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597 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 - Property report

Also known as: 597 E 2nd St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1905

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$995,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
597 East 2nd Street
ZIP code
11218
Neighborhood
Kensington
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05386-0065

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
1,776
Building dimensions
20 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1905
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
10/06/2020
Sale price
$995,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,209
Tax class
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 2 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Ditmas Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Current built area
1,780 sq. ft.
Buildable area

Area overview

Walk score
89 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
95 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
76 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
20
Community district
12
Closest police station
0.45 Miles
Closest fire station
0.56 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 597 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 597 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/06/2020 $995,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXX X XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/22/2021 - R
10/06/2020 - D		 Agreement
(2021011901677001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
10/09/2020 - R
10/06/2020 - D		 Mortgage
(2020100801225002)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
10/09/2020 - R
10/06/2020 - D		 Deed
(2020100801225001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX X
03/24/2020 - R
02/26/2020 - D		 Deed
(2020032300724001)		 XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
05/17/2016 - R
04/17/2016 - D		 Deed
(2016050900987001)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX
09/22/2015 - R
08/18/2015 - D		 Agreement
(2015091601346003)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
09/22/2015 - R
08/18/2015 - D		 Mortgage
(2015091601346002)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
09/22/2015 - R
07/08/2015 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2015091601346001)		 XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
04/09/2013 - R
03/18/2013 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2013032000994001)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
04/02/2013 - R
03/05/2013 - D		 Mortgage
(2013030801152002)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 597 East 2nd 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
$7,209
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,785,000
Assessed value
$107,100

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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 $1,358,000 $81,480 $36,290 19.843% $7,201 $7,201 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,077,000 $64,620 $34,237 20.085% $6,877 $6,877 +0.80%
2023/24 $1,129,000 $67,740 $33,966 20.085% $6,822 $6,822 +4.76%
2022/23 $981,000 $58,860 $32,066 20.309% $6,512 $6,512 +7.75%
2021/22 $823,000 $49,380 $30,276 19.963% $6,044 $6,044 -5.03%
2020/21 $998,000 $59,880 $30,242 21.045% $6,364 $6,364 +5.39%
2019/20 $885,000 $53,100 $28,531 21.167% $6,039 $6,039 +1.99%
2018/19 $748,000 $44,880 $28,305 20.919% $5,921 $5,921 +8.70%
2017/18 $785,000 $47,100 $26,722 20.385% $5,447 $5,447 +8.00%
2016/17 $755,000 $45,300 $25,230 19.991% $5,044 $5,044 +2.35%
Permits

Permit information for 597 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

Kensington residential market stats

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Median sale price

$775,000

40.9% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$846

-1.1% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$998,800

3.4% 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
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
McDonald Ave & Cortelyou Rd at SE Corner
Station lines
F
Distance (miles)
0.081
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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 0.24
P.S. 179 Kensington 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 668 0.24
Yeshiva Derech Chaim NR No Private 0 0.19
Yeshiva Chatzar Hakodesh Sanz NR No Private K-8 0 0.19
Yeshiva Machicei Hadas NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.23
Yeshiva Machicei Hadas NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.23
Bnos Yerushalayim School NR No Private PK-12 1,156 0.24
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 0.30
Yeshiva Derech Chaim NR No Private 0 0.19
Yeshiva Chatzar Hakodesh Sanz NR No Private K-8 0 0.19
Yeshiva Machicei Hadas NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.23
Bnos Yerushalayim School NR No Private PK-12 1,156 0.24
Ohr Halimud - The Multi Sensory Learning Center NR No Private 18 0.24
Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment 7 No Public 6-12 495 0.30
Jhs 62 Ditmas 7 No Public 6-8 900 0.31
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Yeshiva Derech Chaim NR No Private 0 0.19
Yeshiva Machicei Hadas NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.23
Bnos Yerushalayim School NR No Private PK-12 1,156 0.24
Ohr Halimud - The Multi Sensory Learning Center NR No Private 18 0.24
Yeshiva Gedolah of Midwood NR No Private 9-12 0 0.24
Urban Assembly School for Leadership and Empowerment 7 No Public 6-12 495 0.30

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Neighbors for 597 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY

581 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 599 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 607 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 585 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 603 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 203 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn 591 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 577 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 611 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 593 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 573 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 583 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 615 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 201 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn 595 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 561 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 619 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 205 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn 589 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 617 E 2nd St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 597 East 2nd 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 597 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The development at 597 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1905.

What is the total square footage of 597 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

597 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 has a total of 1,776 square feet.

When was 597 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 last sold and what was the sale price?

597 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was last sold on 10/06/2020 for $995,000.

What is the assessed value of 597 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

597 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is currently assessed at $107,100.

What are the property taxes for 597 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The property taxes for 597 East 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 total $7,209.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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