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557 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 - Property report

Also known as: 557 Watkins St

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1986

Lot sq. ft.

1,800

Sale price

$325,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
557 Watkins Street
ZIP code
11212
Neighborhood
Brownsville
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
03618-0009

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Building
Property type
One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sq. ft.
1,116
Building dimensions
18 ft x 31.33 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1986
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
07/15/2009
Sale price
$325,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$4,743
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)
Watkins Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Mother Gaston Boulevard
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
18 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,800

Area overview

Walk score
69 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
67 /100.  Bikeable
School district
23
Community district
16
Closest police station
0.70 Miles
Closest fire station
0.63 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 557 Watkins Street, 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 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/15/2009 $325,000 XX XXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XX XXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/03/2009 - R
07/21/2009 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2009072101389001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XX X
07/29/2009 - R
07/15/2009 - D		 Mortgage
(2009071701191003)		 XX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
07/29/2009 - R
07/15/2009 - D		 Deed
(2009071701191002)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXXXX
07/29/2009 - R
07/06/2009 - D		 Power of Attorney
(2009071701191001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
10/25/2001 - R Agreement
(3350007861735)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX
10/25/2001 - R Mortgage
(3420007860842)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX
08/17/2001 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3940007780094)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
10/25/2001 - R
05/23/2001 - D		 Deed
(3900007861090)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
10/11/1994 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3130004479813)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
05/11/1994 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3290004273429)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 557 Watkins Street, 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
$4,743
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$584,000
Assessed value
$35,040

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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 $539,000 $32,340 $22,550 19.843% $4,475 $4,475 +2.68%
2024/25 $534,000 $32,040 $21,696 20.085% $4,358 $4,358 +0.83%
2023/24 $540,000 $32,400 $21,517 20.085% $4,322 $4,322 +4.81%
2022/23 $520,000 $31,200 $20,304 20.309% $4,124 $4,124 +3.71%
2021/22 $498,000 $29,880 $19,919 19.963% $3,976 $3,976 +0.54%
2020/21 $453,000 $27,180 $18,792 21.045% $3,955 $3,955 +3.34%
2019/20 $430,000 $25,800 $18,080 21.167% $3,827 $3,827 +2.03%
2018/19 $448,000 $26,880 $17,931 20.919% $3,751 $3,751 +8.75%
2017/18 $310,000 $18,600 $16,920 20.385% $3,449 $3,449 +3.94%
2016/17 $282,000 $16,920 $16,599 19.991% $3,318 $3,318 +8.37%
Permits

Permit information for 557 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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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
5

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Van Sinderen Ave & New Lots Ave at SW Corner
Station lines
L
Distance (miles)
0.283
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 184 Newport 3 No Public PK, K-8 440 0.09
P.S. 184 Newport 3 No Public PK, K-8 440 0.09
P.S. 41 Francis White 3 No Public K-5 154 0.16
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 651 0.23
P.S. 165 Ida Posner 5 No Public PK, K-5 193 0.35
P.S. 165 Ida Posner 5 No Public PK, K-5 193 0.35
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Cre 5 No Charter K-5 208 0.37
Peoples Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.41
Peoples Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.41
Riverdale Avenue Community School 5 No Public PK, K-5 300 0.47
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 184 Newport 3 No Public PK, K-8 440 0.09
Mott Hall Iv 2 No Public 6-8 128 0.16
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 651 0.23
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy V 3 No Public 6-8 83 0.23
Peoples Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.41
Riverdale Avenue Middle School 3 No Public 6-8 118 0.47
Key Collegiate Charter School NR No Charter 6-8 116 0.51
Legacy School of the Arts 5 No Public 6-8 147 0.57
School Of The Future Brooklyn 3 No Public 6-8 105 0.60
P.S. Is 323 4 No Public PK, K-8 511 0.62
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Democracy Academy 1 No Public 9-12 140 0.23
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School 4 No Public 9-12 200 0.23
Teachers Preperatory High School NR No Public 9-12 189 0.61
Frederick Douglas Academy Vii High School 5 No Public 9-12 227 0.61
Achievement First East New York Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 1,144 0.68
World Academy For Total Community Health 2 No Public 9-12 132 0.74
Captain Vernon a Richards High School-Fire 3 No Public 9-12 223 0.74
High School For Civil Rights 2 No Public 9-12 140 0.74
Performing Arts and Technology High School 6 No Public 9-12 319 0.74
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 117 0.77

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Neighbors for 557 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY

550 Watkins St, Brooklyn 537 Watkins St, Brooklyn 565 Watkins St, Brooklyn 549 Watkins St, Brooklyn 547 Watkins St, Brooklyn 545 Watkins St, Brooklyn 559 Watkins St, Brooklyn 252 Newport St, Brooklyn 571 Watkins St, Brooklyn 495 Osborn St, Brooklyn 543 Watkins St, Brooklyn 555 Watkins St, Brooklyn 541 Watkins St, Brooklyn 561 Watkins St, Brooklyn 553 Watkins St, Brooklyn 551 Watkins St, Brooklyn 533 Watkins St, Brooklyn 563 Watkins St, Brooklyn 567 Watkins St, Brooklyn 569 Watkins St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 557 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 557 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The development at 557 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1986.

What is the total square footage of 557 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

557 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 has a total of 1,116 square feet.

When was 557 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 last sold and what was the sale price?

557 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was last sold on 07/15/2009 for $325,000.

What is the assessed value of 557 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

557 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is currently assessed at $35,040.

What are the property taxes for 557 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The property taxes for 557 Watkins Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 total $4,743.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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