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5901 Avenue M, Brooklyn, NY Property Information

5901 Avenue M, Brooklyn, NY Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5901 Avenue M
Secondary address 1281 E 59th St
Neighborhood Flatlands
Zip code 11234
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 07857-0009

Sales & Tax Overview for 5901 Avenue M, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 5901 Avenue M, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,313
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 92.5 ft
Property type Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)
Building sqft 1,106
Building dimensions 14.5 ft x 32 ft
Buildings on lot 2
Stories 2
Structure type Old style
Building material Frame
Exterior wall Composition
Basement type Full
Garage type Detached, frame garage
Year built 1920
Frontage East 59 Street (narrow)
Avenue M (narrow)
Nearest wide street Ralph Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 5901 Avenue M, Brooklyn

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Residential units (DOF) 1
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 22
Community district 18
Closest police station 1.27 Miles
Closest fire station 0.17 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 1281 E 59th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234
  • 5901 Garage Avenue M, Brooklyn, NY 11234

About 5901 Avenue M, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 5901 Avenue M, Brooklyn, NY?

5901 Avenue M, Brooklyn, NY was built in 1920 and has a total of 1,106 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5901 Avenue M, Brooklyn, NY and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $37,440, the tax amount paid for 5901 Avenue M, Brooklyn, NY is $6,069.

When was 5901 Avenue M, Brooklyn, NY last sold?

5901 Avenue M, Brooklyn, NY was last sold in 05/11/1992.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 5901 Avenue M, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 5901 Avenue M, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 5901 Avenue M, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
07/08/2009 - R
06/23/2009 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2009062301230001)
07/06/1994 - R Mortgage
(3990004343299)
06/01/1992 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(3050001689505)
06/01/1992 - R
05/11/1992 - D
Deed
(FT_3060001689506)
           
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 5901 Avenue M, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $6,070
Tax assessor's market value: $624,000
Assessed value: $37,440

Assessment History for 5901 Avenue M, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5901 Avenue M, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $534,000 $32,040 $28,858 19.843% $5,726 $5,726 +3.81%
2024/25 $606,000 $36,360 $27,465 20.085% $5,785 $5,516 +5.17%
2023/24 $637,000 $38,220 $26,115 20.085% $5,526 $5,245 +121.65%
2022/23 $537,000 $32,220 $11,652 20.309% $5,326 $2,366 +4.85%
2021/22 $483,000 $28,980 $11,305 19.963% $5,089 $2,257 +1.04%

Permits for 5901 Avenue M, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Flatlands Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$565,730
2.9% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$519
10.5% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 2 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Nostrand Ave & Avenue H at NE Corner
Station lines 2-5
Distance (miles) 1.678
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 203 Floyd Bennett 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 501 0.40
P.S. 203 Floyd Bennett 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 501 0.40
Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 180 0.14
Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 180 0.14
Brooklyn Kids Preparatory School NR No Private K-7 40 0.21

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 78 Roy H Mann 6 Yes Public 6-8 542 0.29
Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 180 0.14
Brooklyn Kids Preparatory School NR No Private K-7 40 0.21
Success Academy Bergen Beach 10 No Charter K-8 1,052 0.29
St Bernard Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 317 0.48

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Scholar Skills Christian Academy NR No Private 3-11 23 0.62
Academy for Conservation and the Environment 4 No Public 9-12 383 0.80
Brooklyn Bridge Academy 4 No Public 9-12 116 0.80
Victory Collegiate High School 2 No Public 9-12 264 0.80
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School 4 No Public 9-12 216 0.80

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Neighbors for 5901 Avenue M, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 5901 Avenue M, Brooklyn, NY.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
2292 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn 2,379 01/12/2021 $825,000
1262 E 59th St, Brooklyn 2,200 09/29/2003 $400,000
1259 E 59th St, Brooklyn 983 10/28/2013 $288,320
1276 E 59th St, Brooklyn 1,260 09/02/2025 $819,000
1275 E 59th St, Brooklyn 983 01/24/2002
5905 Avenue M, Brooklyn 1,022 06/11/2025 $690,000
1274 E 59th St, Brooklyn 1,382 07/25/2007
1272 E 59th St, Brooklyn 1,250 10/02/2006 $402,800
1268 E 59th St, Brooklyn 1,250 08/07/2024 $725,000
1267 E 59th St, Brooklyn 983 07/19/2024
1263 E 59th St, Brooklyn 983 07/22/2016
5911 Avenue M, Brooklyn 1,022 12/14/2023 $662,000
1273 E 59th St, Brooklyn 983 01/04/2008 $340,000
1271 A E 59th St, Brooklyn 983 01/17/2007 $340,000
1271 E 59th St, Brooklyn 983 01/27/2017 $360,000
1269 E 59th St, Brooklyn 983 05/19/1998
1265 E 59th St, Brooklyn 983 01/10/2013 $280,000
1261 E 59th St, Brooklyn 983 03/07/2002
5907 Avenue M, Brooklyn 1,022 12/20/2021 $675,000
1266 E 59th St, Brooklyn 1,250 02/26/1998
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