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

Also known as: 520 E 5th St

Property image for 520 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Property type

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

Year built

1925

Lot sq. ft.

2,025

Sale price

$1,750,000

General information

Address

Primary address

520 East 5th Street

ZIP code

11218

Neighborhood

Kensington

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

05373-0023

Building

Property type

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

Building sq. ft.

2,526

Building dimensions

17 ft x 80 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1925

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Aluminum/Vinyl

Basement

Sales

Sale date

04/21/2021

Sale price

$1,750,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$7,984

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

20.25 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,025

Area overview

Walk score

77 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

98 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

87 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.64 Miles

Closest fire station

0.43 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 520 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 520 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
04/21/2021	$1,750,000	XXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXX	XXX XXXX X XXX
02/12/2019	$900,000	XXX XXXX X XXX	XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
05/03/2021 - R 04/21/2021 - D	Mortgage (2021042300928002)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXX XXXX XXX XX
05/03/2021 - R 04/21/2021 - D	Deed (2021042300928001)	XXX XXXX X XXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX
09/19/2019 - R 09/17/2019 - D	Certificate (2019091801057001)	XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
09/19/2019 - R 09/05/2019 - D	Zoning Lot Description (2019091801057002)	XXX XXXX X XXX
02/15/2019 - R 02/12/2019 - D	Deed (2019021500519001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXX XXXX X XXX
12/09/1991 - R 11/21/1991 - D	Deed (3110001654111)	XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
12/19/1990 - R	Deed (3460001587846)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXX
09/05/1989 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3490001481449)	XXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XX
08/04/1989 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (3280001474428)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
08/04/1989 - R	Mortgage (3270001474427)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 520 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

$7,984

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,246,000

Assessed value

$134,760

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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	$1,708,000	$102,480	$40,234	19.843%	$7,984	$7,984	+3.79%
2024/25	$1,855,000	$111,300	$38,296	20.085%	$7,692	$7,692	+4.70%
2023/24	$1,977,000	$118,620	$36,576	20.085%	$7,346	$7,346	+3.77%
2022/23	$1,693,000	$101,580	$34,859	20.309%	$7,080	$7,080	+22.95%
2021/22	$893,000	$53,580	$28,843	19.963%	$5,758	$5,758	-5.14%
2020/21	$903,000	$54,180	$28,843	21.045%	$6,070	$6,070	+5.32%
2019/20	$999,000	$59,940	$27,228	21.167%	$5,763	$5,763	+13.21%
2018/19	$1,027,000	$61,620	$24,335	20.919%	$5,396	$5,091	+9.08%
2017/18	$651,000	$39,060	$22,894	20.385%	$4,967	$4,667	+3.82%
2016/17	$662,000	$39,720	$22,486	19.991%	$4,805	$4,495	+2.37%

Permits

Permit information for 520 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
04/13/2021	Alteration
02/13/2020	Alteration
06/27/2019	Alteration type 2
07/26/2004	Alteration type 3

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Kensington, Ocean Parkway residential market stats

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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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

McDonald Ave & Cortelyou Rd at SE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.245

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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	0.12
P.S. 179 Kensington	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	668	0.12
Bnos Yerushalayim School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,156	0.22
Bnos Yerushalayim School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,156	0.22
Yeshiva Torah Vodaath	NR	No	Private	K-8	0	0.30
Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	435	0.32
Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	435	0.32

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Jhs 62 Ditmas	7	Yes	Public	6-8	900	0.22
Bnos Yerushalayim School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,156	0.22
Yeshiva Torah Vodaath	NR	No	Private	K-8	0	0.30
Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	435	0.32
Mesivta Torah Vodaath	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	432	0.32
Bonim Lamokom	NR	No	Private		35	0.32
Middle 890	7	No	Public	6-8	301	0.40

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	0.22
Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadel	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.29
Torah Vodaath High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.30
Bonim Lamokom	NR	No	Private		35	0.32
Yeshiva Derech Chaim	NR	No	Private		0	0.32

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 520 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The development at 520 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 520 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

520 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 has a total of 2,526 square feet.

When was 520 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 last sold and what was the sale price?

520 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was last sold on 04/21/2021 for $1,750,000.

What is the assessed value of 520 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

520 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is currently assessed at $134,760.

What are the property taxes for 520 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The property taxes for 520 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 total $7,983.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

Disclaimer

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