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596 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 - Property report

Also known as: 596 Bergen St

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Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

2,183

General information

Address

Primary address

596 Bergen Street

ZIP code

11238

Neighborhood

Prospect Heights

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01144-0026

Building

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Building sq. ft.

2,160

Building dimensions

16.67 ft x 45 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1910

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$4,913

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Bergen Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

St Marks Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

16.67 ft x 131 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,183

Area overview

Walk score

97 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

92 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.22 Miles

Closest fire station

0.21 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 596 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 596 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
09/23/2014 - R 09/15/2014 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2014091700031001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
12/13/2010 - R 12/06/2010 - D	Landmark Designation (2010120601045001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
01/06/2004 - R 10/03/2003 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2003102401363001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
12/02/2003 - R 07/25/2003 - D	Mortgage (2003092300547001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX X
10/29/1998 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3610006329161)	XXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
09/08/1998 - R	Mortgage (3120006217712)	XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
09/08/1998 - R	Power of Attorney (3090006218009)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
09/08/1998 - R 06/08/1998 - D	Deed (3050006217505)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
09/19/1988 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3290001397129)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
08/03/1988 - R	Mortgage (3430001385243)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 596 Bergen Street, 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

$4,913

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,732,000

Assessed value

$163,920

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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	$2,921,000	$175,260	$23,358	19.843%	$4,635	$4,635	-1.20%
2024/25	$2,736,000	$164,160	$23,358	20.085%	$4,691	$4,691	+7.43%
2023/24	$2,418,000	$145,080	$21,743	20.085%	$4,648	$4,367	+5.44%
2022/23	$2,601,000	$156,060	$20,394	20.309%	$4,438	$4,142	+8.11%
2021/22	$2,008,000	$120,480	$19,192	19.963%	$4,119	$3,831	+0.82%
2020/21	$2,435,000	$146,100	$18,055	21.045%	$4,096	$3,800	-0.63%
2019/20	$2,165,000	$129,900	$18,065	21.167%	$4,120	$3,824	+2.54%
2018/19	$2,898,000	$173,880	$17,826	20.919%	$4,034	$3,729	+9.26%
2017/18	$1,837,000	$110,220	$16,742	20.385%	$3,713	$3,413	+9.13%
2016/17	$1,979,000	$118,740	$15,643	19.991%	$3,437	$3,127	+9.23%

Permits

Permit information for 596 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

Prospect Heights residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,277,500

23.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,509

4.6% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Carlton Ave & Park Pl at SE Corner

Station lines

B-Q

Distance (miles)

0.188

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	732	0.24
P.S. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	732	0.24
Luria Academy of Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK-8	244	0.14
Luria Academy of Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK-8	244	0.14
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	738	0.30
P.S. 77	NR	No	Public	K-12	304	0.33
Berkeley Carroll School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	977	0.34
Berkeley Carroll School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	977	0.34
Park Slope Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	37	0.44
P.S. 282 Park Slope	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	496	0.45

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Luria Academy of Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK-8	244	0.14
P.S. 753 School For Career Development	NR	No	Public	6-12	354	0.21
Is 340	7	No	Public	6-8	150	0.23
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	738	0.30
P.S. 77	NR	No	Public	K-12	304	0.33
Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School	4	No	Public	6-8	69	0.33
Berkeley Carroll School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	977	0.34
Park Slope Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	37	0.44
Bethel Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	34	0.49
St Francis Xavier School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	175	0.51

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 753 School For Career Development	NR	No	Public	6-12	354	0.21
P.S. 77	NR	No	Public	K-12	304	0.33
Berkeley Carroll School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	977	0.34
Gotham Professional Arts Academy	NR	No	Public	9-12	179	0.45
GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY	NR	No	Public	9-12	217	0.45
Acorn Community High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	107	0.45
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	621	0.51
Brooklyn Free School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	76	0.53
Berkeley Carroll Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	940	0.56
Brooklyn High School of the Arts	5	No	Public	9-12	927	0.60

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 596 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The development at 596 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 596 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

596 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 2,160 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 596 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

596 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is currently assessed at $163,920.

What are the property taxes for 596 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The property taxes for 596 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 total $4,912.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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