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511 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 - Property report

Also known as: 511 Hicks St

Property image for 511 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,667

Sale price

$2,250,000

General information

Address

Primary address

511 Hicks Street

ZIP code

11231

Neighborhood

Cobble Hill

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

00321-0006

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

3,192

Building dimensions

18.83 ft x 42 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

06/01/2016

Sale price

$2,250,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$13,565

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Hicks Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Brooklyn Queens Expressway

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

18.83 ft x 88.5 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,667

Area overview

Walk score

95 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

96 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.10 Miles

Closest fire station

0.43 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 511 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 511 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
06/01/2016	$2,250,000	XXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXX, XXXX	XXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXX X XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
08/03/2016 - R 07/18/2016 - D	Release of Estate Tax Lien (2016072900836001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX
06/23/2016 - R 06/03/2016 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2016060300690001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXXX XXXX X X
06/15/2016 - R 06/01/2016 - D	Mortgage (2016060801384002)	XXXX XXXXX	XXXX
06/15/2016 - R 06/01/2016 - D	Deed (2016060801384001)	XXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXX XXXXX
04/11/2005 - R 02/22/2005 - D	Mortgage (2005032300830001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
05/18/1976 - R	Deed (37630084700765)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
05/14/1976 - R	Deed (37630084601934)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
05/14/1976 - R	Deed (37630084601932)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
05/14/1976 - R	Deed (37630084601930)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
05/14/1976 - R	Deed (37630084601928)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX XX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 511 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

$13,565

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$4,561,000

Assessed value

$273,660

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$3,469,000	$208,140	$64,495	19.843%	$12,798	$12,798	-0.43%
2024/25	$4,081,000	$244,860	$63,991	20.085%	$12,853	$12,853	+5.99%
2023/24	$3,607,000	$216,420	$60,373	20.085%	$12,126	$12,126	+4.80%
2022/23	$3,939,000	$236,340	$56,971	20.309%	$11,570	$11,570	+1.73%
2021/22	$4,019,000	$241,140	$56,970	19.963%	$11,373	$11,373	+0.55%
2020/21	$4,066,000	$243,960	$53,746	21.045%	$11,311	$11,311	+0.21%
2019/20	$3,826,000	$229,560	$53,326	21.167%	$11,288	$11,288	+7.25%
2018/19	$3,168,000	$190,080	$50,311	20.919%	$10,525	$10,525	+8.75%
2017/18	$2,971,000	$178,260	$47,476	20.385%	$9,678	$9,678	+1.97%
2016/17	$2,735,000	$164,100	$47,475	19.991%	$9,491	$9,491	+8.37%

Permits

Permit information for 511 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
06/26/2026	Alteration
12/20/2016	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	05/04/2026	A
	06/09/2025	A
	04/10/2024	A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Smith St & President St at NW Corner

Station lines

F-G

Distance (miles)

0.431

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 29 John M Harrigan	9	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	721	0.15
P.S. 29 John M Harrigan	9	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	721	0.15
Pache Montessori	NR	No	Private	PK-K	122	0.27
Pache Montessori	NR	No	Private	PK-K	122	0.27
Success Academy Cobble Hill	9	No	Charter	K-4	401	0.34
Brookyn Heights Jewish Academy	NR	No	Private	K-3	22	0.43
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	260	0.43
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	260	0.43
P.S. 58 The Carroll	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	751	0.43
P.S. 58 The Carroll	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	751	0.43

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
School For International Studies	5	No	Public	6-12	782	0.34
Mary McDowell Friends School	NR	No	Private	6-10	290	0.42
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	260	0.43
Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie	6	No	Public	6-12	671	0.43
Hannah Senesh Community Day School	NR	No	Private	K-8	231	0.48
A Fantis School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.57
Summit Academy Charter School	5	No	Charter	6-12	203	0.60
International School of Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.63
Pave Academy Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-8	473	0.69
Urban Assembly Institute of Math and Science for Young Women	4	No	Public	6-12	440	0.88

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School	8	No	Public	9-12	331	0.34
School For International Studies	5	No	Public	6-12	782	0.34
Mary McDowell Friends School	NR	No	Private	6-10	290	0.42
Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie	6	No	Public	6-12	671	0.43
Cobble Hill School of American Studies	1	No	Public	9-12	316	0.49
New Dawn Charter High School	2	No	Charter	9-12	233	0.55
Summit Academy Charter School	5	No	Charter	6-12	203	0.60
Packer Collegiate Institute	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,024	0.64
Brooklyn Frontiers High School	3	No	Public	9-12	145	0.65
St Ann's School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,095	0.79

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 511 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

The development at 511 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 511 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

511 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 has a total of 3,192 square feet.

When was 511 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 last sold and what was the sale price?

511 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was last sold on 06/01/2016 for $2,250,000.

What is the assessed value of 511 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

511 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is currently assessed at $273,660.

What are the property taxes for 511 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

The property taxes for 511 Hicks Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 total $13,565.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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