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51 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 - Property report

Also known as: 51 Rockaway Ave

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,500

Sale price

$895,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
51 Rockaway Avenue
ZIP code
11233
Neighborhood
Ocean Hill
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01522-0005

Owner

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
3,300
Building dimensions
20 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1899
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
08/12/2022
Sale price
$895,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,436
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)
Rockaway Avenue (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 75 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,500

Area overview

Walk score
90 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
56 /100.  Bikeable
School district
23
Community district
16
Closest police station
0.71 Miles
Closest fire station
0.08 Miles

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Ownership information for 51 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 51 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/12/2022 $895,000 XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/02/2022 - R
08/30/2022 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2022083100108001)
XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
08/30/2022 - R
08/12/2022 - D
Mortgage
(2022082400910002)
XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX
08/30/2022 - R
08/12/2022 - D
Deed
(2022082400910001)
XX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX
10/17/2016 - R
09/20/2016 - D
Deed
(2016092000284001)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXX XXX
08/31/2016 - R
08/16/2016 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2016081901012001)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
08/17/2016 - R
07/29/2016 - D
Mortgage
(2016081100709001)
XXXXX XXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/31/2012 - R
01/27/2012 - D
Agreement
(2012101100205002)
XXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
03/02/2012 - R
01/27/2012 - D
Mortgage
(2012021700777001)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
10/31/2012 - R
01/24/2012 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2012101100205001)
XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
02/04/2004 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003120501370001)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 51 Rockaway 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
$4,436
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,497,000
Assessed value
$89,820

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 $1,139,000 $68,340 $22,356 19.843% $4,436 $4,436 -0.40%
2024/25 $1,089,000 $65,340 $22,176 20.085% $4,454 $4,454 +6.00%
2023/24 $1,336,000 $80,160 $20,921 20.085% $4,202 $4,202 +4.82%
2022/23 $1,324,000 $79,440 $19,739 20.309% $4,009 $4,009 +7.79%
2021/22 $1,395,000 $83,700 $18,630 19.963% $3,719 $3,719 -5.14%
2020/21 $1,259,000 $75,540 $18,630 21.045% $3,921 $3,921 +0.23%
2019/20 $1,084,000 $65,040 $18,480 21.167% $3,912 $3,912 +7.26%
2018/19 $749,000 $44,940 $17,434 20.919% $3,647 $3,647 +8.76%
2017/18 $928,000 $55,680 $16,449 20.385% $3,353 $3,353 +8.04%
2016/17 $735,000 $44,100 $15,525 19.991% $3,104 $3,104 +2.23%

Permit information for 51 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/08/2023 Alteration
02/16/2023 Alteration
02/13/2023 Alteration
10/17/2022 Alteration
10/13/2022 Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
11/20/2025 I
06/10/2025 A
06/02/2023 C

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Ocean Hill residential market stats

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Median sale price

$615,000

-17.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$799

-1.8% 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

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

Property location map
Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Moffat St & Broadway at NW Corner
Station lines
J-Z
Distance (miles)
0.132

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School 8 No Public PK, K-5 404 0.07
Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School 8 No Public PK, K-5 404 0.07
Our Lady of Lourdes School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.24
Our Lady of Lourdes School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.24
P.S. Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer 7 No Public PK, K-8 296 0.30
P.S. Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer 7 No Public PK, K-8 296 0.30
P.S. Is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell 6 No Public PK, K-5 141 0.30
P.S. Is 137 Rachael Jean Mitchell 6 No Public PK, K-5 141 0.30
Ocean Hill Collegiate Charter School 7 No Charter K-9 411 0.36
P.S. 45 Horace E Greene 5 No Public PK, K-8 491 0.37
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Environmental Exploration 3 No Public 6-8 165 0.07
Our Lady of Lourdes School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.24
P.S. Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer 7 No Public PK, K-8 296 0.30
Eagle Academy for Young Men II 6 No Public 6-12 599 0.36
Ocean Hill Collegiate Charter School 7 No Charter K-9 411 0.36
P.S. 45 Horace E Greene 5 No Public PK, K-8 491 0.37
St. Marks Lutheran Schools NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.47
P.S. 178 Saint Clair Mckelway 4 No Public PK, K-8 280 0.48
People's Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 435 0.49
Achievement First Brownsville Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,057 0.51
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Eagle Academy for Young Men II 6 No Public 6-12 599 0.36
Achievement First Brownsville Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,057 0.51
Brooklyn Collegiate A College Board School 3 No Public 9-12 413 0.51
Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,202 0.68
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech 3 No Public 9-12 549 0.70
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 117 0.82
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.83
W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School 2 No Public 9-12 408 0.96
Bushwick Community High School 2 No Public 9-12 86 1.00
Math, Eng, Science Academy Charter High 5 No Charter 9-12 515 1.00

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 51 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The development at 51 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 51 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

51 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 has a total of 3,300 square feet.

When was 51 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 last sold and what was the sale price?

51 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was last sold on 08/12/2022 for $895,000.

What is the assessed value of 51 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

51 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is currently assessed at $89,820.

What are the property taxes for 51 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The property taxes for 51 Rockaway Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 total $4,436.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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