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559 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 - Property report

Also known as: 559 Empire Blvd

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Property type

Four Families (C3)

Year built

1924

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

General information

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Address
Primary address
559 Empire Boulevard
ZIP code
11225
Neighborhood
Crown Heights
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01311-0060

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Building
Property type
Four Families (C3)
Building sq. ft.
3,567
Building dimensions
20.5 ft x 87 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1924
Building material
Stone
Exterior wall
None
Basement
N
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$15,220
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)
Empire Boulevard (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,500

Area overview

Walk score
91 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
80 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
17
Community district
9
Closest police station
0.19 Miles
Closest fire station
0.55 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 559 Empire Boulevard, 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 559 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/06/2026 - R
08/04/2026 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2026080500200001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX X X
07/20/2026 - R
07/06/2026 - D		 Mortgage
(2026071600271001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX XX
01/13/2025 - R Initial UCC1
(2025011000560001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XX
10/10/2017 - R
10/05/2017 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2017100600911001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
10/11/2017 - R
09/14/2017 - D		 Mortgage
(2017101000226001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XX
11/07/2007 - R
07/18/2007 - D		 Mortgage and Consolidation
(2007082400636001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
05/16/2007 - R
12/06/2006 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2006120600867001)		 XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/29/2005 - R
04/15/2005 - D		 Agreement
(2005042200985003)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/29/2005 - R
04/15/2005 - D		 Mortgage
(2005042200985002)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
04/29/2005 - R
04/12/2005 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2005042200985001)		 XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX) XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 559 Empire Boulevard, 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
$15,220
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$910,000
Assessed value
$409,500

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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 $804,000 $361,800 $122,356 12.439% $15,220 $15,220 +6.62%
2024/25 $754,000 $339,300 $114,200 12.5% $14,275 $14,275 +7.68%
2023/24 $698,000 $314,100 $106,042 12.502% $13,257 $13,257 +6.32%
2022/23 $712,000 $320,400 $101,650 12.267% $12,469 $12,469 +8.28%
2021/22 $641,000 $288,450 $94,120 12.235% $11,516 $11,516 +1.36%
2020/21 $703,000 $316,350 $92,620 12.267% $11,546 $11,362 +5.49%
2019/20 $674,000 $303,300 $86,346 12.473% $10,957 $10,770 +6.65%
2018/19 $749,000 $337,050 $80,071 12.612% $10,288 $10,099 +3.53%
2017/18 $635,000 $285,750 $76,692 12.719% $9,945 $9,754 +6.72%
2016/17 $576,000 $259,200 $70,900 12.892% $9,334 $9,140 +0.07%
Permits

Permit information for 559 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/11/2025 Alteration
07/22/2025 Alteration
07/12/2025 Alteration
06/23/2025 Alteration
02/12/2025 Alteration

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/04/2026 A
11/20/2025 I
06/09/2025 A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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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

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Kingston Ave & Eastern Pkwy at SW Corner
Station lines
3
Distance (miles)
0.345
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 221 Toussaint L'Ouverture 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 161 0.40
P.S. 221 Toussaint L'Ouverture 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 161 0.40
Our Lady of Grace School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.13
Our Lady of Grace School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.13
Beth Rivkah Elementary School NR No Private K-8 1,156 0.19
St Mark's Day School NR No Private PK-8 96 0.22
St Mark's Day School NR No Private PK-8 96 0.22
P.S. 91 The Albany Avenue School 5 No Public PK, K-5 161 0.26
P.S. 91 The Albany Avenue School 5 No Public PK, K-5 161 0.26
P.S. 161 The Crown 6 No Public PK, K-5 291 0.32
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ms 61 Gladstone H Atwell 5 Yes Public 6-8 361 0.26
Our Lady of Grace School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.13
Beth Rivkah Elementary School NR No Private K-8 1,156 0.19
St Mark's Day School NR No Private PK-8 96 0.22
Lubavitcher Yeshiva NR No Private PK-8 577 0.22
Success Academy Crown Heights 9 No Charter K-8 787 0.32
Bnos Menachem NR No Private PK-12 583 0.32
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow 5 No Public 8-12 452 0.35
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Machon Chana NR No Private 9-12 62 0.20
Bnos Chomesh NR No Private 10-12 37 0.32
Bnos Chomesh Academy NR No Private 10-12 39 0.32
Bnos Chomesh Academy NR No Private 10-12 39 0.32
Bnos Menachem NR No Private PK-12 583 0.32
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow 5 No Public 8-12 452 0.35
School For Human Rights 2 No Public 9-12 184 0.35
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts 5 No Public 9-12 479 0.35
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,339 0.42

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Neighbors for 559 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY

557 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 529 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 433 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn 431 Kingston Ave, Brooklyn 549 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 652 Montgomery St, Brooklyn 563 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 551 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 523 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 569 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 658 Montgomery St, Brooklyn 525 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 561 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 563 A Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 565 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 567 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 577 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 521 Empire Blvd, Brooklyn 650 Montgomery St, Brooklyn 646 Montgomery St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 559 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY

11201, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11210, 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 11219, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 559 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

The development at 559 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 was built in 1924.

What is the total square footage of 559 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

559 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 has a total of 3,567 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 559 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

559 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 is currently assessed at $409,500.

What are the property taxes for 559 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

The property taxes for 559 Empire Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY 11225 total $15,219.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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