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249 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 - Property report

Also known as: 249 55th St

Property image for 249 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,504

Sale price

$750,000

General information

Address

Primary address

249 55th Street

ZIP code

11220

Neighborhood

Sunset Park

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

00821-0058

Building

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Building sq. ft.

1,344

Building dimensions

18 ft x 24 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Composition

Basement

Sales

Sale date

03/13/2017

Sale price

$750,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$3,659

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)

55 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

3 Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

25 ft x 100.17 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,504

Area overview

Walk score

79 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

91 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

71 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.48 Miles

Closest fire station

0.26 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 249 55th 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 249 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
03/13/2017	$750,000	XXXXXXX, XXXXX	XXXXXX, XXXXXX X
01/14/2004	$350,000	XXXXXX, XXXXXX X	XXXXX, XXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
03/21/2017 - D 03/21/2017 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2017032101022001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
03/21/2017 - D 03/21/2017 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2017032100880001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX)
03/27/2017 - R 03/13/2017 - D	Mortgage (2017032401153001)	XXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXX
03/24/2017 - R 03/13/2017 - D	Deed (2017032100986001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXX XXXXX
10/04/2005 - R 09/19/2005 - D	Mortgage (2005092600189001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX)
03/15/2004 - R 01/14/2004 - D	Mortgage (2004020200664002)	XXXXXX XXXXXX X
03/15/2004 - R 01/14/2004 - D	Deed (2004020200664001)	XXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXX XXXXXX X
10/03/2000 - R	Deed (3220007356322)	XXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXX XXX
02/25/1993 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3550001752255)	XXXXXXXXX XXXX X	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
12/08/1976 - R	Deed (37630088801443)	XXXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXX XXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 249 55th 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

$3,659

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,252,000

Assessed value

$75,120

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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	$1,144,000	$68,640	$18,415	19.843%	$3,654	$3,654	-0.22%
2024/25	$932,000	$55,920	$18,233	20.085%	$3,662	$3,662	+5.81%
2023/24	$1,038,000	$62,280	$17,232	20.085%	$3,461	$3,461	+4.80%
2022/23	$1,025,000	$61,500	$16,262	20.309%	$3,303	$3,303	+7.65%
2021/22	$924,000	$55,440	$15,367	19.963%	$3,068	$3,068	-5.00%
2020/21	$838,000	$50,280	$15,346	21.045%	$3,230	$3,230	+0.42%
2019/20	$825,000	$49,500	$15,194	21.167%	$3,216	$3,216	+7.06%
2018/19	$701,000	$42,060	$14,360	20.919%	$3,004	$3,004	+8.74%
2017/18	$751,000	$45,060	$13,552	20.385%	$2,763	$2,763	+7.91%
2016/17	$569,000	$34,140	$12,806	19.991%	$2,560	$2,560	+2.38%

Permits

Permit information for 249 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY

No recently recorded permits 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)

0.207

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
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	0.26
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	0.14
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.14
P.S. 506 The School Of Journalism And Technology	4	No	Public	K-5	451	0.26
BROOKLYN RISE CHARTER SCHOOL	5	No	Charter	K-3	210	0.35
LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-3	387	0.38
P.S. 1 The Bergen	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	754	0.43

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Jhs 220 John J Pershing	7	Yes	Public	6-8	1,229	0.98
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya	NR	No	Private	PK-8	164	0.10
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.14
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	0.54
St. Michael Elementary School	NR	No	Private	K-8	0	0.64
Sunset Park Prep	5	No	Public	6-8	440	0.72
Is 136 Charles O Dewey	2	No	Public	6-8	535	0.72
Bay Ridge Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	99	0.78
Is 30 Mary White Ovington	5	No	Public	K-8	911	0.89

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
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	0.67
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	1.07
Yeshiva & Mesivta V'yoel Moshe	NR	No	Private	9-12	702	1.08
Xaverian High School	NR	No	Private	6-12	1,537	1.10
Bais Chaya Esther	NR	No	Private	PK-11	207	1.14
Zichron Yehuda-Bais Simcha	NR	No	Private		0	1.19

Neighbors for 249 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY

241 55th St, Brooklyn 243 55th St, Brooklyn 259 55th St, Brooklyn 247 55th St, Brooklyn 225 55th St, Brooklyn 253 55th St, Brooklyn 261 55th St, Brooklyn 269 55th St, Brooklyn 5406 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 239 55th St, Brooklyn 217 55th St, Brooklyn 233 55th St, Brooklyn 265 55th St, Brooklyn 267 55th St, Brooklyn 5410 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 227 55th St, Brooklyn 219 55th St, Brooklyn 263 55th St, Brooklyn 5424 3rd Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 249 55th 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 249 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The development at 249 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 249 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

249 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 has a total of 1,344 square feet.

When was 249 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 last sold and what was the sale price?

249 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was last sold on 03/13/2017 for $750,000.

What is the assessed value of 249 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

249 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 is currently assessed at $75,120.

What are the property taxes for 249 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The property taxes for 249 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 total $3,659.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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