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56 Butler Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

56 Butler Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 56 Butler Street
Neighborhood Cobble Hill
Zip code 11231
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00408-0034

Sales & Tax Overview for 56 Butler Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 09/13/2021
Purchase price $3,600,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 56 Butler Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,158
Lot dimensions 21.58 ft x 100 ft
Property type Three Families (C0)
Building sqft 3,452
Building dimensions 21.58 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Structure type Row
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1901
Year last altered 2008
Frontage Butler Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Baltic Street
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 56 Butler Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 3
Residential sqft

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School district 15
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.38 Miles
Closest fire station 0.55 Miles

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About 56 Butler Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 56 Butler Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

56 Butler Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1901 and has a total of 3,452 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 56 Butler Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $230,100, the tax amount paid for 56 Butler Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 is $9,723.

When was 56 Butler Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 last sold and what was the last sale price?

56 Butler Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was last sold in 09/13/2021 for $3,600,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 56 Butler Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 56 Butler Street, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/13/2021 $3,600,000
12/02/2014 $2,670,000
06/10/2003 $200,000
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.

Title Documents for 56 Butler Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
10/13/2021 - R
10/01/2021 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2021100400428001)
10/14/2021 - R
09/13/2021 - D
Mortgage
(2021100501582009)
10/14/2021 - R
09/13/2021 - D
Agreement
(2021100501582008)
10/14/2021 - R
09/13/2021 - D
Mortgage
(2021100501582007)
10/14/2021 - R
09/13/2021 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2021100501582006)
10/14/2021 - R
09/13/2021 - D
Deed
(2021100501582005)
04/19/2017 - R
04/01/2017 - D
Mortgage
(2017041900094001)
12/15/2014 - R
12/02/2014 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2014120401164003)
12/15/2014 - R
12/02/2014 - D
Mortgage
(2014120401164002)
12/15/2014 - R
12/02/2014 - D
Deed
(2014120401164001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 56 Butler Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $9,724
Tax assessor's market value: $3,835,000
Assessed value: $230,100

Assessment History for 56 Butler Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $4,403,000 $264,180 $48,600 19.843% $9,644 $9,644 +4.72%
2024/25 $3,478,000 $208,680 $45,849 20.085% $9,209 $9,209 +4.02%
2023/24 $3,074,000 $184,440 $44,079 20.085% $8,853 $8,853 +2.79%
2022/23 $3,214,000 $192,840 $42,411 20.309% $8,613 $8,613 +5.66%
2021/22 $3,231,000 $193,860 $40,836 19.963% $8,152 $8,152 -5.14%

Permits for 56 Butler Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/15/2008 Alteration type 2
10/30/2006 Alteration type 2
         
         
         
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Cobble Hill Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$850,000
-24.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$1,248
-15.9% 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 & Warren St at NW Corner
Station lines F-G
Distance (miles) 0.119
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 32 Samuels Mills Sprole 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 452 0.28
P.S. 32 Samuels Mills Sprole 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 452 0.28
Success Academy Cobble Hill 9 No Charter K-4 401 0.08
Pache Montessori NR No Private PK-K 122 0.14
Pache Montessori NR No Private PK-K 122 0.14

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
School For International Studies 5 No Public 6-12 782 0.08
Mary McDowell Friends School NR No Private 6-10 290 0.22
Brooklyn Heights Montessori School NR No Private PK-8 260 0.26
Hannah Senesh Community Day School NR No Private K-8 231 0.35
A Fantis School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.43

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Digital Arts and Cinema Technology High School 8 No Public 9-12 331 0.08
School For International Studies 5 No Public 6-12 782 0.08
Cobble Hill School of American Studies 1 No Public 9-12 316 0.11
New Dawn Charter High School 2 No Charter 9-12 233 0.15
Mary McDowell Friends School NR No Private 6-10 290 0.22

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Neighbors for 56 Butler Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 56 Butler Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
230 Smith St, Brooklyn 4,000 03/17/1998
53 Douglass St, Brooklyn 3,766 01/11/2008
54 Butler St, Brooklyn 4,700 04/21/2021
52 Butler St, Brooklyn 3,800 08/02/1988
42 Butler St, Brooklyn 3,800 02/03/1983
222 Smith St, Brooklyn 1,500 01/26/2016
49 Douglass St, Brooklyn 6,080 12/21/2012 $2,925,000
48 Butler St, Brooklyn 3,378 07/11/2002
32 Butler St, Brooklyn 5,079 07/30/2024
60 Butler St, Brooklyn 3,475 11/21/2017 $1,990,000
228 Smith St, Brooklyn 4,000 09/07/2007
40 Butler St, Brooklyn 2,375 05/25/2012
232 Smith St, Brooklyn 15,000 08/31/2023 $5,050,000
47 Douglass St, Brooklyn 4,969 02/20/2013
50 Butler St, Brooklyn 3,800 10/04/1996
36 Butler St, Brooklyn 3,450 10/20/1998
51 Douglass St, Brooklyn 2,240 08/02/2022 $3,100,000
44 Butler St, Brooklyn 2,375 07/10/2025 $4,300,000
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