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215 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 - Property report

Also known as: 215 53rd St

Property image for 215 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

1,753

Sale price

$300,000

General information

Address

Primary address

215 53rd Street

ZIP code

11220

Neighborhood

Sunset Park

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

00805-0078

Building

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Building sq. ft.

1,785

Building dimensions

17.5 ft x 35 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1920

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Aluminum/Vinyl

Basement

Sales

Sale date

05/16/2005

Sale price

$300,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$2,329

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

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

Community district

Closest police station

0.59 Miles

Closest fire station

0.27 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 215 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 215 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
05/16/2005	$300,000	XXXXXX, XXXXXX	XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
12/08/2025 - R 11/24/2025 - D	Life Estate Deed (2025120800411001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX
05/24/2005 - R 05/16/2005 - D	Deed (2005052000321001)	XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXX
09/12/2005 - R 12/08/2004 - D	Release of Estate Tax Lien (2005090101930001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX
09/09/1997 - R 08/30/1997 - D	Deed (3470005750747)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX XX	XXXXXX XXXXXXX
04/28/1983 - R 04/27/1983 - D	Deed (3430000957143)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXX XX
01/18/1982 - R 01/14/1982 - D	Deed (3110000896311)	XXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
09/18/1980 - D 09/18/1980 - R	Deed (38030118500188)		XXXXXX XXXX
07/16/1980 - D 07/16/1980 - R	Deed (38030117300855)	XXXXXX XXX X XXX
10/03/1969 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (36930036601282)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
09/22/1969 - D 09/22/1969 - R	Mortgage (36930036301541)	XXXXXX XXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 215 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

$2,329

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,017,000

Assessed value

$61,020

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$1,164,000	$69,840	$10,225	19.843%	$4,621	$2,029	+4.60%
2024/25	$1,228,000	$73,680	$9,658	20.085%	$4,418	$1,940	+7.43%
2023/24	$1,085,000	$65,100	$8,990	20.085%	$4,174	$1,806	-0.02%
2022/23	$1,011,000	$60,660	$8,893	20.309%	$4,205	$1,806	+8.47%
2021/22	$1,109,000	$66,540	$8,340	19.963%	$3,905	$1,665	-4.61%
2020/21	$933,000	$55,980	$8,294	21.045%	$4,084	$1,745	+6.20%
2019/20	$909,000	$54,540	$7,765	21.167%	$3,880	$1,644	+9.16%
2018/19	$722,000	$43,320	$7,198	20.919%	$3,623	$1,506	+3.19%
2017/18	$787,000	$47,220	$7,158	20.385%	$3,518	$1,459	+10.59%
2016/17	$625,000	$37,500	$6,600	19.991%	$3,259	$1,319	+3.71%

Permits

Permit information for 215 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
11/08/1993	Alteration type 1
11/24/1992	Alteration type 1

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

4th Ave & 53rd St at SW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.252

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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	0.38
P.S. 506 The School Of Journalism And Technology	4	No	Public	K-5	451	0.38
BROOKLYN RISE CHARTER SCHOOL	5	No	Charter	K-3	210	0.39

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	1.12
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

Nearby ZIP codes for 215 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY

10004, New York City, NY 10005, New York City, NY 10271, New York City, NY 10280, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11209, New York City, NY 11214, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11223, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11228, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 215 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The development at 215 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 215 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

215 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 has a total of 1,785 square feet.

When was 215 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 last sold and what was the sale price?

215 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was last sold on 05/16/2005 for $300,000.

What is the assessed value of 215 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

215 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 is currently assessed at $61,020.

What are the property taxes for 215 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The property taxes for 215 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 total $2,328.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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