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508 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 508 Van Buren St

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,700

Sale price

$810,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
508 Van Buren Street
ZIP code
11221
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01617-0035

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
2,142
Building dimensions
17 ft x 42 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1899
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
07/12/2013
Sale price
$810,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$2,773
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)
Van Buren Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Patchen Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
17 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,700

Area overview

Walk score
95 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
95 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
74 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.22 Miles
Closest fire station
0.46 Miles

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Ownership information for 508 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 508 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/12/2013 $810,000 XXXX XXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXX XX. XXX.
10/26/2012 $230,000 XXX XXX XXXXX X X XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX
09/19/2006 $430,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/23/2015 - R
08/11/2015 - D
Agreement
(2015091700543003)
XXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX
09/23/2015 - R
08/11/2015 - D
Mortgage
(2015091700543002)
XXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX
09/23/2015 - R
08/10/2015 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2015091700543001)
XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
08/01/2013 - R
07/12/2013 - D
Mortgage
(2013071501364002)
XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
08/01/2013 - R
07/12/2013 - D
Deed
(2013071501364001)
XXX XXX XXXXX XX XXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX
12/19/2012 - R
11/27/2012 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2012121300314001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
11/29/2012 - R
10/26/2012 - D
Mortgage
(2012111601265002)
XXX XXX XXXXX X X XXX XXXXXXX XXX X
11/29/2012 - R
10/26/2012 - D
Deed
(2012111601265001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXX X X XXX
03/11/2011 - R
02/03/2011 - D
Discharge of Tax Lien
(2011030201026001)
XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
03/09/2011 - R
02/03/2011 - D
Discharge of Tax Lien
(2011030101209001)
XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 508 Van Buren 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
$2,773
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,334,000
Assessed value
$80,040

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 $1,531,000 $91,860 $13,973 19.843% $2,773 $2,773 +0.09%
2024/25 $1,616,000 $96,960 $13,792 20.085% $2,770 $2,770 +5.77%
2023/24 $1,544,000 $92,640 $13,039 20.085% $2,619 $2,619 +4.65%
2022/23 $1,359,000 $81,540 $12,322 20.309% $2,502 $2,502 +7.68%
2021/22 $1,491,000 $89,460 $11,644 19.963% $2,324 $2,324 -5.16%
2020/21 $1,426,000 $85,560 $11,644 21.045% $2,450 $2,450 +0.73%
2019/20 $1,440,000 $86,400 $11,493 21.167% $2,433 $2,433 +7.02%
2018/19 $1,309,000 $78,540 $10,866 20.919% $2,273 $2,273 +8.60%
2017/18 $867,000 $52,020 $10,268 20.385% $2,093 $2,093 +7.91%
2016/17 $768,000 $46,080 $9,703 19.991% $1,940 $1,940 +2.23%

Permit information for 508 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
02/16/2013 B
02/16/2013 B
02/16/2013 B

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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

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Patchen Ave & Broadway at NE Corner
Station lines
J
Distance (miles)
0.096

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 26 Jesse Owens 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 183 0.17
P.S. 26 Jesse Owens 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 183 0.17
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.12
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.12
P.S. 274 Kosciusko 2 No Public PK, K-5 279 0.22
P.S. 274 Kosciusko 2 No Public PK, K-5 279 0.22
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 610 0.22
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.32
P.S. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy 4 No Public PK, K-5 150 0.32
P.S. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy 4 No Public PK, K-5 150 0.32
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.12
Madiba Prep Middle School 6 No Public 6-8 201 0.17
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 610 0.22
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid 3 No Public 6-8 100 0.26
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.32
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.32
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology 5 No Public 6-8 149 0.32
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.42
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.42
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School 8 No Charter K-8 730 0.54
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Boys and Girls High School 2 Yes Public 9-12 403 0.92
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.12
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick 2 No Public 9-12 445 0.22
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence 3 No Public 9-12 370 0.25
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance 3 No Public 9-12 190 0.26
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School 2 No Charter 9-12 236 0.26
Excellence Girls Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,050 0.32
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.42
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech 3 No Public 9-12 549 0.45
Bushwick Community High School 2 No Public 9-12 86 0.75

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 508 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 508 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 508 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

508 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 2,142 square feet.

When was 508 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

508 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 07/12/2013 for $810,000.

What is the assessed value of 508 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

508 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $80,040.

What are the property taxes for 508 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 508 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $2,772.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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