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561 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 - Property report

Also known as: 561 56th St

Property image for 561 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

1,903

Sale price

$990,000

General information

Address

Primary address

561 56th Street

ZIP code

11220

Neighborhood

Sunset Park

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

00832-0053

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

2,856

Building dimensions

19 ft x 52 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1920

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

06/18/2012

Sale price

$990,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$9,638

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)

56 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

6 Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

19 ft x 100.17 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,903

Area overview

Walk score

93 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

95 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

80 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.53 Miles

Closest fire station

0.17 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 561 56th 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 561 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
06/18/2012	$990,000	XXX, XXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
05/12/2020 - R 05/07/2020 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2020050700264001)	XXX XXXX XXXX	XXXX XXXX XXXX
07/25/2012 - R 07/16/2012 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2012071601217001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXX XX
06/25/2012 - R 06/18/2012 - D	Mortgage (2012062000435002)	XXX XXXX XXXX	XXXX
06/25/2012 - R 06/18/2012 - D	Deed (2012062000435001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXX XXXX XXXX
11/22/2011 - R 08/30/2011 - D	Judgment (2011102100306001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
04/29/1998 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3780006043078)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XX
04/06/1998 - R	Mortgage (3240005999724)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXX
11/01/1989 - R	Agreement (3370001494337)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XX
10/26/1989 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (3850001492885)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XX
10/26/1989 - R	Mortgage (3840001492884)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 561 56th 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

$9,638

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,460,000

Assessed value

$87,600

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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	$1,480,000	$88,800	$47,926	19.843%	$9,510	$9,510	+1.14%
2024/25	$1,460,000	$87,600	$46,817	20.085%	$9,403	$9,403	+4.65%
2023/24	$1,368,000	$82,080	$44,737	20.085%	$8,985	$8,985	+3.97%
2022/23	$1,300,000	$78,000	$42,556	20.309%	$8,643	$8,643	+6.96%
2021/22	$1,152,000	$69,120	$40,477	19.963%	$8,080	$8,080	-3.87%
2020/21	$1,227,000	$73,620	$39,938	21.045%	$8,405	$8,405	+1.78%
2019/20	$1,285,000	$77,100	$39,014	21.167%	$8,258	$8,258	+5.89%
2018/19	$1,283,000	$76,980	$37,281	20.919%	$7,799	$7,799	+7.88%
2017/18	$1,198,000	$71,880	$35,463	20.385%	$7,229	$7,229	+7.21%
2016/17	$1,045,000	$62,700	$33,731	19.991%	$6,743	$6,743	+3.61%

Permits

Permit information for 561 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
07/20/2012	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	05/01/2026	A
	06/06/2025	A
	04/08/2024	A

*Most recent HPD violations on record 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 SE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.272

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 503 The School Of Discovery	4	Yes	Public	K-5	630	0.37
LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-3	387	0.13
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	214	0.19
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	214	0.19
BROOKLYN RISE CHARTER SCHOOL	5	No	Charter	K-3	210	0.20
P.S. 94 The Henry Longfellow	4	No	Public	K-5	970	0.26
P.S. 506 The School Of Journalism And Technology	4	No	Public	K-5	451	0.37
Bay Ridge Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	99	0.43
Bay Ridge Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	99	0.43
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	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	0.58
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	214	0.19
Bay Ridge Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	99	0.43
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.43
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya	NR	No	Private	PK-8	164	0.44
Saint Agatha School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	193	0.45
MS 936 ARTS OFF 3RD	8	No	Public	6-8	445	0.47

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	0.66
Yeshiva & Mesivta V'yoel Moshe	NR	No	Private	9-12	702	0.67
Bais Chaya Esther	NR	No	Private	PK-11	207	0.67
Zichron Yehuda-Bais Simcha	NR	No	Private		0	0.73
Congregation Biz Dushinsky	NR	No	Private		60	0.78
Yeshiva Tiferes Shmiel d'ALEKSANDER	NR	No	Private	9-12	177	0.83
P.S. 371 Lillian L Rashkis	NR	No	Public	9-12	209	0.98
West Brooklyn Community High School	3	No	Public	10-12	161	1.03

Nearby ZIP codes for 561 56th 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 561 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The development at 561 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 561 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

561 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 has a total of 2,856 square feet.

When was 561 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 last sold and what was the sale price?

561 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was last sold on 06/18/2012 for $990,000.

What is the assessed value of 561 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

561 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 is currently assessed at $87,600.

What are the property taxes for 561 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The property taxes for 561 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 total $9,638.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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