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511 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 511 Van Buren St

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

2004

Lot sq. ft.

1,867

General information

Address

Primary address

511 Van Buren Street

Alternate address(es)

511-513 Van Buren St

ZIP code

11221

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01612-0053

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

2,913

Building dimensions

18.67 ft x 52 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

2004

Building material

Cinder Block

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$8,687

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)

Van Buren Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Lafayette Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

18.67 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,867

Area overview

Walk score

95 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

95 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

74 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

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Ownership

Ownership information for 511 Van Buren 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 511 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Amount	Party 1	Party 2
07/13/2007 - R 06/05/2007 - D	Mortgage (2007062100935001)		XXXXXXX XXX X	XXXX

*Most recent recorded document on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 511 Van Buren 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

$8,687

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,363,000

Assessed value

$81,780

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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	$1,349,000	$80,940	$41,304	19.843%	$8,196	$8,196	+4.72%
2024/25	$1,296,000	$77,760	$38,966	20.085%	$7,826	$7,826	0.00%
2023/24	$1,145,000	$68,700	$38,966	20.085%	$7,826	$7,826	-0.35%
2022/23	$1,255,000	$75,300	$38,672	20.309%	$7,854	$7,854	+7.84%
2021/22	$1,128,000	$67,680	$36,484	19.963%	$7,283	$7,283	+0.54%
2020/21	$1,368,000	$82,080	$34,420	21.045%	$7,244	$7,244	+5.39%
2019/20	$1,088,000	$65,280	$32,472	21.167%	$6,873	$6,873	+1.19%
2018/19	$891,000	$53,460	$32,472	20.919%	$6,793	$6,793	+3.40%
2017/18	$793,000	$47,580	$32,227	20.385%	$6,569	$6,569	+8.09%
2016/17	$640,000	$38,400	$30,403	19.991%	$6,078	$6,078	+14.68%

Permits

Permit information for 511 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
01/21/2004	Alteration type 3
01/21/2004	Alteration type 3
01/21/2004	New building

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	05/08/2026	A
	11/20/2025	I
	06/13/2025	A

*Most recent HPD violations on record 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

Patchen Ave & Broadway at NE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.066

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 26 Jesse Owens	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	183	0.17
P.S. 26 Jesse Owens	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	183	0.17
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.14
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.14
P.S. 274 Kosciusko	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	279	0.19
P.S. 274 Kosciusko	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	279	0.19
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	610	0.24
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	213	0.31
P.S. 81 Thaddeus Stevens	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	213	0.31
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.34

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.14
Madiba Prep Middle School	6	No	Public	6-8	201	0.17
Brooklyn Excelsior Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	610	0.24
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid	3	No	Public	6-8	100	0.25
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School	7	No	Charter	5-8	342	0.34
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology	5	No	Public	6-8	149	0.34
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.35
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	212	0.43
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.43
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School	8	No	Charter	K-8	730	0.52

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Boys and Girls High School	2	Yes	Public	9-12	403	0.95
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.14
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick	2	No	Public	9-12	445	0.19
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence	3	No	Public	9-12	370	0.22
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School	2	No	Charter	9-12	236	0.25
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance	3	No	Public	9-12	190	0.25
Excellence Girls Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-12	1,050	0.35
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.43
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech	3	No	Public	9-12	549	0.47
Bushwick Community High School	2	No	Public	9-12	86	0.75

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 511 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 511 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 2004.

What is the total square footage of 511 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

511 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 2,913 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 511 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

511 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $81,780.

What are the property taxes for 511 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 511 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $8,687.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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