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551 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

551 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 551 Madison Street
Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant
Zip code 11221
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01640-0082

Sales & Tax Overview for 551 Madison Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 06/17/2024
Purchase price $1,700,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 551 Madison Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,000
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 100 ft
Property type Three Families (C0)
Building sqft 3,776
Building dimensions 20 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Structure type Brownstone
Building material Stone
Status
Status date
Year built 1931
Frontage Madison Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Lexington Avenue
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 551 Madison Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 3
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 16
Community district 3
Closest police station 0.48 Miles
Closest fire station 0.14 Miles

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Other Property Data for 551 Madison Street, Brooklyn

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About 551 Madison Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 551 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

551 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1931 and has a total of 3,776 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 551 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $87,300, the tax amount paid for 551 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is $6,533.

When was 551 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the last sale price?

551 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold in 06/17/2024 for $1,700,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 551 Madison Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 551 Madison Street, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
06/17/2024 $1,700,000

Title Documents for 551 Madison Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
06/27/2024 - R
06/17/2024 - D
Mortgage
(2024062400576002)
06/27/2024 - R
06/17/2024 - D
Deed
(2024062400576001)
06/24/2024 - R
06/17/2024 - D
Agreement
(2024061900194001)
05/22/2024 - R
05/14/2024 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2024051400029001)
10/08/2014 - R
09/30/2014 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2014093002415001)
01/10/2006 - R
09/20/2003 - D
Agreement
(2005121600066003)
01/10/2006 - R
09/20/2003 - D
Mortgage
(2005121600066002)
01/10/2006 - R
09/10/2003 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2005121600066001)
10/19/2000 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3890007375089)
03/03/2000 - R Mortgage
(3490007117349)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 551 Madison Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $6,534
Tax assessor's market value: $1,455,000
Assessed value: $87,300

Assessment History for 551 Madison Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 551 Madison Street, 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 $1,107,000 $66,420 $31,062 19.843% $6,164 $6,164 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,058,000 $63,480 $29,304 20.085% $5,886 $5,886 +4.09%
2023/24 $970,000 $58,200 $28,152 20.085% $5,654 $5,654 -1.10%
2022/23 $794,000 $47,640 $28,152 20.309% $5,717 $5,717 +4.39%
2021/22 $613,000 $36,780 $27,438 19.963% $5,477 $5,477 +0.54%

Permits for 551 Madison Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/20/2025 Alteration CO
05/20/2025 Alteration CO
04/16/2025 Alteration CO
03/31/2025 Alteration
03/25/2025 Alteration
12/10/2024 Alteration
09/23/2024 Alteration CO
08/23/2024 Alteration CO
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Bedford-Stuyvesant Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$1,030,000
-6.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$882
-12.8% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Stuyvesant Ave & Fulton St at NW Corner
Station lines A-C
Distance (miles) 0.524
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 Yes Public PK, K-8 212 0.11
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 Yes Public PK, K-8 212 0.11
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.11
La Cima Charter School 5 No Charter K-5 199 0.18
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.18

Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.11
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.11
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.18
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology 5 No Public 6-8 149 0.18
The Co-Op School NR No Private K-7 118 0.21

Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Boys and Girls High School 2 Yes Public 9-12 403 0.59
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.11
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.30
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance 3 No Public 9-12 190 0.36
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School 2 No Charter 9-12 236 0.36

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Neighbors for 551 Madison Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 551 Madison Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
561 Madison St, Brooklyn 3,600 04/01/2004 $424,000
553 Madison St, Brooklyn 3,600 04/10/2006 $750,000
227 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn 2,100 06/10/2015 $1,225,000
225 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn 1,800 09/28/1994
215 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn 2,190 03/28/2013
569 Madison St, Brooklyn 3,600 04/06/2021 $1,995,000
219 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn 2,970 06/01/2005
213 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn 3,800 02/09/2017 $1,650,000
565 Madison St, Brooklyn 3,600 11/23/2001
229 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn 2,700 04/11/2023 $1,150,000
223 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn 1,800 02/02/2023 $1,230,000
557 Madison St, Brooklyn 3,600 06/15/2006
231 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn 1,800 11/12/1976
217 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn 1,800 06/07/2018 $1,090,000
571 Madison St, Brooklyn 3,600 06/22/2023 $1,790,000
221 Stuyvesant Ave, Brooklyn 2,610 05/19/2008 $672,000
555 Madison St, Brooklyn 3,600 08/26/2019
559 Madison St, Brooklyn 3,600 03/12/1998
563 Madison St, Brooklyn 3,600 07/13/2011
567 Madison St, Brooklyn 3,600 03/12/2010
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