $1,699,000 (-) Land $453,000 Building $1,246,000 | |
| 2025 | $3,729.00 (+11.88%) | ||
| 2023 | $3,333.00 | $101,940 Land $27,180 Building $74,760 | $1,699,000 Land $453,000 Building $1,246,000 |
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.
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 | 3 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2011) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Aug 2011 · Hurricane Irene |
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.
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 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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