281 Henry Street, Brooklyn
Two-family · built c. 1879 · Block 263, Lot 17.
Building permits
- Alteration, filed Feb 19, 2021, estimated cost $24K, described as “Relocation of plumbing fixtures and gut renovation for interior”
- Alteration, filed Feb 19, 2021, estimated cost $15K, described as “Installation of A/C unit garden level”
Property taxes
- Assessment
- $490,320
- 2026–27 tax
- $31,114
- Market value (city estimate)
- $8,172,000
- Taxable value
- $156,800
- Assessed land
- $65,760
- Assessed improvements
- $424,560
Zoning
R6: floor area ratio 3.24 built, above the 2.43 base zoning allows, which bonuses, transfers or older rules can permit.
Flood zone
Current FEMA flood map: zone X, minimal flood hazard.
Recent sales
- Feb 4, 2016: $7,200,000
Open-market sales since 2016, from the Department of Finance’s sales files.
Landmarks
Part of Brooklyn Heights Historic District (Historic District). 5 Landmarks Preservation Commission permits are on file.