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39 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 - Property report

Also known as: 39 E 56th St

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1950

Lot sq. ft.

1,863

General information

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Address
Primary address
39 East 56th Street
ZIP code
11203
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04643-0043

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Building
Property type
One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sq. ft.
2,320
Building dimensions
20 ft x 38.5 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1950
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Basement Garage
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$3,602
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)
East 56 Street (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 93.17 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,863

Area overview

Walk score
81 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
99 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
56 /100.  Bikeable
School district
18
Community district
17
Closest police station
1.09 Miles
Closest fire station
0.45 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 39 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Documents

Sales history for 39 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/23/2023 - R
01/16/2023 - D		 Deed
(2023011900933001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
07/11/2016 - R
06/25/2016 - D		 Deed
(2016070500609001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
11/09/2015 - R
10/19/2015 - D		 Deed
(2015102400074001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX X
02/20/2008 - R
02/07/2008 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2008020701414001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X
02/25/2008 - R
01/25/2008 - D		 Mortgage
(2008022000752001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
04/14/2006 - R
04/04/2006 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006040701227001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/24/2006 - R
03/27/2006 - D		 Mortgage
(2006041102445001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXX
09/26/2003 - R
04/23/2003 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003042301117001)
06/11/2003 - R
02/27/2003 - D		 Mortgage
(2003031300506001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/18/1999 - R Mortgage
(3820006506582)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 39 East 56th 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
$3,602
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$987,000
Assessed value
$59,220

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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 $947,000 $56,820 $28,062 19.843% $6,961 $5,568 +1.95%
2024/25 $957,000 $57,420 $27,193 20.085% $6,827 $5,462 +69.60%
2023/24 $1,024,000 $61,440 $16,034 20.085% $6,441 $3,220 +4.82%
2022/23 $847,000 $50,820 $15,128 20.309% $6,145 $3,072 +1.73%
2021/22 $728,000 $43,680 $15,128 19.963% $6,040 $3,020 -1.82%
2020/21 $743,000 $44,580 $14,616 21.045% $6,152 $3,076 +2.60%
2019/20 $699,000 $41,940 $14,163 21.167% $5,996 $2,998 -17.50%
2018/19 $565,000 $33,900 $17,371 20.919% $5,590 $3,634 -29.30%
2017/18 $579,000 $34,740 $25,214 20.385% $5,140 $5,140 +8.65%
2016/17 $489,000 $29,340 $23,664 19.991% $5,041 $4,731 +6.20%
Permits

Permit information for 39 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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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
Rutland Rd & E. 98th St at SW Corner
Station lines
3
Distance (miles)
0.595
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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 0.18
P.S. 268 Emma Lazarus 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 236 0.18
Steps Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-5 75 0.18
Steps Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-5 75 0.18
P.S. 219 Kennedy King 4 No Public PK, K-5 298 0.21
P.S. 219 Kennedy King 4 No Public PK, K-5 298 0.21
Kings Collegiate Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,215 0.26
Happy Home Daycare NR No Private PK-3 63 0.38
Happy Home Daycare NR No Private PK-3 63 0.38
Gayle Academy for Children NR No Private PK, 1 0 0.41
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 0.26
LAMAD ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL 5 No Charter 6-7 187 0.21
Middle School For Art And Philosphy 4 No Public 6-8 146 0.25
Middle School Of Marketing And Legal Studies NR No Public 6-8 132 0.26
Kings Collegiate Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,215 0.26
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,376 0.45
BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY 7 No Public 6-8 350 0.58
Learning Dynamics Academy NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.62
P.S. 189 Lincoln Terrace 6 No Public K-8 903 0.63
Riverdale Avenue Middle School 3 No Public 6-8 118 0.64
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 0.26
East Brooklyn Community High School 2 No Public 9-12 127 0.32
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,376 0.45
It Takes A Village Academy 3 No Public 9-12 308 0.59
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School 1 No Public 9-12 152 0.59
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences 3 No Public 9-12 232 0.59
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.66
New Visions AIM Charter High School I 1 No Charter 9-12 154 0.69
Brownsville Academy High School 2 No Public 9-12 77 0.69
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,339 0.72

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Neighbors for 39 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

305 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn 31 E 56th St, Brooklyn 298 E 91st St, Brooklyn 41 E 56th St, Brooklyn 45 E 56th St, Brooklyn 280 E 91st St, Brooklyn 927 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn 47 E 56th St, Brooklyn 933 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn 302 E 91st St, Brooklyn 931 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn 27 E 56th St, Brooklyn 49 E 56th St, Brooklyn 929 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn 37 E 56th St, Brooklyn 35 E 56th St, Brooklyn 306 E 91st St, Brooklyn 935 Lenox Rd, Brooklyn 382 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn 43 E 56th St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 39 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11229, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11234, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 39 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 39 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1950.

What is the total square footage of 39 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

39 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 2,320 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 39 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

39 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $59,220.

What are the property taxes for 39 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 39 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $3,602.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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