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217 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 Property Information

217 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 217 53rd Street
Neighborhood Sunset Park
Zip code 11220
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00805-0077

Sales & Tax Overview for 217 53rd Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 12/23/2008
Purchase price $659,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 217 53rd Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 1,753
Lot dimensions 17.5 ft x 100.17 ft
Property type Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)
Building sqft 1,809
Building dimensions 17.5 ft x 35 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Row
Building material Frame
Exterior wall Composition
Basement type Full
Year built 1920
Frontage 53 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street 2 Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 217 53rd Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

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School district 15
Community district 7
Closest police station 0.59 Miles
Closest fire station 0.27 Miles

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About 217 53rd Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 217 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

217 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was built in 1920 and has a total of 1,809 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 217 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $58,920, the tax amount paid for 217 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 is $2,495.

When was 217 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 last sold?

217 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was last sold in 12/20/2012.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 217 53rd Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 217 53rd Street, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/23/2008 $659,000
07/13/2005 $600,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 217 53rd Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
01/23/2013 - R
01/10/2013 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2013011000003001)
01/28/2013 - R
12/20/2012 - D
Mortgage
(2013010901637002)
01/28/2013 - R
12/20/2012 - D
Deed
(2013010901637001)
01/15/2009 - R
01/02/2009 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2009010800028001)
01/22/2009 - R
12/23/2008 - D
Mortgage
(2009010501087001)
01/22/2009 - R
12/23/2008 - D
Deed
(2009010501077001)
08/24/2005 - R
08/12/2005 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005081201765001)
11/04/2005 - R
08/09/2005 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005081600665001)
07/18/2005 - R
07/13/2005 - D
Mortgage
(2005071400593002)
07/18/2005 - R
07/13/2005 - D
Deed
(2005071400593001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 217 53rd Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $2,495
Tax assessor's market value: $982,000
Assessed value: $58,920
Exemptions granted by city:

Assessment History for 217 53rd Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 217 53rd 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 $1,128,000 $67,680 $12,574 19.843% $3,327 $2,495 -0.16%
2024/25 $1,135,000 $68,100 $12,442 20.085% $3,332 $2,499 +5.97%
2023/24 $1,044,000 $62,640 $11,741 20.085% $3,144 $2,358 +4.64%
2022/23 $977,000 $58,620 $11,097 20.309% $3,005 $2,254 +7.73%
2021/22 $1,072,000 $64,320 $10,479 19.963% $2,789 $2,092 +9.61%

Permits for 217 53rd Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Sunset Park Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$587,500
2.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$863
0.3% 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: 6 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 4th Ave & 53rd St at SW Corner
Station lines R
Distance (miles) 0.249
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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 0.37
P.S. 1 The Bergen 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 754 0.37
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya NR No Private PK-8 164 0.10
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya NR No Private PK-8 164 0.10
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.12

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 0.10
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.12
MS 936 ARTS OFF 3RD 8 No Public 6-8 445 0.34
St. Michael Elementary School NR No Private K-8 0 0.57
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 214 0.63

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 0.78
P.S. 371 Lillian L Rashkis NR No Public 9-12 209 0.82
Sunset Park High School 4 No Public 9-12 1,418 0.92
Yeshiva & Mesivta V'yoel Moshe NR No Private 9-12 702 1.11
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 1.18

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Neighbors for 217 53rd Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 217 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
314 52nd St, Brooklyn 18,250 02/03/2015 $10
239 53rd St, Brooklyn 2,280 08/09/2022 $10
324 52nd St, Brooklyn 2,160 07/21/2022 $1,300,000
223 53rd St, Brooklyn 1,809 12/22/2013 $872,000
229 53rd St, Brooklyn 1,600 01/17/2003 $360,000
235 53rd St, Brooklyn 2,304 03/07/2011
237 53rd St, Brooklyn 2,280 07/25/2019
211 53rd St, Brooklyn 3,750 09/24/1998
232 52nd St, Brooklyn 7,400 10/28/2013
318 52nd St, Brooklyn 2,160 08/22/2018 $1,030,000
322 52nd St, Brooklyn 2,160 09/14/2004 $480,000
328 52nd St, Brooklyn 2,160 10/26/2018
219 53rd St, Brooklyn 1,857 05/28/2026
227 53rd St, Brooklyn 2,112 08/04/1994
326 52nd St, Brooklyn 2,160 07/10/2013 $475,000
221 53rd St, Brooklyn 1,836 09/28/2006 $780,000
215 53rd St, Brooklyn 1,785 05/16/2005 $300,000
225 53rd St, Brooklyn 2,232 10/11/1990
233 53rd St, Brooklyn 1,973 01/17/2003 $360,000
240 52nd St, Brooklyn 10,000
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