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438 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 - Property report

Also known as: 438 56th St

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Property type

Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,003

General information

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

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Building
Property type
Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2)
Building sq. ft.
3,260
Building dimensions
20 ft x 48 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1899
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,674
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100.17 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,003

Area overview

Walk score
93 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
96 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
80 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
20
Community district
7
Closest police station
0.42 Miles
Closest fire station
0.20 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 438 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 438 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/03/2020 - D
08/03/2020 - R		 Landmark Designation
(2020080300692001)		 XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
03/22/1996 - R Deed
(3800005116080)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
04/21/1986 - R
04/05/1986 - D		 Deed
(3780001160878)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
06/12/1967 - D
06/12/1967 - R		 Deed
(BK_6730044600489)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
06/12/1967 - R Deed
(36730044600489)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X XX XXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 438 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
$7,674
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,516,000
Assessed value
$90,960

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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 $1,498,000 $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%
2020/21 $1,153,000 $69,180 $30,498 21.045% $6,418 $6,418 +5.39%
2019/20 $1,003,000 $60,180 $28,772 21.167% $6,090 $6,090 +7.25%
2018/19 $836,000 $50,160 $27,144 20.919% $5,678 $5,678 +3.72%
2017/18 $780,000 $46,800 $26,856 20.385% $5,475 $5,475 +1.97%
2016/17 $650,000 $39,000 $26,856 19.991% $5,369 $5,369 +8.03%
Permits

Permit information for 438 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/11/1996 Alteration type 1

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Violations

DOB Violations

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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 & 59th St at NE Corner
Station lines
N-R
Distance (miles)
0.119
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Neighbors for 438 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

424 56th St, Brooklyn 422 56th St, Brooklyn 5605 4th Ave, Brooklyn 434 56th St, Brooklyn 452 56th St, Brooklyn 432 56th St, Brooklyn 456 56th St, Brooklyn 5601 4th Ave, Brooklyn 442 56th St, Brooklyn 454 56th St, Brooklyn 458 56th St, Brooklyn 426 56th St, Brooklyn 448 56th St, Brooklyn 428 56th St, Brooklyn 440 56th St, Brooklyn 430 56th St, Brooklyn 444 56th St, Brooklyn 446 56th St, Brooklyn 450 56th St, Brooklyn 436 56th St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 438 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 438 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The development at 438 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was built in 1899.

What is the market value of 438 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The current market value of 438 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 is $1,516,000.

What is the total square footage of 438 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

438 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 has a total of 3,260 square feet.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 1.

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