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259 East 52nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 - Property report

Also known as: 259 E 52nd St

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Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

3,000

Sale price

$1,300,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
259 East 52nd Street
ZIP code
11203
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04658-0044

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Building
Property type
Two Family Frame (B2)
Building sq. ft.
2,265
Building dimensions
21 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1920
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Aluminum/Vinyl
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
05/20/2022
Sale price
$1,300,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,654
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)
East 52 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
East 53 Street
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
30 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,000

Area overview

Walk score
90 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
75 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
53 /100.  Bikeable
School district
18
Community district
17
Closest police station
1.19 Miles
Closest fire station
0.28 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 259 East 52nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 259 East 52nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/20/2022 $1,300,000 XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX
10/21/2016 $890,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXX
02/26/2015 $1,000 XX XXXXX, XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/11/2022 - R
06/21/2022 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2022070501250001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
06/28/2022 - R
06/14/2022 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2022061700096001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX X X XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
06/09/2022 - R
05/20/2022 - D		 Mortgage
(2022060100091002)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
06/09/2022 - R
05/20/2022 - D		 Deed
(2022060100091001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX
09/17/2021 - R
09/09/2021 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2021091400637001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX X X XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX
01/26/2017 - R
01/06/2017 - D		 Mortgage
(2017012400869001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
12/06/2016 - R
10/21/2016 - D		 Mortgage
(2016110100101002)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
12/06/2016 - R
10/21/2016 - D		 Deed
(2016110100101001)		 XXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
08/19/2015 - R
02/26/2015 - D		 Deed
(2015072900290001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XX XXXXX XXX
05/05/2014 - R
02/01/2014 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2014041800735002)		 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 259 East 52nd Street, 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
$6,654
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$889,000
Assessed value
$53,340

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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 $907,000 $54,420 $33,336 19.843% $6,615 $6,615 +4.72%
2024/25 $944,000 $56,640 $31,451 20.085% $6,317 $6,317 +0.32%
2023/24 $975,000 $58,500 $31,351 20.085% $6,297 $6,297 +4.77%
2022/23 $798,000 $47,880 $29,593 20.309% $6,010 $6,010 +7.73%
2021/22 $655,000 $39,300 $27,946 19.963% $5,579 $5,579 -4.57%
2020/21 $709,000 $42,540 $27,780 21.045% $5,846 $5,846 +5.38%
2019/20 $667,000 $40,020 $26,209 21.167% $5,548 $5,548 +1.51%
2018/19 $544,000 $32,640 $26,126 20.919% $5,465 $5,465 +8.72%
2017/18 $473,000 $28,380 $24,661 20.385% $5,027 $5,027 +7.98%
2016/17 $548,000 $32,880 $23,288 19.991% $4,656 $4,656 +2.84%
Permits

Permit information for 259 East 52nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
07/03/2013 B
07/03/2013 B
04/04/2013 B

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

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

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
6

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Rutland Rd & E. 98th St at SW Corner
Station lines
3
Distance (miles)
0.759
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 268 Emma Lazarus 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 236 0.19
P.S. 268 Emma Lazarus 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 236 0.19
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner 5 No Public PK, K-5 308 0.26
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner 5 No Public PK, K-5 308 0.26
Kings Collegiate Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,215 0.28
Battalion Christian Academy NR No Private PK-5 174 0.29
Battalion Christian Academy NR No Private PK-5 174 0.29
Steps Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-5 75 0.39
Steps Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-5 75 0.39
P.S. 219 Kennedy King 4 No Public PK, K-5 298 0.43
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (The) 4 Yes Public 6-8 180 0.28
Middle School Of Marketing And Legal Studies NR No Public 6-8 132 0.28
Kings Collegiate Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,215 0.28
LAMAD ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL 5 No Charter 6-7 187 0.43
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.44
Learning Dynamics Academy NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.44
Middle School For Art And Philosphy 4 No Public 6-8 146 0.48
BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY 7 No Public 6-8 350 0.49
Parkway Elementary & Preschool NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.59
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 No Public PK, K-8 952 0.64
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Kings Collegiate Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,215 0.28
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.44
East Brooklyn Community High School 2 No Public 9-12 127 0.54
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences 3 No Public 9-12 232 0.55
It Takes A Village Academy 3 No Public 9-12 308 0.55
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School 1 No Public 9-12 152 0.55
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,339 0.65
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,376 0.65
Bnos Menachem NR No Private PK-12 583 0.74
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 325 0.82

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Neighbors for 259 East 52nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

265 E 52nd St, Brooklyn 807 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 234 E 53rd St, Brooklyn 249 E 52nd St, Brooklyn 864 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn 866 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn 263 E 52nd St, Brooklyn 241 E 52nd St, Brooklyn 269 E 52nd St, Brooklyn 805 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 856 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn 868 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn 271 E 52nd St, Brooklyn 245 E 52nd St, Brooklyn 251 E 52nd St, Brooklyn 862 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn 801 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 253 E 52nd St, Brooklyn 811 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 230 E 53rd St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 259 East 52nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11229, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11234, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 259 East 52nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 259 East 52nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 259 East 52nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

259 East 52nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 2,265 square feet.

When was 259 East 52nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold and what was the sale price?

259 East 52nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold on 05/20/2022 for $1,300,000.

What is the assessed value of 259 East 52nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

259 East 52nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $53,340.

What are the property taxes for 259 East 52nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 259 East 52nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $6,654.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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