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55 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 55 Van Buren St

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$440,000

General information

Address

Primary address

55 Van Buren Street

ZIP code

11221

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01791-0060

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

2,100

Building dimensions

20 ft x 35 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Wood

Basement

Sales

Sale date

12/16/2005

Sale price

$440,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$2,773

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Van Buren Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Lafayette Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Area overview

Walk score

86 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

94 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

84 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.09 Miles

Closest fire station

0.32 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 55 Van Buren 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 55 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
12/16/2005	$440,000	XXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
12/21/2018 - R 12/05/2018 - D	Mortgage (2018122001039001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX XX
05/25/2017 - R 05/24/2017 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2017052400919001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXX
06/02/2017 - R 05/12/2017 - D	Mortgage (2017060101465001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXX
11/21/2016 - R 11/12/2016 - D	Mortgage (2016112100238001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXX
05/22/2015 - R 04/29/2015 - D	Agreement (2015050800691005)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXX
05/22/2015 - R 04/29/2015 - D	Mortgage (2015050800691004)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXX
05/22/2015 - R 04/24/2015 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2015050800691003)	XXXX	XXXX
05/22/2015 - R 04/24/2015 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2015050800691002)	XXXX	XXXX
05/22/2015 - R 04/24/2015 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2015050800691001)	XXXX	XXXX
03/15/2007 - R 02/28/2007 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2007022802128002)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 55 Van Buren 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

$2,773

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,622,000

Assessed value

$97,320

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$1,344,000	$80,640	$13,973	19.843%	$2,773	$2,773	+0.09%
2024/25	$1,581,000	$94,860	$13,792	20.085%	$2,770	$2,770	+5.77%
2023/24	$1,469,000	$88,140	$13,039	20.085%	$2,619	$2,619	+4.65%
2022/23	$1,275,000	$76,500	$12,322	20.309%	$2,502	$2,502	+7.68%
2021/22	$1,146,000	$68,760	$11,644	19.963%	$2,324	$2,324	-5.16%
2020/21	$1,390,000	$83,400	$11,644	21.045%	$2,450	$2,450	+0.73%
2019/20	$1,391,000	$83,460	$11,493	21.167%	$2,433	$2,433	+7.02%
2018/19	$1,241,000	$74,460	$10,866	20.919%	$2,273	$2,273	+8.60%
2017/18	$963,000	$57,780	$10,268	20.385%	$2,093	$2,093	+7.91%
2016/17	$713,000	$42,780	$9,703	19.991%	$1,940	$1,940	+2.23%

Permits

Permit information for 55 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations 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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Nostrand Ave & Lafayette Ave at NW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.434

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	60	0.16
P.S. 25 Eubie Blake School	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	60	0.16
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9	9	No	Charter	5-8	232	0.16
Walk In Love Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	291	0.17
Walk In Love Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	291	0.17
George H Murray Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	81	0.17
George H Murray Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	81	0.17
Brighter Choice Community School	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	286	0.28
Brighter Choice Community School	2	No	Public	PK, K-5	286	0.28
P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker	3	No	Public	PK, K-5	202	0.29

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9	9	No	Charter	5-8	232	0.16
Walk In Love Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	291	0.17
George H Murray Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	81	0.17
The Co-Op School	NR	No	Private	K-7	118	0.30
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.30
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.31
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.31
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	729	0.32
Bedford Stuyvesant New Beginnings Charter School	8	No	Charter	K-8	730	0.42
Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School	7	No	Charter	8	66	0.44

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Walk In Love Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	291	0.17
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.30
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn	6	No	Charter	6-12	558	0.31
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	10	0.31
Walk In Cove Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.38
Brooklyn Academy High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	82	0.44
Ember Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	423	0.45
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	102	0.46
P.S. 368	NR	No	Public	PK, K-12	220	0.48
The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance	3	No	Public	9-12	190	0.54

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 55 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 55 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 55 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

55 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 2,100 square feet.

When was 55 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

55 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 12/16/2005 for $440,000.

What is the assessed value of 55 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

55 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $97,320.

What are the property taxes for 55 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 55 Van Buren Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $2,772.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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