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553 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 - Property report

Also known as: 553 Grant Ave

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Property type

Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

General information

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Address
Primary address
553 Grant Avenue
ZIP code
11208
Neighborhood
East New York
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04223-0012

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Building
Property type
Two Stories Detached (Small or Moderate Size, with or without Attic) (A1)
Building sq. ft.
1,284
Building dimensions
18.5 ft x 32 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1901
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Composition
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,209
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)
Grant Avenue (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Pitkin Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,500

Area overview

Walk score
88 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
89 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
53 /100.  Bikeable
School district
19
Community district
5
Closest police station
0.91 Miles
Closest fire station
0.38 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 553 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 553 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/14/2026 - R
07/03/2026 - D		 Life Estate Deed
(2026071000646001)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX
10/25/2022 - R
09/10/2022 - D		 Revocation of Power of Attorney
(2022091201115001)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX
08/16/2022 - R
08/20/2019 - D		 Power of Attorney
(2022080901028001)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX
08/01/2018 - R
07/31/2018 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2018080101134001)		 XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXXX XX XXX XX
10/21/2013 - R
08/12/2013 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2013081601316001)		 XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
06/25/2008 - R
06/04/2008 - D		 Mortgage
(2008061700507001)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX
07/01/2006 - R
05/05/2006 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006060900127001)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XX
06/21/2006 - R
04/10/2006 - D		 Mortgage
(2006042702210001)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXX
12/01/2000 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3930007428693)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
08/07/1991 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3950001630995)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 553 Grant 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
$3,209
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$855,000
Assessed value
$51,300

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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 $743,000 $44,580 $18,884 19.843% $4,029 $3,747 -0.80%
2024/25 $587,000 $35,220 $18,807 20.085% $4,047 $3,777 +6.82%
2023/24 $578,000 $34,680 $17,607 20.085% $3,818 $3,536 +5.71%
2022/23 $626,000 $37,560 $16,472 20.309% $3,642 $3,345 +8.26%
2021/22 $580,000 $34,800 $15,480 19.963% $3,378 $3,090 -5.33%
2020/21 $485,000 $29,100 $15,510 21.045% $3,561 $3,264 +0.21%
2019/20 $425,000 $25,500 $15,389 21.167% $3,554 $3,257 +8.29%
2018/19 $469,000 $28,140 $14,379 20.919% $3,313 $3,008 +9.52%
2017/18 $377,000 $22,620 $13,473 20.385% $3,046 $2,746 +9.47%
2016/17 $369,000 $22,140 $12,550 19.991% $2,819 $2,509 +2.48%
Permits

Permit information for 553 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
07/06/2020 B
07/06/2020 B
07/06/2020 B

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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

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
6

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Grant Ave & Pitkin Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
A
Distance (miles)
0.028
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 214 Michael Friedsam 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 724 0.13
P.S. 214 Michael Friedsam 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 724 0.13
P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin 4 No Public PK, K-5 611 0.24
P.S. 159 Isaac Pitkin 4 No Public PK, K-5 611 0.24
Cypress Hills Ascend Charter 7 No Charter K-5 387 0.29
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 717 0.54
P.S. 64 Joseph P Addabbo 4 No Public PK, K-5 465 0.56
P.S. 64 Joseph P Addabbo 4 No Public PK, K-5 465 0.56
P.S. 938 NR No Public PK, K-2 140 0.63
P.S. 938 NR No Public PK, K-2 140 0.63
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 218 James P Sinnott 4 Yes Public 6-8 305 0.71
Brooklyn Scholars Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 717 0.54
Robert F Kennedy Incentive Pro NR No Private 6-8 0 0.57
MS 935 7 No Public 6 181 0.63
HIGHLAND PARK COMMUNITY SCHOOL 5 No Public 6-8 277 0.64
Is 171 Abraham Lincoln 3 No Public 6-8 264 0.64
Blessed Sacrament School NR No Private PK, K-8 283 0.65
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 0.87
East New York Middle School Of Excellence 4 No Public 6-8 239 0.90
Achievement First Aspire Charter 6 No Charter K-9 775 0.95
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Transit Tech Career and Technical Education High School 4 No Public 9-12 805 0.54
The School For Classics: An Academy Of Thinkers 2 No Public 9-12 269 0.71
Followers of Jesus School NR No Private 1-12 36 0.87
Multicultural High School 4 No Public 9-12 335 1.11
Brooklyn Lab School 5 No Public 9-12 395 1.11
Cypress Hills Collegiate Preparatory School 4 No Public 9-12 404 1.11
Academy of Innovative Technology 4 No Public 9-12 406 1.11
URBAN ASSEMBLY SCHOOL FOR COLLABORATIVE HEALTHCARE NR No Public 9-12 337 1.11
Goddard High School For Communication Arts & Technology 6 No Public 9-12 605 1.12
Academy for Young Writers 5 No Public 6-12 483 1.44

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Neighbors for 553 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

1168 Glenmore Ave, Brooklyn 1170 Glenmore Ave, Brooklyn 558 Grant Ave, Brooklyn 551 Grant Ave, Brooklyn 545 Grant Ave, Brooklyn 1176 Glenmore Ave, Brooklyn 585 Eldert Ln, Brooklyn 1148 Glenmore Ave, Brooklyn 546 Grant Ave, Brooklyn 547 Grant Ave, Brooklyn 541 Grant Ave, Brooklyn 1180 Glenmore Ave, Brooklyn 587 Eldert Ln, Brooklyn 552 Grant Ave, Brooklyn 1172 Glenmore Ave, Brooklyn 1154 Glenmore Ave, Brooklyn 554 Grant Ave, Brooklyn 560 Grant Ave, Brooklyn 548 Grant Ave, Brooklyn 564 Grant Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 553 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

11207, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY 11374, New York City, NY 11375, New York City, NY 11379, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY 11414, New York City, NY 11415, New York City, NY 11416, New York City, NY 11417, New York City, NY 11418, New York City, NY 11419, New York City, NY 11420, New York City, NY 11421, New York City, NY 11424, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 553 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The development at 553 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 553 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

553 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 has a total of 1,284 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 553 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

553 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 is currently assessed at $51,300.

What are the property taxes for 553 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208?

The property taxes for 553 Grant Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208 total $3,209.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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