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1520 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213 - Property report

Also known as: 1520 Union St

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

1,900

Sale price

$400,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
1520 Union Street
ZIP code
11213
Neighborhood
Crown Heights
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01400-0014

Owner

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
3,660
Building dimensions
20 ft x 57 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1901
Last altered
2005
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
08/30/2004
Sale price
$400,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,294
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Union Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Albany Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 95 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,900

Area overview

Walk score
93 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
86 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
17
Community district
9
Closest police station
0.48 Miles
Closest fire station
0.32 Miles

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Ownership information for 1520 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 1520 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/30/2004 $400,000 XXXXX,XX, XXXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXX-XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/08/2023 - R
11/24/2023 - D
Mortgage
(2023120700456001)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX
05/03/2010 - R
04/20/2010 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2010042300134001)
XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
07/26/2006 - R
06/19/2006 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006071700820001)
XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
07/19/2006 - R
06/02/2006 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006060500068001)
XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXX XXX
05/24/2006 - R
05/03/2006 - D
Mortgage
(2006051600868001)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXX
05/12/2005 - R
04/12/2005 - D
Mortgage
(2005041500034001)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
11/08/2004 - R
10/14/2004 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2004101500855001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
09/30/2004 - R
09/23/2004 - D
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2004092701633001)
XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
05/03/2005 - R
08/30/2004 - D
Mortgage
(2004101101131001)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
11/01/2004 - R
08/30/2004 - D
Deed
(2004101101083001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 1520 Union 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
$8,294
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,705,000
Assessed value
$102,300

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 $1,958,000 $117,480 $40,672 19.843% $8,071 $8,071 -0.59%
2024/25 $1,895,000 $113,700 $40,422 20.085% $8,119 $8,119 +5.13%
2023/24 $1,675,000 $100,500 $38,450 20.085% $7,723 $7,723 +3.94%
2022/23 $1,371,000 $82,260 $36,586 20.309% $7,430 $7,430 +6.86%
2021/22 $1,261,000 $75,660 $34,830 19.963% $6,953 $6,953 -2.52%
2020/21 $1,529,000 $91,740 $33,893 21.045% $7,133 $7,133 +0.04%
2019/20 $1,364,000 $81,840 $33,685 21.167% $7,130 $7,130 +6.37%
2018/19 $1,306,000 $78,360 $32,042 20.919% $6,703 $6,703 +7.85%
2017/18 $1,220,000 $73,200 $30,488 20.385% $6,215 $6,215 +7.11%
2016/17 $904,000 $54,240 $29,025 19.991% $5,802 $5,802 +5.06%

Permit information for 1520 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
02/29/2024 Alteration
02/27/2024 Alteration
09/05/2014 Alteration type 3
08/06/2014 Alteration type 3
05/02/2005 Alteration type 1

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
01/20/2006 A
01/20/2006 B
01/20/2006 A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Crown Heights South residential market stats

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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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
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Kingston Ave & Eastern Pkwy at SE Corner
Station lines
3
Distance (miles)
0.176

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 221 Toussaint L'Ouverture 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 161 0.32
P.S. 221 Toussaint L'Ouverture 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 161 0.32
Cheder at the Ohel NR No Private 1-8 58 0.13
Yeshiva Beis Chaya Mushka NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.14
Yeshiva Beis Chaya Mushka NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.14
Lubavitcher Yeshiva NR No Private PK-8 577 0.19
Lubavitcher Yeshiva NR No Private PK-8 577 0.19
New Bridges Elementary School 5 No Public PK, K-5 428 0.26
New Bridges Elementary School 5 No Public PK, K-5 428 0.26
KIPP AMP Charter School 7 No Charter K-9 871 0.31
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The School Of Integrated Learning 7 Yes Public 6-8 199 0.31
Cheder at the Ohel NR No Private 1-8 58 0.13
Yeshiva Beis Chaya Mushka NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.14
Lubavitcher Yeshiva NR No Private PK-8 577 0.19
Arista Prep School NR No Private 1-8 0 0.23
KIPP AMP Charter School 7 No Charter K-9 871 0.31
St Mark's Day School NR No Private PK-8 96 0.31
New Heights Middle School 5 No Public 6-8 248 0.44
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
United Lubavitcher Yeshivoth NR No Private 9-12 0 0.10
Yeshiva Beis Chaya Mushka NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.14
Machon Chana NR No Private 9-12 62 0.19
Educational Institute Oholei Torah-Oholei Menachem NR No Private K-12 1,500 0.38
Bnos Menachem NR No Private PK-12 583 0.38
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,339 0.44
Pathways Tech Early College High School NR No Public 9-12 520 0.51
Academy for Health Careers 2 No Public 9-12 231 0.51
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow 5 No Public 8-12 452 0.64
School For Human Rights 2 No Public 9-12 184 0.64

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1520 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213?

The development at 1520 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 1520 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213?

1520 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213 has a total of 3,660 square feet.

When was 1520 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213 last sold and what was the sale price?

1520 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213 was last sold on 08/30/2004 for $400,000.

What is the assessed value of 1520 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213?

1520 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213 is currently assessed at $102,300.

What are the property taxes for 1520 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213?

The property taxes for 1520 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213 total $8,293.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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