| Primary address | 511 Essex Street |
| Neighborhood | East New York |
| Zip code | 11208 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 04052-0017 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $4,657 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 2,500 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Two Family Brick (B1)
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| Building sqft | 2,340 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1901 |
| Frontage(s) | Essex Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Sutter Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 19 |
| Community district | 5 |
| Closest police station | 0.01 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.59 Miles |
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511 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1901 and has a total of 2,340 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 511 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $54,060, the tax amount paid for 511 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is $4,656. For the next year, the tax amount for 511 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is estimated at $4,657.
When was 511 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold?511 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold in 02/17/1981.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 511 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $4,657 |
| Estimated property tax: | $4,657 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $901,000 |
| Assessed value: | $54,060 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 511 Essex Street, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessed value | Taxable | Tax rate % | Base tax | Property tax | Year over year change |
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| 2025/26 | $901,000 | $54,060 | $23,467 | 19.843% | $4,657 | $4,657 | -0.14% |
| 2024/25 | $1,027,000 | $61,620 | $23,216 | 20.085% | $4,663 | $4,663 | +5.89% |
| 2023/24 | $968,000 | $58,080 | $21,924 | 20.085% | $4,403 | $4,403 | +4.71% |
| 2022/23 | $855,000 | $51,300 | $20,707 | 20.309% | $4,205 | $4,205 | +7.69% |
| 2021/22 | $822,000 | $49,320 | $19,560 | 19.963% | $3,905 | $3,905 | -5.12% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 5 (See more on map) |
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| Distance (miles) | 0.192 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Sutter Av/Essex St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B14 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.043 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| East New York Elementary School Of Excellence | 2 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 370 | 0.15 |
| East New York Elementary School Of Excellence | 2 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 370 | 0.15 |
| P.S. 158 Warwick | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 402 | 0.25 |
| P.S. 158 Warwick | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 402 | 0.25 |
| P.S. 345 Patrolman Robert Bolden | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 517 | 0.35 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Vista Academy | 7 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 418 | 0.44 |
| Liberty Avenue Middle School | 4 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 439 | 0.44 |
| East New York Middle School Of Excellence | 4 | No | Public | 6-8 | 239 | 0.15 |
| Jhs 218 James P Sinnott | 4 | No | Public | 6-8 | 305 | 0.33 |
| Achievement First Aspire Charter | 6 | No | Charter | K-9 | 775 | 0.42 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 269 | 0.33 |
| Followers of Jesus School | NR | No | Private | 1-12 | 36 | 0.54 |
| Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 805 | 0.60 |
| East New York Family Academy | 5 | No | Public | 6-12 | 659 | 0.76 |
| W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 408 | 0.82 |
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Here are the neighbors for 511 Essex Street, Brooklyn, NY 11208.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1046 Sutter Ave, Brooklyn | 1,800 | 04/08/2024 | $683,800 |
| 515 Essex St, Brooklyn | 2,200 | 03/31/2014 | $180,000 |
| 517 Essex St, Brooklyn | 2,200 | 01/08/1988 | |
| 558 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,116 | ||
| 528 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,420 | 06/18/2003 | |
| 527 Essex St, Brooklyn | 2,340 | 06/06/1991 | |
| 505 Essex St, Brooklyn | 2,340 | 05/15/2019 | |
| 530 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,420 | 10/26/2018 | |
| 536 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 06/23/2016 | $520,000 |
| 554 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,116 | 07/13/2016 | |
| 509 Essex St, Brooklyn | 2,340 | 10/19/2009 | |
| 542 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,340 | 07/18/2023 | |
| 1019 Blake Ave, Brooklyn | 1,116 | 03/08/1990 | |
| 521 Essex St, Brooklyn | 2,200 | 08/31/2020 | $712,000 |
| 540 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 05/23/2002 | |
| 529 Essex St, Brooklyn | 2,140 | 06/29/2022 | |
| 1023 Blake Ave, Brooklyn | 1,128 | 01/12/1990 | |
| 503 Essex St, Brooklyn | 2,440 | 03/10/1989 | |
| 534 Shepherd Ave, Brooklyn | 2,420 | 08/24/2017 | $430,000 |
| 556 Essex St, Brooklyn | 1,116 |
