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556 Clinton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

556 Clinton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 556 Clinton Street
Secondary address 121 Nelson St
Neighborhood Carroll Gardens
Zip code 11231
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00376-0039

Sales & Tax Overview for 556 Clinton Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 07/29/2025
Purchase price $1,999,999
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 556 Clinton Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 1,800
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 90 ft
Property type Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)
Building sqft 2,196
Building dimensions 20 ft x 35 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Brownstone
Building material Brick
Status
Status date
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1899
Frontage Nelson Street (narrow)
Clinton Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Hamilton Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 556 Clinton Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

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School district 15
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.45 Miles
Closest fire station 0.33 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 121 Nelson St, Brooklyn, NY 11231

About 556 Clinton Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 556 Clinton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

556 Clinton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1899 and has a total of 2,196 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 556 Clinton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $145,320, the tax amount paid for 556 Clinton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is $6,961.

When was 556 Clinton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 last sold and what was the last sale price?

556 Clinton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was last sold in 07/29/2025 for $1,999,999.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 556 Clinton Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 556 Clinton Street, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/29/2025 $1,999,999
01/06/2020 $875,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 556 Clinton Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/05/2025 - R
12/02/2025 - D
Certificate
(2025120200528001)
12/05/2025 - R
11/26/2025 - D
Zoning Lot Description
(2025120200528002)
08/13/2025 - R Initial UCC1
(2025080400329006)
08/13/2025 - R
07/29/2025 - D
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2025080400329005)
08/13/2025 - R
07/29/2025 - D
Mortgage
(2025080400329004)
08/13/2025 - R
07/29/2025 - D
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2025080400329003)
08/13/2025 - R
07/29/2025 - D
Mortgage
(2025080400329002)
08/13/2025 - R
07/29/2025 - D
Deed
(2025080400329001)
01/30/2024 - R
01/26/2024 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2024012600907001)
01/25/2024 - R
01/23/2024 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2024012301009001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 556 Clinton Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $6,962
Tax assessor's market value: $2,422,000
Assessed value: $145,320

Assessment History for 556 Clinton Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $2,781,000 $166,860 $34,612 19.843% $6,868 $6,868 +4.65%
2024/25 $3,272,000 $196,320 $32,674 20.085% $6,563 $6,563 +5.56%
2023/24 $2,906,000 $174,360 $30,954 20.085% $6,217 $6,217 -1.10%
2022/23 $2,830,000 $169,800 $30,954 20.309% $6,286 $6,286 +7.70%
2021/22 $2,437,000 $146,220 $29,237 19.963% $5,837 $5,837 -3.84%

Permits for 556 Clinton Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/05/2026 Alteration CO
05/05/2026 Alteration CO
03/20/2026 Alteration CO
03/03/2026 Alteration CO
01/29/2026 Alteration CO
01/22/2026 Alteration CO
01/22/2026 Alteration CO
01/22/2026 Alteration CO
01/19/2026 Alteration type 3
11/17/2025 Alteration
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Carroll Gardens Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$2,100,000
17.5% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,780
7.7% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 5 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Smith St & 9th St at NE Corner
Station lines F-G-R
Distance (miles) 0.246
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 58 The Carroll 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 751 0.35
P.S. 58 The Carroll 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 751 0.35
International School of Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.14
International School of Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.14
International School of Brooklyn NR No Private PK-8 369 0.15

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
International School of Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.14
International School of Brooklyn NR No Private PK-8 369 0.15
Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie 6 No Public 6-12 671 0.17
Pave Academy Charter School 5 No Charter K-8 473 0.19
Summit Academy Charter School 5 No Charter 6-12 203 0.23

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Secondary School For Collaborative Studie 6 No Public 6-12 671 0.17
Summit Academy Charter School 5 No Charter 6-12 203 0.23
BASIS Independent Brooklyn NR No Private PK, K-12 907 0.51
Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School 8 No Public 9-12 331 0.66
School For International Studies 5 No Public 6-12 782 0.66

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Neighbors for 556 Clinton Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 556 Clinton Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
109 Nelson St, Brooklyn 1,995 09/24/2024
110 Luquer St, Brooklyn 4,838 02/24/2022 $1,650,000
119 Nelson St, Brooklyn 400 03/23/2000
113 Nelson St, Brooklyn 1,995 12/15/2017
544 Clinton St, Brooklyn 1,995 05/06/2021
239 Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn 03/06/2026 $35,000
550 Clinton St, Brooklyn 2,220 01/25/2015
112 Luquer St, Brooklyn 4,837 02/24/2022 $1,800,000
542 Clinton St, Brooklyn 2,327 11/03/2022
540 Clinton St, Brooklyn 2,397 09/07/2005 $600,000
107 Nelson St, Brooklyn 1,890 05/22/1997
241 Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn 105 03/06/2026 $35,000
554 Clinton St, Brooklyn 2,430 11/14/2006 $970,000
552 Clinton St, Brooklyn 2,100 01/25/2012 $950,000
548 Clinton St, Brooklyn 1,995 08/01/2003
117 Nelson St, Brooklyn 2,160 08/20/1998
115 Nelson St, Brooklyn 1,995 09/13/2023
541 Clinton St, Brooklyn 5,500 12/12/1975
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