| Primary address | 56 Monroe Street |
| Neighborhood | Bedford-Stuyvesant |
| Zip code | 11238 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01987-0038 |
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| Purchase date | 09/24/2003 |
| Purchase price | $680,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $4,144 |
| Lot sqft | 2,000 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Three Families (C0) |
| Building sqft | 2,440 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Brownstone |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Stucco |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1899 |
| Frontage(s) | Monroe Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Bedford Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 13 |
| Community district | 3 |
| Closest police station | 0.40 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.31 Miles |
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56 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1899 and has a total of 2,440 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 56 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $141,900, the tax amount paid for 56 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is $3,910. For the next year, the tax amount for 56 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is estimated at $4,144.
When was 56 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 last sold?56 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was last sold in 12/04/2020.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 3 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 56 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $3,910 |
| Estimated property tax: | $4,144 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $2,365,000 |
| Assessed value: | $141,900 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 56 Monroe 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 | $2,365,000 | $141,900 | $19,705 | 19.843% | $3,910 | $3,910 | -1.20% |
| 2024/25 | $1,936,000 | $116,160 | $19,704 | 20.085% | $3,958 | $3,958 | +0.91% |
| 2023/24 | $1,711,000 | $102,660 | $19,526 | 20.085% | $3,922 | $3,922 | +4.69% |
| 2022/23 | $1,400,000 | $84,000 | $18,446 | 20.309% | $3,746 | $3,746 | +7.80% |
| 2021/22 | $1,535,000 | $92,100 | $17,406 | 19.963% | $3,475 | $3,475 | +0.56% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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| Station lines | A-C-FS | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.236 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Franklin Av/Madison St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B48 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.066 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 262 | 0.19 |
| P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer | 5 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 262 | 0.19 |
| The Brooklyn Waldorf School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 160 | 0.14 |
| The Brooklyn Waldorf School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 160 | 0.14 |
| Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 79 | 0.16 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Brooklyn Waldorf School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 160 | 0.14 |
| Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 79 | 0.16 |
| Urban Assembly Unison School (The) | 3 | No | Public | 6-8 | 173 | 0.19 |
| Bethel Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 34 | 0.29 |
| Talmud Torah Dnitra | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 500 | 0.37 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Bedford Academy High School | 9 | No | Public | 9-12 | 381 | 0.18 |
| Talmud Torah Dnitra | NR | No | Private | PK, K-12 | 500 | 0.37 |
| Gotham Professional Arts Academy | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 179 | 0.47 |
| GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 217 | 0.48 |
| Acorn Community High School | NR | No | Public | 9-12 | 107 | 0.48 |
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Here are the neighbors for 56 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11238.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 58 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 01/12/2010 | $450,000 |
| 60 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 3,406 | 05/02/2016 | $1,620,000 |
| 416 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn | 3,006 | 05/14/2004 | |
| 54 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 1,800 | 09/25/2025 | |
| 48 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 2,340 | 09/21/2012 | $880,000 |
| 410 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn | 2,370 | 03/08/2019 | $1,350,000 |
| 40 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 1,804 | 10/08/2020 | $2,350,000 |
| 418 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 11/07/1985 | |
| 46 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 2,763 | 03/07/1988 | |
| 414 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn | 2,370 | 01/13/2026 | $1,350,000 |
| 36 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 1,158 | 09/06/2007 | $827,000 |
| 62 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 3,552 | 10/18/2017 | $2,750,000 |
| 50 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 4,022 | 12/01/2021 | $3,220,000 |
| 44 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 1,763 | 07/23/2018 | $2,700,000 |
| 64 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 2,617 | 09/29/2023 | $2,915,000 |
| 42 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 2,300 | 07/28/2021 | $1,725,000 |
| 424 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn | 2,790 | 03/30/2011 | $425,000 |
| 38 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 2,244 | 03/12/2020 | |
| 422 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn | 3,200 | 02/02/2011 | $385,000 |
| 52 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 2,172 | 10/20/1994 |
