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520 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 - Property report

Also known as: 140 12th St

Property image for 520 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Property type

Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

1,500

Sale price

$2,125,000

General information

Address

Primary address

520 3rd Avenue

Alternate address(es)

140 12th St

ZIP code

11215

Neighborhood

Gowanus

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01026-0033

Building

Property type

Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9)

Building sq. ft.

3,300

Building dimensions

20 ft x 45 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1920

Building material

Sales

Sale date

07/02/2024

Sale price

$2,125,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$6,785

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 75 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,500

Area overview

Walk score

95 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

91 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.88 Miles

Closest fire station

0.32 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 520 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 520 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
07/02/2024	$2,125,000	XXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
09/27/2024 - R 09/18/2024 - D	Deed (2024092600756001)	XXX XXX XXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXX XXX XXX XXXXXXX XXX
07/16/2024 - R 07/02/2024 - D	Deed (2024070500297002)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXX
07/16/2024 - R 03/16/2024 - D	Power of Attorney (2024070500297001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXX
08/15/2017 - R 08/03/2017 - D	Tax Lien Sale Certificate (2017081401052001)	XXXX XX XXX XXXX	XXXX XX XXX XXXX
07/26/1994 - R	Mortgage (3300004375930)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
07/26/1994 - R 05/07/1994 - D	Deed (3080004376908)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXX
12/16/1982 - R	Mortgage (3520000939052)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXX
12/08/1982 - R	Deed (3200000937820)	XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
01/31/1968 - R	Deed (36830064000272)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX
01/31/1968 - R	Deed (36830064000268)	XXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 520 3rd Avenue, 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

$6,785

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$989,000

Assessed value

$445,050

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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	$824,000	$370,800	$50,506	12.439%	$6,282	$6,282	+7.47%
2024/25	$996,800	$448,560	$46,766	12.5%	$5,846	$5,846	+7.98%
2023/24	$1,246,000	$560,700	$43,304	12.502%	$5,414	$5,414	+1.92%
2022/23	$1,223,000	$550,350	$43,304	12.267%	$5,312	$5,312	+3.47%
2021/22	$1,152,000	$518,400	$41,958	12.235%	$5,134	$5,134	+7.72%
2020/21	$1,212,000	$545,400	$38,851	12.267%	$4,766	$4,766	+6.21%
2019/20	$1,010,000	$454,500	$35,974	12.473%	$4,487	$4,487	+6.80%
2018/19	$842,000	$378,900	$33,311	12.612%	$4,201	$4,201	-0.84%
2017/18	$794,000	$357,300	$33,311	12.719%	$4,237	$4,237	+1.82%
2016/17	$700,000	$315,000	$32,275	12.892%	$4,161	$4,161	+8.07%

Permits

Permit information for 520 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
11/04/2024	Alteration
09/04/2024	Alteration
08/23/2024	Alteration
09/16/2011	Sign
09/16/2011	Sign

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID	Issue date	Type	Status
	03/03/2015	Lblvio-low pressure boiler
	05/15/2014	Lblvio-low pressure boiler
	03/01/2013	Lblvio-low pressure boiler

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Listings

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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

4th Ave & 10th St at NW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.179

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Neighbors for 520 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

127 12th St, Brooklyn 510 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 154 11th St, Brooklyn 143 12th St, Brooklyn 503 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 500 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 145 12th St, Brooklyn 518 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 508 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 512 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 149 12th St, Brooklyn 156 11th St, Brooklyn 150 11th St, Brooklyn 121 12th St, Brooklyn 507 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 505 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 509 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 516 3rd Ave, Brooklyn

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 520 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

The development at 520 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was built in 1920.

What is the market value of 520 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

The current market value of 520 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 is $989,000.

What is the total square footage of 520 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

520 3rd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 has a total of 3,300 square feet.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 2.

Disclaimer

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