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525 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 256-262 Lewis Ave

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Property type

Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

2,400

Sale price

$1,475,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
525 Monroe Street
Alternate address(es)
256-262 Lewis Ave
262 A Lewis Ave
ZIP code
11221
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01634-0047

Owner

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Building
Property type
Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9)
Building sq. ft.
7,368
Building dimensions
24 ft x 60 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1931
Building material
Sales
Sale date
04/16/2021
Sale price
$1,475,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$14,712
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
5
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
24 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,400

Area overview

Walk score
86 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
97 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
72 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.42 Miles
Closest fire station
0.19 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 525 Monroe 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 525 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
04/16/2021 $1,475,000 XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XX XXXXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/10/2026 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2026021000981001)		 XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX
05/06/2021 - R Initial UCC1
(2021042701475001)		 XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX
05/12/2021 - R
04/16/2021 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2021050301631003)		 XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX
05/12/2021 - R
04/16/2021 - D		 Mortgage
(2021050301631002)		 XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX
05/12/2021 - R
04/16/2021 - D		 Deed
(2021050301631001)		 XXXXXX XX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
12/15/1986 - R Vacate Order
(3410001221741)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
05/28/1986 - D
05/28/1986 - R		 Deed
(FT_3350001170435)		 XXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
02/07/1974 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(37430069000054)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX (XXXX)(XXXXXXXXX XX) XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
12/22/1966 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(36630032200296)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 525 Monroe 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
$14,712
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,615,000
Assessed value
$726,750

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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 $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%
2020/21 $662,000 $297,900 $90,981 12.267% $11,161 $11,161 +1.53%
2019/20 $552,000 $248,400 $88,133 12.473% $10,993 $10,993 +6.79%
2018/19 $460,000 $207,000 $81,617 12.612% $10,294 $10,294 +7.07%
2017/18 $399,000 $179,550 $75,583 12.719% $9,613 $9,613 +6.55%
2016/17 $362,000 $162,900 $69,985 12.892% $9,022 $9,022 +0.07%
Permits

Permit information for 525 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
06/25/2025 C-construction other optional
06/30/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
04/25/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

*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
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Throop Ave & Fulton St at NE Corner
Station lines
A-C
Distance (miles)
0.553
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Neighbors for 525 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY

517 Monroe St, Brooklyn 846 Quincy St, Brooklyn 848 Quincy St, Brooklyn 969 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 18 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn 523 Monroe St, Brooklyn 507 Monroe St, Brooklyn 836 Quincy St, Brooklyn 513 Monroe St, Brooklyn 509 Monroe St, Brooklyn 521 Monroe St, Brooklyn 515 Monroe St, Brooklyn 511 A Monroe St, Brooklyn 511 Monroe St, Brooklyn 842 Quincy St, Brooklyn 519 Monroe St, Brooklyn 311 Marcus Garvey Blvd, Brooklyn 840 Quincy St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 525 Monroe 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 525 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 525 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1931.

What is the market value of 525 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The current market value of 525 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is $1,615,000.

What is the total square footage of 525 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

525 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 7,368 square feet.

What is the price per square foot for this property?

$200 per square foot is the price for 525 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 2.

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