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56 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 - Property report

Also known as: 56 16th St

Property image for 56 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

1,070

Sale price

$1,150,000

General information

Address

Primary address

56 16th Street

ZIP code

11215

Neighborhood

Gowanus

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01051-0007

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

1,449

Building dimensions

23 ft x 21 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1931

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Composition

Basement

Sales

Sale date

07/11/2017

Sale price

$1,150,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$2,423

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)

16 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

3 Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

23.25 ft x 46 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,070

Area overview

Walk score

96 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

81 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.68 Miles

Closest fire station

0.44 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 56 16th 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 56 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
07/11/2017	$1,150,000	XXXXX, XXXX XXXXX XXX XXX, XXXXX XXXX	XXXX, XXXX
07/11/2017	$10	XXXX, XXXX	XXXX, XXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
07/21/2017 - R 07/11/2017 - D	Mortgage (2017071701097003)	XXXXX XXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXX X X
07/21/2017 - R 07/11/2017 - D	Deed (2017071701097002)	XXXX XXXX	XXXXX XXXX XXXXX
07/21/2017 - R 07/11/2017 - D	Correction Deed (2017071701097001)	XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX XXXX
07/06/2006 - R 06/22/2006 - D	Mortgage (2006063001741001)	XXXX XXXX
10/01/1997 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (3550005779755)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
10/01/1997 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (3580005779758)	XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/01/1997 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (3410005779741)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
12/16/1996 - R	Mortgage (3170005452717)	XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
12/16/1996 - R 11/05/1996 - D	Deed (3130005452713)	XXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
02/20/1986 - R 01/28/1986 - D	Deed (3170001146317)	XXXXXXXXXXXXX X XXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 56 16th 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

$2,423

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,499,000

Assessed value

$89,940

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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	$1,573,000	$94,380	$11,522	19.843%	$2,286	$2,286	+3.80%
2024/25	$1,438,000	$86,280	$10,966	20.085%	$2,203	$2,203	0.00%
2023/24	$1,384,000	$83,040	$10,966	20.085%	$2,203	$2,203	+0.54%
2022/23	$1,516,000	$90,960	$10,787	20.309%	$2,191	$2,191	+7.81%
2021/22	$1,663,000	$99,780	$10,177	19.963%	$2,032	$2,032	+0.56%
2020/21	$1,682,000	$100,920	$9,602	21.045%	$2,021	$2,021	+4.47%
2019/20	$1,583,000	$94,980	$9,138	21.167%	$1,934	$1,934	+1.19%
2018/19	$1,203,000	$72,180	$9,138	20.919%	$1,912	$1,912	+4.32%
2017/18	$1,049,000	$62,940	$8,989	20.385%	$1,832	$1,832	+8.08%
2016/17	$964,000	$57,840	$8,481	19.991%	$1,695	$1,695	+8.35%

Permits

Permit information for 56 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
08/29/2017	Alteration type 2
02/28/2017	Alteration type 2
02/23/2017	Alteration type 2
10/24/2003	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	11/19/2025	I
	06/06/2025	A
	04/03/2024	A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Gowanus residential market stats

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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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

4th Ave & Prospect Ave at SE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.129

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 295	7	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	242	0.50
P.S. 295	7	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	242	0.50
P.S. 124 Silas B Dutcher	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	329	0.19
P.S. 124 Silas B Dutcher	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	329	0.19
Avalon Childcare Fifth Avenue	NR	No	Private	K-1	83	0.26
AL-Noor School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	630	0.28
AL-Noor School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	630	0.28
Al-Noor School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	654	0.28
Al-Noor School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	654	0.28
Hellenic Classical Charter School	10	No	Charter	PK, K-8	483	0.30

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
AL-Noor School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	630	0.28
Al-Noor School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	654	0.28
Hellenic Classical Charter School	10	No	Charter	PK, K-8	483	0.30
St. Thomas Aquinas School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.42
New Voices School Of Academic And Creative Arts	9	No	Public	6-8	530	0.50
Jhs 88 Peter Rouget	6	No	Public	6-8	1,024	0.57
P.S. 53	NR	No	Public	K-12	410	0.57
Al-Madinah School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	790	0.60
Ms 51 William Alexander	7	No	Public	6-8	1,026	0.63
International School of Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK-8	369	0.69

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
AL-Noor School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	630	0.28
Al-Noor School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	654	0.28
Yeshiva Machzikel Hadas	NR	No	Private	12	0	0.50
P.S. 53	NR	No	Public	K-12	410	0.57
Al-Madinah School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	790	0.60
Mesilas Bais Yaakov	NR	No	Private	9-12	260	0.79
Millennium Brooklyn High School	10	No	Public	9-12	721	0.84
Park Slope Collegiate	4	No	Public	6-12	577	0.84
John Jay School for Law	3	No	Public	9-12	461	0.84
Cyberarts Studio Academy	2	No	Public	9-12	298	0.84

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 56 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

The development at 56 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was built in 1931.

What is the total square footage of 56 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

56 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 has a total of 1,449 square feet.

When was 56 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 last sold and what was the sale price?

56 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was last sold on 07/11/2017 for $1,150,000.

What is the assessed value of 56 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

56 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 is currently assessed at $89,940.

What are the property taxes for 56 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

The property taxes for 56 16th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 total $2,423.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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