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553 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 553 Knickerbocker Ave

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

1,600

General information

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Address
Primary address
553 Knickerbocker Avenue
ZIP code
11221
Neighborhood
Bushwick
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
03335-0005

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
3,300
Building dimensions
20 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1931
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
3
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,526
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Knickerbocker Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Myrtle Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 80 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,600

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
0.05 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 553 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 553 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/28/2022 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2022022800570003)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX
01/20/2017 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2017010901078002)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX
02/17/2012 - R UCC3 Continuation
(2012021600502005)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX XX X
03/16/2007 - R
03/07/2007 - D		 UCC3 Continuation
(2007030700896003)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX
12/29/2005 - R
12/19/2005 - D		 Mortgage
(2005122700930001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
07/05/2004 - R
05/21/2004 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2004052101883001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX
12/27/2002 - R Deed
(3820009024282)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX X
12/27/2002 - R Mortgage
(3810009023981)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
08/30/2002 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3670008835667)		 XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
03/22/2002 - R Initial UCC1
(3270008057727)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 553 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
Property tax
$4,526
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,489,000
Assessed value
$89,340

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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 $1,354,000 $81,240 $21,518 19.843% $4,270 $4,270 +4.70%
2024/25 $1,208,000 $72,480 $20,304 20.085% $4,078 $4,078 0.00%
2023/24 $1,227,000 $73,620 $20,304 20.085% $4,078 $4,078 -0.33%
2022/23 $1,161,000 $69,660 $20,147 20.309% $4,092 $4,092 +7.85%
2021/22 $1,161,000 $69,660 $19,007 19.963% $3,794 $3,794 +0.54%
2020/21 $1,408,000 $84,480 $17,932 21.045% $3,774 $3,774 +5.37%
2019/20 $1,141,000 $68,460 $16,920 21.167% $3,581 $3,581 +1.19%
2018/19 $972,000 $58,320 $16,920 20.919% $3,539 $3,539 +3.42%
2017/18 $962,000 $57,720 $16,789 20.385% $3,422 $3,422 +8.09%
2016/17 $956,000 $57,360 $15,839 19.991% $3,166 $3,166 +8.36%
Permits

Permit information for 553 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
11/19/2025 I
06/10/2025 A
04/10/2024 A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Myrtle Ave & Greene Ave at NW Corner
Station lines
M
Distance (miles)
0.213
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 352 0.09
P.S. 116 Elizabeth L Farrell 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 352 0.09
Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler 7 No Public 5-8 822 0.21
Achievement First Bushwick Charter School 7 No Charter K-8 938 0.21
Achievement First North Brooklyn Prep Charter School 7 No Charter K-8 851 0.24
P.S. 377 Alejandina B De Gautier 2 No Public PK, K-5 173 0.24
P.S. 377 Alejandina B De Gautier 2 No Public PK, K-5 173 0.24
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 10 10 No Charter K-4 478 0.24
Pope John Paul Ii Family Academy NR No Private PK, K-4 151 0.24
Pope John Paul Ii Family Academy NR No Private PK, K-4 151 0.24
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 291 Roland Hayes 3 Yes Public 6-8 267 0.11
All City Leadership Secondary School 8 No Public 6-12 421 0.10
Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler 7 No Public 5-8 822 0.21
Achievement First Bushwick Charter School 7 No Charter K-8 938 0.21
Achievement First North Brooklyn Prep Charter School 7 No Charter K-8 851 0.24
St. Brigid School NR No Private PK-8 228 0.34
Bushwick Ascend Charter School 7 No Charter K-8 799 0.40
Robert E Peary School NR No Public PK, K-9 572 0.54
St Frances Cabrini School NR No Private PK-8 296 0.61
Evergreen Middle School-Urban Exploration 4 No Public 6-8 342 0.62
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
All City Leadership Secondary School 8 No Public 6-12 421 0.10
Math, Eng, Science Academy Charter High 5 No Charter 9-12 515 0.11
Bushwick Community High School 2 No Public 9-12 86 0.11
Academy Of Urban Planning 5 No Public 9-12 403 0.17
Academy for Environmental Leadership 2 No Public 9-12 275 0.17
Brooklyn School For Math And Research NR No Public 9-12 333 0.17
Bushwick School for Social Justice 2 No Public 9-12 272 0.17
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence 3 No Public 9-12 370 0.67
Brooklyn High School Law And Tech 3 No Public 9-12 549 0.68
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.70

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Neighbors for 553 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

551 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 270 Linden St, Brooklyn 1299 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 1335 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 340 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn 278 Linden St, Brooklyn 1349 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 338 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn 282 Linden St, Brooklyn 1291 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 1333 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 1337 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 266 Linden St, Brooklyn 547 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 357-367 Wilson Ave, Brooklyn 549 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 262 Linden St, Brooklyn 264 Linden St, Brooklyn 274 Linden St, Brooklyn 1301 Gates Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 553 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 11217, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, 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 553 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 553 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1931.

What is the total square footage of 553 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

553 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 3,300 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 553 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

553 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $89,340.

What are the property taxes for 553 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 553 Knickerbocker Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $4,525.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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