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

Also known as: 785-787 E 5th St

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Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

2,685

Sale price

$1,400,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
787 East 5th Street
Alternate address(es)
785-787 E 5th St
787 Garage E 5th St
ZIP code
11218
Neighborhood
Kensington
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05412-0005

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Frame (B2)
Building sq. ft.
2,396
Building dimensions
20 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1920
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Aluminum/Vinyl
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Sales
Sale date
09/11/2017
Sale price
$1,400,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$9,859
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 5 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
18 Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
28.17 ft x 72.42 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,685

Area overview

Walk score
90 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
93 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
83 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
20
Community district
14
Closest police station
0.16 Miles
Closest fire station
0.36 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 787 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/11/2017 $1,400,000 XXXXX & X XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/19/2019 - R
09/13/2019 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2019091900511001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
10/03/2017 - R
09/28/2017 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2017100201421001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
09/20/2017 - R
09/11/2017 - D		 Deed
(2017091201255002)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX X XXX
09/20/2017 - R
09/11/2017 - D		 Correction Deed
(2017091201255001)		 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
03/06/2017 - R
02/24/2017 - D		 Court Order
(2017022400812001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
11/16/2012 - R
10/26/2012 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2012110200531001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
04/02/2012 - R
07/25/2011 - D		 Agreement
(2012020700986002)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
04/02/2012 - R
07/25/2011 - D		 Mortgage
(2012020700986001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
04/02/2012 - R
07/13/2011 - D		 Subordination of Mortgage
(2012020700986003)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
10/04/2007 - R
09/19/2007 - D		 Mortgage
(2007092700295001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 787 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
$9,859
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,292,000
Assessed value
$77,520

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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 $1,483,000 $88,980 $49,308 19.843% $9,784 $9,784 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,305,000 $78,300 $46,517 20.085% $9,343 $9,343 +6.00%
2023/24 $1,369,000 $82,140 $43,886 20.085% $8,815 $8,815 +4.83%
2022/23 $1,289,000 $77,340 $41,404 20.309% $8,409 $8,409 +1.74%
2021/22 $1,213,000 $72,780 $41,404 19.963% $8,265 $8,265 -4.42%
2020/21 $1,139,000 $68,340 $41,090 21.045% $8,647 $8,647 +5.39%
2019/20 $1,057,000 $63,420 $38,764 21.167% $8,205 $8,205 +11.71%
2018/19 $1,206,000 $72,360 $35,112 20.919% $7,650 $7,345 +9.08%
2017/18 $774,000 $46,440 $33,033 20.385% $7,033 $6,734 +2.22%
2016/17 $785,000 $47,100 $32,953 19.991% $6,897 $6,588 +3.15%
Permits

Permit information for 787 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/09/2026 Alteration

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
11/24/2025 I
05/15/2023 B
05/15/2023 B

*Most recent HPD violations on record 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

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
McDonald Ave & 18th Ave at SE Corner
Station lines
F
Distance (miles)
0.261
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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 0.54
P.S. 179 Kensington 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 668 0.54
P.S. 134 9 No Public K-5 493 0.05
Mevakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 572 0.11
Mevakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 572 0.11
Mavakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 475 0.11
Mavakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 475 0.11
Yeshiva & Mesivta Torah Temimah NR No Private PK, K-12 622 0.14
Brooklyn Dreams Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 616 0.19
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 62 Ditmas 7 Yes Public 6-8 900 0.38
Mevakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 572 0.11
Mavakshai Hashem NR No Private PK-8 475 0.11
Yeshiva & Mesivta Torah Temimah NR No Private PK, K-12 622 0.14
Ucp Brooklyn Childrens Program NR No Private 108 0.17
Brooklyn Dreams Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 616 0.19
St. Rose of Lima Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.20
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Yeshiva & Mesivta Torah Temimah NR No Private PK, K-12 622 0.14
Yeshiva Nesivas Chaim NR No Private 9-12 0 0.14
Ucp Brooklyn Childrens Program NR No Private 108 0.17
Yeshiva Gedolah of Midwood NR No Private 9-12 0 0.17
Bais Yaakov d'RAV Meir High School NR No Private 9-12 286 0.25

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Neighbors for 787 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY

502 Avenue F, Brooklyn 789 E 5th St, Brooklyn 4022 18th Ave, Brooklyn 4006 18th Ave, Brooklyn 777 E 5th St, Brooklyn 512 Avenue F, Brooklyn 3918 18th Ave, Brooklyn 3926 18th Ave, Brooklyn 781 E 5th St, Brooklyn 508 Avenue F, Brooklyn 602 Ocean Pkwy, Brooklyn 3916 18th Ave, Brooklyn 4018 18th Ave, Brooklyn 4016 18th Ave, Brooklyn 4014 18th Ave, Brooklyn 773 E 5th St, Brooklyn 4024 18th Ave, Brooklyn 420 Avenue F, Brooklyn 4020 18th Ave, Brooklyn 977 McDonald Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 787 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 787 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The development at 787 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 787 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

787 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 has a total of 2,396 square feet.

When was 787 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 last sold and what was the sale price?

787 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was last sold on 09/11/2017 for $1,400,000.

What is the assessed value of 787 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

787 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is currently assessed at $77,520.

What are the property taxes for 787 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The property taxes for 787 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 total $9,858.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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