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261 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 - Property report

Also known as: 261 53rd St

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Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

1,703

General information

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Address
Primary address
261 53rd Street
ZIP code
11220
Neighborhood
Sunset Park
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
00805-0058

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Building
Property type
Two Family Frame (B2)
Building sq. ft.
1,238
Building dimensions
17 ft x 35 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1910
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Aluminum/Vinyl
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$2,507
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
53 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
3 Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
17 ft x 100.17 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,703

Area overview

Walk score
81 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
92 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
75 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
15
Community district
7
Closest police station
0.58 Miles
Closest fire station
0.20 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 261 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 261 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/24/2020 - R
06/19/2020 - D		 Deed
(2020062400358001)		 XXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
06/24/2020 - R
07/10/2019 - D		 Agreement
(2020062400273003)		 XXXX XX XXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX
06/24/2020 - R
07/10/2019 - D		 Mortgage
(2020062400273002)		 XXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
06/24/2020 - R
06/10/2019 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2020062400273001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/21/2015 - R
12/13/2014 - D		 Agreement
(2015011401282003)		 XXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/21/2015 - R
12/13/2014 - D		 Mortgage
(2015011401282002)		 XXXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/21/2015 - R
11/10/2014 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2015011401282001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/25/2008 - R
04/08/2008 - D		 Agreement
(2008041700294002)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
04/25/2008 - R
04/08/2008 - D		 Mortgage
(2008041700294001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
11/18/2004 - R
10/29/2004 - D		 Agreement
(2004111101129001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 261 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$2,507
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,002,000
Assessed value
$60,120

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $1,004,000 $60,240 $15,346 19.843% $3,327 $3,045 -0.58%
2024/25 $796,000 $47,760 $15,249 20.085% $3,332 $3,063 +6.97%
2023/24 $871,000 $52,260 $14,255 20.085% $3,144 $2,863 +5.71%
2022/23 $863,000 $51,780 $13,336 20.309% $3,005 $2,708 +8.25%
2021/22 $832,000 $49,920 $12,532 19.963% $2,789 $2,502 -5.36%
2020/21 $823,000 $49,380 $12,562 21.045% $2,940 $2,644 +0.53%
2019/20 $794,000 $47,640 $12,424 21.167% $2,926 $2,630 +8.50%
2018/19 $672,000 $40,320 $11,586 20.919% $2,729 $2,424 +9.48%
2017/18 $663,000 $39,780 $10,860 20.385% $2,513 $2,214 +9.72%
2016/17 $497,000 $29,820 $10,093 19.991% $2,328 $2,018 +2.54%
Permits

Permit information for 261 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

Sunset Park residential market stats

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Median sale price

$545,000

-2.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$806

-6.6% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
6

Subway & traffic

Closest station
4th Ave & 53rd St at SW Corner
Station lines
R
Distance (miles)
0.181
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 1 The Bergen 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 754 0.33
P.S. 1 The Bergen 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 754 0.33
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya NR No Private PK-8 164 0.03
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya NR No Private PK-8 164 0.03
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.05
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.05
BROOKLYN RISE CHARTER SCHOOL 5 No Charter K-3 210 0.32
Sunset School of Cultural Learning NR No Public K-2 152 0.33
P.S. 506 The School Of Journalism And Technology 4 No Public K-5 451 0.35
P.S. 503 The School Of Discovery 4 No Public K-5 630 0.35
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya NR No Private PK-8 164 0.03
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.05
MS 936 ARTS OFF 3RD 8 No Public 6-8 445 0.33
St. Michael Elementary School NR No Private K-8 0 0.54
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 214 0.57
Sunset Park Prep 5 No Public 6-8 440 0.62
Is 136 Charles O Dewey 2 No Public 6-8 535 0.62
Saint Agatha School NR No Private PK, K-8 193 0.73
Jhs 220 John J Pershing 7 No Public 6-8 1,229 0.93
Is 30 Mary White Ovington 5 No Public K-8 911 0.98
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology 6 No Public 9-12 1,273 0.76
P.S. 371 Lillian L Rashkis NR No Public 9-12 209 0.80
Sunset Park High School 4 No Public 9-12 1,418 0.91
Yeshiva & Mesivta V'yoel Moshe NR No Private 9-12 702 1.04
Bais Chaya Esther NR No Private PK-11 207 1.13
Yeshiva Tiferes Shmiel NR No Private 9-12 0 1.16
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 1.16
Yeshiva Tiferes Shmiel d'ALEKSANDER NR No Private 9-12 177 1.16

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Neighbors for 261 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Nearby ZIP codes for 261 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 261 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The development at 261 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 261 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

261 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 has a total of 1,238 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 261 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

261 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 is currently assessed at $60,120.

What are the property taxes for 261 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The property taxes for 261 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 total $2,507.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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