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217 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 - Property report

Also known as: 217 53rd St

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Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

1,753

Sale price

$659,000

General information

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

Owner

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Building
Property type
Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)
Building sq. ft.
1,809
Building dimensions
17.5 ft x 35 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1920
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Composition
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
12/23/2008
Sale price
$659,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$2,495
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
2 Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
17.5 ft x 100.17 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,753

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
0.59 Miles
Closest fire station
0.27 Miles

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Ownership information for 217 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 217 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/23/2013 - R
01/10/2013 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2013011000003001)
XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/28/2013 - R
12/20/2012 - D
Mortgage
(2013010901637002)
XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
01/28/2013 - R
12/20/2012 - D
Deed
(2013010901637001)
XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXX X
01/15/2009 - R
01/02/2009 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2009010800028001)
XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/22/2009 - R
12/23/2008 - D
Mortgage
(2009010501087001)
XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXX
01/22/2009 - R
12/23/2008 - D
Deed
(2009010501077001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
08/24/2005 - R
08/12/2005 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005081201765001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
11/04/2005 - R
08/09/2005 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005081600665001)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
07/18/2005 - R
07/13/2005 - D
Mortgage
(2005071400593002)
XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX XXX
07/18/2005 - R
07/13/2005 - D
Deed
(2005071400593001)
XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 217 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
$2,495
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$982,000
Assessed value
$58,920

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 $1,128,000 $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%
2020/21 $929,000 $55,740 $9,069 21.045% $2,940 $1,909 +0.54%
2019/20 $900,000 $54,000 $8,968 21.167% $2,926 $1,898 +9.01%
2018/19 $648,000 $38,880 $8,324 20.919% $2,729 $1,741 +9.84%
2017/18 $780,000 $46,800 $7,777 20.385% $2,513 $1,585 +10.40%
2016/17 $599,000 $35,940 $7,183 19.991% $2,328 $1,436 +2.66%

Permit information for 217 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY

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HPD Violations

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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)
0.249

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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
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.12
Sunset School of Cultural Learning NR No Public K-2 152 0.34
P.S. 503 The School Of Discovery 4 No Public K-5 630 0.37
P.S. 506 The School Of Journalism And Technology 4 No Public K-5 451 0.37
BROOKLYN RISE CHARTER SCHOOL 5 No Charter K-3 210 0.38
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
Sunset Park Prep 5 No Public 6-8 440 0.65
Is 136 Charles O Dewey 2 No Public 6-8 535 0.65
Saint Agatha School NR No Private PK, K-8 193 0.80
Jhs 220 John J Pershing 7 No Public 6-8 1,229 1.00
Is 30 Mary White Ovington 5 No Public K-8 911 1.00
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
Xaverian High School NR No Private 6-12 1,537 1.18
Bais Chaya Esther NR No Private PK-11 207 1.20
Yeshiva Tiferes Shmiel NR No Private 9-12 0 1.22

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 217 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The development at 217 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 217 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

217 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 has a total of 1,809 square feet.

When was 217 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 last sold and what was the sale price?

217 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was last sold on 12/23/2008 for $659,000.

What is the assessed value of 217 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

217 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 is currently assessed at $58,920.

What are the property taxes for 217 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The property taxes for 217 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 total $2,495.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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