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520 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 - Property report

Also known as: 520 Jamaica Ave

Property image for 520 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Property type

Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

1,399

General information

Address

Primary address

520 Jamaica Avenue

ZIP code

11208

Neighborhood

East New York

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

03910-0021

Building

Property type

Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)

Building sq. ft.

1,124

Building dimensions

20 ft x 33 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1920

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Combination

Basement

Garage type

Attached Garage

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$1,980

Tax class

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Jamaica Avenue (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Highland Place

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

32.42 ft x 43.17 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,399

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Current built area

1,119 sq. ft.

Buildable area

Area overview

Walk score

64 /100. Somewhat Walkable

Transit score

79 /100. Excellent Transit

Bike score

73 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.90 Miles

Closest fire station

0.72 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 520 Jamaica 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 520 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
08/05/2026 - R 07/24/2026 - D	Transfer on Death Deed (2026080400731001)	XXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXX X
08/03/2026 - R 07/23/2026 - D	Deed (2026073000131001)	XXX XXXXXXX	XXX XXXXXXX
12/29/2025 - R	Initial UCC1 (2025122900187003)	XXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXX
07/06/2022 - R 06/21/2022 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2022062801122001)	XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
03/17/2022 - R 03/01/2022 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2022030900747001)	XXX XXXXXXX	XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
02/14/2022 - R 01/24/2022 - D	Mortgage (2022021000065001)	XXX XXXXXXX	XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
04/13/2016 - R 11/01/2015 - D	Agreement (2016041300388001)	XXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
08/28/2008 - R 07/15/2008 - D	Mortgage (2008082600344001)	XXX XXXXXX	XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
06/15/1998 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (3740006120774)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXX XX	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
06/15/1998 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3250006120525)	XXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 520 Jamaica 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

$1,980

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$713,000

Assessed value

$42,780

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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	$648,000	$38,880	$26,179	19.843%	$5,195	$5,195	+0.41%
2024/25	$738,000	$44,280	$25,759	20.085%	$5,174	$5,174	+12.47%
2023/24	$760,000	$45,600	$22,904	20.085%	$4,881	$4,600	+2.04%
2022/23	$697,000	$41,820	$22,199	20.309%	$4,805	$4,508	+8.17%
2021/22	$538,000	$32,280	$20,880	19.963%	$4,456	$4,168	-2.94%
2020/21	$450,000	$27,000	$20,406	21.045%	$4,591	$4,294	+1.11%
2019/20	$358,000	$21,480	$20,066	21.167%	$4,544	$4,247	+8.04%
2018/19	$445,000	$26,700	$18,793	20.919%	$4,237	$3,931	+5.70%
2017/18	$380,000	$22,800	$18,246	20.385%	$4,019	$3,719	+9.12%
2016/17	$310,000	$18,600	$17,050	19.991%	$3,718	$3,408	+5.01%

Permits

Permit information for 520 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
10/03/2025	Alteration
10/02/2025	Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$717,500

-2.2% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$445

0.3% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$998,800

3.4% 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

Norwood Ave & Fulton St at NE Corner

Station lines

J-Z

Distance (miles)

0.322

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 108 Sal Abbracciamento	8	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	718	0.21
P.S. 108 Sal Abbracciamento	8	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	718	0.21
St Peter's Lutheran School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-2	132	0.17
St Peter's Lutheran School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-2	132	0.17
P.S. 65	7	No	Public	PK, K-5	471	0.36
P.S. 65	7	No	Public	PK, K-5	471	0.36
Followers of Jesus School	NR	No	Private	1-12	36	0.39
Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter 3	NR	No	Charter	K-3	113	0.42
P.S. 89 Cypress Hills	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	474	0.47
P.S. 89 Cypress Hills	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	474	0.47

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Vista Academy	7	Yes	Public	6-8	418	0.50
Liberty Avenue Middle School	4	Yes	Public	6-8	439	0.50
Followers of Jesus School	NR	No	Private	1-12	36	0.39
P.S. 89 Cypress Hills	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	474	0.47
MS 935	7	No	Public	6	181	0.48
Achievement First Apollo Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	912	0.50
Blessed Sacrament School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	283	0.54
Salve Regina Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.59
St. Michael School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.59
Salve Regina Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	412	0.59

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Followers of Jesus School	NR	No	Private	1-12	36	0.39
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School	4	No	Public	9-12	805	0.60
W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School	2	No	Public	9-12	408	0.96
Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School	4	No	Public	9-12	404	0.99
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR COLLABORATIVE HEALTHCARE	NR	No	Public	9-12	337	0.99
Multicultural High School	4	No	Public	9-12	335	0.99
Academy of Innovative Technology	4	No	Public	9-12	406	0.99
Brooklyn Lab School	5	No	Public	9-12	395	0.99
The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers	2	No	Public	9-12	269	1.12
High School For Civil Rights	2	No	Public	9-12	140	1.34

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 520 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The development at 520 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 520 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

520 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a total of 1,124 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 520 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

520 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is currently assessed at $42,780.

What are the property taxes for 520 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The property taxes for 520 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 total $5,314.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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