261 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216 Property Records

New York City property record for 261 Jefferson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11216

Property Summary

Property TypeMulti-Family Dwellings
Details3,816 sqft · built 1900
Lot Size0.041 acres (1,800 sqft)
OwnerCompany Name on Record
Last Sale$1,140,000 (May 2013)
Tax Bill$13,757 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJul 2021 Mortgage
APN01828-0055

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN01828-0055
Alternative APNs
  • 0611018280055
  • 3-01828-0055

Interior

Units18 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area3,816 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area954 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1900
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1900
Architectural StyleMulti-Family
Lot Area1,800 sqft (0.041 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 18 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number3-01828-0055
Street Address261 JEFFERSON AVE
CityBROOKLYN
StateNY
Zip11216-6141
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings
Local Zoning CodeR6B
Legal Block1828
Legal Lot Number55
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Township / Civil DivisionBROOKLYN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract24900

Owner

Source: New York City records, as of August 31, 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on Record
Mailing AddressPO BOX 160165, BROOKLYN, NY 11216-0165
Owner TypeCompany
VestingCompany

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesName on Deed
Last SaleMay 29, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 29, 2013 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2013213841
Prior Transfer DateSep 18, 2008
Prior Transfer Doc0000420306
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

July 2021: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address261 JEFFERSON AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11216-6141
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedAug 19, 2022

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000260018
DateJul 8, 2021
Instrument2021000260018
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
AddressPO BOX 9178, COPPELL, TX 75019
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

Tax Assessment & Valuation

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

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyKings County
MunicipalityNew York City
Unified School DistrictNew York City Department Of Education (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$468,000 (+72.76%) Land $4,950 Building $463,050$1,040,000 (+72.76%) Land $11,000 Building $1,029,000
2025$13,757.00 (+10.88%)
2023$12,407.00$270,900 Land $4,950 Building $265,950$602,000 Land $11,000 Building $591,000

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

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Nearby Flood Policies4 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.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot 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 SystemNEW YORK CITY SYSTEM
serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Lead10 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureUncovered finished water reservoir
currently in violation since Feb 2017
Monitoring and ReportingNone
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 1,787 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum
Fiber · Cable
8,000 / 8,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Starry.

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