| Primary address | 261 55th Street |
| Neighborhood | Sunset Park |
| Zip code | 11220 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 00821-0053 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $4,214 |
| Lot sqft | 1,803 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Miscellaneous Two Family (B9) |
| Building sqft | 1,952 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1899 |
| Frontage(s) | 55 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | 3 Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 20 |
| Community district | 7 |
| Closest police station | 0.48 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.24 Miles |
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261 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was built in 1899 and has a total of 1,952 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 261 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $61,620, the tax amount paid for 261 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 is $4,094. For the next year, the tax amount for 261 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 is estimated at $4,214.
When was 261 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 last sold?261 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was last sold in 02/16/2019.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 261 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $4,095 |
| Estimated property tax: | $4,214 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,027,000 |
| Assessed value: | $61,620 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 261 55th 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 | $1,027,000 | $61,620 | $20,635 | 19.843% | $4,095 | $4,095 | -1.20% |
| 2024/25 | $1,129,000 | $67,740 | $20,635 | 20.085% | $4,145 | $4,145 | +3.97% |
| 2023/24 | $1,007,000 | $60,420 | $19,847 | 20.085% | $3,986 | $3,986 | +4.76% |
| 2022/23 | $838,000 | $50,280 | $18,737 | 20.309% | $3,805 | $3,805 | +7.71% |
| 2021/22 | $812,000 | $48,720 | $17,698 | 19.963% | $3,533 | $3,533 | -2.37% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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| Name | 55 ST/3 Av | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Distance (miles) | 0.022 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunset School of Cultural Learning | NR | Yes | Public | K-2 | 152 | 0.23 |
| P.S. 503 The School Of Discovery | 4 | Yes | Public | K-5 | 630 | 0.25 |
| 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 | 0.13 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Jhs 220 John J Pershing | 7 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 1,229 | 0.96 |
| Al Madrasa Al Islamiya | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 164 | 0.10 |
| Al Madrasa Al Islamiya | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.13 |
| MS 936 ARTS OFF 3RD | 8 | No | Public | 6-8 | 445 | 0.23 |
| Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 214 | 0.52 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Fort Hamilton High School | 4 | Yes | Public | 9-12 | 3,925 | 1.69 |
| High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology | 6 | No | Public | 9-12 | 1,273 | 0.66 |
| P.S. 371 Lillian L Rashkis | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 209 | 0.90 |
| Sunset Park High School | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 1,418 | 1.01 |
| Bay Ridge Preparatory School | NR | No | Private | K-12 | 375 | 1.06 |
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Here are the neighbors for 261 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 241 55th St, Brooklyn | 1,397 | 07/11/2022 | $1,025,000 |
| 259 55th St, Brooklyn | 8,160 | 03/08/2018 | $3,160,000 |
| 243 55th St, Brooklyn | 4,960 | 10/30/2000 | |
| 270 54th St, Brooklyn | 3,000 | 03/16/2006 | $680,000 |
| 253 55th St, Brooklyn | 2,284 | 04/24/2009 | |
| 247 55th St, Brooklyn | 07/03/2018 | $650,000 | |
| 269 55th St, Brooklyn | 2,838 | 05/15/2024 | $1,200,000 |
| 5406 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 3,780 | 11/27/2024 | $2,270,000 |
| 249 55th St, Brooklyn | 1,344 | 03/13/2017 | $750,000 |
| 239 55th St, Brooklyn | 1,968 | 10/27/2022 | $1,250,000 |
| 5402 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 8,000 | 03/17/1986 | |
| 233 55th St, Brooklyn | 3,792 | 07/08/1999 | |
| 265 55th St, Brooklyn | 1,952 | 11/16/1971 | |
| 267 55th St, Brooklyn | 1,952 | 12/29/1982 | |
| 5410 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 7,160 | 04/16/2024 | $2,350,000 |
| 227 55th St, Brooklyn | 3,792 | 07/24/2015 | $305,153 |
| 263 55th St, Brooklyn | 1,952 | 11/12/2015 | |
| 5424 3rd Ave, Brooklyn | 7,980 | 04/15/2005 | $719,000 |
| 266 54th St, Brooklyn | 5,880 | 12/11/2002 | $395,000 |
