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56 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 - Property report

Also known as: 56 Blake Ave

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1935

Lot sq. ft.

1,600

Sale price

$582,400

General information

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Address
Primary address
56 Blake Avenue
ZIP code
11212
Neighborhood
Brownsville
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
03551-0029

Owner

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Building
Property type
One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sq. ft.
1,580
Building dimensions
20 ft x 35 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1935
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Artificial MS
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
05/20/2021
Sale price
$582,400
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$2,550
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Blake Avenue (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 80 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,600

Area overview

Walk score
84 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
77 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
23
Community district
16
Closest police station
0.45 Miles
Closest fire station
0.20 Miles

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Ownership information for 56 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 56 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/20/2021 $582,400 XXXXX, XXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/23/2021 - R
07/08/2021 - D
Deed
(2021071901384001)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
06/07/2021 - R
05/24/2021 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2021060100434001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
06/03/2021 - R
05/20/2021 - D
Mortgage
(2021052401403002)
XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
06/03/2021 - R
05/20/2021 - D
Deed
(2021052401403001)
XX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX
04/07/2015 - R
02/19/2015 - D
Deed
(2015040100733001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
11/07/2014 - R
10/23/2014 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2014102901475001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/03/2011 - R
03/26/2011 - D
Mortgage
(2011051000118002)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX
06/03/2011 - R
03/26/2011 - D
Deed
(2011051000118001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX
06/03/2011 - R
03/23/2011 - D
Subordination of Mortgage
(2011051000118003)
XXXX XXX XXXX XXX
07/06/2004 - R
05/10/2004 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2004052501522001)
XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 56 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$2,550
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$868,000
Assessed value
$52,080

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 $715,000 $42,900 $12,826 19.843% $2,545 $2,545 -0.07%
2024/25 $783,000 $46,980 $12,680 20.085% $2,547 $2,547 +5.99%
2023/24 $749,000 $44,940 $11,963 20.085% $2,403 $2,403 +4.51%
2022/23 $639,000 $38,340 $11,321 20.309% $2,299 $2,299 +7.54%
2021/22 $701,000 $42,060 $10,710 19.963% $2,138 $2,138 -4.95%
2020/21 $586,000 $35,160 $10,688 21.045% $2,249 $2,249 +0.56%
2019/20 $599,000 $35,940 $10,567 21.167% $2,237 $2,237 +7.26%
2018/19 $536,000 $32,160 $9,969 20.919% $2,085 $2,085 +8.44%
2017/18 $415,000 $24,900 $9,434 20.385% $1,923 $1,923 +30.44%
2016/17 $351,000 $21,060 $7,375 19.991% $1,784 $1,474 +2.90%

Permit information for 56 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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HPD Violations

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Brownsville residential market stats

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Median sale price

$599,500

3.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$516

5% 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

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
6

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Rutland Rd & E. 98th St at NE Corner
Station lines
3
Distance (miles)
0.232

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 156 Waverly 5 No Public PK, K-5 465 0.09
P.S. 156 Waverly 5 No Public PK, K-5 465 0.09
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,376 0.19
Brownsville Ascend Charter School 4 No Charter K-8 871 0.33
Hands & Hearts Learning Center NR No Private PK, K-5 28 0.34
Hands & Hearts Learning Center NR No Private PK, K-5 28 0.34
Bethany Christian Grade School NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.38
Bethany Christian Grade School NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.38
Riverdale Avenue Community School 5 No Public PK, K-5 300 0.38
Riverdale Avenue Community School 5 No Public PK, K-5 300 0.38
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Is 392 7 No Public 6-8 309 0.09
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,376 0.19
Brownsville Ascend Charter School 4 No Charter K-8 871 0.33
Bethany Christian Grade School NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.38
Riverdale Avenue Middle School 3 No Public 6-8 118 0.38
P.S. 189 Lincoln Terrace 6 No Public K-8 903 0.39
Peoples Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.40
Mott Hall Bridges Academy 3 No Public 6-8 175 0.41
P.S. Is 323 4 No Public PK, K-8 511 0.41
LAMAD ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL 5 No Charter 6-7 187 0.42
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,376 0.19
East Brooklyn Community High School 2 No Public 9-12 127 0.32
Brownsville Academy High School 2 No Public 9-12 77 0.33
New Visions AIM Charter High School I 1 No Charter 9-12 154 0.33
Frederick Douglas Academy Vii High School 5 No Public 9-12 227 0.35
Teachers Preperatory High School NR No Public 9-12 189 0.35
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 117 0.64
Kings Collegiate Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,215 0.66
Achievement First Brownsville Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,057 0.75
Brooklyn Collegiate A College Board School 3 No Public 9-12 413 0.75

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 56 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The development at 56 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1935.

What is the total square footage of 56 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

56 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 has a total of 1,580 square feet.

When was 56 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 last sold and what was the sale price?

56 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was last sold on 05/20/2021 for $582,400.

What is the assessed value of 56 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

56 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is currently assessed at $52,080.

What are the property taxes for 56 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The property taxes for 56 Blake Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 total $2,550.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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