1953 East 21st Street, Brooklyn
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Quick answers
- Who owns 1953 East 21st Street?
- JOEL GROSSMAN is the owner of record, per NYC Department of Finance (BBL 3068270063).
- When did 1953 East 21st Street last change hands?
- 1976-05-05 to GROSSMAN MIRIAM, by a deed recorded with no sale price in NYC ACRIS.
- What is the assessed value of 1953 East 21st Street?
- $112,380, set by the NYC Department of Finance.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Kings County?
- $1,209,750 for a single-unit home, per FHFA. Larger loans are jumbo loans.
- Is radon a problem here?
- EPA radon zone 3, low potential.
- What natural disasters is 1953 East 21st Street at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area very low overall.
Property records
Owner of record
Joel GrossmanTax assessment
$112,380 · class A1
- DeedMay 5, 1976
Grantor (seller): Graynor Benjamin, Graynor Esther · Grantee (buyer): Grossman Miriam, Grossman Joel
Sourced directly from official city and county records. BBL 3068270063
NYC records
Pre-war houseTenant and buyer signals
Hurricane zone
Evacuation zone 4
Zone 1 evacuates first, zone 6 last. Check the flood insurance history.
Alcohol licenses
None within 200 ft
No active on-premises liquor license on file with the NY State Liquor Authority.
Sources: NYC PLUTO, NYC Emergency Management, NY State Liquor Authority, OpenStreetMap. Rent status is an estimate from the building profile.
Tax lot 3068270063
- Built
- 1920
- Floors
- 2
- Homes
- 1
- Zoning
- R3-2
- Floor area
- 2,040 sq ft
- Lot
- 4,000 sq ft
- Tax assessment
- $112K
Nearest subway
Click a station for walking directions.
Housing violations (HPD)
No open violations on this lot.
Heat and hot water, 2 years
No heat or hot water complaints filed.
Residential evictions, 5 years
No marshal evictions executed.
311 calls within 260 ft, 12 months
84
- Blocked Driveway · 30
- Abandoned Vehicle · 10
- Noise - Residential · 9
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Very Low
No single natural hazard ranks high for this area.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Radon potential
Low
Geology here keeps indoor radon low on average.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Nearest public schools
1,150 ft
JHS 234 ARTHUR W CUNNINGHAM (1,150 ft), PS 255 BARBARA REING SCHOOL (1,350 ft), JAMES MADISON HIGH SCHOOL (2,000 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.4 mi
John F. Kennedy (JFK). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
Conforming loan limit 2026
$1,209,750
Kings County. Mortgages up to this amount qualify for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac pricing. Above it, the loan is a jumbo with stricter terms.
FHFA Conforming Loan Limit Values, one-unit
Property tax after you buy
$7,000 a year
About $583 a month at New York's 1.40% median effective rate.
In New York City, small homes are capped at 6% a year (20% over five years), and the cap stays with the property through a sale.
Rough estimate. U.S. Census ACS median effective rates. Your county assessor sets the final bill.
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Who lives and works in Brooklyn
Creative studios, small business and young families on brownstone blocks
Brooklyn splits between brownstone neighborhoods where families stay for the schools and waterfront districts filled with studios, workshops and independent brands. Ownership is higher than in Manhattan and blocks are lower, greener and quieter.
- $76,912
- median household income
- 18.4%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 31%
- households that own their home
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Brooklyn Navy Yard · SUNY Downstate · Etsy · Pratt Institute · Industry City
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- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
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- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
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- Ask what heating system is in place (own boiler, wood, gas) and request the last winter month's bills.
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