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521 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 - Property report

Also known as: 521 Grant Ave

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Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1930

Lot sq. ft.

2,483

Sale price

$800,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
521 Grant Avenue
ZIP code
11208
Neighborhood
East New York
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04204-0006

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Building
Property type
Two Family Frame (B2)
Building sq. ft.
2,160
Building dimensions
19 ft x 60 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1930
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Aluminum/Vinyl
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
04/14/2020
Sale price
$800,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,876
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Grant Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Liberty Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
27.58 ft x 90 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,483

Area overview

Walk score
88 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
90 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
54 /100.  Bikeable
School district
19
Community district
5
Closest police station
0.93 Miles
Closest fire station
0.37 Miles

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Ownership information for 521 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 521 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/26/2020 - R
05/15/2020 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2020051501088001)
XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
05/19/2020 - R
05/13/2020 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2020051900021001)
XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XX
05/15/2020 - R
05/12/2020 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2020051500209001)
XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
05/04/2020 - R
04/14/2020 - D
Mortgage
(2020050400535002)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
05/04/2020 - R
04/14/2020 - D
Deed
(2020050400535001)
XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
07/22/2016 - R
07/05/2016 - D
Mortgage
(2016071900639001)
XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
06/22/2016 - R
05/18/2016 - D
Deed
(2016061001752001)
XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
06/29/2015 - R
05/09/2014 - D
Agreement
(2015062400656001)
XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX X X
02/03/2014 - R
10/24/2013 - D
Mortgage and Consolidation
(2014012401443001)
XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
07/22/2013 - R
06/27/2013 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2013070201506001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 521 Grant 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
$6,876
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,046,000
Assessed value
$62,760

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 $972,000 $58,320 $34,644 19.843% $6,874 $6,874 +1.14%
2024/25 $768,000 $46,080 $33,840 20.085% $6,797 $6,797 +4.36%
2023/24 $787,000 $47,220 $32,425 20.085% $6,513 $6,513 +4.81%
2022/23 $840,000 $50,400 $30,596 20.309% $6,214 $6,214 +7.78%
2021/22 $659,000 $39,540 $28,877 19.963% $5,765 $5,765 -0.24%
2020/21 $721,000 $43,260 $27,460 21.045% $6,076 $5,779 +1.87%
2019/20 $697,000 $41,820 $26,800 21.167% $5,969 $5,673 +6.09%
2018/19 $584,000 $35,040 $25,561 20.919% $5,653 $5,347 +9.17%
2017/18 $696,000 $41,760 $24,027 20.385% $5,198 $4,898 +8.82%
2016/17 $526,000 $31,560 $22,514 19.991% $4,811 $4,501 +2.40%

Permit information for 521 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/05/2025 Alteration
02/28/2025 Alteration
03/05/1997 Alteration type 3

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HPD Violations

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Cypress Hills, City Line residential market stats

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

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

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
6

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Grant Ave & Pitkin Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
A
Distance (miles)
0.089

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 214 Michael Friedsam 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 724 0.18
P.S. 214 Michael Friedsam 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 724 0.18
Cypress Hills Ascend Charter 7 No Charter K-5 387 0.23
P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin 4 No Public PK, K-5 611 0.26
P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin 4 No Public PK, K-5 611 0.26
P.S. 64 Joseph P Addabbo 4 No Public PK, K-5 465 0.53
P.S. 64 Joseph P Addabbo 4 No Public PK, K-5 465 0.53
P.S. 938 NR No Public PK, K-2 140 0.59
P.S. 938 NR No Public PK, K-2 140 0.59
MS 935 7 No Public 6 181 0.59
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 218 James P Sinnott 4 Yes Public 6-8 305 0.75
Is 171 Abraham Lincoln 3 No Public 6-8 264 0.58
HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL 5 No Public 6-8 277 0.58
MS 935 7 No Public 6 181 0.59
Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK, K-8 283 0.59
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 717 0.60
Robert F Kennedy Incentive Pro NR No Private 6-8 0 0.63
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 0.85
East New York Middle School Of Excellence 4 No Public 6-8 239 0.93
Vista Academy 7 No Public 6-8 418 0.96
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School 4 No Public 9-12 805 0.51
The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers 2 No Public 9-12 269 0.75
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 0.85
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR COLLABORATIVE HEALTHCARE NR No Public 9-12 337 1.05
Multicultural High School 4 No Public 9-12 335 1.05
Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School 4 No Public 9-12 404 1.05
Academy of Innovative Technology 4 No Public 9-12 406 1.05
Brooklyn Lab School 5 No Public 9-12 395 1.05
Goddard High School For Communication Arts & Technology 6 No Public 9-12 605 1.15
Academy for Young Writers 5 No Public 6-12 483 1.50

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 521 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The development at 521 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 521 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

521 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a total of 2,160 square feet.

When was 521 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the sale price?

521 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold on 04/14/2020 for $800,000.

What is the assessed value of 521 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

521 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is currently assessed at $62,760.

What are the property taxes for 521 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The property taxes for 521 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 total $6,875.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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