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521 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

521 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 521 Columbia Street
Secondary address 521-527 Columbia St
Neighborhood Red Hook
Zip code 11231
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00580-0005

Sales & Tax Overview for 521 Columbia Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 03/30/2022
Purchase price $7,200,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $119,988

Lot & Building Information for 521 Columbia Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 20,000
Lot dimensions 200 ft x 100 ft
Building class One Story Retail Building (K1)
Building sqft 13,410
Building dimensions 200 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 1
Year built 1941
Year last altered 1972
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 521 Columbia Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Commercial units 10
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 15
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.74 Miles
Closest fire station 0.41 Miles

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Other Property Data for 521 Columbia Street, Brooklyn

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 521-527 Columbia St, Brooklyn, NY 11231
  • 52-72 Lorraine St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

About 521 Columbia Street, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 521 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This One Story Retail Building (K1) located at 521 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 has a total of 13,410 square feet and a current price per square foot of $536.

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

521 Columbia Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1941 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $2,632,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 10 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 521 Columbia Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 521 Columbia Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/30/2022 $7,200,000
08/07/2018 $3,465,367
11/20/2014 $6,000,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.

Title Documents for 521 Columbia Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
09/15/2023 - R Initial UCC1
(2023091200320003)
09/01/2023 - D
09/15/2023 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2023091200320002)
09/01/2023 - D
09/15/2023 - R
Mortgage
(2023091200320001)
04/05/2022 - R Initial UCC1
(2022040401288001)
03/30/2022 - D
04/11/2022 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2022040401227003)
03/30/2022 - D
04/11/2022 - R
Mortgage
(2022040401227002)
03/30/2022 - D
04/11/2022 - R
Deed
(2022040401227001)
08/15/2018 - R UCC3 Termination
(2018081000701004)
08/07/2018 - D
08/15/2018 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2018081000701003)
08/07/2018 - D
08/15/2018 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2018081000701002)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 521 Columbia Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $107,151
Estimated property tax: $119,988
Tax assessor's market value: $2,632,000
Assessed value: $1,184,400

Assessment History for 521 Columbia Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $2,632,000 $1,184,400 $987,750 10.848% $107,151 $107,151 +9.73%
2024/25 $2,620,000 $1,179,000 $907,380 10.762% $97,652 $97,652 +12.04%
2023/24 $2,424,000 $1,090,800 $822,870 10.592% $87,158 $87,158 +9.58%
2022/23 $2,025,000 $911,250 $747,090 10.646% $79,535 $79,535 +28.99%
2021/22 $1,274,000 $573,300 $573,300 10.755% $61,658 $61,658 -14.76%

Permits for 521 Columbia Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/08/2022 Alteration
02/05/2020 Alteration
11/25/2019 Alteration
08/28/2018 Alteration type 2
04/03/2018 Alteration
03/07/2018 Alteration type 2
01/24/2018 Alteration type 2
04/06/2016 Alteration type 2
02/11/2015 Alteration type 2
10/30/2014 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): AE (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 1 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Smith St & 9th St at NE Corner
Station lines F-G-R
Distance (miles) 0.519
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Bus Routes
Name Lorraine St/Columbia St
Line B61
Distance (miles) 0.011

Neighbors for 521 Columbia Street, Brooklyn

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

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
137 Dwight St, Brooklyn 1,480 11/14/2015
624 Court St, Brooklyn 32,113 05/16/2025
173 Dikeman St, Brooklyn 7,000 04/20/2016
498 Columbia St, Brooklyn 60,740 06/20/2019 $20,900,000
6 Dikeman St, Brooklyn 1,379 01/29/2015 $1,560,000
133 Dwight St, Brooklyn 5,500 03/27/2018
645 Clinton St, Brooklyn 75,677 05/16/2025
529-535 Columbia St, Brooklyn 10,000 11/09/1970
140-182 Lorraine St, Brooklyn 21,600
616 Court St, Brooklyn 5,000 09/01/2004 $325,000
81 Ferris St, Brooklyn 17,540 04/20/2016
175 Dikeman St, Brooklyn 4,500 04/20/2016
139 Dwight St, Brooklyn 2,100 12/08/2005 $280,000
82 Lorraine St, Brooklyn 14,310 06/30/2008 $3,000,000
63 Creamer St, Brooklyn 10,000 11/09/1970
171 Dikeman St, Brooklyn 1,800 10/23/2023
34 Otsego St, Brooklyn 07/13/2022
141 Dwight St, Brooklyn 4,500 06/09/2006 $240,000
52 Dikeman St, Brooklyn 2,620 09/04/2019
50 Dikeman St, Brooklyn 2,625 05/25/1976
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