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231 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 - Property report

Also known as: 231 Garage E 5th St

Property image for 231 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1925

Lot sq. ft.

4,000

Sale price

$635,000

General information

Address

Primary address

231 East 5th Street

Alternate address(es)

231 Garage E 5th St

ZIP code

11218

Neighborhood

Kensington

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

05328-0075

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

1,794

Building dimensions

20 ft x 35 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1925

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Aluminum/Vinyl

Basement

Garage type

Detached, Frame Garage

Sales

Sale date

05/25/2012

Sale price

$635,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$8,676

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

East 5 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Ocean Parkway

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

40 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

4,000

Area overview

Walk score

94 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

98 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

88 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

1.14 Miles

Closest fire station

0.28 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 231 East 5th 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 231 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
05/25/2012	$635,000	XXXXX, XXX XXX XX, XXXXXXX	XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
11/13/2018 - R 11/06/2018 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2018110700877001)	XXXXX XXX	XX XXXX X X
06/21/2017 - R 06/14/2017 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2017061400016001)	XXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
10/16/2013 - R 09/15/2013 - D	Mortgage (2013100100010001)	XXXXX XXX	XX XXXX XX
07/12/2012 - R 06/07/2012 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2012061900437001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
06/26/2012 - R 05/25/2012 - D	Mortgage (2012061200879001)	XXXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
06/26/2012 - R 05/25/2012 - D	Deed (2012061200858001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXX
07/09/2008 - R 07/01/2008 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2008070100894001)	XXXXXXX XXX X	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXXXXXX
10/04/2004 - R 08/24/2004 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2004090800951001)	XXXXXXX XXXX
09/15/2004 - R 06/23/2004 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2004062400315001)	XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XX
09/14/2004 - R 05/26/2004 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2004082500499003)	XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 231 East 5th 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

$8,676

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,991,000

Assessed value

$119,460

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$1,736,000	$104,160	$43,712	19.843%	$8,674	$8,674	+4.63%
2024/25	$1,423,000	$85,380	$41,274	20.085%	$8,290	$8,290	+7.27%
2023/24	$1,612,000	$96,720	$38,477	20.085%	$8,009	$7,728	+5.23%
2022/23	$1,555,000	$93,300	$36,161	20.309%	$7,640	$7,344	+5.12%
2021/22	$1,636,000	$98,160	$34,996	19.963%	$7,274	$6,986	-5.20%
2020/21	$1,511,000	$90,660	$35,017	21.045%	$7,666	$7,369	+5.52%
2019/20	$1,386,000	$83,160	$32,995	21.167%	$7,280	$6,984	+5.08%
2018/19	$1,691,000	$101,460	$31,771	20.919%	$6,952	$6,646	+9.11%
2017/18	$1,116,000	$66,960	$29,881	20.385%	$6,391	$6,091	+5.75%
2016/17	$1,075,000	$64,500	$28,813	19.991%	$6,070	$5,760	+2.37%

Permits

Permit information for 231 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
05/15/2021	Alteration
04/19/1996	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$820,000

-18% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$900

-8.6% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Prospect Expwy & Fort Hamilton Pkwy at NW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.198

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 130 The Parkside	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	834	0.13
P.S. 130 The Parkside	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	834	0.13
Immaculate Heart Of Mary	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	208	0.16
Immaculate Heart Of Mary	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	208	0.16
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CS -CSD 15.2	7	No	Charter	K-1, 6-12	1,084	0.16
Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls' D	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.18
Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls' D	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.18
Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	435	0.19
P.S. 230 Doris L Cohen	7	No	Public	PK, K-5	969	0.27
P.S. 230 Doris L Cohen	7	No	Public	PK, K-5	969	0.27

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Jhs 62 Ditmas	7	Yes	Public	6-8	900	0.65
Middle 839	5	No	Public	6-8	321	0.15
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School	NR	No	Charter	8-12	677	0.16
Immaculate Heart Of Mary	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	208	0.16
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CS -CSD 15.2	7	No	Charter	K-1, 6-12	1,084	0.16
Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls' D	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.18
Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	435	0.19
International Christian School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	85	0.29
Middle 890	7	No	Public	6-8	301	0.30
Bnos Yerushalayim School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,156	0.54

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School	NR	No	Charter	8-12	677	0.16
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CS -CSD 15.2	7	No	Charter	K-1, 6-12	1,084	0.16
Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls' D	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.18
Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadel	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.23
Brooklyn College Academy	7	No	Public	9-12	631	0.26
International Christian School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	85	0.29
Bnos Yerushalayim School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,156	0.54
Mesivta Nesivos Hatalmud	NR	No	Private	8-12	115	0.62

Neighbors for 231 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY

221 E 5th St, Brooklyn 200 E 7th St, Brooklyn 210 E 7th St, Brooklyn 239 E 5th St, Brooklyn 233 E 5th St, Brooklyn 243 E 5th St, Brooklyn 255 E 5th St, Brooklyn 267 E 5th St, Brooklyn 225 E 5th St, Brooklyn 125 Ocean Pkwy, Brooklyn 247 E 5th St, Brooklyn 271 E 5th St, Brooklyn 275 E 5th St, Brooklyn 207 E 5th St, Brooklyn 229 E 5th St, Brooklyn 204 E 7th St, Brooklyn 259 E 5th St, Brooklyn 265 E 5th St, Brooklyn

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 231 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The development at 231 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 231 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

231 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 has a total of 1,794 square feet.

When was 231 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 last sold and what was the sale price?

231 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was last sold on 05/25/2012 for $635,000.

What is the assessed value of 231 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

231 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is currently assessed at $119,460.

What are the property taxes for 231 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The property taxes for 231 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 total $8,675.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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