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56 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

56 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 56 Nelson Street
Neighborhood Red Hook
Zip code 11231
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00526-0013

Sales & Tax Overview for 56 Nelson Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 07/06/2006
Purchase price $160,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $11,403

Lot & Building Information for 56 Nelson Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,233
Lot dimensions 22.33 ft x 100 ft
Building class Fireproof Warehouse (E1)
Building sqft 2,233
Building dimensions 22 ft x 65 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Year built 2009
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Zoning & Use for 56 Nelson Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Commercial units 1

Area Overview

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School district 15
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.45 Miles
Closest fire station 0.21 Miles

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Other Property Data for 56 Nelson Street, Brooklyn

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About 56 Nelson Street, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 56 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 have?

This Fireproof Warehouse (E1) located at 56 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 has a total of 2,233 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 56 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

56 Nelson Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 2009 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $492,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 56 Nelson Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 56 Nelson Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
07/06/2006 $160,000
04/14/2005 $250,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 56 Nelson Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
07/28/2016 - D
08/09/2016 - R
Deed
(2016072900259001)
04/19/2008 - D
05/14/2008 - R
Certificate
(2008050201512002)
07/30/2007 - D
10/12/2007 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2007100400786001)
07/06/2006 - D
07/26/2006 - R
Mortgage
(2006071901246003)
07/06/2006 - D
07/26/2006 - R
Deed
(2006071901246001)
01/19/2006 - D
05/14/2008 - R
Zoning Lot Description
(2008050201512001)
04/14/2005 - D
05/13/2005 - R
Deed
(2005050200960001)
12/22/2003 - D
07/14/2004 - R
Deed, Other
(2003122201224001)
08/22/2003 - D
09/30/2003 - R
Deed
(2003082901097001)
08/16/2002 - R Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(3300008814830)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 56 Nelson Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $10,046
Estimated property tax: $11,403
Tax assessor's market value: $492,000
Assessed value: $221,400
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 56 Nelson Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 56 Nelson Street, 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 $492,000 $221,400 $92,610 10.848% $22,543 $10,046 +14.86%
2024/25 $504,000 $226,800 $81,270 10.762% $22,084 $8,746 +19.93%
2023/24 $495,000 $222,750 $68,850 10.592% $21,153 $7,293 +19.67%
2022/23 $452,000 $203,400 $57,240 10.646% $20,447 $6,094 +14.46%
2021/22 $366,000 $164,700 $49,500 10.755% $17,713 $5,324 +0.58%

Permits for 56 Nelson Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
09/09/2013 Alteration type 2
09/09/2013 Alteration type 2
09/06/2013 Alteration type 2
08/20/2013 Alteration type 2
02/16/2011 Alteration type 2
04/01/2008 Alteration type 3
03/27/2008 New building
11/05/1992 Full demolition
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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 (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 2 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Smith St & 9th St at NE Corner
Station lines F-G-R
Distance (miles) 0.387
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Bus Routes
Name Gowanus Exp. /Hicks St (N.B. )
Line X31
Distance (miles) 0.151

Neighbors for 56 Nelson Street, Brooklyn

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

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
64 Nelson St, Brooklyn 2,250 07/13/2017 $999,990
35 Delavan St, Brooklyn 05/26/2022 $32,000,000
237 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn 10/29/2024 $2,200,000
239 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn 1,432 09/21/2022
68 Nelson St, Brooklyn 10,200 06/13/2014 $3,272,115
9 Dwight St, Brooklyn 12,195 09/27/2002
80 Richards St, Brooklyn 134,150 05/10/2021
58 Nelson St, Brooklyn 2,233 07/28/2016
60 Nelson St, Brooklyn 6,540 06/13/2014 $3,272,115
62 Nelson St, Brooklyn 2,583 10/11/2018
690 Henry St, Brooklyn 12/11/1998
46 Nelson St, Brooklyn 16,000 06/23/2005 $2,350,000
5 Delavan St, Brooklyn 113,628 09/15/1999
66 Nelson St, Brooklyn 5,100 09/25/2002
72 Nelson St, Brooklyn 5,100 12/31/2002
74 Nelson St, Brooklyn 5,100 05/10/2017 $200,000
76 Verona St, Brooklyn 12,500 05/10/2021
235 Van Brunt St, Brooklyn 10/29/2024 $2,200,000
692 Henry St, Brooklyn 5,000 04/26/2022 $1,625,000
27 Huntington St, Brooklyn 85,302
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