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521 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 521 Monroe St

Property image for 521 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,900

Sale price

$2,800,000

General information

Address

Primary address

521 Monroe Street

ZIP code

11221

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01634-0049

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

3,040

Building dimensions

19 ft x 40 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

05/29/2026

Sale price

$2,800,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$4,309

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 521 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 521 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
05/29/2026	$2,800,000	XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XX XXX XXXXXX XXX
10/21/2024	$1,410,000	XX XXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X
06/22/2023	$19,348	XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X	XXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
06/09/2026 - R 05/29/2026 - D	Mortgage (2026060400584002)	XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXX
06/09/2026 - R 05/29/2026 - D	Deed (2026060400584001)	XX XXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
12/12/2024 - R 10/21/2024 - D	Correction Mortgage (2024120900655001)	XX XXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXX XX XXXXXXX
11/01/2024 - R 10/21/2024 - D	Mortgage (2024102900783002)	XX XXX XXXXXX XXX	XXXX XX XXXXXXX
11/01/2024 - R 10/21/2024 - D	Deed (2024102900783001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XX XXX XXXXXX XXX
07/03/2023 - R 06/22/2023 - D	Deed (2023062700417001)	XXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX X
07/24/1995 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3870004809487)	XXXXXX XXXXXX X
02/15/1984 - R	Deed (3250001002825)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX
06/09/1983 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3330000963233)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX XXXXXX XXXX
12/18/1979 - R	Deed (37930112700613)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 521 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

$4,309

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,580,000

Assessed value

$94,800

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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	$1,350,000	$81,000	$20,491	19.843%	$4,066	$4,066	+4.63%
2024/25	$1,291,000	$77,460	$19,348	20.085%	$3,886	$3,886	+24.44%
2023/24	$1,521,000	$91,260	$15,548	20.085%	$3,886	$3,123	-0.90%
2022/23	$1,339,000	$80,340	$15,516	20.309%	$3,892	$3,151	+7.29%
2021/22	$1,283,000	$76,980	$14,714	19.963%	$3,612	$2,937	+1.16%
2020/21	$1,305,000	$78,300	$13,796	21.045%	$3,594	$2,903	+6.22%
2019/20	$1,324,000	$79,440	$12,913	21.167%	$3,413	$2,733	+1.58%
2018/19	$1,167,000	$70,020	$12,863	20.919%	$3,373	$2,691	+3.43%
2017/18	$1,099,000	$65,940	$12,762	20.385%	$3,256	$2,602	+11.25%
2016/17	$861,000	$51,660	$11,698	19.991%	$3,014	$2,339	+10.84%

Permits

Permit information for 521 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
06/17/2025	Alteration
01/21/2025	Alteration
01/06/2025	Alteration
12/24/2024	Alteration
11/15/2024	Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

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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)

0.549

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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	0.09
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.09
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.09
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.15
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	0.09
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.09
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.15
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	0.09
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	0.45
Walk In Love Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	291	0.60
P.S. 140	NR	No	Public	K-10	318	0.60
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,186	0.60

Neighbors for 521 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY

517 Monroe St, Brooklyn 846 Quincy St, Brooklyn 525 Monroe St, Brooklyn 848 Quincy St, Brooklyn 505 Monroe St, Brooklyn 969 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 18 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn 507 Monroe St, Brooklyn 523 Monroe St, Brooklyn 513 Monroe St, Brooklyn 505 A Monroe St, Brooklyn 509 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 521 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 521 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 521 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

521 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 3,040 square feet.

When was 521 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

521 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 05/29/2026 for $2,800,000.

What is the assessed value of 521 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

521 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $94,800.

What are the property taxes for 521 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 521 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $4,308.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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