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270 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 - Property report

Also known as: 270 56th St

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,003

Sale price

$410,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
270 56th Street
ZIP code
11220
Neighborhood
Sunset Park
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
00837-0034

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
2,292
Building dimensions
20 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1899
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Composition
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
07/19/2011
Sale price
$410,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,241
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
56 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
3 Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100.17 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,003

Area overview

Walk score
84 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
92 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
73 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
20
Community district
7
Closest police station
0.40 Miles
Closest fire station
0.29 Miles

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Ownership information for 270 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 270 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/19/2011 $410,000 XXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/12/2022 - R
08/11/2022 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2022081700788001)
XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XX
01/30/2014 - R
12/05/2013 - D
Agreement
(2014010700038001)
XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/05/2011 - R
09/16/2011 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2011091901272002)
XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
10/05/2011 - R
09/01/2011 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2011091901272001)
XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/13/2011 - R
07/19/2011 - D
Mortgage
(2011072000708004)
XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
09/13/2011 - R
07/19/2011 - D
Deed
(2011072000708003)
XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
09/13/2011 - R
07/16/2011 - D
Power of Attorney
(2011072000708002)
XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
09/13/2011 - R
07/16/2011 - D
Power of Attorney
(2011072000708001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
06/11/2008 - R
05/16/2008 - D
Agreement
(2008052700856003)
XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
06/11/2008 - R
05/16/2008 - D
Mortgage
(2008052700856002)
XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 270 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
$3,241
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,311,000
Assessed value
$78,660

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 $1,279,000 $76,740 $19,036 19.843% $4,059 $3,777 -0.68%
2024/25 $1,133,000 $67,980 $18,935 20.085% $4,072 $3,803 +6.80%
2023/24 $1,096,000 $65,760 $17,730 20.085% $3,842 $3,561 +5.67%
2022/23 $887,000 $53,220 $16,594 20.309% $3,667 $3,370 +8.15%
2021/22 $826,000 $49,560 $15,611 19.963% $3,404 $3,116 -5.31%
2020/21 $909,000 $54,540 $15,637 21.045% $3,588 $3,291 +0.33%
2019/20 $877,000 $52,620 $15,496 21.167% $3,576 $3,280 +8.27%
2018/19 $861,000 $51,660 $14,482 20.919% $3,335 $3,029 +9.48%
2017/18 $831,000 $49,860 $13,575 20.385% $3,067 $2,767 +9.35%
2016/17 $656,000 $39,360 $12,659 19.991% $2,841 $2,531 +2.50%

Permit information for 270 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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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)
0.199

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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 0.15
P.S. 503 The School Of Discovery 4 Yes Public K-5 630 0.18
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya NR No Private PK-8 164 0.17
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya NR No Private PK-8 164 0.17
P.S. 506 The School Of Journalism And Technology 4 No Public K-5 451 0.18
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.20
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.20
BROOKLYN RISE CHARTER SCHOOL 5 No Charter K-3 210 0.35
School of Math Science and Healthy Living 6 No Public K-5 207 0.36
LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School 7 No Charter K-3 387 0.37
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 0.98
MS 936 ARTS OFF 3RD 8 No Public 6-8 445 0.15
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya NR No Private PK-8 164 0.17
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.20
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 214 0.48
St. Michael Elementary School NR No Private K-8 0 0.71
Bay Ridge Christian Academy NR No Private PK-8 99 0.71
Sunset Park Prep 5 No Public 6-8 440 0.79
Is 136 Charles O Dewey 2 No Public 6-8 535 0.79
Is 30 Mary White Ovington 5 No Public K-8 911 0.81
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 0.58
P.S. 371 Lillian L Rashkis NR No Public 9-12 209 0.97
Bay Ridge Preparatory School NR No Private K-12 375 0.98
Xaverian High School NR No Private 6-12 1,537 1.03
Yeshiva & Mesivta V'yoel Moshe NR No Private 9-12 702 1.08
Sunset Park High School 4 No Public 9-12 1,418 1.09
Bais Chaya Esther NR No Private PK-11 207 1.11
Zichron Yehuda-Bais Simcha NR No Private 0 1.15

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 270 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The development at 270 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 270 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

270 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 has a total of 2,292 square feet.

When was 270 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 last sold and what was the sale price?

270 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was last sold on 07/19/2011 for $410,000.

What is the assessed value of 270 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

270 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 is currently assessed at $78,660.

What are the property taxes for 270 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The property taxes for 270 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 total $3,240.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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