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556 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 - Property report

Also known as: 556 4th Ave

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Property type

Four Families (C3)

Lot sq. ft.

877

General information

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Address
Primary address
556 4th Avenue
ZIP code
11215
Neighborhood
Gowanus
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01046-0042

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Building
Property type
Four Families (C3)
Building sq. ft.
2,800
Building dimensions
20 ft x 35 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Basement
N
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,404
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
4
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
4 Avenue (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 43.83 ft
Lot sq. ft.
877

Area overview

Walk score
98 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
84 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
15
Community district
7
Closest police station
0.72 Miles
Closest fire station
0.44 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 556 4th Avenue, 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 556 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/09/2026 - R
05/15/2026 - D		 Deed
(2026052801157001)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXX
05/11/1998 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3490006050149)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
04/23/1998 - R Deed
(3460006024146)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
01/09/1995 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3380004584738)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
01/09/1995 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3260004584726)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
02/25/1991 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3170001600217)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX X
08/03/1989 - R Mortgage
(3730001473973)		 XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
05/13/1988 - R Uniform Commercial Code 1
(3010001846601)		 XXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXX
05/13/1988 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3080001366008)		 XXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
05/13/1988 - R Agreement
(3070001366007)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 556 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$6,404
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,585,000
Assessed value
$713,250

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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 $1,374,000 $618,300 $47,671 12.439% $5,930 $5,930 -0.49%
2024/25 $1,166,000 $524,700 $47,671 12.5% $5,959 $5,959 +3.19%
2023/24 $1,082,000 $486,900 $46,190 12.502% $5,775 $5,775 +10.07%
2022/23 $1,079,000 $485,550 $42,770 12.267% $5,247 $5,247 +8.29%
2021/22 $1,034,000 $465,300 $39,603 12.235% $4,845 $4,845 +7.71%
2020/21 $1,131,000 $508,950 $36,670 12.267% $4,498 $4,498 -1.65%
2019/20 $1,010,000 $454,500 $36,670 12.473% $4,574 $4,574 +2.07%
2018/19 $842,000 $378,900 $35,531 12.612% $4,481 $4,481 +7.09%
2017/18 $724,000 $325,800 $32,900 12.719% $4,185 $4,185 +6.55%
2016/17 $614,000 $276,300 $30,464 12.892% $3,927 $3,927 +8.07%
Permits

Permit information for 556 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
10/25/2025 C
05/14/2021 A
05/14/2021 B

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$1,180,000

-12.6% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,256

-0.6% 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

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
5

Subway & traffic

Closest station
4th Ave & Prospect Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
R
Distance (miles)
0.096
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 124 Silas B Dutcher 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 329 0.10
P.S. 124 Silas B Dutcher 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 329 0.10
Avalon Childcare Fifth Avenue NR No Private K-1 83 0.15
Hellenic Classical Charter School 10 No Charter PK, K-8 483 0.26
Hellenic Classical Charter School 10 No Charter PK, K-8 483 0.26
AL-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 630 0.30
AL-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 630 0.30
Al-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 654 0.30
Al-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 654 0.30
Maurice Sendak Community School 8 No Public K-5 211 0.38
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Hellenic Classical Charter School 10 No Charter PK, K-8 483 0.26
AL-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 630 0.30
Al-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 654 0.30
St. Thomas Aquinas School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.36
New Voices School Of Academic And Creative Arts 9 No Public 6-8 530 0.42
Jhs 88 Peter Rouget 6 No Public 6-8 1,024 0.49
P.S. 53 NR No Public K-12 410 0.49
Ms 51 William Alexander 7 No Public 6-8 1,026 0.56
Al-Madinah School NR No Private PK-12 790 0.57
Saint Saviour Catholic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 370 0.73
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
AL-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 630 0.30
Al-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 654 0.30
Yeshiva Machzikel Hadas NR No Private 12 0 0.45
P.S. 53 NR No Public K-12 410 0.49
Al-Madinah School NR No Private PK-12 790 0.57
Mesilas Bais Yaakov NR No Private 9-12 260 0.70
Millennium Brooklyn High School 10 No Public 9-12 721 0.73
John Jay School for Law 3 No Public 9-12 461 0.73
Park Slope Collegiate 4 No Public 6-12 577 0.73
Cyberarts Studio Academy 2 No Public 9-12 298 0.73

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Neighbors for 556 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

126 15th St, Brooklyn 560 4th Ave, Brooklyn 132 15th St, Brooklyn 564 4th Ave, Brooklyn 566 4th Ave, Brooklyn 111 16th St, Brooklyn 130 15th St, Brooklyn 562 4th Ave, Brooklyn 568 4th Ave, Brooklyn 134 15th St, Brooklyn 128 15th St, Brooklyn 120 15th St, Brooklyn 117 16th St, Brooklyn 113 16th St, Brooklyn 122 15th St, Brooklyn 115 16th St, Brooklyn 136 15th St, Brooklyn 124 15th St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 556 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

10004, New York City, NY 10005, New York City, NY 10038, New York City, NY 10271, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11220, New York City, NY 11225, 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 total square footage of 556 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

556 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 has a total of 2,800 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 556 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

556 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 is currently assessed at $713,250.

What are the property taxes for 556 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

The property taxes for 556 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 total $6,404.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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