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659 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 Property Information

659 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 659 55th Street
Neighborhood Sunset Park
Zip code 11220
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00825-0057

Sales & Tax Overview for 659 55th Street, Brooklyn

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Lot & Building Information for 659 55th Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,003
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 100.17 ft
Property type Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)
Building sqft 2,208
Building dimensions 20 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Structure type Row
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1920
Frontage 55 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street 7 Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 659 55th Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

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School district 15
Community district 7
Closest police station 0.67 Miles
Closest fire station 0.24 Miles

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About 659 55th Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 659 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

659 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was built in 1920 and has a total of 2,208 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 659 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $93,540, the tax amount paid for 659 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 is $8,389.

When was 659 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 last sold?

659 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was last sold in 02/18/1993.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 659 55th Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 659 55th Street, Brooklyn

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Title Documents for 659 55th Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
06/13/2023 - R
06/06/2023 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2023060601117002)
06/13/2023 - R
05/09/2023 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2023060601117001)
08/15/2017 - R
08/03/2017 - D
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2017081401052001)
08/13/2013 - R
08/08/2013 - D
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2013080801207001)
05/12/2010 - R
06/26/2008 - D
Discharge of Tax Lien
(2010042900812001)
07/15/2008 - R
06/26/2008 - D
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2008071100556001)
12/09/2002 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3310009014331)
10/24/1994 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3050004484205)
04/08/1993 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3430001762943)
03/08/1993 - R Mortgage
(3790001754179)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 659 55th Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $8,390
Tax assessor's market value: $1,559,000
Assessed value: $93,540

Assessment History for 659 55th Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 659 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 $1,231,000 $73,860 $41,084 19.843% $8,152 $8,152 +2.32%
2024/25 $1,448,000 $86,880 $39,667 20.085% $7,967 $7,967 +6.00%
2023/24 $1,690,000 $101,400 $37,422 20.085% $7,516 $7,516 +3.87%
2022/23 $1,346,000 $80,760 $35,630 20.309% $7,236 $7,236 +2.87%
2021/22 $1,133,000 $67,980 $35,233 19.963% $7,034 $7,034 -2.38%

Permits for 659 55th 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)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 4th Ave & 53rd St at SE Corner
Station lines R
Distance (miles) 0.396
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 94 The Henry Longfellow 4 Yes Public K-5 970 0.24
LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School 7 No Charter K-3 387 0.24
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 214 0.27
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 214 0.27
BROOKLYN RISE CHARTER SCHOOL 5 No Charter K-3 210 0.29

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 0.44
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 214 0.27
Saint Agatha School NR No Private PK, K-8 193 0.35
Bay Ridge Christian Academy NR No Private PK-8 99 0.45
Bais Chaya Esther NR No Private PK-11 207 0.54

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Yeshiva & Mesivta V'yoel Moshe NR No Private 9-12 702 0.52
Bais Chaya Esther NR No Private PK-11 207 0.54
Zichron Yehuda-Bais Simcha NR No Private 0 0.61
Congregation Biz Dushinsky NR No Private 60 0.66
Yeshiva Tiferes Shmiel d'ALEKSANDER NR No Private 9-12 177 0.69

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Neighbors for 659 55th Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 659 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
661 55th St, Brooklyn 2,128 03/25/2026
5416 7th Ave, Brooklyn 3,300 02/14/2022 $3,300,000
669 55th St, Brooklyn 2,128 10/15/2023
651 55th St, Brooklyn 2,208 02/14/2024
645 55th St, Brooklyn 2,208 12/31/2000
639 55th St, Brooklyn 3,312 02/21/2003 $510,000
635 55th St, Brooklyn 3,312 02/21/2025
649 55th St, Brooklyn 2,208 04/25/2017 $1,295,000
647 55th St, Brooklyn 2,208 09/14/2022
673 55th St, Brooklyn 2,328 10/16/2018 $1,612,000
5418 7th Ave, Brooklyn 4,156 07/28/2016 $2,000,000
657 55th St, Brooklyn 2,140 11/15/2005 $675,000
675 55th St, Brooklyn 4,000 09/06/2017
653 55th St, Brooklyn 2,352 05/03/2005 $650,000
641 55th St, Brooklyn 2,208 09/22/2014
663 55th St, Brooklyn 2,128 10/03/2022 $1,130,000
5422 7th Ave, Brooklyn 3,300 11/27/2002
667 55th St, Brooklyn 2,128 10/31/2005 $620,000
637 55th St, Brooklyn 3,452 04/30/2019
671 55th St, Brooklyn 2,128 09/10/1998
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