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515 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 - Property report

Also known as: 515 Watkins St

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1986

Lot sq. ft.

2,517

General information

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Address
Primary address
515 Watkins Street
ZIP code
11212
Neighborhood
Brownsville
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
03618-0028

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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
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,024
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)
Newport Street (wide)
Watkins Street (narrow)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
25.17 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,517

Area overview

Walk score
77 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
70 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
23
Community district
16
Closest police station
0.76 Miles
Closest fire station
0.60 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 515 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Documents

Sales history for 515 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/07/1999 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3100006838210)
01/19/1995 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3010004591701)		 XXXXXXXX XXXX
12/22/1993 - R Mortgage
(3120001824712)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXX
10/17/1985 - R Easement
(3760001119176)		 XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XX
10/16/1985 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3500001118750)		 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXX XXXX
10/16/1985 - R Mortgage
(3490001118749)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX
10/16/1985 - R Mortgage
(3480001118748)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXX XX XXX XXXX
10/16/1985 - R
09/26/1985 - D		 Deed
(3470001118747)		 XXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 515 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$5,024
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$586,000
Assessed value
$35,160

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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 $542,000 $32,520 $22,772 19.843% $4,800 $4,519 +0.60%
2024/25 $550,000 $33,000 $22,364 20.085% $4,761 $4,492 +6.68%
2023/24 $595,000 $35,700 $20,963 20.085% $4,492 $4,210 +5.56%
2022/23 $555,000 $33,300 $19,640 20.309% $4,285 $3,989 +1.62%
2021/22 $523,000 $31,380 $19,660 19.963% $4,212 $3,925 -0.53%
2020/21 $455,000 $27,300 $18,750 21.045% $4,243 $3,946 +1.57%
2019/20 $440,000 $26,400 $18,353 21.167% $4,181 $3,885 +8.12%
2018/19 $489,000 $29,340 $17,176 20.919% $3,898 $3,593 +9.39%
2017/18 $344,000 $20,640 $16,113 20.385% $3,584 $3,285 +2.48%
2016/17 $302,000 $18,120 $16,033 19.991% $3,515 $3,205 +7.70%
Permits

Permit information for 515 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY

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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

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Hurricane evacuation zones
5

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Powell St & Livonia Ave at SW Corner
Station lines
3
Distance (miles)
0.266
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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 0.03
P.S. 184 Newport 3 No Public PK, K-8 440 0.03
P.S. 41 Francis White 3 No Public K-5 154 0.11
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 651 0.29
P.S. 165 Ida Posner 5 No Public PK, K-5 193 0.37
P.S. 165 Ida Posner 5 No Public PK, K-5 193 0.37
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 0.43
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 0.03
Mott Hall Iv 2 No Public 6-8 128 0.11
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 651 0.29
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy V 3 No Public 6-8 83 0.29
Peoples Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.38
Key Collegiate Charter School NR No Charter 6-8 116 0.45
Riverdale Avenue Middle School 3 No Public 6-8 118 0.45
School Of The Future Brooklyn 3 No Public 6-8 105 0.56
P.S. Is 323 4 No Public PK, K-8 511 0.56
Mott Hall Bridges Academy 3 No Public 6-8 175 0.56
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School 4 No Public 9-12 200 0.29
Brooklyn Democracy Academy 1 No Public 9-12 140 0.29
Teachers Preperatory High School NR No Public 9-12 189 0.55
Frederick Douglas Academy Vii High School 5 No Public 9-12 227 0.55
Achievement First East New York Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 1,144 0.66
World Academy For Total Community Health 2 No Public 9-12 132 0.71
Captain Vernon a Richards High School-Fire 3 No Public 9-12 223 0.71
High School For Civil Rights 2 No Public 9-12 140 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 0.71

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Neighbors for 515 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY

764 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn 778 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn 782 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn 527 Watkins St, Brooklyn 537 Watkins St, Brooklyn 531 Watkins St, Brooklyn 768 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn 770-780 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn 780 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn 784 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn 762 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn 521 Watkins St, Brooklyn 523 Watkins St, Brooklyn 529 Watkins St, Brooklyn 541 Watkins St, Brooklyn 776 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn 533 Watkins St, Brooklyn 772 Mother Gaston Blvd, Brooklyn 517 Watkins St, Brooklyn 525 Watkins St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 515 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 515 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The development at 515 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1986.

What is the total square footage of 515 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

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

What is the assessed value of 515 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

515 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is currently assessed at $35,160.

What are the property taxes for 515 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The property taxes for 515 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 total $5,024.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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