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

Also known as: 596 Van Buren St

Property image for 596 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

1,800

Sale price

$1,690,000

General information

Address

Primary address

596 Van Buren Street

ZIP code

11221

Neighborhood

Bushwick

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

03283-0017

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

2,160

Building dimensions

18 ft x 40 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1920

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Aluminum/Vinyl

Basement

Sales

Sale date

03/30/2026

Sale price

$1,690,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$6,537

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

18 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,800

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

0.17 Miles

Closest fire station

0.40 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 596 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 596 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
03/30/2026	$1,690,000	XXXXX XXX XXX XXXXX XXX	XXX, XXX
03/13/2023	$900,000	XXX, XXX	XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXX
10/23/2003	$339,000	XXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
04/27/2026 - R 04/17/2026 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2026041700652001)	XXX XXX	XXXX XXXX XXXX
04/14/2026 - R 03/30/2026 - D	Deed (2026040700885001)	XXX XXX	XXXXX XXX XXX XXXXX XXX
04/11/2023 - R 04/06/2023 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2023041000523001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
03/21/2023 - R 03/13/2023 - D	Mortgage (2023032000240002)	XXX XXX	XXXX XXXX XXXX
03/21/2023 - R 03/13/2023 - D	Deed (2023032000240001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX	XXX XXX
12/01/2021 - R 10/27/2021 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2021112201525001)	XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXX
11/19/2019 - R 11/13/2019 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2019111400825001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX	XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
08/30/2013 - R 07/19/2013 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2013072400470001)	XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X	XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
02/01/2012 - R 01/23/2012 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2012012600891001)	XXXXXXX XXXX X X XXX	XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXX
06/12/2013 - R 05/07/2010 - D	Agreement (2013052901581001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX XX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 596 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

$6,537

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,666,000

Assessed value

$99,960

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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	$1,572,000	$94,320	$32,931	19.843%	$6,534	$6,534	+146.12%
2024/25	$1,258,000	$75,480	$13,219	20.085%	$2,655	$2,655	+5.73%
2023/24	$1,310,000	$78,600	$12,503	20.085%	$2,511	$2,511	+4.59%
2022/23	$1,375,000	$82,500	$11,822	20.309%	$2,401	$2,401	+7.62%
2021/22	$1,359,000	$81,540	$11,176	19.963%	$2,231	$2,231	-5.05%
2020/21	$1,152,000	$69,120	$11,165	21.045%	$2,350	$2,350	+0.77%
2019/20	$1,011,000	$60,660	$11,016	21.167%	$2,332	$2,332	+6.98%
2018/19	$812,000	$48,720	$10,419	20.919%	$2,180	$2,180	+8.53%
2017/18	$859,000	$51,540	$9,852	20.385%	$2,008	$2,008	+7.87%
2016/17	$737,000	$44,220	$9,313	19.991%	$1,862	$1,862	+2.33%

Permits

Permit information for 596 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
06/17/2024	Alteration CO
06/10/2024	Alteration CO
04/01/2024	Alteration CO
08/21/2023	Alteration CO
08/13/2023	Alteration CO

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	05/05/2026	I
	05/04/2026	C

*Most recent HPD violations on record 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)

0.133

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 75 Mayda Cortiella	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	215	0.22
P.S. 75 Mayda Cortiella	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	215	0.22
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.08
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.08
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	610	0.18
P.S. 274 Kosciusko	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	279	0.20
P.S. 274 Kosciusko	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	279	0.20
P.S. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	150	0.30
P.S. 309 George E Wibecan Preparatory Academy	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	150	0.30
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.30

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Jhs 291 Roland Hayes	3	Yes	Public	6-8	267	0.59
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.08
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	610	0.18
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.30
Madiba Prep Middle School	6	No	Public	6-8	201	0.32
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid	3	No	Public	6-8	100	0.41
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.47
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology	5	No	Public	6-8	149	0.47
Achievement First Bushwick Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-8	938	0.51
Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler	7	No	Public	5-8	822	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	0.08
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence	3	No	Public	9-12	370	0.22
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick	2	No	Public	9-12	445	0.26
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.30
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech	3	No	Public	9-12	549	0.37
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School	2	No	Charter	9-12	236	0.41
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance	3	No	Public	9-12	190	0.41
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.58
Math, Eng, Science Academy Charter High	5	No	Charter	9-12	515	0.59
Bushwick Community High School	2	No	Public	9-12	86	0.59

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 596 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 596 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 596 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

596 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 2,160 square feet.

When was 596 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

596 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 03/30/2026 for $1,690,000.

What is the assessed value of 596 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

596 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $99,960.

What are the property taxes for 596 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 596 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $6,537.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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