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53 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 - Property report

Also known as: 53 Shepherd Ave

Property image for 53 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

2,045

Sale price

$743,000

General information

Address

Primary address

53 Shepherd Avenue

ZIP code

11208

Neighborhood

East New York

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

03912-0004

Building

Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Building sq. ft.

1,596

Building dimensions

20 ft x 35 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1910

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Composition

Basement

Sales

Sale date

03/30/2021

Sale price

$743,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$4,786

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)

Shepherd Avenue (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Jamaica Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 102.25 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,045

Area overview

Walk score

65 /100. Somewhat Walkable

Transit score

84 /100. Excellent Transit

Bike score

71 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.85 Miles

Closest fire station

0.64 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 53 Shepherd 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 53 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
03/30/2021	$743,000	XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX	XXXXX, XXXXX X
06/13/2016	$576,000	XXXXX, XXXXX X	XXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X
11/28/2006	$545,900	XXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX X	XXXXXXX , XXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
04/08/2024 - R 03/26/2024 - D	Sundry Miscellaneous (2024032500945001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
04/26/2021 - R 04/15/2021 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2021042000381001)	XXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/23/2021 - R 03/30/2021 - D	Mortgage (2021041700069002)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
04/23/2021 - R 03/30/2021 - D	Deed (2021041700069001)	XXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
07/05/2016 - R 06/24/2016 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2016062801701001)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
10/05/2016 - R 06/13/2016 - D	Mortgage (2016061501250003)	XXXXX XXXXX X	XXXX
10/05/2016 - R 06/13/2016 - D	Deed (2016061501250002)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX X
10/05/2016 - R 06/08/2016 - D	Power of Attorney (2016061501250001)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX X
10/31/2013 - R 10/16/2013 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2013102200036001)	XXXXXXX XXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
02/14/2011 - R 01/18/2011 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2011012101013001)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 53 Shepherd 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

$4,786

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$784,000

Assessed value

$47,040

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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	$709,000	$42,540	$24,112	19.843%	$4,785	$4,785	-0.17%
2024/25	$804,000	$48,240	$23,861	20.085%	$4,792	$4,792	+5.89%
2023/24	$711,000	$42,660	$22,534	20.085%	$4,526	$4,526	+4.72%
2022/23	$582,000	$34,920	$21,280	20.309%	$4,322	$4,322	+7.72%
2021/22	$544,000	$32,640	$20,098	19.963%	$4,012	$4,012	-5.12%
2020/21	$560,000	$33,600	$20,093	21.045%	$4,229	$4,229	+0.47%
2019/20	$564,000	$33,840	$19,884	21.167%	$4,209	$4,209	+7.15%
2018/19	$529,000	$31,740	$18,778	20.919%	$3,928	$3,928	+8.67%
2017/18	$495,000	$29,700	$17,733	20.385%	$3,615	$3,615	+7.97%
2016/17	$397,000	$23,820	$16,748	19.991%	$3,348	$3,348	+2.26%

Permits

Permit information for 53 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
03/23/2026	Alteration
01/02/2026	Alteration
01/02/2026	Alteration
04/09/2024	Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	11/17/2022	I
	04/30/2021	C
	04/30/2021	B

*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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Norwood Ave & Fulton St at NE Corner

Station lines

J-Z

Distance (miles)

0.225

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 108 Sal Abbracciamento	8	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	718	0.20
P.S. 108 Sal Abbracciamento	8	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	718	0.20
St Peter's Lutheran School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-2	132	0.08
St Peter's Lutheran School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-2	132	0.08
P.S. 65	7	No	Public	PK, K-5	471	0.31
P.S. 65	7	No	Public	PK, K-5	471	0.31
Followers of Jesus School	NR	No	Private	1-12	36	0.33
Central Brooklyn Ascend Charter 3	NR	No	Charter	K-3	113	0.37
P.S. 938	NR	No	Public	PK, K-2	140	0.38
P.S. 938	NR	No	Public	PK, K-2	140	0.38

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Vista Academy	7	Yes	Public	6-8	418	0.46
Liberty Avenue Middle School	4	Yes	Public	6-8	439	0.46
Followers of Jesus School	NR	No	Private	1-12	36	0.33
MS 935	7	No	Public	6	181	0.38
Blessed Sacrament School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	283	0.45
Achievement First Apollo Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	912	0.46
P.S. 89 Cypress Hills	3	No	Public	PK, K-8	474	0.47
Salve Regina Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.59
Salve Regina Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	412	0.59
St. Michael School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.59

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Followers of Jesus School	NR	No	Private	1-12	36	0.33
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School	4	No	Public	9-12	805	0.50
Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School	4	No	Public	9-12	404	0.95
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR COLLABORATIVE HEALTHCARE	NR	No	Public	9-12	337	0.95
Multicultural High School	4	No	Public	9-12	335	0.95
Academy of Innovative Technology	4	No	Public	9-12	406	0.95
Brooklyn Lab School	5	No	Public	9-12	395	0.95
W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School	2	No	Public	9-12	408	0.99
The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers	2	No	Public	9-12	269	1.05
Performing Arts and Technology High School	6	No	Public	9-12	319	1.35

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 53 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The development at 53 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 53 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

53 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a total of 1,596 square feet.

When was 53 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 last sold and what was the sale price?

53 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was last sold on 03/30/2021 for $743,000.

What is the assessed value of 53 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

53 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is currently assessed at $47,040.

What are the property taxes for 53 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The property taxes for 53 Shepherd Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 total $4,785.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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