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521 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 - Property report

Also known as: 521 56th St

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Property type

Five to Six Families (C2)

Year built

1906

Lot sq. ft.

3,013

General information

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Address
Primary address
521 56th Street
ZIP code
11220
Neighborhood
Sunset Park
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
00832-0069

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Building
Property type
Five to Six Families (C2)
Building sq. ft.
3,960
Building dimensions
26 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1906
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$21,839
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
6
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
30.08 ft x 100.17 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,013

Area overview

Walk score
94 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
95 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
84 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
20
Community district
7
Closest police station
0.50 Miles
Closest fire station
0.15 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 521 56th 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 521 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/05/2009 - R
09/11/2009 - D		 Termination of Assign of L&R
(2009102300305002)		 XXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
11/05/2009 - R
09/11/2009 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2009102300305001)		 XXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
08/09/1994 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3580004397658)		 XXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
08/09/1994 - R Mortgage
(3290004396829)		 XXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
08/09/1994 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3440004397644)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
08/05/1994 - R UCC3 Termination
(3260004389726)		 XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
12/19/1988 - R Mortgage
(3540001418554)		 XXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
12/19/1988 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3130001418713)		 XXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
12/15/1988 - R UCC1
(3820001848682)		 XXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX
12/05/1988 - R Initial UCC1
(3200004389720)		 XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 521 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$21,839
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,090,000
Assessed value
$490,500

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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 $910,000 $409,500 $162,568 12.439% $20,222 $20,222 +1.92%
2024/25 $758,400 $341,280 $158,726 12.5% $19,841 $19,841 +2.05%
2023/24 $632,000 $284,400 $155,514 12.502% $19,442 $19,442 +8.66%
2022/23 $790,000 $355,500 $145,855 12.267% $17,892 $17,892 +8.28%
2021/22 $837,000 $376,650 $135,054 12.235% $16,524 $16,524 +7.72%
2020/21 $914,000 $411,300 $125,052 12.267% $15,340 $15,340 +0.73%
2019/20 $873,000 $392,850 $122,097 12.473% $15,229 $15,229 +0.94%
2018/19 $1,013,000 $455,850 $119,626 12.612% $15,087 $15,087 +5.73%
2017/18 $872,000 $392,400 $112,196 12.719% $14,270 $14,270 +6.55%
2016/17 $733,000 $329,850 $103,888 12.892% $13,393 $13,393 +8.07%
Permits

Permit information for 521 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
11/14/2025 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
08/16/1993 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
4th Ave & 53rd St at SE Corner
Station lines
R
Distance (miles)
0.218
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Neighbors for 521 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

622 55th St, Brooklyn 543 56th St, Brooklyn 545 56th St, Brooklyn 547 56th St, Brooklyn 620 55th St, Brooklyn 616 55th St, Brooklyn 519 56th St, Brooklyn 551 56th St, Brooklyn 513 56th St, Brooklyn 624 55th St, Brooklyn 537 56th St, Brooklyn 549 56th St, Brooklyn 5523 6th Ave, Brooklyn 531 56th St, Brooklyn 515 56th St, Brooklyn 614 55th St, Brooklyn 626 55th St, Brooklyn 525 56th St, Brooklyn 529 56th St, Brooklyn 535 56th St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 521 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 521 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The development at 521 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was built in 1906.

What is the total square footage of 521 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

521 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 has a total of 3,960 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 521 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

521 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 is currently assessed at $490,500.

What are the property taxes for 521 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The property taxes for 521 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 total $21,839.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 6 residential unit(s).

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