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524 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 - Property report

Also known as: 2-8 Essex St

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Property type

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

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

1,333

General information

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Address
Primary address
524 Jamaica Avenue
Alternate address(es)
2-8 Essex St
528 Jamaica Ave
ZIP code
11208
Neighborhood
East New York
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
03910-0023

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Building
Property type
Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)
Building sq. ft.
1,696
Building dimensions
20 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1920
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Combination
Basement
4
Garage type
Attached Garage
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,646
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)
Jamaica Avenue (wide)
Essex Street (narrow)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
21.42 ft x 62.25 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,333

Area overview

Walk score
64 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
79 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
73 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
19
Community district
5
Closest police station
0.90 Miles
Closest fire station
0.73 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 524 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 524 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/26/2013 - R
01/25/2013 - D		 Agreement
(2013021201183002)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
02/26/2013 - R
01/25/2013 - D		 Mortgage
(2013021201183001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
02/26/2013 - R
10/02/2012 - D		 Subordination of Mortgage
(2013021201183003)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
02/03/2006 - R
01/13/2006 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006011800874001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX
12/30/2005 - R
11/17/2005 - D		 Mortgage
(2005122200086001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX
09/27/2005 - R
09/08/2005 - D		 Mortgage
(2005091600791001)		 XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX
02/19/2002 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3640008012164)		 XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
02/19/2002 - R Mortgage
(3440008012044)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
02/19/2002 - R
12/17/2001 - D		 Deed
(3000008014300)		 XXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
05/08/2001 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3930007640693)

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 524 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
$4,646
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$963,000
Assessed value
$57,780

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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 $994,000 $59,640 $23,414 19.843% $4,646 $4,646 +0.65%
2024/25 $785,000 $47,100 $22,982 20.085% $4,616 $4,616 +4.83%
2023/24 $790,000 $47,400 $21,923 20.085% $4,403 $4,403 +4.83%
2022/23 $781,000 $46,860 $20,682 20.309% $4,200 $4,200 +7.84%
2021/22 $689,000 $41,340 $19,512 19.963% $3,895 $3,895 -5.15%
2020/21 $576,000 $34,560 $19,512 21.045% $4,106 $4,106 +1.29%
2019/20 $537,000 $32,220 $19,152 21.167% $4,054 $4,054 +6.08%
2018/19 $480,000 $28,800 $18,269 20.919% $3,822 $3,822 +8.78%
2017/18 $366,000 $21,960 $17,235 20.385% $3,513 $3,513 +8.09%
2016/17 $271,000 $16,260 $16,260 19.991% $3,251 $3,251 -1.74%
Permits

Permit information for 524 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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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

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Norwood Ave & Fulton St at NE Corner
Station lines
J-Z
Distance (miles)
0.316
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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 0.35
P.S. 65 7 No Public PK, K-5 471 0.35
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. 938 NR No Public PK, K-2 140 0.47
P.S. 938 NR No Public PK, K-2 140 0.47
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Liberty Avenue Middle School 4 Yes Public 6-8 439 0.50
Vista Academy 7 Yes Public 6-8 418 0.50
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 0.39
MS 935 7 No Public 6 181 0.47
P.S. 89 Cypress Hills 3 No Public PK, K-8 474 0.47
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 0.60
St. Michael School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.60
Salve Regina Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 412 0.60
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 0.59
W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School 2 No Public 9-12 408 0.97
Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School 4 No Public 9-12 404 0.98
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR COLLABORATIVE HEALTHCARE NR No Public 9-12 337 0.98
Multicultural High School 4 No Public 9-12 335 0.98
Academy of Innovative Technology 4 No Public 9-12 406 0.98
Brooklyn Lab School 5 No Public 9-12 395 0.98
The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers 2 No Public 9-12 269 1.12
World Academy For Total Community Health 2 No Public 9-12 132 1.35

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Neighbors for 524 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

506 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn 502 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn 85 Linwood St, Brooklyn 91 Linwood St, Brooklyn 20 Essex St, Brooklyn 32 Essex St, Brooklyn 26 Essex St, Brooklyn 24 Essex St, Brooklyn 522 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn 510 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn 508 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn 14 Essex St, Brooklyn 18 Essex St, Brooklyn 518 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn 89 Linwood St, Brooklyn 520 Jamaica Ave, Brooklyn 16 Essex St, Brooklyn 38 Essex St, Brooklyn 12 Essex St, Brooklyn 28 Essex St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 524 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

11207, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY 11374, New York City, NY 11375, New York City, NY 11379, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY 11414, New York City, NY 11415, New York City, NY 11416, New York City, NY 11417, New York City, NY 11418, New York City, NY 11419, New York City, NY 11420, New York City, NY 11421, New York City, NY 11424, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 524 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The development at 524 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 524 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

524 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a total of 1,696 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 524 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

524 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is currently assessed at $57,780.

What are the property taxes for 524 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The property taxes for 524 Jamaica Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 total $4,646.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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