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397 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

397 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 397 South 5th Street
Neighborhood Williamsburg
Zip code 11211
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 02451-0125

Sales & Tax Overview for 397 South 5th Street, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $10,441

Lot & Building Information for 397 South 5th Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 1,804
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 90.05 ft
Property type Two Family Frame (B2)
Building sqft 2,505
Building dimensions 20 ft x 41.75 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Structure type Row
Building material Frame
Exterior wall Combination
Year built 2000
Frontage South 5 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Broadway
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 397 South 5th Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 14
Community district 1
Closest police station 1.26 Miles
Closest fire station 0.58 Miles

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About 397 South 5th Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 397 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

397 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 2000 and has a total of 2,505 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 397 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $139,380, the tax amount paid for 397 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is $9,850. For the next year, the tax amount for 397 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is estimated at $10,441.

When was 397 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 last sold?

397 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was last sold in 01/04/2007.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 397 South 5th Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 397 South 5th Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 397 South 5th Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
11/20/2017 - R
11/01/2017 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2017110301280001)
11/20/2017 - R
11/01/2017 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2017110301162001)
11/20/2017 - R
11/01/2017 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2017110301048001)
11/02/2017 - R
10/24/2017 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2017110101359001)
08/05/2013 - R
07/05/2013 - D
Agreement
(2013071800372003)
08/05/2013 - R
07/05/2013 - D
Mortgage
(2013071800372002)
08/05/2013 - R
06/21/2013 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2013071800372001)
03/29/2007 - R
02/05/2007 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2007031401844001)
02/09/2007 - R
01/30/2007 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2007013100952001)
04/16/2007 - R
01/12/2007 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2007031301613001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 397 South 5th Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $9,850
Estimated property tax: $10,441
Tax assessor's market value: $2,323,000
Assessed value: $139,380

Assessment History for 397 South 5th Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 397 South 5th 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 $2,323,000 $139,380 $49,642 19.843% $9,850 $9,850 -1.20%
2024/25 $2,056,000 $123,360 $49,640 20.085% $9,970 $9,970 +1.83%
2023/24 $2,010,000 $120,600 $48,746 20.085% $9,791 $9,791 +4.83%
2022/23 $1,917,000 $115,020 $45,988 20.309% $9,340 $9,340 +16.28%
2021/22 $1,711,000 $102,660 $40,233 19.963% $8,754 $8,032 +10.36%

Permits for 397 South 5th Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
01/19/2001 New building
05/30/2000 New building
         
         
         
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Williamsburg Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$1,198,750
-20.3% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,362
6.1% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 5 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Hooper St & Broadway at NW Corner
Station lines J-M
Distance (miles) 0.094
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
P.S. 250 George H Lindsey 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 284 0.38
P.S. 250 George H Lindsey 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 284 0.38
Bnos Chayil NR No Private PK-12 977 0.04
Bnos Chayil NR No Private PK-12 977 0.04
Talmud Torah Of Kasho NR No Private PK-11 366 0.11

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Bnos Chayil NR No Private PK-12 977 0.04
Talmud Torah Of Kasho NR No Private PK-11 366 0.11
Bais Rochel School NR No Private 1-7 370 0.21
Bnos Yakov School For Girls NR No Private PK, K-12 848 0.21
Bais Rochel School NR No Private PK, K-12 4,198 0.21

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Bnos Chayil NR No Private PK-12 977 0.04
Talmud Torah Of Kasho NR No Private PK-11 366 0.11
El Puente Academy For Peace And Justice 1 No Public 9-12 174 0.21
Bnos Yakov School For Girls NR No Private PK, K-12 848 0.21
Bais Rochel School NR No Private PK, K-12 4,198 0.21

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Neighbors for 397 South 5th Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 397 South 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
395 S 5th St, Brooklyn 2,505 02/24/2012 $173,116
352 Hewes St, Brooklyn 22,850 02/24/1995
410 S 4th St, Brooklyn 2,505 10/26/2001
414 S 4th St, Brooklyn 5,600 10/28/1981
403 S 5th St, Brooklyn 2,505 11/09/2001
377 S 5th St, Brooklyn 4,550 10/25/2021
393 S 5th St, Brooklyn 2,505 02/14/2013 $885,000
387 S 5th St, Brooklyn 2,505 09/09/2025 $2,226,000
406 S 4th St, Brooklyn 4,125 06/28/1990
412 S 4th St, Brooklyn 2,505 09/28/2011 $842,000
403 A S 5th St, Brooklyn 09/19/2008 $28,162
398 S 4th St, Brooklyn 09/19/2008 $28,162
396 S 5th St, Brooklyn 5,992 02/12/2015
399 S 5th St, Brooklyn 2,505 12/06/2001
391 S 5th St, Brooklyn 2,505 11/30/2001
401 S 5th St, Brooklyn 2,505 12/26/2017
389 S 5th St, Brooklyn 2,505 09/13/2002
379 S 5th St, Brooklyn 6,300 07/19/2022
385 S 5th St, Brooklyn 5,000 10/31/1967
405 S 5th St, Brooklyn 2,220 05/16/2024
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