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521 East 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 - Property report

Also known as: 521 E 3rd St

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Property type

Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)

Year built

1925

Lot sq. ft.

3,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
521 East 3rd Street
ZIP code
11218
Neighborhood
Kensington
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05372-0068

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Building
Property type
Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)
Building sq. ft.
1,724
Building dimensions
20 ft x 31 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1925
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Composition
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,234
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 3 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Cortelyou Road
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
30 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,000

Area overview

Walk score
89 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
98 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
84 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
20
Community district
12
Closest police station
0.62 Miles
Closest fire station
0.50 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 521 East 3rd 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 521 East 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/24/2023 - R
03/30/2023 - D		 Life Estate Deed
(2023052200807001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX
01/04/2008 - R
12/16/2004 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2008010200434001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
04/29/1998 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3880006043488)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
02/09/1987 - R Mortgage
(3000001237900)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX
02/09/1987 - R Power of Attorney
(3990001237899)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX
03/02/1977 - R Deed
(37730090500799)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
03/02/1977 - R Sundry Agreement
(37730090500794)		 XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XX
03/02/1977 - R Mortgage
(37730090500789)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX
07/13/1972 - R Deed
(37230056801516)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
07/13/1972 - R Mortgage
(37230056801511)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 521 East 3rd 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
$7,234
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,783,000
Assessed value
$106,980

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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 $2,047,000 $122,820 $36,437 19.843% $7,230 $7,230 +4.66%
2024/25 $1,629,000 $97,740 $34,396 20.085% $6,908 $6,908 +0.95%
2023/24 $1,593,000 $95,580 $34,072 20.085% $6,843 $6,843 +4.73%
2022/23 $1,432,000 $85,920 $32,174 20.309% $6,534 $6,534 +7.74%
2021/22 $1,131,000 $67,860 $30,382 19.963% $6,065 $6,065 -5.09%
2020/21 $945,000 $56,700 $30,364 21.045% $6,390 $6,390 +5.32%
2019/20 $1,004,000 $60,240 $28,663 21.167% $6,067 $6,067 +2.15%
2018/19 $986,000 $59,160 $28,393 20.919% $5,940 $5,940 +8.67%
2017/18 $861,000 $51,660 $26,812 20.385% $5,466 $5,466 +7.99%
2016/17 $778,000 $46,680 $25,318 19.991% $5,061 $5,061 +2.30%
Permits

Permit information for 521 East 3rd 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

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Subway & traffic

Closest station
McDonald Ave & Cortelyou Rd at SE Corner
Station lines
F
Distance (miles)
0.185
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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 0.08
P.S. 179 Kensington 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 668 0.08
Bnos Yerushalayim School NR No Private PK-12 1,156 0.15
Bnos Yerushalayim School NR No Private PK-12 1,156 0.15
Yeshiva Derech Chaim NR No Private 0 0.26
Yeshiva Chatzar Hakodesh Sanz NR No Private K-8 0 0.31
Gan Yisroel NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.31
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 62 Ditmas 7 Yes Public 6-8 900 0.27
Bnos Yerushalayim School NR No Private PK-12 1,156 0.15
Yeshiva Derech Chaim NR No Private 0 0.26
Yeshiva Chatzar Hakodesh Sanz NR No Private K-8 0 0.31
Gan Yisroel NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.31
Bais Tziporah NR No Private K-12 0 0.35
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 0.15
Yeshiva Derech Chaim NR No Private 0 0.26
Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadel NR No Private 9-12 0 0.33
Bais Tziporah NR No Private K-12 0 0.35
Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls' D NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.35

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Neighbors for 521 East 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY

513 E 3rd St, Brooklyn 545 E 3rd St, Brooklyn 519 E 3rd St, Brooklyn 509 E 3rd St, Brooklyn 531 E 3rd St, Brooklyn 511 E 3rd St, Brooklyn 489 E 3rd St, Brooklyn 537 E 3rd St, Brooklyn 491 E 3rd St, Brooklyn 404 Avenue C, Brooklyn 495 E 3rd St, Brooklyn 525 E 3rd St, Brooklyn 535 E 3rd St, Brooklyn 543 E 3rd St, Brooklyn 547 E 3rd St, Brooklyn 515 E 3rd St, Brooklyn 485 E 3rd St, Brooklyn 539 E 3rd St, Brooklyn 553 E 3rd St, Brooklyn 541 E 3rd St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 521 East 3rd 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 521 East 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The development at 521 East 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 521 East 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

521 East 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 has a total of 1,724 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 521 East 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

521 East 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is currently assessed at $106,980.

What are the property taxes for 521 East 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The property taxes for 521 East 3rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 total $7,234.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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