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556 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 - Property report

Also known as: 556 Washington Ave

Property image for 556 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$2,600,000

General information

Address

Primary address

556 Washington Avenue

ZIP code

11238

Neighborhood

Clinton Hill

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

02012-0047

Building

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Building sq. ft.

3,400

Building dimensions

16.67 ft x 50 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Stone

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

04/08/2013

Sale price

$2,600,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$9,333

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)

Washington Avenue (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

16.67 ft x 120 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Area overview

Walk score

99 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

93 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.46 Miles

Closest fire station

0.45 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 556 Washington 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 556 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
04/08/2013	$2,600,000	XXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXX	XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
09/11/2006	$1,300,000	XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX	XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
04/25/2013 - R 04/08/2013 - D	Deed (2013041200107001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXX
06/26/2007 - R 06/12/2007 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2007061200299001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX
10/16/2006 - R 09/20/2006 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2006092002112001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
10/16/2006 - R 09/11/2006 - D	Deed (2006091300538002)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
10/16/2006 - R 08/23/2006 - D	Power of Attorney (2006091300538001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX X XXXXXXX
04/27/2004 - R 01/14/2004 - D	Mortgage (2004030902070001)	XXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX
02/20/2004 - R 12/29/2003 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2004010500006002)
02/20/2004 - R 12/23/2003 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2004010500006001)	XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
12/26/2002 - R	Mortgage (3750009025475)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
02/10/1999 - R	Mortgage (3000006453200)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 556 Washington 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

$9,333

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,368,000

Assessed value

$142,080

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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	$2,609,000	$156,540	$45,179	19.843%	$8,965	$8,965	+4.26%
2024/25	$3,026,000	$181,560	$42,812	20.085%	$8,599	$8,599	+0.55%
2023/24	$3,061,000	$183,660	$42,576	20.085%	$8,551	$8,551	+3.11%
2022/23	$2,505,000	$150,300	$40,838	20.309%	$8,294	$8,294	+5.99%
2021/22	$2,012,000	$120,720	$39,197	19.963%	$7,825	$7,825	-1.24%
2020/21	$2,293,000	$137,580	$37,649	21.045%	$7,923	$7,923	+4.92%
2019/20	$2,315,000	$138,900	$35,677	21.167%	$7,552	$7,552	+1.75%
2018/19	$2,755,000	$165,300	$35,480	20.919%	$7,422	$7,422	+6.99%
2017/18	$2,483,000	$148,980	$34,032	20.385%	$6,937	$6,937	+6.24%
2016/17	$2,106,000	$126,360	$32,664	19.991%	$6,530	$6,530	+6.44%

Permits

Permit information for 556 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
04/28/2023	Alteration
06/07/2013	Alteration type 2
05/23/2013	Alteration type 2
03/24/1999	Alteration type 1
05/26/1998	Alteration type 1

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Clinton Hill residential market stats

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Median sale price

$929,000

0.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,159

-0.9% Y-o-Y

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

Washington Ave & Fulton Ave at SE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.049

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan	9	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	832	0.23
P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan	9	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	832	0.23
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	738	0.05
Bethel Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	34	0.20
Bethel Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	34	0.20
P.S. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	732	0.26
P.S. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	732	0.26
Nelrak Child Development Center	NR	No	Private	PK, K-3	50	0.29
Nelrak Child Development Center	NR	No	Private	PK, K-3	50	0.29
P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	262	0.29

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	738	0.05
Bethel Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	34	0.20
P.S. 753 School For Career Development	NR	No	Public	6-12	354	0.22
Urban Assembly Unison School (The)	3	No	Public	6-8	173	0.29
Luria Academy of Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK-8	244	0.33
Brooklyn Free School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	76	0.37
The Brooklyn Waldorf School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	160	0.42
Explore Exceed Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	429	0.44
Queen Of All Saints	NR	No	Private	K-8	121	0.47
Is 340	7	No	Public	6-8	150	0.48

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 753 School For Career Development	NR	No	Public	6-12	354	0.22
Gotham Professional Arts Academy	NR	No	Public	9-12	179	0.30
GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY	NR	No	Public	9-12	217	0.31
Acorn Community High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	107	0.31
Brooklyn Free School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	76	0.37
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	621	0.39
Bedford Academy High School	9	No	Public	9-12	381	0.62
P.S. 77	NR	No	Public	K-12	304	0.64
Berkeley Carroll School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	977	0.66
Ohel Elozer	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.71

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 556 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The development at 556 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 556 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

556 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 3,400 square feet.

When was 556 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 last sold and what was the sale price?

556 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was last sold on 04/08/2013 for $2,600,000.

What is the assessed value of 556 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

556 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is currently assessed at $142,080.

What are the property taxes for 556 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The property taxes for 556 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 total $9,333.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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