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523 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 523 Monroe St

Property image for 523 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,900

Sale price

$401,500

General information

Address

Primary address

523 Monroe Street

ZIP code

11221

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01634-0048

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

3,192

Building dimensions

19 ft x 42 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

09/09/2004

Sale price

$401,500

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$4,031

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Monroe Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Lexington Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

19 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,900

Area overview

Walk score

86 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

97 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

72 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.42 Miles

Closest fire station

0.19 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 523 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 523 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
09/09/2004	$401,500	XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX.
02/26/2004	$414,341	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX.	XXXXXXX X. XXXXXXXX, XXX, XX XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
08/03/2007 - R 09/21/2006 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2007073100977001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
09/14/2006 - R 08/16/2006 - D	Agreement (2006090701757003)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX XXX
09/14/2006 - R 08/16/2006 - D	Mortgage (2006090701757002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX XXX
09/14/2006 - R 08/16/2006 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2006090701757001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXX XXX
09/27/2004 - R 09/09/2004 - D	Mortgage (2004091301748004)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X
09/27/2004 - R 09/09/2004 - D	Mortgage (2004091301748003)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
09/27/2004 - R 09/09/2004 - D	Deed (2004091301748002)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
09/27/2004 - R 02/26/2004 - D	Deed (2004091301748001)	XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
07/31/2002 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3660008789566)
06/07/2002 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3790008706279)	XXXX XXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 523 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

$4,031

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,686,000

Assessed value

$101,160

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$1,936,000	$116,160	$19,071	19.843%	$4,066	$3,784	+4.63%
2024/25	$1,582,000	$94,920	$18,008	20.085%	$3,886	$3,617	+0.33%
2023/24	$1,866,000	$111,960	$17,948	20.085%	$3,886	$3,605	+0.25%
2022/23	$1,776,000	$106,560	$17,706	20.309%	$3,892	$3,596	+8.15%
2021/22	$1,376,000	$82,560	$16,654	19.963%	$3,612	$3,325	+0.85%
2020/21	$1,431,000	$85,860	$15,666	21.045%	$3,594	$3,297	+5.79%
2019/20	$1,435,000	$86,100	$14,723	21.167%	$3,413	$3,116	+1.60%
2018/19	$1,142,000	$68,520	$14,663	20.919%	$3,373	$3,067	+3.76%
2017/18	$1,205,000	$72,300	$14,502	20.385%	$3,256	$2,956	+9.31%
2016/17	$899,000	$53,940	$13,528	19.991%	$3,014	$2,704	+9.33%

Permits

Permit information for 523 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
01/05/2024	Alteration

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Throop Ave & Fulton St at NE Corner

Station lines

A-C

Distance (miles)

0.551

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.08
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.08
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.08
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.16
La Cima Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-5	199	0.21
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.21
P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	119	0.26
P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	119	0.26
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	60	0.37
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	60	0.37

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.08
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.08
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.16
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology	5	No	Public	6-8	149	0.21
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.21
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.26
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid	3	No	Public	6-8	100	0.33
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9	9	No	Charter	5-8	232	0.37
Madiba Prep Middle School	6	No	Public	6-8	201	0.39
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur	7	No	Public	6-8	185	0.39

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	0.65
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.08
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.26
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance	3	No	Public	9-12	190	0.33
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School	2	No	Charter	9-12	236	0.33
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.44
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.46
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.60
Walk In Love Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	291	0.60
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,186	0.60

Neighbors for 523 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY

517 Monroe St, Brooklyn 846 Quincy St, Brooklyn 525 Monroe St, Brooklyn 848 Quincy St, Brooklyn 969 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 18 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn 507 Monroe St, Brooklyn 513 Monroe St, Brooklyn 505 A 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 523 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 523 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 523 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

523 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 3,192 square feet.

When was 523 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

523 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 09/09/2004 for $401,500.

What is the assessed value of 523 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

523 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $101,160.

What are the property taxes for 523 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 523 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $4,030.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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