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218 Highlawn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11223 - Property report

Also known as: 1801 W 5th St

Property image for 218 Highlawn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11223

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1955

Lot sq. ft.

1,946

Sale price

$1,160,000

General information

Address

Primary address

218 Highlawn Avenue

Alternate address(es)

1801 W 5th St

ZIP code

11223

Neighborhood

Gravesend

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

06676-0001

Building

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Building sq. ft.

2,287

Building dimensions

20 ft x 45 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1955

Building material

C Blck + Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Garage type

Basement Garage

Sales

Sale date

11/21/2025

Sale price

$1,160,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$10,225

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)

Highlawn Avenue (wide)
West 5 Street (narrow)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20.17 ft x 96.5 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,946

Area overview

Walk score

93 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

96 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

70 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

1.08 Miles

Closest fire station

0.59 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 218 Highlawn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 218 Highlawn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11223

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
11/21/2025	$1,160,000	XXXX, XXXX XXXX XXX XXX, XXX XXX	XXXX X XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXX X XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
01/26/2026 - R 01/15/2026 - D	Deed (2026012600415001)	XXXX XXXX XXXX	XXXX XXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX
12/18/2025 - R 11/21/2025 - D	Mortgage (2025121500339002)	XXXX XXXX XXXX	XXXX XXX
12/18/2025 - R 11/21/2025 - D	Deed (2025121500339001)	XXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX XXXX XXXX
01/24/2025 - R 01/22/2025 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2025012200351001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
02/20/2024 - R 02/16/2024 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2024021600715001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
02/01/2018 - R 01/24/2018 - D	Deed (2018013000091001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
11/21/2011 - R 10/26/2011 - D	Mortgage (2011102000931001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
02/03/2003 - R	Deed (2003012802582001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
09/23/1996 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3520005366152)		XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
04/04/1995 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3850004689185)		XXXX XX XXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 218 Highlawn Avenue, 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

$10,225

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,147,000

Assessed value

$68,820

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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	$1,317,000	$79,020	$51,529	19.843%	$10,225	$10,225	+2.08%
2024/25	$1,313,000	$78,780	$49,872	20.085%	$10,017	$10,017	+9.24%
2023/24	$1,413,000	$84,780	$45,652	20.085%	$9,450	$9,169	+5.17%
2022/23	$1,252,000	$75,120	$42,929	20.309%	$9,015	$8,718	+5.23%
2021/22	$1,159,000	$69,540	$41,501	19.963%	$8,572	$8,285	-5.21%
2020/21	$1,100,000	$66,000	$41,531	21.045%	$9,037	$8,740	+2.82%
2019/20	$1,184,000	$71,040	$40,160	21.167%	$8,797	$8,501	+7.65%
2018/19	$927,000	$55,620	$37,750	20.919%	$8,202	$7,897	+9.06%
2017/18	$954,000	$57,240	$35,521	20.385%	$7,541	$7,241	+5.80%
2016/17	$904,000	$54,240	$34,234	19.991%	$7,154	$6,844	+2.32%

Permits

Permit information for 218 Highlawn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
07/22/2026	Alteration
07/22/2026	Alteration
04/23/2026	Alteration
04/03/2026	Alteration
04/03/2026	Alteration

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

7th St & Highlawn Ave at SW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.135

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 215 Morris H Weiss	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	707	0.41
P.S. 215 Morris H Weiss	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	707	0.41
Stillwell Ave Prep & Nursery School	NR	No	Private	PK-K	55	0.17
Stillwell Ave Prep & Nursery School	NR	No	Private	PK-K	55	0.17
Magen David Yesh-Isaac SHLM E	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,906	0.29
Magen David Yesh-Isaac SHLM E	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,906	0.29
Magen David Yeshivah School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.32
P.S. 177 The Marlboro	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	869	0.39
P.S. 177 The Marlboro	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	869	0.39

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Is 228 David A Boody	7	Yes	Public	6-8	1,551	0.19
Magen David Yesh-Isaac SHLM E	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,906	0.29
Magen David Yeshivah School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.32
Sts. Simon & Jude Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.34
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc	NR	No	Private	PK-12	494	0.44
Gesher Yehuda	NR	No	Private	K-12	67	0.44
I.S. 96 Seth Low	5	No	Public	6-8	839	0.51
Brooklyn School Of Inquiry	9	No	Public	K-8	474	0.54
P.S. 95 The Gravesend	7	No	Public	K-8	940	0.54

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Magen David Yesh-Isaac SHLM E	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,906	0.29
Yeshivat Darche Eres Inc	NR	No	Private	PK-12	494	0.44
Gesher Yehuda	NR	No	Private	K-12	67	0.44
Merkaz Bnos High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.58
Mirrer Yeshiva High School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	359	0.61

Nearby ZIP codes for 218 Highlawn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11209, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11214, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11220, New York City, NY 11224, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11228, New York City, NY 11229, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11234, New York City, NY 11235, New York City, NY 11697, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 218 Highlawn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

The development at 218 Highlawn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11223 was built in 1955.

What is the total square footage of 218 Highlawn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

218 Highlawn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11223 has a total of 2,287 square feet.

When was 218 Highlawn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11223 last sold and what was the sale price?

218 Highlawn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11223 was last sold on 11/21/2025 for $1,160,000.

What is the assessed value of 218 Highlawn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

218 Highlawn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11223 is currently assessed at $68,820.

What are the property taxes for 218 Highlawn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11223?

The property taxes for 218 Highlawn Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11223 total $10,224.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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