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

Also known as: 26 Patchen Ave

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Property type

Primarily Three Family with One Store or Office (S3)

Year built

1908

Lot sq. ft.

1,760

Sale price

$335,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
520 Van Buren Street
Alternate address(es)
26 Patchen Ave
ZIP code
11221
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01617-0041

Owner

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Building
Property type
Primarily Three Family with One Store or Office (S3)
Building sq. ft.
3,960
Building dimensions
22 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1908
Building material
Sales
Sale date
05/06/2003
Sale price
$335,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,084
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
22 ft x 80 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,760

Area overview

Walk score
96 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
95 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
75 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.20 Miles
Closest fire station
0.45 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 520 Van Buren 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 520 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/06/2003 $335,000 XXXX, XXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/19/2007 - R
06/26/2007 - D		 Mortgage
(2007071300556001)		 XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
07/25/2003 - R Mortgage
(2003052400299002)		 XXXX XXXXX
02/13/2004 - R
07/25/2003 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003110602258001)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X
07/25/2003 - R
05/06/2003 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2003052400299003)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X XXXX XXXXX
07/25/2003 - R
05/06/2003 - D		 Deed, Other
(2003052400299001)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXX XXXXX
10/18/2000 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3470007372747)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX
10/18/2000 - R Mortgage
(3270007620927)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
10/18/2000 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3600007371960)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
08/15/1990 - R Mortgage
(3390001561539)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX
08/15/1990 - R Deed
(3380001561538)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 520 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
$4,084
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$539,000
Assessed value
$242,550

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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 $449,000 $202,050 $32,829 12.439% $4,084 $4,084 +2.71%
2024/25 $374,400 $168,480 $31,808 12.5% $3,976 $3,976 +7.97%
2023/24 $312,000 $140,400 $29,454 12.502% $3,682 $3,682 +10.07%
2022/23 $307,000 $138,150 $27,273 12.267% $3,346 $3,346 +8.27%
2021/22 $288,400 $129,780 $25,253 12.235% $3,090 $3,090 -0.25%
2020/21 $280,000 $126,000 $25,253 12.267% $3,098 $3,098 +1.50%
2019/20 $261,000 $117,450 $24,468 12.473% $3,052 $3,052 +6.80%
2018/19 $248,000 $111,600 $22,657 12.612% $2,858 $2,858 +7.09%
2017/18 $215,000 $96,750 $20,979 12.719% $2,668 $2,668 +6.55%
2016/17 $195,000 $87,750 $19,425 12.892% $2,504 $2,504 +0.07%
Permits

Permit information for 520 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
02/21/2018 Alteration
02/18/2010 Alteration type 1
07/13/2005 Alteration type 2
05/05/1999 Alteration type 2
10/07/1998 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
10/20/2012 Z-zoning
03/19/2003 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers
03/26/2002 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Brooklyn commercial market stats

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% 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
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Patchen Ave & Broadway at SW Corner
Station lines
J
Distance (miles)
0.091
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Neighbors for 520 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY

514 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 508 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 977 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 975 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 969 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 512 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 32 Patchen Ave, Brooklyn 516 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 971 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 500 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 985 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 973 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 510 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 504 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 502 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 983 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 981 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 518 Van Buren St, Brooklyn 979 Greene Ave, Brooklyn 506 Van Buren St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 520 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY

11101, New York City, NY 11104, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY 11379, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 520 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 520 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1908.

What is the market value of 520 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The current market value of 520 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is $539,000.

What is the total square footage of 520 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

520 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 3,960 square feet.

What is the price per square foot for this property?

$84 per square foot is the price for 520 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 1.

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