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553 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 - Property report

Also known as: 553 Howard Ave

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Property type

Over Six Families without Stores (C1)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

3,121

Sale price

$725,647

General information

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Address
Primary address
553 Howard Avenue
ZIP code
11233
Neighborhood
Ocean Hill
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01476-0006

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Building
Property type
Over Six Families without Stores (C1)
Building sq. ft.
6,944
Building dimensions
64.75 ft x 65 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1910
Last altered
2014
Building material
Sales
Sale date
03/25/2014
Sale price
$725,647
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$34,470
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
12
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
64.75 ft x 96.33 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,121

Area overview

Walk score
89 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
74 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
23
Community district
16
Closest police station
0.32 Miles
Closest fire station
0.41 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 553 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 553 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/25/2014 $725,647 XXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/07/2026 - R Initial UCC1
(2026080700503004)		 XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXX
03/28/2024 - R
03/17/2023 - D		 Discharge of Tax Lien
(2024032800356001)		 XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
01/20/2023 - R
12/21/2022 - D		 Mortgage
(2023011200879002)		 XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX
01/20/2023 - R
12/21/2022 - D		 Mortgage
(2023011200879001)		 XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX
10/07/2021 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2021100400665001)		 XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX
07/14/2021 - R
06/30/2021 - D		 Assignment of Tax Lien
(2021070600540004)		 XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX
03/25/2020 - R Initial UCC1
(2020032500090001)		 XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXX
08/23/2018 - R
08/09/2018 - D		 Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2018082200613001)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
01/03/2017 - R UCC3 Termination
(2017010100018007)		 XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
01/03/2017 - R Initial UCC1
(2017010100018005)		 XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 553 Howard Avenue, 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
$34,470
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$661,000
Assessed value
$297,450

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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 $614,000 $276,300 $265,500 12.439% $33,026 $33,026 +1.05%
2024/25 $624,000 $280,800 $261,450 12.5% $32,681 $32,681 +2.96%
2023/24 $589,000 $265,050 $253,890 12.502% $31,741 $31,741 +5.12%
2022/23 $591,000 $265,950 $246,150 12.267% $30,195 $30,195 +4.82%
2021/22 $532,000 $239,400 $235,440 12.235% $28,806 $28,806 +7.59%
2020/21 $569,000 $256,050 $218,250 12.267% $26,773 $26,773 +8.75%
2019/20 $540,000 $243,000 $197,370 12.473% $24,618 $24,618 +11.80%
2018/19 $503,000 $226,350 $174,600 12.612% $22,021 $22,021 +15.61%
2017/18 $472,000 $212,400 $149,760 12.719% $19,048 $19,048 +14.96%
2016/17 $341,000 $153,450 $128,520 12.892% $16,569 $16,569 +3.63%
Permits

Permit information for 553 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
01/16/2024 Alteration
10/13/2023 Alteration
06/09/2014 Alteration type 2
06/10/1993 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
11/14/2025 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
03/20/2024 Aeuhaz1-fail to certify class 1 none
11/08/2023 P-plumbing none

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

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
Rutland Rd & E. 98th St at NW Corner
Station lines
3
Distance (miles)
0.307
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Neighbors for 553 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

1417 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn 1421 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn 1307 E New York Ave, Brooklyn 1297 E New York Ave, Brooklyn 1413 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn 1415 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn 1319 E New York Ave, Brooklyn 1301 E New York Ave, Brooklyn 1203 E New York Ave, Brooklyn 1429 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn 1311 E New York Ave, Brooklyn 563 Howard Ave, Brooklyn 1425 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn 1293 E New York Ave, Brooklyn 1305 E New York Ave, Brooklyn 1315 E New York Ave, Brooklyn 1443 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn 1309 E New York Ave, Brooklyn 1419 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn 1427 Pitkin Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 553 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11208, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY 11379, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 553 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The development at 553 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 553 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

553 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 has a total of 6,944 square feet.

When was 553 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 last sold and what was the sale price?

553 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was last sold on 03/25/2014 for $725,647.

What is the assessed value of 553 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

553 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is currently assessed at $297,450.

What are the property taxes for 553 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

The property taxes for 553 Howard Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233 total $34,469.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 12 residential unit(s).

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