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642 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 - Property report

Also known as: 642 56th St

Property image for 642 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

2,003

Sale price

$1,956,000

General information

Address

Primary address

642 56th Street

ZIP code

11220

Neighborhood

Sunset Park

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

00841-0024

Building

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Building sq. ft.

2,376

Building dimensions

20 ft x 63 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1901

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

11/03/2025

Sale price

$1,956,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$8,165

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

56 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

6 Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 100.17 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,003

Area overview

Walk score

94 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

94 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

73 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.59 Miles

Closest fire station

0.26 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 642 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 642 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
11/03/2025	$1,956,000	X&X XX XXXXXX XXX	XXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
11/13/2025 - R 11/06/2025 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2025111000453001)	XXX XXXXXXX	XXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
12/11/2025 - R 11/03/2025 - D	Mortgage (2025111000558003)	X X XX XXXXXX XXX	XXX XXXXXXXX XXX
12/11/2025 - R 11/03/2025 - D	Deed (2025111000558002)	XXX XXXXXXX XXX	XX XX XXXXXX XXX
12/11/2025 - R 10/31/2025 - D	Power of Attorney (2025111000558001)	XXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXX XXXXXXX
01/22/2021 - R 01/11/2021 - D	Agreement (2021011900725002)	XXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
01/22/2021 - R 01/11/2021 - D	Mortgage (2021011900725001)	XXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
12/01/2009 - R 11/17/2009 - D	Agreement (2009112500481003)	XXX XXXXXXX	XXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
12/01/2009 - R 11/17/2009 - D	Mortgage (2009112500481002)	XXX XXXXXXX	XXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
12/01/2009 - R 10/26/2009 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2009112500481001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX	XXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
04/22/2004 - R 05/22/2003 - D	Mortgage (2004031601933001)	XXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 642 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

$8,165

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,578,000

Assessed value

$94,680

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$1,663,000	$99,780	$38,822	19.843%	$7,703	$7,703	+4.72%
2024/25	$1,654,000	$99,240	$36,626	20.085%	$7,356	$7,356	+3.95%
2023/24	$1,889,000	$113,340	$35,233	20.085%	$7,077	$7,077	+0.02%
2022/23	$1,535,000	$92,100	$34,836	20.309%	$7,075	$7,075	+3.34%
2021/22	$1,202,000	$72,120	$34,292	19.963%	$6,846	$6,846	+0.55%
2020/21	$1,326,000	$79,560	$32,352	21.045%	$6,808	$6,808	+5.38%
2019/20	$1,418,000	$85,080	$30,522	21.167%	$6,461	$6,461	+5.19%
2018/19	$1,704,000	$102,240	$29,361	20.919%	$6,142	$6,142	+3.79%
2017/18	$1,080,000	$64,800	$29,030	20.385%	$5,918	$5,918	+3.59%
2016/17	$1,019,000	$61,140	$28,577	19.991%	$5,713	$5,713	+8.37%

Permits

Permit information for 642 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
04/20/2026	Alteration
04/17/2026	Alteration
03/13/2026	Alteration
12/08/2025	Alteration
12/02/2025	Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	05/01/2026	A
	11/19/2025	I
	06/06/2025	A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

8th Ave & 62nd St at NW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.347

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 503 The School Of Discovery	4	Yes	Public	K-5	630	0.47
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	214	0.18
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	214	0.18
LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-3	387	0.24
P.S. 94 The Henry Longfellow	4	No	Public	K-5	970	0.30
BROOKLYN RISE CHARTER SCHOOL	5	No	Charter	K-3	210	0.30
Bay Ridge Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	99	0.37
Bay Ridge Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	99	0.37
School Of Creativity-Innovation	8	No	Public	PK, K-4	198	0.41
School Of Creativity-Innovation	8	No	Public	PK, K-4	198	0.41

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	0.52
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	214	0.18
Bay Ridge Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	99	0.37
Saint Agatha School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	193	0.43
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.55
Bais Chaya Esther	NR	No	Private	PK-11	207	0.56
MS 936 ARTS OFF 3RD	8	No	Public	6-8	445	0.57

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Bais Chaya Esther	NR	No	Private	PK-11	207	0.56
Yeshiva & Mesivta V'yoel Moshe	NR	No	Private	9-12	702	0.58
Zichron Yehuda-Bais Simcha	NR	No	Private		0	0.61
Congregation Biz Dushinsky	NR	No	Private		60	0.66
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology	6	No	Public	9-12	1,273	0.69
Yeshiva Tiferes Shmiel d'ALEKSANDER	NR	No	Private	9-12	177	0.76

Nearby ZIP codes for 642 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 642 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The development at 642 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 642 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

642 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 has a total of 2,376 square feet.

When was 642 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 last sold and what was the sale price?

642 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was last sold on 11/03/2025 for $1,956,000.

What is the assessed value of 642 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

642 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 is currently assessed at $94,680.

What are the property taxes for 642 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The property taxes for 642 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 total $8,165.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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