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

Also known as: 219-221 E 5th St

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Property type

Over Six Families without Stores (C1)

Year built

1926

Lot sq. ft.

4,000

Sale price

$3,500,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
221 East 5th Street
Alternate address(es)
219-221 E 5th St
ZIP code
11218
Neighborhood
Kensington
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05328-0079

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Building
Property type
Over Six Families without Stores (C1)
Building sq. ft.
12,800
Building dimensions
40 ft x 80 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1926
Building material
Sales
Sale date
03/28/2016
Sale price
$3,500,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$63,973
Tax class
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Residential units
12
Residential sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
40 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
4,000
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Current built area
12,800 sq. ft.
Buildable area

Area overview

Walk score
94 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
98 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
88 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
15
Community district
12
Closest police station
1.15 Miles
Closest fire station
0.27 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 221 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 221 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/28/2016 $3,500,000 XXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX, XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/14/2026 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2026041300829001)		 XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX
04/22/2021 - R UCC3 Termination
(2021042101123001)		 XXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
04/21/2021 - R Initial UCC1
(2021042001378001)		 XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXX XXXXXX
04/21/2021 - R Initial UCC1
(2021042001316001)		 XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXX XXXXXX
04/20/2021 - R Initial UCC1
(2021042001348001)		 XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXX XXXXXX
04/20/2021 - R Initial UCC1
(2021042001347001)		 XXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXX XXXXXX
05/05/2021 - R
04/15/2021 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2021042100623004)		 XXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXX XXXXXX
05/05/2021 - R
04/15/2021 - D		 Agreement
(2021042100623003)		 XXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXX XXXXXX
05/05/2021 - R
04/15/2021 - D		 Mortgage
(2021042100623002)		 XXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXX XXXXXX
05/05/2021 - R
04/15/2021 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2021042100623001)		 XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 221 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
$63,973
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,210,000
Assessed value
$544,500

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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 $1,165,000 $524,250 $498,270 12.439% $61,980 $61,980 +8.03%
2024/25 $1,020,000 $459,000 $459,000 12.5% $57,375 $57,375 -6.04%
2023/24 $1,274,000 $573,300 $488,410 12.502% $61,061 $61,061 +8.02%
2022/23 $1,230,000 $553,500 $460,800 12.267% $56,526 $56,526 +7.57%
2021/22 $1,032,000 $464,400 $429,480 12.235% $52,547 $52,547 +10.07%
2020/21 $1,041,000 $468,450 $389,160 12.267% $47,738 $47,738 +10.60%
2019/20 $950,000 $427,500 $346,050 12.473% $43,163 $43,163 +8.49%
2018/19 $867,000 $390,150 $315,450 12.612% $39,785 $39,785 +8.71%
2017/18 $882,000 $396,900 $287,730 12.719% $36,596 $36,596 +14.86%
2016/17 $584,000 $262,800 $247,140 12.892% $31,861 $31,861 +7.59%
Permits

Permit information for 221 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
10/04/2011 Alteration type 2
03/29/2010 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
05/15/2014 Lblvio-low pressure boiler
01/01/2009 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers
02/13/2004 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Brooklyn commercial market stats

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% Y-o-Y

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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
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Prospect Expwy & Fort Hamilton Pkwy at NW Corner
Station lines
F
Distance (miles)
0.183
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Neighbors for 221 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY

200 E 7th St, Brooklyn 210 E 7th St, Brooklyn 239 E 5th St, Brooklyn 222 E 7th 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 214 E 7th St, Brooklyn 247 E 5th St, Brooklyn 207 E 5th St, Brooklyn 204 E 7th St, Brooklyn 229 E 5th St, Brooklyn 231 E 5th St, Brooklyn 259 E 5th St, Brooklyn 265 E 5th St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 221 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY

11201, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11214, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11220, New York City, NY 11223, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11228, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 221 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The development at 221 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1926.

What is the total square footage of 221 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

221 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 has a total of 12,800 square feet.

When was 221 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 last sold and what was the sale price?

221 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was last sold on 03/28/2016 for $3,500,000.

What is the assessed value of 221 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

221 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is currently assessed at $544,500.

What are the property taxes for 221 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The property taxes for 221 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 total $63,972.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 12 residential unit(s).

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