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438 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 Property Information

438 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 438 56th Street
Neighborhood Sunset Park
Zip code 11220
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00839-0020

Sales & Tax Overview for 438 56th Street, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $7,673

Lot & Building Information for 438 56th Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,003
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 100.17 ft
Building class Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) i
Building sqft 3,260
Building dimensions 20 ft x 48 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Year built 1899
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Zoning & Use for 438 56th Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units (DOF) 2
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Office sqft

Area Overview

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School district 20
Community district 7
Closest police station 0.42 Miles
Closest fire station 0.20 Miles

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About 438 56th Street, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 438 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 have?

This Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) located at 438 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 has a total of 3,260 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 438 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

438 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was built in 1899 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $1,498,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 438 56th Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 438 56th Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 438 56th Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
08/03/2020 - D
08/03/2020 - R
Landmark Designation
(2020080300692001)
03/22/1996 - R Deed
(3800005116080)
04/05/1986 - D
04/21/1986 - R
Deed
(3780001160878)
06/12/1967 - D
06/12/1967 - R
Deed
(BK_6730044600489)
06/12/1967 - R Deed
(36730044600489)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 438 56th Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $7,262
Estimated property tax: $7,673
Tax assessor's market value: $1,498,000
Assessed value: $89,880

Assessment History for 438 56th Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $1,498,000 $89,880 $36,598 19.843% $7,262 $7,262 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,387,000 $83,220 $34,526 20.085% $6,935 $6,935 +6.00%
2023/24 $1,478,000 $88,680 $32,573 20.085% $6,542 $6,542 -0.04%
2022/23 $1,345,000 $80,700 $32,227 20.309% $6,545 $6,545 +1.74%
2021/22 $1,213,000 $72,780 $32,227 19.963% $6,433 $6,433 +0.23%

Permits for 438 56th Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/11/1996 Alteration type 1
         
         
         
         
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$495
3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$503
7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$470
2.1% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 4th Ave & 59th St at NE Corner
Station lines N-R
Distance (miles) 0.119
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Bus Routes
Name 5 Av/56 St
Line B63
Distance (miles) 0.085

Neighbors for 438 56th Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 438 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
424 56th St, Brooklyn 3,000 05/04/1983
422 56th St, Brooklyn 2,784 09/29/2016 $1,203,000
5605 4th Ave, Brooklyn 8,752 09/25/2013 $1,450,000
434 56th St, Brooklyn 3,000 02/23/2015
452 56th St, Brooklyn 2,820 03/21/1979
432 56th St, Brooklyn 3,000 11/15/2021
456 56th St, Brooklyn 2,640 11/11/2021
5601 4th Ave, Brooklyn 11,441 08/31/2006 $1,350,000
442 56th St, Brooklyn 3,000 12/31/2000
454 56th St, Brooklyn 2,820 07/18/2017 $1,595,000
458 56th St, Brooklyn 2,640 11/05/2025
426 56th St, Brooklyn 2,781 12/23/2015 $1,080,000
448 56th St, Brooklyn 2,820 08/17/2017
428 56th St, Brooklyn 3,000 04/11/2001
440 56th St, Brooklyn 3,000 06/01/1988
430 56th St, Brooklyn 3,000 01/05/1981
444 56th St, Brooklyn 2,820 10/15/2020 $1,570,000
446 56th St, Brooklyn 2,727 05/06/2002
450 56th St, Brooklyn 3,060 04/17/2009
436 56th St, Brooklyn 3,000 07/10/2006 $307,500
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