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5221 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Property Information

5221 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5221 Foster Avenue
Secondary address 792 E 53rd St
Neighborhood East Flatbush
Zip code 11203
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 07928-0001

Sales & Tax Overview for 5221 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 03/16/2018
Purchase price $647,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $15,181

Lot & Building Information for 5221 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 3,000
Lot dimensions 30 ft x 100 ft
Property type One Story Retail Building (K1)
Building sqft 2,238
Building dimensions 26.33 ft x 85 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 1
Year built 1955
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Zoning & Use for 5221 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Commercial units 1
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 18
Community district 17
Closest police station 1.14 Miles
Closest fire station 0.70 Miles

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Other Property Data for 5221 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 792 E 53rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11203
  • 5221-5223 Foster Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203

About 5221 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 5221 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This One Story Retail Building (K1) located at 5221 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 2,238 square feet and a current price per square foot of $289.

What is the year built & the current market value of 5221 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

5221 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1955 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $299,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 5221 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 5221 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
03/16/2018 $647,000

Title Documents for 5221 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
03/16/2018 - D
03/22/2018 - R
Agreement
(2018032000789003)
03/16/2018 - D
03/22/2018 - R
Mortgage
(2018032000789002)
03/16/2018 - D
03/22/2018 - R
Deed
(2018032000789001)
05/24/1995 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3430004744543)
03/15/1988 - R Mortgage
(3510001350851)
02/29/1988 - D
03/15/1988 - R
Deed
(3500001350850)
04/25/1972 - R Mortgage
(37230055201459)
04/25/1972 - R Deed
(37230055201457)
03/08/1968 - R Deed
(36830066900243)
01/23/1968 - R Mortgage
(36830063500036)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 5221 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $14,196
Estimated property tax: $15,181
Tax assessor's market value: $299,000
Assessed value: $134,550

Assessment History for 5221 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5221 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $299,000 $134,550 $130,860 10.848% $14,196 $14,196 -1.37%
2024/25 $321,000 $144,450 $133,740 10.762% $14,393 $14,393 +1.67%
2023/24 $297,000 $133,650 $133,650 10.592% $14,156 $14,156 +4.05%
2022/23 $284,000 $127,800 $127,800 10.646% $13,606 $13,606 +11.11%
2021/22 $253,000 $113,850 $113,850 10.755% $12,245 $12,245 -19.43%

Permits for 5221 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/03/2022 Alteration
03/21/2019 Alteration type 2
         
         
         
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$444
-15% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$523
9.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$523
5.9% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 4 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Nostrand Ave & Newkirk Ave at SE Corner
Station lines 2-5
Distance (miles) 1.143
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Bus Routes
Name Kings Hy/Foster Av
Line B7
Distance (miles) 0.03

Neighbors for 5221 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 5221 Foster Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
5747 Kingsway Pl, Brooklyn 10/15/2010
1338 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn 3,800 01/25/1983
317 E 89th St, Brooklyn 16,650 05/25/2016
1332 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn 8,880 11/30/2000
5205 Foster Ave, Brooklyn 10,328 01/25/2011
1368 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn 8,000 03/25/2015
405 E 59th St, Brooklyn 9,400 11/30/2000
5726 Kingsway Pl, Brooklyn 500 03/15/2024
420 E 83rd St, Brooklyn 22,000 09/10/2015
8205 Foster Ave, Brooklyn 8,000 04/09/2015
418 E 59th St, Brooklyn 200 02/13/2025
1336 Ralph Ave, Brooklyn 2,000 01/25/1983
8717 Foster Ave, Brooklyn 12/05/2012 $124,000,000
8123 Foster Ave, Brooklyn 27,240 04/09/2015
861 E 51st St, Brooklyn 2,592 02/23/2021 $1,185,000
8712 Ditmas Ave, Brooklyn 08/21/2019 $2,100,000
8201 Foster Ave, Brooklyn 260,000 12/22/2010 $8,100,000
8015 Foster Ave, Brooklyn 1,100 03/21/1990
5801 Avenue D, Brooklyn 4,500 02/03/2017
820-826 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn 11,984 10/14/2014 $1,325,000
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