255 Katan Avenue, Staten Island
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Quick answers
- Who owns 255 Katan Avenue?
- KATAN GARDENS ASSOCIATES is the owner of record, per NYC Department of Finance (BBL 5054397501).
- What is the assessed value of 255 Katan Avenue?
- $2,012,940, set by the NYC Department of Finance.
- What is the 2026 conforming loan limit in Richmond 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 255 Katan Avenue at risk for?
- FEMA's National Risk Index rates the area relatively low overall, with elevated heat wave risk.
Property records
Owner of record
Katan Gardens AssociatesTax assessment
$2,012,940 · class R3
Sourced directly from official city and county records. BBL 5054397501
NYC records
Modern elevator buildingTenant and buyer signals
Hurricane zone
Outside evacuation zones
NYC Emergency Management does not place this spot in zones 1 to 6.
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 5054397501
- Homes
- 70
- Zoning
- R3A
- Floor area
- 82,005 sq ft
- Lot
- 120,621 sq ft
- Tax assessment
- $2.0M
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
40
- Street Condition · 12
- Missed Collection · 8
- Illegal Parking · 4
Safety and environment
FEMA natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Highest for this area: heat wave. These drive insurance cost here.
FEMA National Risk Index, census tract
Leaking fuel tanks
1 within 1,650 ft
Nearest: Dep Pumping Station, Abington Ave/ Linton St (1,450 ft), no further action. Every release here is closed by the state regulator.
EPA UST Finder, leaking underground storage tank releases
Radon potential
Low
Geology here keeps indoor radon low on average.
EPA and USGS Geologic Radon Potential Map
Wildfire risk
Very Low
Wildfire risk is low enough that standard home insurance usually covers it.
FEMA National Risk Index
Nearest public schools
1,900 ft
PS 8 SHIRLEE SOLOMON (1,900 ft), PS 32 GIFFORD SCHOOL (THE) (2,200 ft), IS 24 MYRA S BARNES (3,550 ft). Confirm the assigned school with the district.
U.S. Department of Education, NCES
Major airport
9.6 mi
Newark Liberty (EWR). Aircraft may be audible under approach paths.
FAA large-hub airports
Conforming loan limit 2026
$1,209,750
Richmond 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 Staten Island
A homeowner borough built around families and commuting
Staten Island looks and works like a suburb inside the city. Most households own their home, most have a car, and the rhythm follows school runs and the ferry. Lots are wide, streets are quiet and blocks are built out of single family and semi-detached houses.
- $96,185
- median household income
- 13.1%
- residents aged 25 to 34
- 69%
- households that own their home
What pays the bills
- Healthcare
- Public safety and city jobs
- Retail
- Construction
- Shipping
Who anchors the economy
Staten Island University Hospital · Wagner College · CUNY Staten Island · Empire Outlets · Port Richmond terminals
The market is shaped around
- Families with school-age children
- Buyers who want a yard
- Ferry and car commuters
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What's worth checking in person before deciding.
- This is a house, not an apartment. Check the lot boundaries, car access, and how water drains from the yard after rain, including whether the neighboring lot sits higher and could send water toward the property.
- Test water pressure and temperature at the tap, in the bathroom and kitchen, for at least a minute.
- Check the roof, gutters, and downspouts for signs of leaks or recent repairs, especially if it has rained recently.
- Knock on a neighboring gate and ask about noise, pets, flooding, or other issues common in the area.
- Schedule a viewing in the evening too, on a weekday, to see street traffic, streetlights, and how quiet the neighborhood is after 8 PM.
- Check the sewer connection (public network or septic tank) and the water source (public network or well), including pressure and water quality.
- Check exactly where you'd park: a spot in the yard or garage, or street parking, and how crowded the street gets in the evening.
Neighborhood recommendations are derived from public OpenStreetMap data and may be incomplete. Checking in person is still what matters most.