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3 Whale Square, Brooklyn, NY 11232 - Property report

Also known as: 3 53rd St

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Property type

Factory - Industrial Semi-Fireproof (F4)

Year built

1930

Lot sq. ft.

2,604

Sale price

$600,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
3 Whale Square
Alternate address(es)
3 53rd St
ZIP code
11232
Neighborhood
Sunset Park
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
00803-0038

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Building
Property type
Factory - Industrial Semi-Fireproof (F4)
Building sq. ft.
4,100
Building dimensions
26 ft x 100 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1930
Last altered
2006
Building material
Sales
Sale date
04/17/2015
Sale price
$600,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$48,187
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
0
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
26 ft x 100.17 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,604

Area overview

Walk score
63 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
86 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
61 /100.  Bikeable
School district
15
Community district
7
Closest police station
0.73 Miles
Closest fire station
0.57 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 3 Whale Square, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 3 Whale Square, Brooklyn, NY 11232

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/17/2015 $600,000 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX X XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
07/07/2005 $820,000 X XXXXX XXXXXX, XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XX. , XXX.
10/30/2003 $385,000 XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX. , XXX XX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX, XXX.

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/18/2021 - R
05/05/2021 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2021051001364001)		 X XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX X
05/08/2015 - R
04/27/2015 - D		 Mortgage
(2015042800614001)		 X XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX X
04/29/2015 - R
04/17/2015 - D		 Deed
(2015042300390003)		 X XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
04/29/2015 - R
04/17/2015 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2015042300390002)		 X XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
04/29/2015 - R
12/19/2014 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2015042300390001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
11/07/2005 - R
07/26/2005 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005080801115002)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
11/07/2005 - R
07/26/2005 - D		 Termination of Assign of L&R
(2005080801115001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXX
09/01/2005 - R
07/19/2005 - D		 Initial UCC1
(2005071900780004)		 X XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
09/01/2005 - R
07/07/2005 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2005071900780003)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX X XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
09/01/2005 - R
07/07/2005 - D		 Mortgage
(2005071900780002)		 X XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 3 Whale Square, 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
$48,187
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,243,000
Assessed value
$559,350

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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 $1,325,000 $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%
2020/21 $1,111,000 $499,950 $290,250 10.694% $31,039 $31,039 +31.87%
2019/20 $630,000 $283,500 $223,380 10.537% $23,538 $23,538 +12.96%
2018/19 $542,000 $243,900 $198,180 10.514% $20,837 $20,837 +9.55%
2017/18 $474,000 $213,300 $180,900 10.514% $19,020 $19,020 +5.02%
2016/17 $468,000 $210,600 $171,270 10.574% $18,110 $18,110 +5.32%
Permits

Permit information for 3 Whale Square, Brooklyn, NY

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

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
02/13/2004 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers
03/19/2003 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Brooklyn commercial market stats

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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
1

Subway & traffic

Closest station
4th Ave & 53rd St at SW Corner
Station lines
R
Distance (miles)
0.545
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Neighbors for 3 Whale Square, Brooklyn, NY

5 53rd St, Brooklyn 775 52nd St, Brooklyn 721 52nd St, Brooklyn 29 53rd St, Brooklyn 17 53rd St, Brooklyn 5201 2nd Ave, Brooklyn 214 52nd St, Brooklyn 5213 2nd Ave, Brooklyn 218 52nd St, Brooklyn 14 53rd St, Brooklyn 719 52nd St, Brooklyn 5200 1st Ave, Brooklyn 5115 7th Ave, Brooklyn 715 52nd St, Brooklyn 717 52nd St, Brooklyn 220 52nd St, Brooklyn 101 53rd St, Brooklyn 216 52nd St, Brooklyn 4 53rd St, Brooklyn 2 52nd St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 3 Whale Square, Brooklyn, NY

10004, New York City, NY 10005, New York City, NY 10006, New York City, NY 10038, New York City, NY 10271, New York City, NY 10280, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11209, 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 11226, New York City, NY 11228, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 3 Whale Square, Brooklyn, NY 11232?

The development at 3 Whale Square, Brooklyn, NY 11232 was built in 1930.

What is the market value of 3 Whale Square, Brooklyn, NY 11232?

The current market value of 3 Whale Square, Brooklyn, NY 11232 is $1,243,000.

What is the total square footage of 3 Whale Square, Brooklyn, NY 11232?

3 Whale Square, Brooklyn, NY 11232 has a total of 4,100 square feet.

What is the price per square foot for this property?

$146 per square foot is the price for 3 Whale Square, Brooklyn, NY 11232.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 1.

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