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236 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 - Property report

Also known as: 236 56th St

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Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

2,003

General information

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Address
Primary address
236 56th Street
ZIP code
11220
Neighborhood
Sunset Park
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
00837-0020

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Building
Property type
Two Family Frame (B2)
Building sq. ft.
2,148
Building dimensions
20 ft x 35 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1901
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Aluminum/Vinyl
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$1,343
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
56 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
2 Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100.17 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,003

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
0.41 Miles
Closest fire station
0.33 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 236 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 236 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/28/2023 - R
03/15/2023 - D		 Deed
(2023032200431001)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX
03/23/2020 - R
03/16/2020 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2020031801044001)		 XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/03/2017 - R
07/31/2017 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2017080200048001)		 XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
12/11/2007 - R
11/10/2007 - D		 Mortgage
(2007113000219001)		 XXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
08/24/2005 - R
08/01/2005 - D		 Mortgage
(2005081200320001)		 XXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 236 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$1,343
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,468,000
Assessed value
$88,080

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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 $1,230,000 $73,800 $6,812 19.843% $4,323 $1,352 -4.69%
2024/25 $1,104,000 $66,240 $7,061 20.085% $4,339 $1,418 +10.47%
2023/24 $1,099,000 $65,940 $6,392 20.085% $4,094 $1,284 +5.92%
2022/23 $922,000 $55,320 $5,968 20.309% $3,907 $1,212 +6.51%
2021/22 $813,000 $48,780 $5,701 19.963% $3,626 $1,138 -6.72%
2020/21 $885,000 $53,100 $5,797 21.045% $3,821 $1,220 -0.47%
2019/20 $844,000 $50,640 $5,791 21.167% $3,810 $1,226 +11.98%
2018/19 $870,000 $52,200 $5,233 20.919% $3,554 $1,095 -58.11%
2017/18 $851,000 $51,060 $12,820 20.385% $3,268 $2,613 +212.15%
2016/17 $702,000 $42,120 $4,188 19.991% $3,026 $837 +3.82%
Permits

Permit information for 236 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/07/2024 Alteration

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Violations

HPD Violations

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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

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
4th Ave & 59th St at NW Corner
Station lines
N-R
Distance (miles)
0.245
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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 0.16
P.S. 503 The School Of Discovery 4 Yes Public K-5 630 0.22
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya NR No Private PK-8 164 0.18
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya NR No Private PK-8 164 0.18
P.S. 506 The School Of Journalism And Technology 4 No Public K-5 451 0.22
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.22
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.22
School of Math Science and Healthy Living 6 No Public K-5 207 0.38
BROOKLYN RISE CHARTER SCHOOL 5 No Charter K-3 210 0.40
LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School 7 No Charter K-3 387 0.42
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 1.02
MS 936 ARTS OFF 3RD 8 No Public 6-8 445 0.16
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya NR No Private PK-8 164 0.18
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.22
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 214 0.53
St. Michael Elementary School NR No Private K-8 0 0.72
Bay Ridge Christian Academy NR No Private PK-8 99 0.75
Is 136 Charles O Dewey 2 No Public 6-8 535 0.81
Sunset Park Prep 5 No Public 6-8 440 0.81
Is 30 Mary White Ovington 5 No Public K-8 911 0.83
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 1.61
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology 6 No Public 9-12 1,273 0.60
P.S. 371 Lillian L Rashkis NR No Public 9-12 209 0.98
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 1.00
Xaverian High School NR No Private 6-12 1,537 1.02
Sunset Park High School 4 No Public 9-12 1,418 1.09
Yeshiva & Mesivta V'yoel Moshe NR No Private 9-12 702 1.13
Bais Chaya Esther NR No Private PK-11 207 1.16
Zichron Yehuda-Bais Simcha NR No Private 0 1.21

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Neighbors for 236 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Nearby ZIP codes for 236 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 236 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The development at 236 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 236 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

236 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 has a total of 2,148 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 236 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

236 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 is currently assessed at $88,080.

What are the property taxes for 236 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The property taxes for 236 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 total $1,342.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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