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527 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 - Property report

Also known as: 527 Christopher Ave

Property image for 527 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1986

Lot sq. ft.

3,208

Sale price

$289,000

General information

Address

Primary address

527 Christopher Avenue

ZIP code

11212

Neighborhood

Brownsville

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

03846-0006

Building

Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Building sq. ft.

1,148

Building dimensions

18 ft x 31.42 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1986

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

12/12/2008

Sale price

$289,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$5,270

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)

Christopher Avenue (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Lott Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

32.08 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

3,208

Area overview

Walk score

69 /100. Somewhat Walkable

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

68 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.72 Miles

Closest fire station

0.55 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 527 Christopher 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 527 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
12/12/2008	$289,000	XXXX, XXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
04/27/2022 - R 04/14/2022 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2022042000831001)	XXXX XXXX XXX X X	XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/28/2017 - R 06/22/2017 - D	Mortgage (2017062700888001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX XXXX XXX XX
05/24/2017 - R 05/09/2017 - D	Agreement (2017052301318003)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX XXX
05/24/2017 - R 05/09/2017 - D	Deed (2017052301318001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXX
05/24/2017 - R 04/14/2017 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2017052301318002)	XXXX XXX	XXXX XXX
01/15/2009 - R 01/05/2009 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2009011201157001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
01/15/2009 - R 12/29/2008 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2009011201168001)	XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX	XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX X
12/24/2008 - R 12/17/2008 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2008121700968001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX
01/23/2009 - R 12/12/2008 - D	Mortgage (2008122201018002)	XXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX
01/23/2009 - R 12/12/2008 - D	Deed (2008122201018001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 527 Christopher 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

$5,270

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$630,000

Assessed value

$37,800

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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	$595,000	$35,700	$24,955	19.843%	$5,234	$4,952	+4.72%
2024/25	$700,000	$42,000	$23,543	20.085%	$4,998	$4,729	+0.26%
2023/24	$629,000	$37,740	$23,483	20.085%	$4,998	$4,717	+23.80%
2022/23	$614,000	$36,840	$23,234	20.309%	$5,015	$3,810	+10.30%
2021/22	$535,000	$32,100	$21,857	19.963%	$4,651	$3,454	-20.21%
2020/21	$447,000	$26,820	$20,569	21.045%	$4,625	$4,329	+5.76%
2019/20	$435,000	$26,100	$19,336	21.167%	$4,389	$4,093	+1.50%
2018/19	$416,000	$24,960	$19,276	20.919%	$4,338	$4,032	+3.52%
2017/18	$417,000	$25,020	$19,108	20.385%	$4,195	$3,895	+9.07%
2016/17	$343,000	$20,580	$17,864	19.991%	$3,881	$3,571	+9.13%

Permits

Permit information for 527 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
11/11/2016	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

Brownsville residential market stats

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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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Van Sinderen Ave & New Lots Ave at SW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.181

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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	0.14
P.S. 184 Newport	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	440	0.14
P.S. 41 Francis White	3	No	Public	K-5	154	0.23
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	651	0.30
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Cre	5	No	Charter	K-5	208	0.45
P.S. 165 Ida Posner	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	193	0.45
P.S. 165 Ida Posner	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	193	0.45
P.S. 190 Sheffield	7	No	Public	PK, K-5	125	0.48
P.S. 190 Sheffield	7	No	Public	PK, K-5	125	0.48
Peoples Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.50

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	0.14
Mott Hall Iv	2	No	Public	6-8	128	0.23
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	651	0.30
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy V	3	No	Public	6-8	83	0.30
Legacy School of the Arts	5	No	Public	6-8	147	0.48
Peoples Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.50
School Of The Future Brooklyn	3	No	Public	6-8	105	0.53
Key Collegiate Charter School	NR	No	Charter	6-8	116	0.56
Riverdale Avenue Middle School	3	No	Public	6-8	118	0.57
Achievement First East New York Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	1,144	0.59

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	0.30
Brooklyn Democracy Academy	1	No	Public	9-12	140	0.30
Achievement First East New York Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	1,144	0.59
Frederick Douglas Academy Vii High School	5	No	Public	9-12	227	0.67
Teachers Preperatory High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	189	0.67
High School For Civil Rights	2	No	Public	9-12	140	0.67
World Academy For Total Community Health	2	No	Public	9-12	132	0.67
Captain Vernon a Richards High School-Fire	3	No	Public	9-12	223	0.67
Performing Arts and Technology High School	6	No	Public	9-12	319	0.67
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	117	0.79

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 527 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The development at 527 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1986.

What is the total square footage of 527 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

527 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 has a total of 1,148 square feet.

When was 527 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 last sold and what was the sale price?

527 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was last sold on 12/12/2008 for $289,000.

What is the assessed value of 527 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

527 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is currently assessed at $37,800.

What are the property taxes for 527 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The property taxes for 527 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 total $5,269.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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