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511 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 - Property report

Also known as: 511 E 5th St

Property image for 511 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Property type

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

Year built

1925

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$575,000

General information

Address

Primary address

511 East 5th Street

ZIP code

11218

Neighborhood

Kensington

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

05374-0081

Building

Property type

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

Building sq. ft.

1,553

Building dimensions

17 ft x 30 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1925

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Aluminum/Vinyl

Basement

Sales

Sale date

03/26/2007

Sale price

$575,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$7,320

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 5 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Ocean Parkway

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Area overview

Walk score

84 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

98 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

89 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.66 Miles

Closest fire station

0.40 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 511 East 5th 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 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
03/26/2007	$575,000	XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
09/04/2025 - R 08/12/2025 - D	Assignment of Leases and Rents (2025082800859002)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/04/2025 - R 08/12/2025 - D	Mortgage (2025082800859001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/02/2024 - R 09/12/2024 - D	Assignment of Leases and Rents (2024100100478002)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
10/02/2024 - R 09/12/2024 - D	Mortgage (2024100100478001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
01/13/2017 - R 12/23/2016 - D	Sundry Agreement (2017011200318001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
05/02/2016 - R 04/26/2016 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2016042801385001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/17/2007 - R 04/09/2007 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2007041101366001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/10/2007 - R 03/27/2007 - D	Mortgage (2007032800657002)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
04/10/2007 - R 03/26/2007 - D	Deed (2007032800657001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
04/06/2006 - R 03/14/2006 - D	Mortgage and Consolidation (2006032901901001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX)

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 511 East 5th 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

$7,320

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,827,000

Assessed value

$109,620

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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	$1,659,000	$99,540	$36,869	19.843%	$7,316	$7,316	+4.60%
2024/25	$1,374,000	$82,440	$34,824	20.085%	$6,994	$6,994	+5.39%
2023/24	$1,686,000	$101,160	$33,043	20.085%	$6,637	$6,637	+4.12%
2022/23	$1,430,000	$85,800	$31,385	20.309%	$6,374	$6,374	+3.86%
2021/22	$1,396,000	$83,760	$30,742	19.963%	$6,137	$6,137	-5.09%
2020/21	$1,320,000	$79,200	$30,724	21.045%	$6,466	$6,466	+5.26%
2019/20	$1,235,000	$74,100	$29,020	21.167%	$6,143	$6,143	+6.64%
2018/19	$1,289,000	$77,340	$27,536	20.919%	$5,760	$5,760	+8.04%
2017/18	$817,000	$49,020	$26,154	20.385%	$5,331	$5,331	+4.10%
2016/17	$796,000	$47,760	$25,618	19.991%	$5,121	$5,121	+2.29%

Permits

Permit information for 511 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
04/30/2018	Alteration type 2
01/31/2018	Alteration
02/16/2017	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	11/24/2025	I
	12/04/2024	I
	11/28/2023	I

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Kensington, Ocean Parkway residential market stats

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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

McDonald Ave & Cortelyou Rd at SE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.28

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 179 Kensington	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	668	0.14
P.S. 179 Kensington	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	668	0.14
Bnos Yerushalayim School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,156	0.25
Bnos Yerushalayim School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,156	0.25
Yeshiva Torah Vodaath	NR	No	Private	K-8	0	0.28
Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	435	0.29
Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	435	0.29
P.S. 889	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	386	0.36
P.S. 889	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	386	0.36

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Jhs 62 Ditmas	7	Yes	Public	6-8	900	0.21
Bnos Yerushalayim School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,156	0.25
Yeshiva Torah Vodaath	NR	No	Private	K-8	0	0.28
Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	435	0.29
Mesivta Torah Vodaath	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	432	0.30
Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls' D	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.31
Middle 890	7	No	Public	6-8	301	0.36

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Bnos Yerushalayim School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	1,156	0.25
Talmudical Yeshiva of Philadel	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.27
Torah Vodaath High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.28
Yeshivat Shaare Torah Girls' D	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	0.31
Bonim Lamokom	NR	No	Private		35	0.31

Neighbors for 511 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY

369 E 9th St, Brooklyn 1656 42nd St, Brooklyn 815 McDonald Ave, Brooklyn 554 E 4th St, Brooklyn 487 Ocean Pkwy, Brooklyn 551 E 3rd St, Brooklyn 502 Cortelyou Rd, Brooklyn 551 E 4th St, Brooklyn 909 Cortelyou Rd, Brooklyn 546 E 4th St, Brooklyn 548 E 4th St, Brooklyn 544 E 4th St, Brooklyn 398 E 3rd St, Brooklyn 507 E 5th St, Brooklyn 622 Avenue C, Brooklyn 340 E 9th St, Brooklyn 802 Church Ave, Brooklyn 702 Church Ave, Brooklyn 549 E 4th St, Brooklyn

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 511 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The development at 511 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 511 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

511 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 has a total of 1,553 square feet.

When was 511 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 last sold and what was the sale price?

511 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was last sold on 03/26/2007 for $575,000.

What is the assessed value of 511 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

511 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is currently assessed at $109,620.

What are the property taxes for 511 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The property taxes for 511 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11218 total $7,320.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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