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3 Whale Square, Brooklyn, NY 11232 Property Information

3 Whale Square, Brooklyn, NY 11232 Property Information

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3 Whale Square, Brooklyn, NY 11232
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Address

Primary address 3 Whale Square
Secondary address 3 53rd St
Neighborhood Sunset Park
Zip code 11232
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00803-0038

Sales & Tax Overview for 3 Whale Square, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 04/17/2015
Purchase price $600,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $48,186

Lot & Building Information for 3 Whale Square, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,604
Lot dimensions 26 ft x 100.17 ft
Building class Factory - Industrial Semi-Fireproof (F4) i
Building sqft 4,100
Building dimensions 26 ft x 100 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Year built 1930
Year last altered 2006
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 3 Whale Square, Brooklyn

Zoning
Commercial units 1
Office sqft

Area Overview

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School district 15
Community district 7
Closest police station 0.73 Miles
Closest fire station 0.57 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 3 53rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11232

About 3 Whale Square, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 3 Whale Square, Brooklyn, NY 11232 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Factory - Industrial Semi-Fireproof (F4) located at 3 Whale Square, Brooklyn, NY 11232 has a total of 4,100 square feet and a current price per square foot of $146.

What is the year built & the current market value of 3 Whale Square, Brooklyn, NY 11232?

3 Whale Square, Brooklyn, NY 11232 was built in 1930 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,325,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 3 Whale Square, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 3 Whale Square, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/17/2015 $600,000
07/07/2005 $820,000
10/30/2003 $385,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.

Title Documents for 3 Whale Square, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
05/05/2021 - D
05/18/2021 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2021051001364001)
04/27/2015 - D
05/08/2015 - R
Mortgage
(2015042800614001)
04/17/2015 - D
04/29/2015 - R
Deed
(2015042300390003)
04/17/2015 - D
04/29/2015 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2015042300390002)
12/19/2014 - D
04/29/2015 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2015042300390001)
07/26/2005 - D
11/07/2005 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005080801115002)
07/26/2005 - D
11/07/2005 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2005080801115001)
07/19/2005 - D
09/01/2005 - R
Initial UCC1
(2005071900780004)
07/07/2005 - D
09/01/2005 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2005071900780003)
07/07/2005 - D
09/01/2005 - R
Mortgage
(2005071900780002)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 3 Whale Square, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $50,916
Estimated property tax: $48,186
Tax assessor's market value: $1,325,000
Assessed value: $596,250

Assessment History for 3 Whale Square, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $1,325,000 $596,250 $469,360 10.848% $50,916 $50,916 -7.87%
2024/25 $1,316,000 $592,200 $513,540 10.762% $55,267 $55,267 +15.49%
2023/24 $1,242,000 $558,900 $451,800 10.592% $47,855 $47,855 +15.61%
2022/23 $1,135,000 $510,750 $388,800 10.646% $41,392 $41,392 +16.87%
2021/22 $902,000 $405,900 $329,310 10.755% $35,417 $35,417 +14.10%

Permits for 3 Whale Square, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/07/2005 Alteration type 2
11/03/1994 Subdivision: improved
         
         
         
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$495
3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$503
7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$470
2.1% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 1 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 4th Ave & 53rd St at SW Corner
Station lines R
Distance (miles) 0.545
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Bus Routes
Name 53 ST/1 Av
Line B11
Distance (miles) 0.12

Neighbors for 3 Whale Square, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 3 Whale Square, Brooklyn, NY 11232.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5 53rd St, Brooklyn 9,577 03/31/1995
775 52nd St, Brooklyn 2,100 06/23/1989
721 52nd St, Brooklyn 3,531 05/17/2019
29 53rd St, Brooklyn 35,000 10/12/1978
17 53rd St, Brooklyn 12,300 03/12/2018
5201 2nd Ave, Brooklyn 5,720 06/12/2014 $1,800,000
214 52nd St, Brooklyn 3,500 07/18/1996
5213 2nd Ave, Brooklyn 7,983 07/10/1998
218 52nd St, Brooklyn 3,400 07/18/1996
14 53rd St, Brooklyn 382,080 08/25/2023
719 52nd St, Brooklyn 2,240 02/01/2011 $950,000
5200 1st Ave, Brooklyn 04/30/2025
5115 7th Ave, Brooklyn 3,300 09/11/2003 $640,000
715 52nd St, Brooklyn 3,912 07/06/2022
717 52nd St, Brooklyn 3,351 07/06/1990
220 52nd St, Brooklyn 3,400 06/29/2022 $2,900,000
101 53rd St, Brooklyn 26,000 03/16/2000
216 52nd St, Brooklyn 3,400 07/18/1996
4 53rd St, Brooklyn 11,758 12/11/2012
2 52nd St, Brooklyn 14,400 02/01/2019
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