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520 East 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 - Property report

Also known as: 520 Garage E 85th St

Property image for 520 East 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236

Property type

Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)

Year built

1925

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

Sale price

$375,000

General information

Address

Primary address

520 East 85th Street

Alternate address(es)

520 Garage E 85th St

ZIP code

11236

Neighborhood

Canarsie

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

07963-0062

Building

Property type

Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)

Building sq. ft.

1,120

Building dimensions

16 ft x 30 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1925

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Aluminum/Vinyl

Basement

Garage type

Detached, Frame Garage

Sales

Sale date

05/26/2017

Sale price

$375,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$5,749

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)

East 85 Street (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

25 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

Area overview

Walk score

81 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

82 /100. Excellent Transit

Bike score

55 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.65 Miles

Closest fire station

0.65 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 520 East 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 520 East 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
05/26/2017	$375,000	XXXXX, XXXXX	XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
07/24/2020 - D 07/24/2020 - R	Deed (2020072400375001)	XXXXX XXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX X
06/26/2017 - R 06/19/2017 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2017061900773001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
06/12/2017 - R 05/26/2017 - D	Mortgage (2017060900968002)	XXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
06/12/2017 - R 05/26/2017 - D	Deed (2017060900968001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX
06/14/2017 - R 05/24/2017 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2017061201241001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXX XXX
12/06/2016 - R 09/23/2016 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2016092700674001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/04/2012 - R 12/05/2011 - D	Mortgage and Consolidation (2012032800226001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
02/09/2010 - R 11/17/2009 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2010012200161001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
04/05/2005 - R 03/10/2005 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2005031002214001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXXX
04/15/2004 - R 12/26/2003 - D	Mortgage (2004030101873001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 520 East 85th 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

$5,749

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$681,000

Assessed value

$40,860

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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	$701,000	$42,060	$27,337	19.843%	$5,424	$5,424	+4.70%
2024/25	$635,000	$38,100	$25,795	20.085%	$5,181	$5,181	+5.27%
2023/24	$609,000	$36,540	$24,504	20.085%	$4,922	$4,922	-1.10%
2022/23	$492,000	$29,520	$24,504	20.309%	$4,977	$4,977	+3.25%
2021/22	$421,000	$25,260	$24,143	19.963%	$4,820	$4,820	+0.54%
2020/21	$432,000	$25,920	$22,781	21.045%	$4,794	$4,794	+5.37%
2019/20	$380,000	$22,800	$21,496	21.167%	$4,550	$4,550	+6.52%
2018/19	$399,000	$23,940	$20,420	20.919%	$4,272	$4,272	+2.62%
2017/18	$347,000	$20,820	$20,420	20.385%	$4,163	$4,163	+3.50%
2016/17	$342,000	$20,520	$20,119	19.991%	$4,022	$4,022	+8.35%

Permits

Permit information for 520 East 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
02/18/2025	Alteration
02/17/2025	Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Canarsie residential market stats

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Median sale price

$532,500

17.3% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$503

14.8% Y-o-Y

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

Glenwood Rd & Rockaway Pkwy at NW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.695

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary School	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	364	0.37
P.S. 114 Ryder Elementary School	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	364	0.37
Explore Excel Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	536	0.37
Our Lady Of Trust School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	209	0.37
Our Lady Of Trust School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	209	0.37
First Impression Day Care Center	NR	No	Private	K	0	0.38
IVY HILL PREP CHARTER SCHOOL	6	No	Charter	K-3	213	0.39
Avenue B Christian Academy Preschool	NR	No	Private	1-2	0	0.56
Ebenezer Preparatory School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	92	0.57
P.S. 66	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	568	0.62

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee	4	Yes	Public	6-8	214	0.57
Explore Excel Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	536	0.37
Our Lady Of Trust School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	209	0.37
Is 285 Meyer Levin	6	No	Public	6-8	552	0.45
Ebenezer Preparatory School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	92	0.57
Parkway Elementary & Preschool	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.57
Great Commission Christian School	NR	No	Private	K-7	9	0.60
P.S. 66	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	568	0.62
The Bible Speaks Academy	NR	No	Private	3-9	5	0.63
BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY	7	No	Public	6-8	350	0.67

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Nazareth Regional High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	448	0.39
Nazareth Regional High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	325	0.39
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School	1	No	Public	9-12	152	0.56
It Takes A Village Academy	3	No	Public	9-12	308	0.56
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences	3	No	Public	9-12	232	0.56
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School	4	No	Public	9-12	216	0.63
Academy for Conservation and the Environment	4	No	Public	9-12	383	0.63
Brooklyn Bridge Academy	4	No	Public	9-12	116	0.63
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity	3	No	Public	9-12	181	0.63
Victory Collegiate High School	2	No	Public	9-12	264	0.63

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 520 East 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236?

The development at 520 East 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 520 East 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236?

520 East 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 has a total of 1,120 square feet.

When was 520 East 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 last sold and what was the sale price?

520 East 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 was last sold on 05/26/2017 for $375,000.

What is the assessed value of 520 East 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236?

520 East 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 is currently assessed at $40,860.

What are the property taxes for 520 East 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236?

The property taxes for 520 East 85th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11236 total $5,748.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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