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511 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 Property Information

511 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 511 East 2nd Street
Secondary address 511 Garage E 2nd St
Neighborhood Kensington
Zip code 11218
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 05371-0060

Sales & Tax Overview for 511 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 511 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 3,058
Lot dimensions 30.58 ft x 100 ft
Property type Two Family Frame (B2)
Building sqft 2,596
Building dimensions 22 ft x 59 ft
Buildings on lot 2
Stories 2
Structure type Old style
Building material Frame
Exterior wall Stucco
Basement type Full
Garage type Detached, frame garage
Year built 1925
Frontage East 2 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Cortelyou Road
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 511 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

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School district 20
Community district 12
Closest police station 0.60 Miles
Closest fire station 0.55 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 511 Garage E 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11218

About 511 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 511 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

511 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1925 and has a total of 2,596 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 511 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $116,520, the tax amount paid for 511 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is $9,039.

When was 511 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 last sold?

511 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was last sold in 07/22/1994.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 511 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 511 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 511 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
10/30/2006 - R
10/17/2006 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006102000043001)
02/20/1996 - R Agreement
(3130005074513)
07/22/1994 - R Mortgage
(3720004372372)
07/22/1994 - R Power of Attorney
(3920004372792)
07/22/1994 - R Deed
(3870004373187)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 511 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $9,040
Tax assessor's market value: $1,942,000
Assessed value: $116,520
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 511 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $1,729,000 $103,740 $43,780 19.843% $9,267 $8,687 +4.94%
2024/25 $1,622,000 $97,320 $41,218 20.085% $8,849 $8,279 +2.62%
2023/24 $1,450,000 $87,000 $40,166 20.085% $8,349 $8,067 +9.57%
2022/23 $1,386,000 $83,160 $36,254 20.309% $7,964 $7,363 +1.68%
2021/22 $1,298,000 $77,880 $36,274 19.963% $7,828 $7,241 -4.44%

Permits for 511 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Kensington Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$550,000
10.9% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$742
6.5% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station McDonald Ave & Cortelyou Rd at SE Corner
Station lines F
Distance (miles) 0.129
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 179 Kensington 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 668 0.10
P.S. 179 Kensington 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 668 0.10
Bnos Yerushalayim School NR No Private PK-12 1,156 0.12
Bnos Yerushalayim School NR No Private PK-12 1,156 0.12
Yeshiva Derech Chaim NR No Private 0 0.20

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 223 The Montauk 6 Yes Public 6-8 702 0.37
Bnos Yerushalayim School NR No Private PK-12 1,156 0.12
Yeshiva Derech Chaim NR No Private 0 0.20
Yeshiva Chatzar Hakodesh Sanz NR No Private K-8 0 0.25
Gan Yisroel NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.25

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bnos Yerushalayim School NR No Private PK-12 1,156 0.12
Yeshiva Derech Chaim NR No Private 0 0.20
Yeshiva Machicei Hadas NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.30
Bais Tziporah NR No Private K-12 0 0.30
Yeshiva Shaarei Yosher NR No Private 9-12 101 0.31

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Neighbors for 511 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 511 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
564 E 3rd St, Brooklyn 34,000 02/17/2005 $10
505 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,596 07/16/1991
477 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,596 07/03/2018
533 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 37,600 10/30/2003 $3,365,000
493 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,596 07/10/2014 $950,000
523 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,470 01/02/2025 $10
552 E 3rd St, Brooklyn 2,600 04/07/2004 $600,000
481 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,496 07/12/1993
519 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,596 12/05/1997
489 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,496 12/10/2024
556 E 3rd St, Brooklyn 2,600 03/31/2016 $1,250,000
548 E 3rd St, Brooklyn 2,600 03/01/1996
542 E 3rd St, Brooklyn 3,628 03/27/2026
509 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,496 06/12/2003
503 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,496 12/02/2021 $990,000
485 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,596 02/02/2001
515 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,496 06/14/2021
546 E 3rd St, Brooklyn 2,600 08/20/2021 $1,546,000
499 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,596 02/02/2009 $750,500
497 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,496 11/29/1991
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