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557 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 - Property report

Also known as: 557 St Johns Pl

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Property type

Elevator Apartment - Semi-fireproof without Stores (D1)

Year built

1908

Lot sq. ft.

2,620

Sale price

$2,160,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
557 St Johns Place
ZIP code
11238
Neighborhood
Crown Heights
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01175-0090

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Building
Property type
Elevator Apartment - Semi-fireproof without Stores (D1)
Building sq. ft.
6,927
Building dimensions
20 ft x 65 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1908
Building material
Sales
Sale date
06/29/2016
Sale price
$2,160,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$34,862
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
10
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 131 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,620

Area overview

Walk score
94 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
90 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
17
Community district
8
Closest police station
0.82 Miles
Closest fire station
0.11 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 557 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 557 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/29/2016 $2,160,000 XX. XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/04/2024 - R Initial UCC1
(2024030100271001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
03/11/2024 - R
02/29/2024 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2024030700381004)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
03/11/2024 - R
02/29/2024 - D		 Agreement
(2024030700381003)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
03/11/2024 - R
02/29/2024 - D		 Mortgage
(2024030700381002)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
03/11/2024 - R
02/29/2024 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2024030700381001)		 XXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
03/11/2024 - R
02/26/2024 - D		 Termination of Assign of L&R
(2024030700368001)		 XXXXX XXXXX XX XXXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
02/17/2023 - R
02/14/2023 - D		 Zoning Lot Description
(2023021700258002)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
02/17/2023 - R
02/14/2023 - D		 Certificate
(2023021700258001)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
02/16/2022 - R
02/08/2022 - D		 Deed
(2022020901399001)		 XX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
03/18/2019 - R
02/20/2019 - D		 Discharge of Tax Lien
(2019031200050001)		 XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 557 St Johns Place, 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
$34,862
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,569,000
Assessed value
$706,050

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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 $1,078,000 $485,100 $97,885 12.439% $12,176 $12,176 +2.81%
2024/25 $1,011,000 $454,950 $94,745 12.5% $11,843 $11,843 +7.92%
2023/24 $932,000 $419,400 $87,780 12.502% $10,974 $10,974 +10.02%
2022/23 $937,000 $421,650 $81,315 12.267% $9,975 $9,975 +8.28%
2021/22 $1,025,900 $461,655 $75,296 12.235% $9,212 $9,212 -0.27%
2020/21 $996,000 $448,200 $75,296 12.267% $9,237 $9,237 +1.61%
2019/20 $830,400 $373,680 $72,881 12.473% $9,090 $9,090 +6.75%
2018/19 $692,000 $311,400 $67,523 12.612% $8,516 $8,516 +7.04%
2017/18 $587,000 $264,150 $62,550 12.719% $7,956 $7,956 +6.54%
2016/17 $533,000 $239,850 $57,920 12.892% $7,467 $7,467 +0.07%
Permits

Permit information for 557 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
10/31/2024 Alt-CO - new building with existing elements to remain
08/19/2024 Alt-CO - new building with existing elements to remain
08/04/2024 Alteration
08/03/2024 Alteration
07/16/2024 Alt-CO - new building with existing elements to remain

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

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Neighborhood

Brooklyn commercial market stats

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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

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Franklin Ave & Park Pl at NW Corner
Station lines
FS
Distance (miles)
0.125
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Neighbors for 557 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY

571 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 581 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 267 Lincoln Pl, Brooklyn 326 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 372 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 559 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 561 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 388 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 565 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 579 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 340 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 352 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 567 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 453 Broadway, Brooklyn 384 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 356 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 583 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 380 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 575 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn 577 St Johns Pl, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 557 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY

10002, New York City, NY 10038, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 557 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The development at 557 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1908.

What is the total square footage of 557 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

557 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 6,927 square feet.

When was 557 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 last sold and what was the sale price?

557 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was last sold on 06/29/2016 for $2,160,000.

What is the assessed value of 557 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

557 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is currently assessed at $706,050.

What are the property taxes for 557 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The property taxes for 557 St Johns Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 total $34,861.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 10 residential unit(s).

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