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557 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

557 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 557 Metropolitan Avenue
Secondary address 557 Rear Metropolitan Ave
Neighborhood Williamsburg
Zip code 11211
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 02756-0037

Sales & Tax Overview for 557 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $13,456

Lot & Building Information for 557 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,854
Lot dimensions 25.17 ft x 73.67 ft
Building class Primarily Five to Six Family with One Store or Office (S5) i
Building sqft 4,500
Building dimensions 25.17 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot 2
Stories 4
Year built 1920
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 557 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Residential units (DOF) 6
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 14
Community district 1
Closest police station 0.87 Miles
Closest fire station 0.29 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 557 Rear Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211

About 557 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 557 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 have?

This Primarily Five to Six Family with One Store or Office (S5) located at 557 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 4,500 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 557 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

557 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1920 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $2,142,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 557 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 557 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 557 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
05/18/1990 - R Mortgage
(3820001540082)
05/18/1990 - R Deed
(3810001540081)
           
           
           
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 557 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $12,461
Estimated property tax: $13,456
Tax assessor's market value: $2,142,000
Assessed value: $963,900

Assessment History for 557 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $2,142,000 $963,900 $100,173 12.439% $12,461 $12,461 -0.49%
2024/25 $1,838,000 $827,100 $100,173 12.5% $12,522 $12,522 +3.19%
2023/24 $1,699,000 $764,550 $97,063 12.502% $12,135 $12,135 +10.07%
2022/23 $1,668,000 $750,600 $89,875 12.267% $11,025 $11,025 +8.28%
2021/22 $1,571,000 $706,950 $83,218 12.235% $10,182 $10,182 +7.72%

Permits for 557 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/17/2010 Alteration type 3
10/14/2005 Alteration type 3
08/30/1991 Alteration type 2
08/05/1991 Alteration type 2
07/08/1991 Alteration type 2
07/03/1991 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: 3 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Union Ave & Metropolitan Ave at SW Corner
Station lines G-L
Distance (miles) 0.052
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Bus Routes
Name Metropolitan Av/Union Av
Line B24
Distance (miles) 0.046

Neighbors for 557 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 557 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
553 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 4,530 12/18/1997
561 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 6,000 11/16/2005
539 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 2,797 07/23/2021 $1,850,000
573 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 27,370 10/29/2013
577 Lorimer St, Brooklyn 2,016 05/22/2017
579 Lorimer St, Brooklyn 2,430 02/22/2019
543 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 3,701 04/15/2022 $1,395,000
581 Lorimer St, Brooklyn 2,016 08/27/2019
555 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 4,152 02/01/2016
535 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 1,592 04/12/2001
527 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 4,800 02/06/2003
587 Lorimer St, Brooklyn 1,740 02/18/2021
584 Lorimer St, Brooklyn 7,200 07/13/1995
589 Lorimer St, Brooklyn 2,949 04/06/1999
525 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 868 05/31/2022 $1,000,000
575 Lorimer St, Brooklyn 6,883 07/27/2016
571 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 5,720 11/16/2005
549 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 3,530 05/22/2025 $2,775,000
583 Lorimer St, Brooklyn 8,619 01/28/2022 $10,800,000
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