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521 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 - Property report

Also known as: 521 Watkins St

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1986

Lot sq. ft.

1,800

Sale price

$295,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
521 Watkins Street
ZIP code
11212
Neighborhood
Brownsville
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
03618-0026

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Building
Property type
One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sq. ft.
1,116
Building dimensions
18 ft x 31.33 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1986
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
09/17/2009
Sale price
$295,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,698
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Watkins Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Newport Street
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
18 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,800

Area overview

Walk score
69 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
67 /100.  Bikeable
School district
23
Community district
16
Closest police station
0.76 Miles
Closest fire station
0.61 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 521 Watkins 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 521 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/17/2009 $295,000 XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/29/2017 - R
08/21/2017 - D		 Deed
(2017082801295002)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
08/29/2017 - R
08/21/2017 - D		 Deed
(2017082801295001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
03/07/2017 - R Initial UCC1
(2017030201257105)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXX
06/20/2013 - R
05/26/2013 - D		 Deed
(2013060701215001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
01/28/2013 - R
01/14/2013 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2013011400220001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
01/23/2013 - R
12/26/2012 - D		 Mortgage
(2013011000268001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
11/09/2010 - R
10/29/2010 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2010110400560001)		 XXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXX XX XXX
10/21/2009 - R
10/06/2009 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2009100700103001)		 XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
09/28/2009 - R
09/17/2009 - D		 Mortgage
(2009092100971002)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
09/28/2009 - R
09/17/2009 - D		 Deed
(2009092100971001)		 XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 521 Watkins 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
$4,698
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$584,000
Assessed value
$35,040

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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 $539,000 $32,340 $22,550 19.843% $4,475 $4,475 +2.68%
2024/25 $534,000 $32,040 $21,696 20.085% $4,358 $4,358 +0.83%
2023/24 $540,000 $32,400 $21,517 20.085% $4,322 $4,322 +4.81%
2022/23 $520,000 $31,200 $20,304 20.309% $4,124 $4,124 +4.71%
2021/22 $498,000 $29,880 $19,728 19.963% $3,938 $3,938 -0.42%
2020/21 $453,000 $27,180 $18,792 21.045% $3,955 $3,955 +3.34%
2019/20 $430,000 $25,800 $18,080 21.167% $3,827 $3,827 +2.03%
2018/19 $448,000 $26,880 $17,931 20.919% $3,751 $3,751 +8.75%
2017/18 $310,000 $18,600 $16,920 20.385% $3,449 $3,449 +4.95%
2016/17 $274,000 $16,440 $16,440 19.991% $3,287 $3,287 +7.33%
Permits

Permit information for 521 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
09/26/2016 Alteration type 2

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$599,500

3.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$516

5% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
5

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Powell St & Livonia Ave at SW Corner
Station lines
3
Distance (miles)
0.272
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 184 Newport 3 No Public PK, K-8 440 0.04
P.S. 184 Newport 3 No Public PK, K-8 440 0.04
P.S. 41 Francis White 3 No Public K-5 154 0.11
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 651 0.28
P.S. 165 Ida Posner 5 No Public PK, K-5 193 0.36
P.S. 165 Ida Posner 5 No Public PK, K-5 193 0.36
Peoples Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.38
Peoples Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.38
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Cre 5 No Charter K-5 208 0.42
Riverdale Avenue Community School 5 No Public PK, K-5 300 0.45
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 184 Newport 3 No Public PK, K-8 440 0.04
Mott Hall Iv 2 No Public 6-8 128 0.11
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 651 0.28
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy V 3 No Public 6-8 83 0.28
Peoples Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.38
Riverdale Avenue Middle School 3 No Public 6-8 118 0.45
Key Collegiate Charter School NR No Charter 6-8 116 0.46
School Of The Future Brooklyn 3 No Public 6-8 105 0.56
Legacy School of the Arts 5 No Public 6-8 147 0.56
P.S. Is 323 4 No Public PK, K-8 511 0.57
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Democracy Academy 1 No Public 9-12 140 0.28
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School 4 No Public 9-12 200 0.28
Teachers Preperatory High School NR No Public 9-12 189 0.56
Frederick Douglas Academy Vii High School 5 No Public 9-12 227 0.56
Achievement First East New York Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 1,144 0.67
World Academy For Total Community Health 2 No Public 9-12 132 0.71
High School For Civil Rights 2 No Public 9-12 140 0.71
Captain Vernon a Richards High School-Fire 3 No Public 9-12 223 0.71
Performing Arts and Technology High School 6 No Public 9-12 319 0.71
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 117 0.72

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Neighbors for 521 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY

764 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn 515 Watkins St, Brooklyn 778 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn 527 Watkins St, Brooklyn 537 Watkins St, Brooklyn 531 Watkins St, Brooklyn 545 Watkins St, Brooklyn 768 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn 770-780 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn 780 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn 543 Watkins St, Brooklyn 762 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn 523 Watkins St, Brooklyn 529 Watkins St, Brooklyn 541 Watkins St, Brooklyn 776 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn 533 Watkins St, Brooklyn 517 Watkins St, Brooklyn 772 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn 525 Watkins St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 521 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11208, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11234, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 521 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The development at 521 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1986.

What is the total square footage of 521 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

521 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 has a total of 1,116 square feet.

When was 521 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 last sold and what was the sale price?

521 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was last sold on 09/17/2009 for $295,000.

What is the assessed value of 521 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

521 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is currently assessed at $35,040.

What are the property taxes for 521 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The property taxes for 521 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 total $4,697.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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