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557 Amboy Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 - Property report

Also known as: 557 Amboy St

Property image for 557 Amboy Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212

Property type

Four Families (C3)

Year built

1930

Lot sq. ft.

3,200

Sale price

$795,000

General information

Address

Primary address

557 Amboy Street

ZIP code

11212

Neighborhood

Brownsville

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

03622-0016

Building

Property type

Four Families (C3)

Building sq. ft.

4,250

Building dimensions

25 ft x 85 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1930

Last altered

2020

Building material

Stone

Exterior wall

None

Basement

Sales

Sale date

12/30/2016

Sale price

$795,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$14,656

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Amboy Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Thomas S Boyland Street

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

32 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

3,200

Area overview

Walk score

73 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

66 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.61 Miles

Closest fire station

0.46 Miles

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Ownership

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

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
12/30/2016	$795,000	X & X XXXXXXXXXX, XXX.	XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
06/29/2017 - R 06/20/2017 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2017062000130003)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX X X
05/08/2017 - R 05/03/2017 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2017050300362001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XX
06/29/2017 - R 04/14/2017 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2017062000130002)	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX
01/10/2017 - R 12/30/2016 - D	Deed (2017010900392002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	X X XXXXXXXXXX XXX
01/10/2017 - R 12/28/2016 - D	Power of Attorney (2017010900392001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXX
01/21/2004 - R 09/11/2003 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2003111300398001)
06/01/2006 - R 08/22/2003 - D	Agreement (2006041000955002)	XXXXX XXXXXXX
06/01/2006 - R 08/22/2003 - D	Mortgage (2006041000955001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX
02/11/2000 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (3390007071539)	XXX XXXXXXXX XXX	XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/16/1998 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (3900006287290)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 557 Amboy 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

$14,656

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$589,000

Assessed value

$265,050

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$529,000	$238,050	$109,095	12.439%	$13,570	$13,570	+5.26%
2024/25	$441,000	$198,450	$103,134	12.5%	$12,892	$12,892	+5.64%
2023/24	$476,000	$214,200	$97,609	12.502%	$12,203	$12,203	+7.51%
2022/23	$492,000	$221,400	$92,531	12.267%	$11,351	$11,351	+0.26%
2021/22	$454,000	$204,300	$92,531	12.235%	$11,321	$11,321	+48.92%
2020/21	$422,000	$189,900	$61,972	12.267%	$7,602	$7,602	+6.21%
2019/20	$393,600	$177,120	$57,387	12.473%	$7,158	$7,158	+6.81%
2018/19	$328,000	$147,600	$53,137	12.612%	$6,702	$6,702	+7.03%
2017/18	$291,000	$130,950	$49,231	12.719%	$6,262	$6,262	-1.34%
2016/17	$278,000	$125,100	$49,231	12.892%	$6,347	$6,347	+3.34%

Permits

Permit information for 557 Amboy Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
08/22/2025	Alteration
06/26/2017	Alteration type 2
06/24/1999	Alteration type 2
06/10/1999	Alteration type 3
04/20/1994	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	05/01/2026	A
	06/06/2025	A
	02/23/2022	I

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Saratoga Ave & Livonia Ave at SE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.42

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 165 Ida Posner	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	193	0.06
P.S. 165 Ida Posner	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	193	0.06
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Cre	5	No	Charter	K-5	208	0.21
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	651	0.23
Riverdale Avenue Community School	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	300	0.28
Riverdale Avenue Community School	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	300	0.28
Peoples Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.30
Peoples Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.30
Gayle Academy for Children	NR	No	Private	PK, 1	0	0.31
Gayle Academy for Children	NR	No	Private	PK, 1	0	0.31

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
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
Riverdale Avenue Middle School	3	No	Public	6-8	118	0.28
Peoples Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.30
Mott Hall Iv	2	No	Public	6-8	128	0.35
P.S. 184 Newport	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	440	0.41
Middle School For Art And Philosphy	4	No	Public	6-8	146	0.50
P.S. 66	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	568	0.58
Key Collegiate Charter School	NR	No	Charter	6-8	116	0.59
LAMAD ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL	5	No	Charter	6-7	187	0.64

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Metropolitan Diploma Plus High School	4	No	Public	9-12	200	0.23
Brooklyn Democracy Academy	1	No	Public	9-12	140	0.23
East Brooklyn Community High School	2	No	Public	9-12	127	0.56
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,376	0.64
Frederick Douglas Academy Vii High School	5	No	Public	9-12	227	0.64
Teachers Preperatory High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	189	0.64
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School	1	No	Public	9-12	152	0.86
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences	3	No	Public	9-12	232	0.86
It Takes A Village Academy	3	No	Public	9-12	308	0.86
Charles Churn Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-12	117	0.93

Frequently asked questions

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

The development at 557 Amboy Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1930.

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

557 Amboy Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 has a total of 4,250 square feet.

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

557 Amboy Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was last sold on 12/30/2016 for $795,000.

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

557 Amboy Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is currently assessed at $265,050.

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

The property taxes for 557 Amboy Street, Brooklyn, NY 11212 total $14,656.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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