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872 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 - Property report

Also known as: 872 E 51st St

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1940

Lot sq. ft.

1,900

Sale price

$650,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
872 East 51st Street
Alternate address(es)
5013-5023 Foster Ave
872 Garage E 51st St
ZIP code
11203
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04781-0044

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
2,055
Building dimensions
19 ft x 35 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1940
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Sales
Sale date
12/04/2024
Sale price
$650,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,446
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)
Foster Avenue (wide)
East 51 Street (narrow)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
19 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,900

Area overview

Walk score
85 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
74 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
60 /100.  Bikeable
School district
18
Community district
17
Closest police station
1.06 Miles
Closest fire station
0.71 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 872 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/04/2024 $650,000 XXX X XXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XX XXXX XX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/06/2024 - R
12/04/2024 - D		 Deed
(2024120400611001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXX XX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX X XXXX XXX
05/22/2002 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3930008432693)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
04/03/1987 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3190001254719)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
12/15/1986 - R Mortgage
(3260001221826)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX
12/15/1986 - R
11/24/1986 - D		 Street Procedure
(3250001221825)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
06/11/1984 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3520001023452)		 XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
05/08/1984 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3510001017451)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
05/08/1984 - R Mortgage
(3500001017450)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX
05/08/1984 - R
04/17/1984 - D		 Street Procedure
(3490001017449)		 XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
02/04/1970 - R Mortgage
(37030039101935)		 XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 872 East 51st 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
$6,446
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$843,000
Assessed value
$50,580

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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 $668,000 $40,080 $32,237 19.843% $6,397 $6,397 +4.72%
2024/25 $736,000 $44,160 $30,413 20.085% $6,108 $6,108 +5.99%
2023/24 $683,000 $40,980 $28,693 20.085% $5,763 $5,763 +4.82%
2022/23 $559,000 $33,540 $27,072 20.309% $5,498 $5,498 +16.24%
2021/22 $582,000 $34,920 $23,692 19.963% $5,404 $4,730 +121.39%
2020/21 $631,000 $37,860 $10,152 21.045% $5,654 $2,136 +6.67%
2019/20 $608,000 $36,480 $9,462 21.167% $5,365 $2,003 +10.11%
2018/19 $656,000 $39,360 $8,695 20.919% $5,002 $1,819 +10.57%
2017/18 $590,000 $35,400 $8,070 20.385% $4,599 $1,645 +4.17%
2016/17 $452,000 $27,120 $7,900 19.991% $4,510 $1,579 +4.17%
Permits

Permit information for 872 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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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

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
4

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Newkirk Ave at SE Corner
Station lines
2-5
Distance (miles)
1.039
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 208 Elsa Ebeling 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 266 0.21
P.S. 208 Elsa Ebeling 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 266 0.21
The Bible Speaks Academy NR No Private 3-9 5 0.09
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.19
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.19
Great Oaks Elementary School NR No Private K-8 116 0.25
St Catherine Genoa-St Therese Lisieu NR No Private PK-8 199 0.33
P.S. 109 4 No Public PK, K-8 520 0.37
P.S. 109 4 No Public PK, K-8 520 0.37
IVY HILL PREP CHARTER SCHOOL 6 No Charter K-3 213 0.41
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Is 285 Meyer Levin 6 Yes Public 6-8 552 0.65
The Bible Speaks Academy NR No Private 3-9 5 0.09
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.19
Great Oaks Elementary School NR No Private K-8 116 0.25
St Catherine Genoa-St Therese Lisieu NR No Private PK-8 199 0.33
St. Therese of Lisieux School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.37
P.S. 109 4 No Public PK, K-8 520 0.37
BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY 7 No Public 6-8 350 0.57
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 0.42
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 325 0.42
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School 1 No Public 9-12 152 0.62
It Takes A Village Academy 3 No Public 9-12 308 0.62
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences 3 No Public 9-12 232 0.62
Victory Collegiate High School 2 No Public 9-12 264 0.68
Brooklyn Bridge Academy 4 No Public 9-12 116 0.68
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity 3 No Public 9-12 181 0.68
Academy for Conservation and the Environment 4 No Public 9-12 383 0.68
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School 4 No Public 9-12 216 0.68

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Neighbors for 872 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY

1435 Schenectady Ave, Brooklyn 569 Maple St, Brooklyn 651 Maple St, Brooklyn 1271 Schenectady Ave, Brooklyn 489 Maple St, Brooklyn 429 Maple St, Brooklyn 578 E New York Ave, Brooklyn 647 Maple St, Brooklyn 819 E 48th St, Brooklyn 509 E 56th St, Brooklyn 5488 A Kings Hwy, Brooklyn 442 Lincoln Rd, Brooklyn 507 E 56th St, Brooklyn 534 E 56th St, Brooklyn 4818 Garage Foster Ave, Brooklyn 440 Lincoln Rd, Brooklyn 5406 Clarendon Rd, Brooklyn 612 E 54th St, Brooklyn 683 E 52nd St, Brooklyn 709 E 52nd St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 872 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY

11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11229, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11234, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 872 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 872 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1940.

What is the total square footage of 872 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

872 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 2,055 square feet.

When was 872 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold and what was the sale price?

872 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold on 12/04/2024 for $650,000.

What is the assessed value of 872 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

872 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $50,580.

What are the property taxes for 872 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 872 East 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $6,446.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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