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553 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information

553 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 553 Union Street
Neighborhood Gowanus
Zip code 11215
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00433-0058

Sales & Tax Overview for 553 Union Street, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $21,049

Lot & Building Information for 553 Union Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,853
Lot dimensions 20.58 ft x 90 ft
Building class Factory - Light Manufacturing (F5)
Building sqft 1,800
Building dimensions 20 ft x 90 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 1
Year built 1931
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 553 Union Street, Brooklyn

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Qualified opportunity zone

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School district 15
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.66 Miles
Closest fire station 0.50 Miles

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About 553 Union Street, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 553 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 have?

This Factory - Light Manufacturing (F5) located at 553 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 has a total of 1,800 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 553 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

553 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was built in 1931 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $442,000.

Ownership Information for 553 Union Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 553 Union Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 553 Union Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
04/18/2018 - D
05/09/2018 - R
Deed
(2018050400606001)
05/02/1994 - D
12/14/1994 - R
Deed
(3580004548458)
           
           
           
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 553 Union Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $19,751
Estimated property tax: $21,049
Tax assessor's market value: $442,000
Assessed value: $198,900

Assessment History for 553 Union Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $442,000 $198,900 $182,070 10.848% $19,751 $19,751 +2.83%
2024/25 $437,000 $196,650 $178,470 10.762% $19,207 $19,207 +4.83%
2023/24 $431,000 $193,950 $172,980 10.592% $18,322 $18,322 +3.53%
2022/23 $394,000 $177,300 $166,230 10.646% $17,697 $17,697 +14.62%
2021/22 $319,000 $143,550 $143,550 10.755% $15,439 $15,439 +4.16%

Permits for 553 Union Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
09/25/2003 Alteration type 2
         
         
         
         
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$426
-10.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$493
11.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$492
6.6% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): 0.2,AE (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 2 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 4th Ave & Union St at SW Corner
Station lines R
Distance (miles) 0.227
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Bus Routes
Name 3 Av/Union St
Line B37
Distance (miles) 0.096

Neighbors for 553 Union Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 553 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
630 Sackett St, Brooklyn 5,700 08/30/2013 $900,000
557 Union St, Brooklyn 3,140 10/31/2016 $3,700,000
561 Union St, Brooklyn 1,000 01/29/2021 $2,340,000
585 Union St, Brooklyn 30,000 10/17/2019 $32,681,500
601 Union St, Brooklyn 22,699 12/23/2024 $29,400,000
204 4th Ave, Brooklyn 04/18/2023
555 Union St, Brooklyn 3,300 10/31/2016 $3,700,000
567 Union St, Brooklyn 5,875 07/15/2014 $10
571 Union St, Brooklyn 2,800 04/02/2026
638 Sackett St, Brooklyn 04/15/2018
654 Sackett St, Brooklyn 2,898 12/26/2012 $830,000
573 Union St, Brooklyn 3,840 07/13/2018
650 Sackett St, Brooklyn 3,848 03/16/2012 $1,400,000
644 Sackett St, Brooklyn 1,575 04/23/2012 $384,000
565 Union St, Brooklyn 4,500 09/25/1990
569 Union St, Brooklyn 4,150 09/29/2023 $10
625 Union St, Brooklyn 39,780 12/09/2013 $32,915,000
652 Sackett St, Brooklyn 5,510 12/26/2012 $830,000
645 Union St, Brooklyn 22,805 01/31/2018 $16,758,950
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