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870 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 - Property report

Also known as: 870 E 51st St

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1940

Lot sq. ft.

1,800

General information

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Address
Primary address
870 East 51st Street
ZIP code
11203
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04781-0043

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Building
Property type
One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sq. ft.
1,260
Building dimensions
18 ft x 35 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1940
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Basement Garage
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,829
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)
East 51 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Foster Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
18 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,800

Area overview

Walk score
85 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
74 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
60 /100.  Bikeable
School district
18
Community district
17
Closest police station
1.06 Miles
Closest fire station
0.71 Miles

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Ownership

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

Sales history for 870 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/21/2012 - R
05/29/2012 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2012053000948001)		 XXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
02/16/2010 - R
02/04/2010 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2010020500036001)		 XXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
06/19/1990 - R Mortgage
(3640001547464)		 XXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX
07/27/1989 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3620001472062)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
07/30/1987 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3770001288377)		 XXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
05/26/1987 - R Mortgage
(3590001268259)		 XXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX XX
10/10/1985 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3650001118065)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX XX
09/23/1985 - R Mortgage
(3560001113956)		 XXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX XX
09/23/1985 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3820001114182)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXX
09/23/1985 - R
09/16/1985 - D		 Deed
(3550001113955)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXX X

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 870 East 51st 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
$5,829
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$570,000
Assessed value
$34,200

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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 $575,000 $34,500 $29,123 19.843% $5,779 $5,779 +4.72%
2024/25 $528,000 $31,680 $27,475 20.085% $5,518 $5,518 +6.00%
2023/24 $609,000 $36,540 $25,920 20.085% $5,206 $5,206 +4.71%
2022/23 $667,000 $40,020 $24,482 20.309% $4,972 $4,972 +1.74%
2021/22 $515,000 $30,900 $24,482 19.963% $4,887 $4,887 -4.32%
2020/21 $500,000 $30,000 $24,269 21.045% $5,107 $5,107 +5.39%
2019/20 $473,000 $28,380 $22,896 21.167% $4,846 $4,846 +7.26%
2018/19 $538,000 $32,280 $21,600 20.919% $4,519 $4,519 +8.65%
2017/18 $412,000 $24,720 $20,402 20.385% $4,159 $4,159 +1.97%
2016/17 $370,000 $22,200 $20,402 19.991% $4,079 $4,079 +3.13%
Permits

Permit information for 870 East 51st Street, 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

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
4

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Newkirk Ave at SE Corner
Station lines
2-5
Distance (miles)
1.038
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 208 Elsa Ebeling 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 266 0.21
P.S. 208 Elsa Ebeling 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 266 0.21
The Bible Speaks Academy NR No Private 3-9 5 0.09
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.19
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.19
Great Oaks Elementary School NR No Private K-8 116 0.25
St Catherine Genoa-St Therese Lisieu NR No Private PK-8 199 0.33
P.S. 109 4 No Public PK, K-8 520 0.38
P.S. 109 4 No Public PK, K-8 520 0.38
IVY HILL PREP CHARTER SCHOOL 6 No Charter K-3 213 0.41
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Is 285 Meyer Levin 6 Yes Public 6-8 552 0.65
The Bible Speaks Academy NR No Private 3-9 5 0.09
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.19
Great Oaks Elementary School NR No Private K-8 116 0.25
St Catherine Genoa-St Therese Lisieu NR No Private PK-8 199 0.33
St. Therese of Lisieux School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.37
P.S. 109 4 No Public PK, K-8 520 0.38
BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY 7 No Public 6-8 350 0.57
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 448 0.41
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 325 0.41
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School 1 No Public 9-12 152 0.62
It Takes A Village Academy 3 No Public 9-12 308 0.62
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences 3 No Public 9-12 232 0.62
Victory Collegiate High School 2 No Public 9-12 264 0.68
Brooklyn Bridge Academy 4 No Public 9-12 116 0.68
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity 3 No Public 9-12 181 0.68
Academy for Conservation and the Environment 4 No Public 9-12 383 0.68
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School 4 No Public 9-12 216 0.68

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Neighbors for 870 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY

1279 Utica Ave, Brooklyn 862 E 51st St, Brooklyn 1329 Utica Ave, Brooklyn 1319 Utica Ave, Brooklyn 1287 Utica Ave, Brooklyn 1283 Utica Ave, Brooklyn 858 E 51st St, Brooklyn 848 E 51st St, Brooklyn 1305 Utica Ave, Brooklyn 1293 Utica Ave, Brooklyn 868 E 51st St, Brooklyn 854 E 51st St, Brooklyn 852 E 51st St, Brooklyn 1267 Utica Ave, Brooklyn 846 E 51st St, Brooklyn 844 E 51st St, Brooklyn 1325 Utica Ave, Brooklyn 864 E 51st St, Brooklyn 1331 Utica Ave, Brooklyn 860 E 51st St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 870 East 51st 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 870 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 870 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1940.

What is the total square footage of 870 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

870 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 1,260 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 870 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

870 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $34,200.

What are the property taxes for 870 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 870 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $5,829.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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