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521 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Property Information

521 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 521 Washington Avenue
Neighborhood Clinton Hill
Zip code 11238
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 02013-0025

Sales & Tax Overview for 521 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 521 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,078
Lot dimensions 30 ft x 69.25 ft
Property type Zoned Commercial or Manhattan Residential (V1)
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Zoning & Use for 521 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

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School district 13
Community district 2
Closest police station 0.50 Miles
Closest fire station 0.49 Miles

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Other Property Data for 521 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

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About 521 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

What is the market value of 521 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The current market value is $563,000.

Ownership Information for 521 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 521 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 521 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
06/08/1990 - D
07/05/1990 - R
Deed
(3350001550735)
12/22/1987 - D
12/24/1987 - R
Deed
(3100001329910)
04/30/1986 - D
06/18/1986 - R
Deed
(3590001175459)
11/16/1979 - R Deed
(37930111900095)
06/21/1974 - R Deed
(37430071700918)
11/13/1970 - R Mortgage
(37030044601323)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 521 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $0
Tax assessor's market value: $563,000
Assessed value: $253,350
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 521 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $563,000 $253,350 $0 10.848% $20,063 $0 n/a
2024/25 $519,000 $233,550 $0 10.762% $16,698 $0 n/a
2023/24 $399,000 $179,550 $0 10.592% $13,413 $0 n/a
2022/23 $307,000 $138,150 $0 10.646% $11,680 $0 n/a
2021/22 $267,000 $120,150 $0 10.755% $11,383 $0 n/a

Permits for 521 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$426
-10.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$493
11.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$492
6.6% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Washington Ave & Fulton Ave at SE Corner
Station lines C
Distance (miles) 0.02
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Bus Routes
Name Fulton St/Washington Av
Line B26
Distance (miles) 0.019

Neighbors for 521 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 521 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
280 St James Pl, Brooklyn 2,700 01/11/2011
928 Fulton St, Brooklyn 7,083 12/09/2010 $1,500,000
523 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 16,000
533 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 2,531 12/19/2024 $2,500,000
857 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn 4,800 08/07/2018 $2,886,507
535 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 2,565 05/25/2016
286 St James Pl, Brooklyn 2,400 12/30/2013 $1,450,000
584 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 3,780 05/14/2021
268 St James Pl, Brooklyn 3,360 12/14/2017 $2,437,500
270 St James Pl, Brooklyn 2,327 04/17/2002
531 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 3,792 10/14/1988
260 St James Pl, Brooklyn 10,060 10/17/2018
272 St James Pl, Brooklyn 10,800 10/26/1995
276 St James Pl, Brooklyn 3,240 05/17/2010
284 St James Pl, Brooklyn 3,412 01/05/2023
282 St James Pl, Brooklyn 2,700 01/30/2004
861 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn 3,680 08/07/2018 $2,886,507
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