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1557 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213 - Property report

Also known as: 1557 Union St

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Property type

Over Six Families without Stores (C1)

Year built

1916

Lot sq. ft.

2,916

General information

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Address
Primary address
1557 Union Street
ZIP code
11213
Neighborhood
Crown Heights
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01394-0077

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Building
Property type
Over Six Families without Stores (C1)
Building sq. ft.
2,916
Building dimensions
36 ft x 64 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1916
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$23,338
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
8
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
36 ft x 81 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,916

Area overview

Walk score
93 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
86 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
17
Community district
9
Closest police station
0.49 Miles
Closest fire station
0.31 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 1557 Union 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 1557 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/20/2024 - R Initial UCC1
(2024062000188001)		 XXXX X XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX X X
06/24/2024 - R
06/06/2024 - D		 Termination of Assign of L&R
(2024062000171002)		 XXXX X XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX X X
06/24/2024 - R
06/06/2024 - D		 Termination of Assign of L&R
(2024062000171001)		 XXXX X XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX X X
06/24/2024 - R
06/06/2024 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2024062000153002)		 XXXX X XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX X X
06/24/2024 - R
06/06/2024 - D		 Agreement
(2024062000153001)		 XXXX X XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX X X
04/27/2023 - R Initial UCC1
(2023042400192001)		 XXXX X XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/05/2018 - R Initial UCC1
(2018022801079001)		 XXXX X XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
03/06/2018 - R
02/26/2018 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2018022801026003)		 XXXX X XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
03/06/2018 - R
02/26/2018 - D		 Agreement
(2018022801026002)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX X XXXXXX XXXX
03/06/2018 - R
02/26/2018 - D		 Mortgage
(2018022801026001)		 XXXX X XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1557 Union 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
$23,338
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$642,000
Assessed value
$288,900

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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 $803,000 $361,350 $187,617 12.439% $23,338 $23,338 +2.74%
2024/25 $719,000 $323,550 $181,715 12.5% $22,714 $22,714 +7.96%
2023/24 $670,000 $301,500 $168,285 12.502% $21,039 $21,039 +10.04%
2022/23 $828,000 $372,600 $155,860 12.267% $19,119 $19,119 +8.28%
2021/22 $907,400 $408,330 $144,321 12.235% $17,658 $17,658 -0.26%
2020/21 $881,000 $396,450 $144,321 12.267% $17,704 $17,704 +1.54%
2019/20 $734,400 $330,480 $139,781 12.473% $17,435 $17,435 +6.79%
2018/19 $612,000 $275,400 $129,450 12.612% $16,326 $16,326 +7.06%
2017/18 $519,000 $233,550 $119,892 12.719% $15,249 $15,249 +6.55%
2016/17 $471,000 $211,950 $111,016 12.892% $14,312 $14,312 +0.07%
Permits

Permit information for 1557 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/18/2024 Alteration
12/27/1990 Alteration type 2
11/15/1990 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
12/04/2013 Aeuhaz1-fail to certify class 1
03/01/2013 Lblvio-low pressure boiler
12/13/2011 Lblvio-low pressure boiler

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Kingston Ave & Eastern Pkwy at SE Corner
Station lines
3
Distance (miles)
0.154
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Neighbors for 1557 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY

970 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn 972 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn 1567 Union St, Brooklyn 958 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn 964 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn 988 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn 1565 Union St, Brooklyn 1004 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn 1563 Union St, Brooklyn 1569 Union St, Brooklyn 1571 Union St, Brooklyn 1553 Union St, Brooklyn 1623 Union St, Brooklyn 1010 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn 1561 Union St, Brooklyn 1573 Union St, Brooklyn 1575 Union St, Brooklyn 992 Eastern Pkwy, Brooklyn 1577 Union St, Brooklyn 1579 Union St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 1557 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, 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 11230, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1557 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213?

The development at 1557 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213 was built in 1916.

What is the total square footage of 1557 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213?

1557 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213 has a total of 2,916 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1557 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213?

1557 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213 is currently assessed at $288,900.

What are the property taxes for 1557 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213?

The property taxes for 1557 Union Street, Brooklyn, NY 11213 total $23,337.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 8 residential unit(s).

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