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596 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 - Property report

Also known as: 596 Union Ave

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Property type

Over Six Families without Stores (C1)

Year built

1928

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

Sale price

$400,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
596 Union Avenue
ZIP code
11211
Neighborhood
Williamsburg
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
02721-0002

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Building
Property type
Over Six Families without Stores (C1)
Building sq. ft.
5,500
Building dimensions
25 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1928
Last altered
2006
Building material
Sales
Sale date
03/01/2004
Sale price
$400,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$18,627
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
8
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,500

Area overview

Walk score
96 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
96 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
95 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
14
Community district
1
Closest police station
0.58 Miles
Closest fire station
0.14 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 596 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 596 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/01/2004 $400,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXX, XX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/17/2023 - R
06/23/2023 - D		 Deed
(2023071300821001)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
05/24/2004 - R
03/01/2004 - D		 Deed, Other
(2004041401858002)		 XXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
12/02/1974 - D
12/02/1974 - R		 Deed
(37430075000628)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 596 Union Avenue, 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
$18,627
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$3,113,000
Assessed value
$1,400,850

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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 $3,166,000 $1,424,700 $145,200 12.439% $18,061 $18,061 +7.05%
2024/25 $3,075,600 $1,384,020 $134,971 12.5% $16,871 $16,871 +7.53%
2023/24 $2,563,000 $1,153,350 $125,494 12.502% $15,689 $15,689 +9.59%
2022/23 $2,136,000 $961,200 $116,708 12.267% $14,317 $14,317 +1.59%
2021/22 $1,709,000 $769,050 $115,187 12.235% $14,093 $14,093 +2.86%
2020/21 $1,797,000 $808,650 $111,692 12.267% $13,701 $13,701 +5.80%
2019/20 $1,497,600 $673,920 $103,824 12.473% $12,950 $12,950 +6.37%
2018/19 $1,248,000 $561,600 $96,534 12.612% $12,175 $12,175 +6.62%
2017/18 $1,074,000 $483,300 $89,775 12.719% $11,418 $11,418 -0.04%
2016/17 $859,000 $386,550 $88,605 12.892% $11,423 $11,423 +3.20%
Permits

Permit information for 596 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/27/2026 Alteration
05/27/2026 Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
07/16/2024 P-plumbing none
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

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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
AE

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
3

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Driggs Ave & N 7th St at NE Corner
Station lines
L
Distance (miles)
0.241
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Neighbors for 596 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

14 Bayard St, Brooklyn 41 Richardson St, Brooklyn 39 Richardson St, Brooklyn 177 Bayard St, Brooklyn 525 A Humboldt St, Brooklyn 23 Richardson St, Brooklyn 163 Bayard St, Brooklyn 600 Union Ave, Brooklyn 43 Richardson St, Brooklyn 3 Richardson St, Brooklyn 598 Union Ave, Brooklyn 527 Humboldt St, Brooklyn 171 Bayard St, Brooklyn 175 Bayard St, Brooklyn 719 Lorimer St, Brooklyn 169 Bayard St, Brooklyn 21 Richardson St, Brooklyn 165 Bayard St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 596 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

10002, New York City, NY 10003, New York City, NY 10009, New York City, NY 10010, New York City, NY 10016, New York City, NY 10017, New York City, NY 11101, New York City, NY 11104, New York City, NY 11109, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 596 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The development at 596 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1928.

What is the total square footage of 596 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

596 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 5,500 square feet.

When was 596 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 last sold and what was the sale price?

596 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was last sold on 03/01/2004 for $400,000.

What is the assessed value of 596 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

596 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is currently assessed at $1,400,850.

What are the property taxes for 596 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The property taxes for 596 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 total $18,626.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 8 residential unit(s).

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