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556 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Property Information

556 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 556 Vanderbilt Avenue
Neighborhood Prospect Heights
Zip code 11238
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01137-0049

Sales & Tax Overview for 556 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 05/15/2024
Purchase price $2,520,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $7,536

Lot & Building Information for 556 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,600
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 80 ft
Building class Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) i
Building sqft 3,000
Building dimensions 20 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1930
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 556 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 13
Community district 8
Closest police station 0.29 Miles
Closest fire station 0.28 Miles

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About 556 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 556 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) located at 556 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 3,000 square feet and a current price per square foot of $840.

What is the year built & the current market value of 556 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

556 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1930 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $3,305,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 556 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 556 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
05/15/2024 $2,520,000
06/22/2005 $900,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 556 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
05/30/2024 - D
06/21/2024 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2024053000068002)
05/30/2024 - D
06/21/2024 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2024053000068001)
05/15/2024 - D
05/31/2024 - R
Mortgage
(2024052900450002)
05/15/2024 - D
05/31/2024 - R
Deed
(2024052900450001)
09/03/2015 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2015082600092001)
12/06/2010 - D
12/13/2010 - R
Landmark Designation
(2010120601045001)
07/16/2010 - D
07/27/2010 - R
UCC3 Continuation
(2010071600948001)
09/15/2005 - D
09/22/2005 - R
Initial UCC1
(2005091500585003)
09/08/2005 - D
09/22/2005 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2005091500585002)
09/08/2005 - D
09/22/2005 - R
Mortgage
(2005091500585001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 556 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $7,110
Estimated property tax: $7,536
Tax assessor's market value: $3,305,000
Assessed value: $198,300

Assessment History for 556 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 556 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $3,305,000 $198,300 $35,832 19.843% $7,110 $7,110 -1.20%
2024/25 $2,923,000 $175,380 $35,831 20.085% $7,197 $7,197 +0.77%
2023/24 $2,583,000 $154,980 $35,557 20.085% $7,142 $7,142 +34.36%
2022/23 $2,028,000 $121,680 $33,546 20.309% $6,813 $5,315 +10.27%
2021/22 $1,928,000 $115,680 $31,649 19.963% $6,318 $4,820 -23.30%

Permits for 556 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/13/2018 Alteration
12/19/2017 Alteration type 2
08/22/2016 Alteration type 2
10/23/2012 Alteration type 2
08/28/2012 Alteration type 2
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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 Clinton Ave & Fulton Ave at SE Corner (Exit Only)
Station lines C
Distance (miles) 0.242
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Bus Routes
Name Vanderbilt Av/Dean St
Line B69
Distance (miles) 0.013

Neighbors for 556 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 556 Vanderbilt Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
566 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 6,016 10/11/2023
570 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 7,333 08/08/2014
633 Bergen St, Brooklyn 4,300 04/13/2000
552 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 3,400 06/20/2023
564 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 7,008 06/09/2016
658 Dean St, Brooklyn 1,700 12/19/2022
648 Dean St, Brooklyn 2,520 10/18/2018
650 Dean St, Brooklyn 2,520 05/26/2021 $2,200,000
610 Dean St, Brooklyn 15,187 06/22/2022 $1,850,000
558 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 3,533 03/25/2003 $280,750
568 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 6,400 07/07/2022
638 Dean St, Brooklyn 4,148 03/23/2001 $410,000
554 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 6,306 04/19/2016
625 Bergen St, Brooklyn 9,308 12/24/1992
656 Dean St, Brooklyn 2,700 10/22/2001
634 Dean St, Brooklyn 6,600 06/26/2014 $2,650,000
623 Bergen St, Brooklyn 5,220 12/14/2012 $750,000
652 Dean St, Brooklyn 2,520 04/15/2021 $2,250,000
560 Vanderbilt Ave, Brooklyn 7,200 11/01/2022
619 Bergen St, Brooklyn 6,964 07/09/2018
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