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559 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 - Property report

Also known as: 559 Christopher Ave

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1986

Lot sq. ft.

3,450

General information

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Address
Primary address
559 Christopher Avenue
ZIP code
11212
Neighborhood
Brownsville
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
03856-0007

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Building
Property type
One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sq. ft.
1,116
Building dimensions
18 ft x 31.42 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1986
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$1,423
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)
Christopher Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
New Lots Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
34.5 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,450

Area overview

Walk score
73 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
68 /100.  Bikeable
School district
23
Community district
16
Closest police station
0.65 Miles
Closest fire station
0.60 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 559 Christopher 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 559 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/04/2016 - R
03/10/2016 - D		 Deed
(2016082500497001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
01/05/2016 - R
12/21/2015 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2015122100768001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
12/13/2002 - R Mortgage
(3530009017953)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
05/15/2002 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3670008420367)
05/15/2002 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3580008420358)
06/19/2003 - R
04/02/2002 - D		 NYC Real Property Transfer Tax
(2003042402038001)		 XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
08/29/2000 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3910007315691)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
07/27/2000 - R Mortgage
(3690007281969)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX
07/27/2000 - R Mortgage
(3520007281952)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX
05/24/1990 - R Maps
(3040001858804)		 XXX XXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 559 Christopher 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
$1,423
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$622,000
Assessed value
$37,320

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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 $540,000 $32,400 $12,293 19.843% $5,442 $2,439 +4.71%
2024/25 $608,000 $36,480 $11,599 20.085% $5,198 $2,330 -52.61%
2023/24 $557,000 $33,420 $24,478 20.085% $5,198 $4,916 +118.37%
2022/23 $468,000 $28,080 $11,086 20.309% $5,096 $2,251 -49.28%
2021/22 $512,000 $30,720 $22,234 19.963% $4,726 $4,439 -1.65%
2020/21 $466,000 $27,960 $21,446 21.045% $4,810 $4,513 +5.74%
2019/20 $435,000 $26,100 $20,165 21.167% $4,565 $4,268 +1.49%
2018/19 $582,000 $34,920 $20,105 20.919% $4,511 $4,206 +6.12%
2017/18 $445,000 $26,700 $19,441 20.385% $4,263 $3,963 +9.06%
2016/17 $357,000 $21,420 $18,178 19.991% $3,944 $3,634 +6.40%
Permits

Permit information for 559 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
09/02/2022 Alteration
08/19/2022 Alteration type 2

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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

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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)
0.181
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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 0.20
P.S. 184 Newport 3 No Public PK, K-8 440 0.20
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 651 0.26
P.S. 41 Francis White 3 No Public K-5 154 0.28
Cultural Arts Academy Charter School At Spring Cre 5 No Charter K-5 208 0.40
P.S. 165 Ida Posner 5 No Public PK, K-5 193 0.45
P.S. 165 Ida Posner 5 No Public PK, K-5 193 0.45
Fresh Creek School (The) 5 No Public PK, K-5 143 0.50
Fresh Creek School (The) 5 No Public PK, K-5 143 0.50
P.S. 190 Sheffield 7 No Public PK, K-5 125 0.50
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 0.20
Leadership Preparatory Brownsville Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 651 0.26
Knowledge And Power Prep Academy V 3 No Public 6-8 83 0.26
Mott Hall Iv 2 No Public 6-8 128 0.28
Legacy School of the Arts 5 No Public 6-8 147 0.50
Peoples Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.54
School Of The Future Brooklyn 3 No Public 6-8 105 0.58
Riverdale Avenue Middle School 3 No Public 6-8 118 0.59
Achievement First East New York Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 1,144 0.62
Key Collegiate Charter School NR No Charter 6-8 116 0.63
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 0.26
Brooklyn Democracy Academy 1 No Public 9-12 140 0.26
Achievement First East New York Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 1,144 0.62
High School For Civil Rights 2 No Public 9-12 140 0.72
World Academy For Total Community Health 2 No Public 9-12 132 0.72
Performing Arts and Technology High School 6 No Public 9-12 319 0.72
Captain Vernon a Richards High School-Fire 3 No Public 9-12 223 0.72
Frederick Douglas Academy Vii High School 5 No Public 9-12 227 0.73
Teachers Preperatory High School NR No Public 9-12 189 0.73
P.S. 36 NR No Public PK, K-12 388 0.82

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Neighbors for 559 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

553 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 565 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 569 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 545 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 543 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 572 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 551 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 576 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 549 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 547 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 574 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 570 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 557 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 555 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 541 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 760 Sackman St, Brooklyn 580 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 578 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 568 Christopher Ave, Brooklyn 71 New Lots Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 559 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 559 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The development at 559 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 was built in 1986.

What is the total square footage of 559 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

559 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 has a total of 1,116 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 559 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

559 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 is currently assessed at $37,320.

What are the property taxes for 559 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212?

The property taxes for 559 Christopher Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11212 total $1,998.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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