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520 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 - Property report

Also known as: 520 Union Ave

Property image for 520 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Property type

Five to Six Families (C2)

Year built

1928

Lot sq. ft.

1,700

Sale price

$3,175,000

General information

Address

Primary address

520 Union Avenue

ZIP code

11211

Neighborhood

Williamsburg

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

02741-0001

Building

Property type

Five to Six Families (C2)

Building sq. ft.

4,500

Building dimensions

25 ft x 60 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1928

Last altered

2012

Building material

Sales

Sale date

03/15/2023

Sale price

$3,175,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$16,746

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Lot dimensions

25 ft x 66 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,700

Area overview

Walk score

99 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

93 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.74 Miles

Closest fire station

0.20 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 520 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 520 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
03/15/2023	$3,175,000	XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
10/03/2024 - R 09/23/2024 - D	Assignment of Leases and Rents (2024093000412003)	XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
10/03/2024 - R 09/23/2024 - D	Agreement (2024093000412002)	XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
09/26/2024 - R 09/23/2024 - D	Certificate (2024092500478003)	XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
09/26/2024 - R 09/23/2024 - D	Development Rights (2024092500478002)	XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/26/2024 - R 09/23/2024 - D	Declaration (2024092500478001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/26/2024 - R 09/11/2024 - D	Sundry Miscellaneous (2024092500478004)	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
09/06/2024 - R 01/03/2024 - D	Certificate (2024090300713001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXX
01/22/2024 - R 01/03/2024 - D	Zoning Lot Description (2024011200315002)	XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX
01/22/2024 - R 01/03/2024 - D	Certificate (2024011200315001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXX
03/21/2023 - R	Initial UCC1 (2023032000617011)	XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 520 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

$16,746

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,743,000

Assessed value

$1,234,350

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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	$2,286,000	$1,028,700	$134,622	12.439%	$16,746	$16,746	-10.55%
2024/25	$2,145,000	$965,250	$149,757	12.5%	$18,720	$18,720	+7.07%
2023/24	$1,991,000	$895,950	$139,840	12.502%	$17,483	$17,483	+9.06%
2022/23	$1,659,000	$746,550	$130,680	12.267%	$16,031	$16,031	+7.26%
2021/22	$1,850,000	$832,500	$122,149	12.235%	$14,945	$14,945	-0.26%
2020/21	$1,958,000	$881,100	$122,149	12.267%	$14,984	$14,984	+4.28%
2019/20	$1,632,000	$734,400	$115,198	12.473%	$14,369	$14,369	+5.91%
2018/19	$1,360,000	$612,000	$107,569	12.612%	$13,567	$13,567	+6.11%
2017/18	$1,170,000	$526,500	$100,523	12.719%	$12,786	$12,786	+5.55%
2016/17	$936,000	$421,200	$93,961	12.892%	$12,113	$12,113	+0.07%

Permits

Permit information for 520 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
02/08/2024	Subdivision: improved
08/22/2023	Alteration
06/29/2023	Alteration
06/19/2023	Alteration
06/19/2023	Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID	Issue date	Type	Status
	04/06/2018	Lblvio-low pressure boiler
	12/04/2009	C-construction

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Listings

Neighborhood

Brooklyn commercial market stats

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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

FEMA flood zones

0.2,AE

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Union Ave & Metropolitan Ave at SW Corner

Station lines

G-L

Distance (miles)

0.136

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Neighbors for 520 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

26 Withers St, Brooklyn 235 Meeker Ave, Brooklyn 443 Humboldt St, Brooklyn 15 Jackson St, Brooklyn 187 Withers St, Brooklyn 32 Withers St, Brooklyn 44 Withers St, Brooklyn 28 Withers St, Brooklyn 34 Withers St, Brooklyn 436 Graham Ave, Brooklyn 185 Withers St, Brooklyn 524 Union Ave, Brooklyn 30 Withers St, Brooklyn 183 Withers St, Brooklyn 451 Humboldt St, Brooklyn 199 Withers St, Brooklyn 445 Humboldt St, Brooklyn 193 Withers St, Brooklyn

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 520 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The development at 520 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1928.

What is the total square footage of 520 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

520 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 4,500 square feet.

When was 520 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 last sold and what was the sale price?

520 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was last sold on 03/15/2023 for $3,175,000.

What is the assessed value of 520 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

520 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is currently assessed at $1,234,350.

What are the property taxes for 520 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The property taxes for 520 Union Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 total $16,745.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 5 residential unit(s).

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