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521 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 - Property report

Also known as: 157-163 Degraw St

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Property type

Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

1,330

General information

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Address
Primary address
521 Hicks Street
Alternate address(es)
157-163 Degraw St
ZIP code
11231
Neighborhood
Cobble Hill
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
00321-0001

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9)
Building sq. ft.
2,800
Building dimensions
17.5 ft x 42 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1901
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$12,008
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
17.5 ft x 76 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,330

Area overview

Walk score
95 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
93 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
15
Community district
6
Closest police station
0.08 Miles
Closest fire station
0.41 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 521 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 521 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/02/2020 - R
08/06/2020 - D		 Deed
(2020092100414001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XX XXX
08/08/1972 - R Mortgage
(37230057400775)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
08/08/1972 - R Deed
(37230057400773)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
06/01/1970 - R Deed
(37030041301906)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
06/01/1970 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(37030041301902)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX(XXXXXXXX)
06/01/1970 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(37030041301900)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
01/12/1970 - D
01/12/1970 - R		 Landmark Designation
(37030038700561)

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 521 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$12,008
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,988,000
Assessed value
$894,600

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $1,718,000 $773,100 $89,385 12.439% $11,119 $11,119 +7.47%
2024/25 $2,148,000 $966,600 $82,765 12.5% $10,346 $10,346 -0.02%
2023/24 $1,790,000 $805,500 $82,765 12.502% $10,347 $10,347 +5.18%
2022/23 $1,694,000 $762,300 $80,200 12.267% $9,838 $9,838 +8.28%
2021/22 $1,355,000 $609,750 $74,259 12.235% $9,086 $9,086 +7.72%
2020/21 $1,316,000 $592,200 $68,758 12.267% $8,435 $8,435 +6.22%
2019/20 $1,097,000 $493,650 $63,665 12.473% $7,941 $7,941 -1.10%
2018/19 $914,000 $411,300 $63,665 12.612% $8,029 $8,029 +2.09%
2017/18 $789,000 $355,050 $61,840 12.719% $7,865 $7,865 +5.86%
2016/17 $631,000 $283,950 $57,632 12.892% $7,430 $7,430 +7.33%
Permits

Permit information for 521 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/21/2024 Alteration
06/05/2024 Alteration
03/06/2013 Alteration type 2
05/13/2011 Alteration type 2
09/08/1998 Alteration type 2

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
03/26/2024 Imegncy-immediate emergency anythingoptional
03/19/2003 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
4

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Smith St & President St at NW Corner
Station lines
F-G
Distance (miles)
0.425
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Neighbors for 521 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY

503 Hicks St, Brooklyn 18 Tiffany Pl, Brooklyn 517 Hicks St, Brooklyn 513 Hicks St, Brooklyn 505 Hicks St, Brooklyn 509 Hicks St, Brooklyn 489 Hicks St, Brooklyn 36 Tiffany Pl, Brooklyn 63 Tiffany Pl, Brooklyn 90 Kane St, Brooklyn 519 Hicks St, Brooklyn 1 Tiffany Pl, Brooklyn 511 Hicks St, Brooklyn 16 Tiffany Pl, Brooklyn 2 Tiffany Pl, Brooklyn 515 Hicks St, Brooklyn 26 Tiffany Pl, Brooklyn 507 Hicks St, Brooklyn 29 Tiffany Pl, Brooklyn 92 Kane St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 521 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY

10002, New York City, NY 10004, New York City, NY 10005, New York City, NY 10006, New York City, NY 10007, New York City, NY 10038, New York City, NY 10271, New York City, NY 10278, New York City, NY 10279, New York City, NY 10280, New York City, NY 10282, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11220, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 521 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

The development at 521 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1901.

What is the market value of 521 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

The current market value of 521 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is $1,988,000.

What is the total square footage of 521 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

521 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 has a total of 2,800 square feet.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 2.

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