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

Also known as: 509 E 5th 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.

2,400

Sale price

$689,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
509 East 5th Street
ZIP code
11218
Neighborhood
Kensington
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05374-0082

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)
Building sq. ft.
1,210
Building dimensions
17 ft x 30 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1925
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Composition
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
09/27/2013
Sale price
$689,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,205
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 5 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Ocean Parkway
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
24 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,400

Area overview

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

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Ownership

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 509 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/27/2013 $689,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/25/2026 - R
03/20/2026 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2026032400464001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
09/15/2021 - R
08/13/2021 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2021091000662001)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX X X
02/10/2015 - R
01/16/2015 - D		 Mortgage
(2015020200251001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
11/14/2013 - R
09/27/2013 - D		 Mortgage
(2013100201822002)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
11/14/2013 - R
09/27/2013 - D		 Deed
(2013100201822001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
03/25/1983 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3760000952476)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXX
01/30/1969 - R Deed
(36930030800710)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 509 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
$7,205
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,549,000
Assessed value
$92,940

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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 $1,274,000 $76,440 $35,512 19.843% $7,047 $7,047 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,153,000 $69,180 $33,503 20.085% $6,729 $6,729 +6.00%
2023/24 $1,393,000 $83,580 $31,608 20.085% $6,348 $6,348 +3.31%
2022/23 $1,436,000 $86,160 $30,257 20.309% $6,145 $6,145 +1.74%
2021/22 $1,142,000 $68,520 $30,257 19.963% $6,040 $6,040 -3.02%
2020/21 $1,108,000 $66,480 $29,593 21.045% $6,228 $6,228 +5.38%
2019/20 $1,043,000 $62,580 $27,919 21.167% $5,910 $5,910 +7.25%
2018/19 $1,171,000 $70,260 $26,340 20.919% $5,510 $5,510 +7.20%
2017/18 $742,000 $44,520 $25,214 20.385% $5,140 $5,140 +17.76%
2016/17 $712,000 $42,720 $21,834 19.991% $5,041 $4,365 +5.19%
Permits

Permit information for 509 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
01/10/2014 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

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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

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
McDonald Ave & Cortelyou Rd at SE Corner
Station lines
F
Distance (miles)
0.283
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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 0.14
P.S. 179 Kensington 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 668 0.14
Bnos Yerushalayim School NR No Private PK-12 1,156 0.25
Bnos Yerushalayim School NR No Private PK-12 1,156 0.25
Yeshiva Torah Vodaath NR No Private K-8 0 0.29
Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 435 0.29
Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 435 0.29
P.S. 889 4 No Public PK, K-5 386 0.36
P.S. 889 4 No Public PK, K-5 386 0.36
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 62 Ditmas 7 Yes Public 6-8 900 0.21
Bnos Yerushalayim School NR No Private PK-12 1,156 0.25
Yeshiva Torah Vodaath NR No Private K-8 0 0.29
Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 435 0.29
Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls' D NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.30
Mesivta Torah Vodaath NR No Private PK, K-8 432 0.30
Middle 890 7 No Public 6-8 301 0.36
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 0.25
Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadel NR No Private 9-12 0 0.26
Torah Vodaath High School NR No Private 9-12 0 0.29
Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls' D NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.30
Bonim Lamokom NR No Private 35 0.31

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Neighbors for 509 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY

503 E 5th St, Brooklyn 527 E 5th St, Brooklyn 339 Ocean Pkwy, Brooklyn 533 E 5th St, Brooklyn 543 E 5th St, Brooklyn 505 E 5th St, Brooklyn 696 Avenue C, Brooklyn 539 E 5th St, Brooklyn 501 E 5th St, Brooklyn 462 E 7th St, Brooklyn 529 E 5th St, Brooklyn 458 E 7th St, Brooklyn 523 E 5th St, Brooklyn 525 E 5th St, Brooklyn 541 E 5th St, Brooklyn 400 Ocean Pkwy, Brooklyn 700 Avenue C, Brooklyn 521 E 5th St, Brooklyn 454 E 7th St, Brooklyn 519 E 5th St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 509 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 509 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The development at 509 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 509 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

509 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 has a total of 1,210 square feet.

When was 509 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 last sold and what was the sale price?

509 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was last sold on 09/27/2013 for $689,000.

What is the assessed value of 509 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

509 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is currently assessed at $92,940.

What are the property taxes for 509 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The property taxes for 509 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 total $7,204.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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