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256 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 - Property report

Also known as: 256 55th St

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Property type

Five to Six Families (C2)

Year built

1914

Lot sq. ft.

2,504

General information

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Address
Primary address
256 55th Street
ZIP code
11220
Neighborhood
Sunset Park
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
00829-0026

Owner

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Building
Property type
Five to Six Families (C2)
Building sq. ft.
3,474
Building dimensions
20 ft x 57 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1914
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$9,132
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
5
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
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
20
Community district
7
Closest police station
0.45 Miles
Closest fire station
0.28 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 256 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 256 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/01/1977 - R Mortgage
(37730092201773)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX
06/01/1977 - R Deed
(37730092201771)		 XX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
06/05/1967 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(36730044000479)		 XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 256 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
$9,132
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$950,000
Assessed value
$427,500

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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 $792,000 $356,400 $73,412 12.439% $9,132 $9,132 +2.85%
2024/25 $660,000 $297,000 $71,026 12.5% $8,878 $8,878 +7.90%
2023/24 $550,000 $247,500 $65,818 12.502% $8,229 $8,229 +10.00%
2022/23 $458,000 $206,100 $60,983 12.267% $7,481 $7,481 +8.28%
2021/22 $366,700 $165,015 $56,471 12.235% $6,909 $6,909 -0.26%
2020/21 $356,000 $160,200 $56,471 12.267% $6,927 $6,927 +1.65%
2019/20 $296,400 $133,380 $54,635 12.473% $6,815 $6,815 +6.72%
2018/19 $247,000 $111,150 $50,629 12.612% $6,385 $6,385 +7.02%
2017/18 $219,000 $98,550 $46,910 12.719% $5,966 $5,966 +6.54%
2016/17 $175,000 $78,750 $43,439 12.892% $5,600 $5,600 +0.07%
Permits

Permit information for 256 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/16/1992 Alteration type 1
08/29/1991 Alteration type 1

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Violations

DOB Violations

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Neighborhood

Brooklyn commercial market stats

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
4th Ave & 53rd St at SW Corner
Station lines
R
Distance (miles)
0.21
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Neighbors for 256 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY

5502 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 228 55th St, Brooklyn 5504 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 234 55th St, Brooklyn 226 55th St, Brooklyn 272 55th St, Brooklyn 5514 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 271 56th St, Brooklyn 254 55th St, Brooklyn 150 55th St, Brooklyn 268 55th St, Brooklyn 5524 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 269 56th St, Brooklyn 5501 2nd Ave, Brooklyn 5518 3rd Ave, Brooklyn 260 55th St, Brooklyn 5714 1st Ave, Brooklyn 250 55th St, Brooklyn 238 55th St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 256 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 256 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The development at 256 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was built in 1914.

What is the total square footage of 256 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

256 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 has a total of 3,474 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 256 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

256 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 is currently assessed at $427,500.

What are the property taxes for 256 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The property taxes for 256 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 total $9,131.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 5 residential unit(s).

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