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553 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 Property Information

Also known as: 231 Spencer St, Brooklyn, NY 11205

553 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 Property Information

Also known as: 231 Spencer St, Brooklyn, NY 11205

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Address

Primary address 553 Dekalb Avenue
Secondary address 231 A Spencer St
Neighborhood Bedford-Stuyvesant
Zip code 11205
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01763-0070

Sales & Tax Overview for 553 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $16,131

Lot & Building Information for 553 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,760
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 88 ft
Building class Primarily Four Family with One Store or Office (S4)
Building sqft 5,360
Building dimensions 20 ft x 60 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Year built 1900
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 553 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units (DOF) 4
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 13
Community district 3
Closest police station 0.32 Miles
Closest fire station 0.44 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 231 A Spencer St, Brooklyn, NY 11205
  • 231 Spencer St, Brooklyn, NY 11205

About 553 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 553 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 have?

This Primarily Four Family with One Store or Office (S4) located at 553 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 has a total of 5,360 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 553 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

553 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was built in 1900 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $691,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 553 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 553 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 553 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
01/15/2010 - D
03/29/2010 - R
Discharge of Tax Lien
(2010031801257001)
08/18/2009 - D
08/25/2009 - R
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2009082400693001)
09/30/2006 - D
10/03/2006 - R
Deed
(2006093000088001)
06/16/2005 - D
07/05/2005 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005061700285001)
02/16/2001 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3160007530316)
11/09/2000 - R Discharge of Tax Lien
(3100007402610)
04/10/2000 - R Mortgage
(3500007182350)
03/08/2000 - D
04/10/2000 - R
Deed
(3830007181383)
01/25/1999 - R Assignment of Tax Lien
(3480006428048)
07/29/1998 - R Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(3180006152618)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 553 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $15,671
Estimated property tax: $16,131
Tax assessor's market value: $691,000
Assessed value: $310,950

Assessment History for 553 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 553 Dekalb Avenue, 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 $691,000 $310,950 $125,982 12.439% $15,671 $15,671 +6.69%
2024/25 $576,000 $259,200 $117,510 12.5% $14,689 $14,689 +7.14%
2023/24 $480,000 $216,000 $109,665 12.502% $13,710 $13,710 +9.16%
2022/23 $472,000 $212,400 $102,388 12.267% $12,560 $12,560 +2.91%
2021/22 $443,900 $199,755 $99,756 12.235% $12,205 $12,205 +2.67%

Permits for 553 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/26/2009 Alteration type 1
10/20/2006 Alteration type 1
07/30/2001 Alteration type 2
02/09/1998 Alteration type 1
         
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$426
-10.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$493
11.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$492
6.6% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Bedford Ave & Lafayette Ave at NE Corner
Station lines G
Distance (miles) 0.121
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Bus Routes
Name Bedford Av/DE Kalb Av
Line B44
Distance (miles) 0.053

Neighbors for 553 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 553 Dekalb Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
177 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn 3,854 06/28/2021 $2,600,000
232 Walworth St, Brooklyn 9,072 02/07/2013 $2,300,000
204 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn 2,880 12/07/2022 $10
206 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn 2,880 03/12/2008 $640,000
210 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn 09/11/2017 $1,300,000
173 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn 2,592 01/27/2010
222 Walworth St, Brooklyn 5,336 11/20/2025
216 Walworth St, Brooklyn 3,900 01/11/2022
555 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn 7,200 03/22/2005 $999,999
557 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn 12/28/2005 $650,000
214 Walworth St, Brooklyn 12/06/2021 $975,000
175 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn 1,944 01/10/2006
218 Walworth St, Brooklyn 4,217 03/08/2017 $1,350,000
212 Walworth St, Brooklyn 4,385 04/27/2023 $995,000
585 Dekalb Ave, Brooklyn 180,259 05/06/1999
179 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn 1,836 12/30/2020 $1,200,000
220 Walworth St, Brooklyn 4,000 01/11/2022
195 Sandford St, Brooklyn 123,895
426 Willoughby Ave, Brooklyn 3,250 04/06/2017
238 Walworth St, Brooklyn 1,890 11/01/2001
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