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557 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 - Property report

Also known as: 1425-1435 Gates Ave

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Property type

Elevator Apartment - Semi-fireproof without Stores (D1)

Year built

1998

Lot sq. ft.

13,287

General information

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Address
Primary address
557 Knickerbocker Avenue
Alternate address(es)
1425-1435 Gates Ave
555-561 Knickerbocker Ave
ZIP code
11237
Neighborhood
Bushwick
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
03335-0001

Owner

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Building
Property type
Elevator Apartment - Semi-fireproof without Stores (D1)
Building sq. ft.
61,650
Building dimensions
99.83 ft x 102.92 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
6
Year built
1998
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
43
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
100 ft x 125 ft
Lot sq. ft.
13,287

Area overview

Walk score
92 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
92 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
32
Community district
4
Closest police station
0.13 Miles
Closest fire station
0.03 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 557 Knickerbocker 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 557 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/19/2021 - R
10/06/2021 - D		 Both RPTT and RETT
(2021101201431001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
09/13/2021 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2021090901102001)		 XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX X X XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX
12/02/2016 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2016120200998001)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX X X XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
12/07/2021 - R
06/02/2016 - D		 Certificate
(2021112901178001)		 XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX X X
06/24/2014 - R
05/12/2014 - D		 Agreement
(2014061800390001)		 XXX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX
01/06/2012 - R Initial UCC1
(2011122700542001)		 XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX X X XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
02/02/2006 - R
01/23/2006 - D		 Initial UCC1
(2006012300512001)		 XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
01/30/2006 - R
01/20/2006 - D		 Agreement
(2006012300735001)		 XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
07/16/2002 - R Mortgage
(3610008765261)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XX
07/16/2002 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3340008766934)		 XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 557 Knickerbocker 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
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$4,673,000
Assessed value
$2,102,850

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $4,723,000 $2,125,350 $0 12.439% $239,239 $0 n/a
2024/25 $4,761,000 $2,142,450 $0 12.5% $232,279 $0 n/a
2023/24 $4,205,000 $1,892,250 $0 12.502% $221,030 $0 n/a
2022/23 $4,217,000 $1,897,650 $0 12.267% $208,562 $0 n/a
2021/22 $3,464,000 $1,558,800 $0 12.235% $190,719 $0 n/a
2020/21 $4,000,000 $1,800,000 $0 12.267% $197,809 $0 n/a
2019/20 $3,758,000 $1,691,100 $0 12.473% $188,682 $0 n/a
2018/19 $3,452,000 $1,553,400 $0 12.612% $161,193 $0 n/a
2017/18 $3,394,000 $1,527,300 $0 12.719% $138,808 $0 n/a
2016/17 $3,313,000 $1,490,850 $0 12.892% $116,214 $0 n/a
Permits

Permit information for 557 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/20/2019 Alteration type 2
03/22/2018 Alteration type 3
05/20/2011 Alteration type 2
03/15/2002 Alteration type 3
07/29/1998 Alteration type 3

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
06/20/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
06/20/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required
06/20/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Brooklyn commercial market stats

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Myrtle Ave & Greene Ave at NW Corner
Station lines
M
Distance (miles)
0.225
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Neighbors for 557 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

331 Melrose St, Brooklyn 150 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 317 Melrose St, Brooklyn 158 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 154 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 148 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 325 Melrose St, Brooklyn 319 Melrose St, Brooklyn 156 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 327 Melrose St, Brooklyn 313 Melrose St, Brooklyn 323 Melrose St, Brooklyn 152 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 335 Melrose St, Brooklyn 146 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 41 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn 337 Melrose St, Brooklyn 315 Melrose St, Brooklyn 166 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 37 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 557 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

11101, New York City, NY 11104, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11373, New York City, NY 11377, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY 11379, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 557 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

The development at 557 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 was built in 1998.

What is the total square footage of 557 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

557 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 has a total of 61,650 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 557 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

557 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 is currently assessed at $2,102,850.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 43 residential unit(s).

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