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959 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230 - Property report

Also known as: 959 E 5th St

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

1,900

Sale price

$900,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
959 East 5th Street
ZIP code
11230
Neighborhood
Midwood
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
06503-0066

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Building
Property type
One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sq. ft.
1,322
Building dimensions
19 ft x 36 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1910
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
09/18/2017
Sale price
$900,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,654
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 5 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Ocean Parkway
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
19 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,900

Area overview

Walk score
69 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
89 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
80 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
22
Community district
14
Closest police station
0.15 Miles
Closest fire station
0.15 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 959 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/18/2017 $900,000 XXXXXXX, XXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXX X XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/13/2026 - D
01/13/2026 - R		 Deed
(2026011300460001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
02/16/2023 - R
02/15/2023 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2023021600028001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/28/2017 - R
09/18/2017 - D		 Mortgage
(2017091800770002)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX
09/28/2017 - R
09/18/2017 - D		 Deed
(2017091800770001)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX
10/22/1971 - R Deed
(37130051500307)		 XXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXX X

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 959 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$6,654
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,260,000
Assessed value
$75,600

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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 $1,301,000 $78,060 $32,784 19.843% $6,505 $6,505 +4.64%
2024/25 $1,195,000 $71,700 $30,954 20.085% $6,217 $6,217 +5.87%
2023/24 $1,069,000 $64,140 $29,237 20.085% $5,872 $5,872 +3.47%
2022/23 $875,000 $52,500 $27,946 20.309% $5,676 $5,676 +1.73%
2021/22 $930,000 $55,800 $27,946 19.963% $5,579 $5,579 -2.97%
2020/21 $969,000 $58,140 $27,320 21.045% $5,749 $5,749 +5.30%
2019/20 $881,000 $52,860 $25,795 21.167% $5,460 $5,460 +7.13%
2018/19 $874,000 $52,440 $24,364 20.919% $5,097 $5,097 +24.53%
2017/18 $942,000 $56,520 $20,078 20.385% $4,747 $4,093 +2.84%
2016/17 $795,000 $47,700 $19,908 19.991% $4,656 $3,980 +5.31%
Permits

Permit information for 959 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/22/2017 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$535,500

-6.9% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$524

-16.6% 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

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
McDonald Ave & Parkville Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
F
Distance (miles)
0.229
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 134 9 Yes Public K-5 493 0.29
Yeshiva Machzikei Hadas 2 NR No Private 1-3 265 0.10
Lubavitcher School Chabad NR No Private PK-8 139 0.10
Lubavitcher School Chabad NR No Private PK-8 139 0.10
Bais Yaakov D'Rav Meir High School NR No Private K-12 0 0.15
Beth Jacob Day School/Bais Yaak NR No Private PK-8 419 0.17
Brooklyn Dreams Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 616 0.30
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 223 The Montauk 6 Yes Public 6-8 702 0.68
Lubavitcher School Chabad NR No Private PK-8 139 0.10
Bais Yaakov D'Rav Meir High School NR No Private K-12 0 0.15
Beth Jacob Day School/Bais Yaak NR No Private PK-8 419 0.17
Ucp Brooklyn Childrens Program NR No Private 108 0.19
Cheder (The) NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.21
Brooklyn Dreams Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 616 0.30
P.S. 192 Magnet School For Math And Science Inquiry 7 No Public PK, K-8 592 0.37
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School 3 Yes Public 9-12 3,213 0.72
Mesivta Sholom Schachna NR No Private 9-12 192 0.07
Lubavitcher High School NR No Private 9-12 135 0.08
Lubavitcher High School NR No Private 9-12 0 0.08
Bais Yaakov D'Rav Meir High School NR No Private K-12 0 0.15
Bais Yaakov d'RAV Meir High School NR No Private 9-12 286 0.18

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Neighbors for 959 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY

409 Elmwood Ave, Brooklyn 865 Ocean Pkwy, Brooklyn 274 Bay 22 St, Brooklyn 125 Avenue J, Brooklyn 1024 E 5th St, Brooklyn 282 Bay 22 St, Brooklyn 839 E 10th St, Brooklyn 421 Avenue I, Brooklyn 1965 20th Dr, Brooklyn 1706 Cropsey Ave, Brooklyn 1143 Shore Pkwy, Brooklyn 253 Bay 14 St, Brooklyn 1129 Shore Pkwy, Brooklyn 1030 E 2nd St, Brooklyn 1036 E 5th St, Brooklyn 8845 17th Ave, Brooklyn 409 Avenue I, Brooklyn 884 E 9th St, Brooklyn 2216 Cropsey Ave, Brooklyn 1141 Shore Pkwy, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 959 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11214, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11220, New York City, NY 11223, New York City, NY 11224, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11228, New York City, NY 11229, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11234, New York City, NY 11235, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 959 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230?

The development at 959 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 959 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230?

959 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230 has a total of 1,322 square feet.

When was 959 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230 last sold and what was the sale price?

959 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230 was last sold on 09/18/2017 for $900,000.

What is the assessed value of 959 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230?

959 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230 is currently assessed at $75,600.

What are the property taxes for 959 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230?

The property taxes for 959 East 5th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11230 total $6,654.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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