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525 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

525 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 525 Monroe Street
Secondary address 256-262 Lewis Ave
Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant
Zip code 11221
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01634-0047

Sales & Tax Overview for 525 Monroe Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 04/16/2021
Purchase price $1,475,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $14,712

Lot & Building Information for 525 Monroe Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,400
Lot dimensions 24 ft x 100 ft
Building class Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9) i
Building sqft 7,368
Building dimensions 24 ft x 60 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Year built 1931
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 525 Monroe Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 5
Commercial units 2
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 16
Community district 3
Closest police station 0.42 Miles
Closest fire station 0.19 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 256-262 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221
  • 262 A Lewis Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11221

About 525 Monroe Street, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 525 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9) located at 525 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 7,368 square feet and a current price per square foot of $200.

What is the year built & the current market value of 525 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

525 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1931 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,346,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 2 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 525 Monroe Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 525 Monroe Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
04/16/2021 $1,475,000

Title Documents for 525 Monroe Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
05/06/2021 - R Initial UCC1
(2021042701475001)
04/16/2021 - D
05/12/2021 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2021050301631003)
04/16/2021 - D
05/12/2021 - R
Mortgage
(2021050301631002)
04/16/2021 - D
05/12/2021 - R
Deed
(2021050301631001)
12/15/1986 - R Vacate Order
(3410001221741)
05/28/1986 - D
05/28/1986 - R
Deed
(FT_3350001170435)
02/07/1974 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(37430069000054)
12/22/1966 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(36630032200296)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 525 Monroe Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $14,712
Estimated property tax: $14,712
Tax assessor's market value: $1,346,000
Assessed value: $605,700

Assessment History for 525 Monroe Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 525 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $1,346,000 $605,700 $118,275 12.439% $14,712 $14,712 +2.73%
2024/25 $1,122,000 $504,900 $114,573 12.5% $14,322 $14,322 +7.97%
2023/24 $1,042,000 $468,900 $106,102 12.502% $13,265 $13,265 +10.05%
2022/23 $868,000 $390,600 $98,258 12.267% $12,053 $12,053 +8.28%
2021/22 $681,900 $306,855 $90,981 12.235% $11,132 $11,132 -0.26%

Permits for 525 Monroe Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/22/2025 Alteration
08/22/2025 Alteration
07/16/2025 Alteration
03/02/2022 Alteration
11/09/2018 Alteration type 3
10/23/2018 Alteration
10/18/2018 Alteration
09/16/2008 Alteration type 2
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$495
3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$503
7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$470
2.1% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Throop Ave & Fulton St at NE Corner
Station lines A-C
Distance (miles) 0.553
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Bus Routes
Name Gates Av/Lewis Av
Line B52
Distance (miles) 0.042

Neighbors for 525 Monroe Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 525 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
517 Monroe St, Brooklyn 3,092 04/14/1995
846 Quincy St, Brooklyn 6,983 08/23/2016
856 Quincy St, Brooklyn 55,627 04/19/2004 $3,000,000
969 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 119,920 12/18/1981
18 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn 58,745
523 Monroe St, Brooklyn 3,192 09/09/2004 $401,500
507 Monroe St, Brooklyn 2,301 12/04/2005
836 Quincy St, Brooklyn 4,000 09/27/1991
513 Monroe St, Brooklyn 3,068 08/12/1986
509 Monroe St, Brooklyn 2,301 12/01/2004 $445,500
521 Monroe St, Brooklyn 3,040 10/21/2024 $1,410,000
515 Monroe St, Brooklyn 3,132 06/14/2024
511 A Monroe St, Brooklyn 3,068 09/25/2023
511 Monroe St, Brooklyn 3,068 04/01/2024 $2,220,000
842 Quincy St, Brooklyn 1,250 03/17/2018
519 Monroe St, Brooklyn 3,040 10/18/2019
311 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn 179,590 08/07/2009 $2,673,948
840 Quincy St, Brooklyn 1,980 02/20/2015 $10
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