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531 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 - Property report

Also known as: 531 Decatur St

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,800

Sale price

$725,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
531 Decatur Street
ZIP code
11233
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01500-0070

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
2,700
Building dimensions
18 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1899
Last altered
2014
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
03/04/2013
Sale price
$725,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,760
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Decatur Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Ralph Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
18 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,800

Area overview

Walk score
87 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
65 /100.  Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.44 Miles
Closest fire station
0.54 Miles

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Ownership information for 531 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 531 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/04/2013 $725,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX, XX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/19/2021 - R
02/12/2021 - D
Agreement
(2021031700598001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XX
02/14/2017 - R
09/02/2015 - D
Agreement
(2017021400495002)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XX
02/14/2017 - R
09/02/2015 - D
Mortgage
(2017021400495001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XX
08/12/2014 - R
07/25/2014 - D
Mortgage
(2014080601023001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XX
03/03/2014 - R
02/04/2014 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2014020500701001)
XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
05/03/2013 - R
04/10/2013 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2013041100293001)
XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/20/2013 - R
03/04/2013 - D
Deed
(2013030601575002)
XXXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X
03/20/2013 - R
03/01/2013 - D
Power of Attorney
(2013030601575001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
02/07/2013 - R
12/19/2012 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2012122600730001)
XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
03/20/2012 - R
03/07/2012 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2012031500222001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 531 Decatur 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
$5,760
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,993,000
Assessed value
$119,580

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 $1,802,000 $108,120 $41,322 19.843% $8,200 $8,200 +2.77%
2024/25 $1,834,000 $110,040 $39,722 20.085% $7,978 $7,978 0.00%
2023/24 $1,988,000 $119,280 $39,722 20.085% $7,978 $7,978 +3.73%
2022/23 $1,627,000 $97,620 $37,870 20.309% $7,691 $7,691 +7.84%
2021/22 $1,286,000 $77,160 $35,726 19.963% $7,132 $7,132 -1.58%
2020/21 $1,521,000 $91,260 $34,435 21.045% $7,247 $7,247 +3.43%
2019/20 $1,456,000 $87,360 $33,102 21.167% $7,007 $7,007 +1.19%
2018/19 $1,420,000 $85,200 $33,102 20.919% $6,925 $6,925 +6.06%
2017/18 $900,000 $54,000 $32,029 20.385% $6,529 $6,529 +65.18%
2016/17 $747,000 $44,820 $19,772 19.991% $3,953 $3,953 +8.12%

Permit information for 531 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
07/03/2025 Alteration
06/27/2025 Alteration
01/19/2024 Alteration
01/04/2024 Alteration
06/19/2013 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

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Stuyvesant Heights 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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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
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Ralph Ave & Mac Dougal St at NE Corner
Station lines
A-C
Distance (miles)
0.265

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 40 George W Carver 9 Yes Public PK, K-5 431 0.20
P.S. 40 George W Carver 9 Yes Public PK, K-5 431 0.20
P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair 5 No Public PK, K-5 227 0.17
P.S. 5 Dr Ronald Mcnair 5 No Public PK, K-5 227 0.17
P.S. 28 The Warren Prep Academy NR No Public PK, K-5 87 0.20
P.S. 28 The Warren Prep Academy NR No Public PK, K-5 87 0.20
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa 6 No Charter K-8 472 0.21
P.S. Is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell 6 No Public PK, K-5 141 0.27
P.S. Is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell 6 No Public PK, K-5 141 0.27
P.S. 21 Crispus Attucks 6 No Public PK, K-5 470 0.28
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Excellence Boys Charter School Of Bedford Stuyvesa 6 No Charter K-8 472 0.21
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.38
Eagle Academy for Young Men II 6 No Public 6-12 599 0.44
Ocean Hill Collegiate Charter School 7 No Charter K-9 411 0.44
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 610 0.49
St. Marks Lutheran Schools NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.51
Brooklyn Environmental Exploration 3 No Public 6-8 165 0.61
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.61
P.S. 178 Saint Clair Mckelway 4 No Public PK, K-8 280 0.64
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology 5 No Public 6-8 149 0.64
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.38
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech 3 No Public 9-12 549 0.38
Eagle Academy for Young Men II 6 No Public 6-12 599 0.44
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.61
Research And Service High School 2 No Public 10-12 181 0.63
Boys and Girls High School 2 No Public 9-12 403 0.63
NELSON MANDELA HIGH SCHOOL 4 No Public 9-12 133 0.63
Brooklyn Collegiate A College Board School 3 No Public 9-12 413 0.75
Achievement First Brownsville Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,057 0.75
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.79

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 531 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The development at 531 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 531 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

531 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 has a total of 2,700 square feet.

When was 531 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 last sold and what was the sale price?

531 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was last sold on 03/04/2013 for $725,000.

What is the assessed value of 531 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

531 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is currently assessed at $119,580.

What are the property taxes for 531 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The property taxes for 531 Decatur Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 total $8,506.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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