56 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249 Property Information

56 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 56 South 2nd Street
Secondary address 54 S 2nd St
Neighborhood Williamsburg
Zip code 11249
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 02415-0019

Sales & Tax Overview for 56 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 12/13/2010
Purchase price $3,650,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $38,320

Lot & Building Information for 56 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 3,750
Lot dimensions 50 ft x 75 ft
Building class Predominant Retail with Other Uses (K4) i
Building sqft 7,030
Building dimensions 50 ft x 70 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Year built 1880
Year last altered 2011
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 56 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Office sqft

Area Overview

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School district 14
Community district 1
Closest police station 0.94 Miles
Closest fire station 0.25 Miles

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Other Property Data for 56 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 54 S 2nd St, Brooklyn, NY 11249

About 56 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 56 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249 have?

This Predominant Retail with Other Uses (K4) located at 56 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249 has a total of 7,030 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 56 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249?

56 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249 was built in 1880 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $907,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 56 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 56 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
12/13/2010 $3,650,000
02/25/2005 $800,000
       
       
       
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Title Documents for 56 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
09/23/2015 - D
10/29/2015 - R
Deed
(2015102600419001)
01/25/2012 - D
04/26/2012 - R
Mortgage
(2012041800704002)
01/23/2012 - D
04/26/2012 - R
Power of Attorney
(2012041800704001)
11/08/2011 - D
12/01/2011 - R
Deed
(2011111701271001)
12/13/2010 - D
01/04/2011 - R
Deed
(2010121700501001)
12/09/2010 - D
01/04/2011 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2010121700501002)
03/01/2010 - D
08/10/2010 - R
Agreement
(2010080300378001)
08/25/2008 - D
09/09/2008 - R
Mortgage
(2008082801193001)
02/25/2005 - D
03/16/2005 - R
Mortgage
(2005030600018002)
02/25/2005 - D
03/16/2005 - R
Deed
(2005030600018001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 56 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $38,477
Estimated property tax: $38,320
Tax assessor's market value: $907,000
Assessed value: $408,150

Assessment History for 56 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $907,000 $408,150 $354,690 10.848% $38,477 $38,477 -1.30%
2024/25 $805,000 $362,250 $362,250 10.762% $38,985 $38,985 +8.19%
2023/24 $756,000 $340,200 $340,200 10.592% $36,034 $36,034 -3.57%
2022/23 $780,000 $351,000 $351,000 10.646% $37,367 $37,367 +11.41%
2021/22 $693,000 $311,850 $311,850 10.755% $33,539 $33,539 -22.22%

Permits for 56 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/23/2011 Alteration type 2
10/27/2011 Alteration type 2
10/07/2011 Alteration type 2
10/07/2011 Alteration type 2
06/15/2011 Alteration type 1
02/09/2005 Alteration type 2
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$495
3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$503
7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$470
2.1% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 5 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Bedford Ave & N 7th St at SE Corner
Station lines L
Distance (miles) 0.489
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Bus Routes
Name Wythe Av/S 3 St
Line B32
Distance (miles) 0.046

Neighbors for 56 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 56 South 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
321 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn 169,319
88 S 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,508
305 Kent Ave, Brooklyn 10,938 02/17/1997
388 S 1st St, Brooklyn 2,505 02/20/2002
25 River St, Brooklyn 12/18/2025
72 S 2nd St, Brooklyn 450 04/09/2021 $262,500
90 S 2nd St, Brooklyn 3,500 06/14/1985
307 Kent Ave, Brooklyn 14,425 10/31/2005
392 S 1st St, Brooklyn 2,505 01/31/2002
390 S 1st St, Brooklyn 2,505 02/13/2002
66 S 2nd St, Brooklyn 3,750 10/14/2016 $5,400,000
291 Kent Ave, Brooklyn 6,341 02/10/2012
398 S 1st St, Brooklyn 09/19/2008 $28,162
384 S 1st St, Brooklyn 2,505 02/20/2002
37 S 3rd St, Brooklyn 12,172 07/08/2008
348 Wythe Ave, Brooklyn 4,500 12/26/1986
74 S 2nd St, Brooklyn 2,939 06/26/2023
78 S 2nd St, Brooklyn 3,105 08/24/2012 $250,000
394 S 1st St, Brooklyn 2,505 01/31/2002
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