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172 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Property Information

172 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 172 5th Avenue
Neighborhood Park Slope
Zip code 11217
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00949-0046

Sales & Tax Overview for 172 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 06/15/2016
Purchase price $1,677,760
Tax class
Estimated property tax $5,101

Lot & Building Information for 172 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,511
Lot dimensions 27 ft x 93 ft
Building class Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9)
Building sqft 6,804
Building dimensions 27 ft x 65 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Year built 1920
Year last altered 2005
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 172 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 6
Regulated units
Commercial units 2
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 13
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.37 Miles
Closest fire station 0.25 Miles

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Other Property Data for 172 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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About 172 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 172 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9) located at 172 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 has a total of 6,804 square feet and a current price per square foot of $246.

What is the year built & the current market value of 172 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217?

172 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217 was built in 1920 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $3,306,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 2 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 172 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 172 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
06/15/2016 $1,677,760
06/15/2015 $1
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 172 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
09/28/2022 - R Initial UCC1
(2022092700738001)
02/09/2021 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2021020900761001)
01/20/2021 - R Initial UCC1
(2020121100322015)
11/24/2020 - D
01/20/2021 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2020121100322016)
11/24/2020 - D
01/20/2021 - R
Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2020121100322014)
11/24/2020 - D
01/20/2021 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2020121100322013)
11/24/2020 - D
01/20/2021 - R
Sundry Agreement
(2020121100322011)
11/24/2020 - D
01/20/2021 - R
Agreement
(2020121100322010)
11/24/2020 - D
01/20/2021 - R
Agreement
(2020121100322009)
11/24/2020 - D
01/20/2021 - R
Agreement
(2020121100322008)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 172 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $4,798
Estimated property tax: $5,101
Tax assessor's market value: $3,306,000
Assessed value: $1,487,700
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 172 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 172 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $3,306,000 $1,487,700 $38,571 12.439% $12,967 $4,798 +6.33%
2024/25 $3,178,800 $1,430,460 $36,098 12.5% $12,195 $4,512 +3.65%
2023/24 $2,649,000 $1,192,050 $34,821 12.502% $11,766 $4,353 +5.71%
2022/23 $2,603,000 $1,171,350 $33,570 12.267% $11,130 $4,118 +6.68%
2021/22 $2,542,000 $1,143,900 $31,545 12.235% $10,431 $3,860 +6.06%

Permits for 172 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/21/2020 Alteration
12/02/2020 Alteration
10/12/2020 Alteration
08/14/2020 Alteration type 2
03/13/2019 Alteration type 2
06/17/2016 Alteration type 3
11/23/2015 Alteration type 2
11/23/2015 Alteration type 2
05/14/2015 Sign
02/06/2015 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: 5 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 4th Ave & Union St at SE Corner
Station lines R
Distance (miles) 0.162
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Bus Routes
Name 5 Av/Douglass St
Line B63
Distance (miles) 0.043

Neighbors for 172 5th Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 172 5th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11217.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
712 Degraw St, Brooklyn 3,000 03/17/2021 $2,230,000
700 Degraw St, Brooklyn 2,565 06/25/2002
184 5th Ave, Brooklyn 3,600 06/11/1999
188 5th Ave, Brooklyn 7,800 10/03/2002
710 Degraw St, Brooklyn 3,938 12/27/2023 $4,107,764
706 Degraw St, Brooklyn 3,113 11/23/2011 $1,585,000
180 5th Ave, Brooklyn 5,200 08/10/2020 $1,392,780
715 Sackett St, Brooklyn 5,000 03/27/1986
720 Degraw St, Brooklyn 11,634 10/27/2015
704 Degraw St, Brooklyn 2,700 12/16/2008 $1,148,586
716 Degraw St, Brooklyn 2,112 07/19/2011
714 Degraw St, Brooklyn 2,112 03/07/2025 $2,100,000
702 Degraw St, Brooklyn 2,565 04/15/2023
713 Sackett St, Brooklyn 4,800 08/05/2025 $1,667,000
176 5th Ave, Brooklyn 5,460 07/22/1986
711 Sackett St, Brooklyn 4,800 12/11/2006
707 Sackett St, Brooklyn 1,200 12/23/1992
705 Sackett St, Brooklyn 2,700 05/23/2019
703 Sackett St, Brooklyn 2,700 07/06/2007 $575,000
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