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521 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

521 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 521 Hicks Street
Secondary address 157-163 Degraw St
Neighborhood Cobble Hill
Zip code 11231
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00321-0001

Sales & Tax Overview for 521 Hicks Street, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $12,008

Lot & Building Information for 521 Hicks Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,330
Lot dimensions 17.5 ft x 76 ft
Building class Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9)
Building sqft 2,800
Building dimensions 17.5 ft x 42 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1901
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 521 Hicks Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Commercial units 2
Residential sqft
Office sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 15
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.08 Miles
Closest fire station 0.41 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 157-163 Degraw St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

About 521 Hicks Street, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 521 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 have?

This Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9) located at 521 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 has a total of 2,800 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 521 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

521 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1901 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,718,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 2 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 521 Hicks Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 521 Hicks Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 521 Hicks Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
08/06/2020 - D
10/02/2020 - R
Deed
(2020092100414001)
08/08/1972 - R Mortgage
(37230057400775)
08/08/1972 - R Deed
(37230057400773)
06/01/1970 - R Deed
(37030041301906)
06/01/1970 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(37030041301902)
06/01/1970 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(37030041301900)
01/12/1970 - D
01/12/1970 - R
Landmark Designation
(37030038700561)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 521 Hicks Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $11,119
Estimated property tax: $12,008
Tax assessor's market value: $1,718,000
Assessed value: $773,100

Assessment History for 521 Hicks Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year 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%

Permits for 521 Hicks Street, Brooklyn

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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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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$426
-10.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$493
11.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$492
6.6% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 4 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Smith St & President St at NW Corner
Station lines F-G
Distance (miles) 0.425
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Bus Routes
Name Columbia St/Union St
Line B61
Distance (miles) 0.136

Neighbors for 521 Hicks Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 521 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
503 Hicks St, Brooklyn 2,772 03/11/2016
18 Tiffany Pl, Brooklyn 6,300 02/09/2015 $2,795,000
517 Hicks St, Brooklyn 2,520 08/19/2019
513 Hicks St, Brooklyn 3,612 04/12/2006
505 Hicks St, Brooklyn 3,306 06/16/2014 $2,335,000
509 Hicks St, Brooklyn 2,268 06/02/1980
489 Hicks St, Brooklyn 2,700 10/29/2008 $1,275,000
36 Tiffany Pl, Brooklyn 18,172 06/16/1982
63 Tiffany Pl, Brooklyn 70,403
90 Kane St, Brooklyn 3,108 04/28/2025 $4,300,000
519 Hicks St, Brooklyn 2,520 08/30/2006
1 Tiffany Pl, Brooklyn 73,228
511 Hicks St, Brooklyn 3,192 06/01/2016 $2,250,000
16 Tiffany Pl, Brooklyn 6,250 11/25/2025
2 Tiffany Pl, Brooklyn 06/28/2023
515 Hicks St, Brooklyn 3,360 11/07/1975
26 Tiffany Pl, Brooklyn 44,853 02/11/1977
507 Hicks St, Brooklyn 3,192 07/22/2021 $2,554,000
29 Tiffany Pl, Brooklyn 83,954
92 Kane St, Brooklyn 06/28/2023
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