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597 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 597 Van Buren St

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

1,750

Sale price

$515,000

General information

Address

Primary address

597 Van Buren Street

ZIP code

11221

Neighborhood

Bushwick

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

03273-0055

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

2,040

Building dimensions

17.5 ft x 40 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1901

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Aluminum/Vinyl

Basement

Sales

Sale date

07/05/2012

Sale price

$515,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$2,661

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)

Van Buren Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Broadway

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

17.5 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,750

Area overview

Walk score

96 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

96 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

76 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.19 Miles

Closest fire station

0.38 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 597 Van Buren 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 597 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
07/05/2012	$515,000	XXXXXX, XXXXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
01/17/2012	$245,000	XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX
03/24/2004	$383,000	XXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
06/17/2026 - R 06/11/2026 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2026061200415001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XX XXXXXX
01/05/2024 - R 12/22/2023 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2024010300061001)	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
09/24/2012 - R 07/05/2012 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2012071100759004)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX	XX XXXXXXX XXX
09/24/2012 - R 07/05/2012 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2012071100759003)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX	XX XXXXXXX XXX
09/24/2012 - R 07/05/2012 - D	Mortgage (2012071100759002)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
09/24/2012 - R 07/05/2012 - D	Deed (2012071100759001)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXX X
03/08/2012 - R	UCC3 Termination (2012020200292004)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX X
03/02/2012 - R 02/08/2012 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2012021300690001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX X
03/08/2012 - R 01/17/2012 - D	Mortgage (2012020200292003)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX	X X XXXXXXX XXX
03/08/2012 - R 01/17/2012 - D	Mortgage (2012020200292002)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX	X X XXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 597 Van Buren 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

$2,661

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,466,000

Assessed value

$87,960

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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	$1,648,000	$98,880	$13,398	19.843%	$2,659	$2,659	+0.13%
2024/25	$1,302,000	$78,120	$13,219	20.085%	$2,655	$2,655	+5.73%
2023/24	$1,320,000	$79,200	$12,503	20.085%	$2,511	$2,511	+19.33%
2022/23	$1,225,000	$73,500	$10,362	20.309%	$2,401	$2,104	+8.25%
2021/22	$1,151,000	$69,060	$9,736	19.963%	$2,231	$1,944	-5.31%
2020/21	$962,000	$57,720	$9,755	21.045%	$2,350	$2,053	+0.86%
2019/20	$912,000	$54,720	$9,616	21.167%	$2,332	$2,035	+8.61%
2018/19	$780,000	$46,800	$8,959	20.919%	$2,180	$1,874	+9.68%
2017/18	$890,000	$53,400	$8,382	20.385%	$2,008	$1,709	+10.10%
2016/17	$666,000	$39,960	$7,763	19.991%	$1,862	$1,552	+2.75%

Permits

Permit information for 597 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
02/02/2012	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Bushwick South residential market stats

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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

Patchen Ave & Broadway at SW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.105

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 274 Kosciusko	2	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	279	0.17
P.S. 274 Kosciusko	2	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	279	0.17
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.09
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.09
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	610	0.21
P.S. 75 Mayda Cortiella	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	215	0.24
P.S. 75 Mayda Cortiella	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	215	0.24
P.S. 26 Jesse Owens	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	183	0.30
P.S. 26 Jesse Owens	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	183	0.30
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.32

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Is 349 Math Science And Technology	5	Yes	Public	6-8	246	0.57
Is 347 School Of Humanities	4	Yes	Public	6-8	244	0.60
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.09
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	610	0.21
Madiba Prep Middle School	6	No	Public	6-8	201	0.30
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.32
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid	3	No	Public	6-8	100	0.39
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.46
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology	5	No	Public	6-8	149	0.46
St Frances Cabrini School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	296	0.51

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.09
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence	3	No	Public	9-12	370	0.19
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick	2	No	Public	9-12	445	0.23
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.32
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance	3	No	Public	9-12	190	0.39
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School	2	No	Charter	9-12	236	0.39
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech	3	No	Public	9-12	549	0.40
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.57
Bushwick Community High School	2	No	Public	9-12	86	0.61
Math, Eng, Science Academy Charter High	5	No	Charter	9-12	515	0.61

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 597 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 597 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 597 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

597 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 2,040 square feet.

When was 597 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

597 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 07/05/2012 for $515,000.

What is the assessed value of 597 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

597 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $87,960.

What are the property taxes for 597 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 597 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $2,661.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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