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161 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 - Property report

Also known as: 161 E 53rd St

Property image for 161 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

2004

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$405,000

General information

Address

Primary address

161 East 53rd Street

ZIP code

11203

Neighborhood

East Flatbush

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

04640-0038

Building

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Building sq. ft.

2,080

Building dimensions

20 ft x 52 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

2004

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

03/26/2003

Sale price

$405,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$8,842

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)

East 53 Street (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Area overview

Walk score

80 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

95 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

54 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

1.17 Miles

Closest fire station

0.39 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 161 East 53rd 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 161 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
03/26/2003	$405,000	XXXXXX, XXXXXX X	XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX.

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
09/10/2003 - R 03/26/2003 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2003072201109003)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
09/10/2003 - R 03/26/2003 - D	Mortgage (2003072201109002)	XXXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X
09/10/2003 - R 03/26/2003 - D	Deed, Other (2003072201109001)	XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXX X
09/12/2001 - R 07/30/2001 - D	Deed (3550007807555)	XXXXXX XXXXXX X	XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
08/25/2000 - R	Contract of Sale (3530007314153)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	X X X XXXXXXXXXX XXXX
08/09/1984 - R 05/25/1984 - D	Deed (3880001034388)	XXXX XX XXX XXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXX X
08/02/1979 - D 08/02/1979 - R	Deed (37930109000478)	XXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX X XXX XXXXX	XXXX XX XXX XXXX
12/27/1973 - D 12/27/1973 - R	Deed (37330068100138)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XX XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX	XXXX XX XXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 161 East 53rd 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

$8,842

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$853,000

Assessed value

$51,180

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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	$748,000	$44,880	$42,036	19.843%	$8,341	$8,341	+4.72%
2024/25	$880,000	$52,800	$39,658	20.085%	$7,965	$7,965	0.00%
2023/24	$796,000	$47,760	$39,658	20.085%	$7,965	$7,965	-0.35%
2022/23	$730,000	$43,800	$39,359	20.309%	$7,993	$7,993	+7.83%
2021/22	$680,000	$40,800	$37,132	19.963%	$7,413	$7,413	+0.56%
2020/21	$672,000	$40,320	$35,030	21.045%	$7,372	$7,372	+5.39%
2019/20	$592,000	$35,520	$33,048	21.167%	$6,995	$6,995	+1.19%
2018/19	$643,000	$38,580	$33,048	20.919%	$6,913	$6,913	+3.40%
2017/18	$597,000	$35,820	$32,799	20.385%	$6,686	$6,686	+8.09%
2016/17	$702,000	$42,120	$30,943	19.991%	$6,186	$6,186	+8.37%

Permits

Permit information for 161 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
03/18/2002	New building
03/18/2002	Alteration type 3
03/18/2002	New building
03/18/2002	Alteration type 3

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations 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

Rutland Rd & E. 98th St at SW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.643

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 268 Emma Lazarus	8	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	236	0.08
P.S. 268 Emma Lazarus	8	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	236	0.08
Kings Collegiate Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,215	0.18
P.S. 219 Kennedy King	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	298	0.33
P.S. 219 Kennedy King	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	298	0.33
Steps Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-5	75	0.33
Steps Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-5	75	0.33
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	308	0.35
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	308	0.35
Battalion Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-5	174	0.37

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (The)	4	Yes	Public	6-8	180	0.18
Middle School Of Marketing And Legal Studies	NR	No	Public	6-8	132	0.18
Kings Collegiate Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,215	0.18
LAMAD ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL	5	No	Charter	6-7	187	0.33
Middle School For Art And Philosphy	4	No	Public	6-8	146	0.40
Excelsior Elementary School	NR	No	Private	6-12	131	0.54
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,376	0.54
Learning Dynamics Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-7	0	0.55
BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY	7	No	Public	6-8	350	0.58
Stars & Knights Day School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	98	0.60

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Kings Collegiate Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,215	0.18
East Brooklyn Community High School	2	No	Public	9-12	127	0.44
Excelsior Elementary School	NR	No	Private	6-12	131	0.54
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,376	0.54
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,339	0.61
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences	3	No	Public	9-12	232	0.63
It Takes A Village Academy	3	No	Public	9-12	308	0.63
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School	1	No	Public	9-12	152	0.63
Bnos Menachem	NR	No	Private	PK-12	583	0.70
Brownsville Academy High School	2	No	Public	9-12	77	0.72

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 161 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 161 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 2004.

What is the total square footage of 161 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

161 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 2,080 square feet.

When was 161 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold and what was the sale price?

161 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold on 03/26/2003 for $405,000.

What is the assessed value of 161 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

161 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $51,180.

What are the property taxes for 161 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 161 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $8,841.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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