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

Also known as: 221 A E 53rd St

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1930

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

General information

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Address
Primary address
221 East 53rd Street
Alternate address(es)
221 A E 53rd St
221 B E 53rd St
221 Garage E 53rd St
ZIP code
11203
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04659-0042

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
2,560
Building dimensions
20.5 ft x 68 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1930
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,982
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 53 Street (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,500

Area overview

Walk score
89 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
75 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
52 /100.  Bikeable
School district
18
Community district
17
Closest police station
1.23 Miles
Closest fire station
0.29 Miles

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Ownership

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Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 221 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/19/1998 - R Agreement
(3860006334786)		 XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
11/19/1998 - R Power of Attorney
(3000006334400)		 XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXXX X
10/22/1993 - R Mortgage
(3630001809563)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
10/22/1993 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3620001809562)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX X
10/22/1993 - R Agreement
(3640001809564)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
03/30/1987 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3220001253022)		 XXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
02/18/1987 - R Mortgage
(3120001239912)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
02/18/1987 - R
01/29/1987 - D		 Deed
(3130001239913)		 XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
03/03/1977 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(37730090501085)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
03/03/1977 - R Mortgage
(37730090501083)		 XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 221 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
$7,982
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,088,000
Assessed value
$65,280

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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 $1,079,000 $64,740 $40,228 19.843% $7,982 $7,982 +4.53%
2024/25 $852,000 $51,120 $38,020 20.085% $7,636 $7,636 +6.00%
2023/24 $977,000 $58,620 $35,868 20.085% $7,204 $7,204 +4.82%
2022/23 $775,000 $46,500 $33,840 20.309% $6,873 $6,873 +2.70%
2021/22 $775,000 $46,500 $33,523 19.963% $6,692 $6,692 -5.14%
2020/21 $713,000 $42,780 $33,523 21.045% $7,055 $7,055 +5.20%
2019/20 $567,000 $34,020 $31,683 21.167% $6,706 $6,706 +7.26%
2018/19 $707,000 $42,420 $29,890 20.919% $6,253 $6,253 +8.77%
2017/18 $700,000 $42,000 $28,200 20.385% $5,749 $5,749 +2.93%
2016/17 $613,000 $36,780 $27,936 19.991% $5,585 $5,585 +2.23%
Permits

Permit information for 221 East 53rd 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

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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)
0.742
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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 0.19
P.S. 268 Emma Lazarus 8 Yes Public PK, K-5 236 0.19
Kings Collegiate Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,215 0.29
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner 5 No Public PK, K-5 308 0.31
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner 5 No Public PK, K-5 308 0.31
Steps Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-5 75 0.34
Steps Elementary School NR No Private PK, K-5 75 0.34
Battalion Christian Academy NR No Private PK-5 174 0.34
Battalion Christian Academy NR No Private PK-5 174 0.34
P.S. 219 Kennedy King 4 No Public PK, K-5 298 0.39
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 0.29
Middle School Of Marketing And Legal Studies NR No Public 6-8 132 0.29
Kings Collegiate Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,215 0.29
LAMAD ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL 5 No Charter 6-7 187 0.39
Middle School For Art And Philosphy 4 No Public 6-8 146 0.43
Learning Dynamics Academy NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.45
BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY 7 No Public 6-8 350 0.48
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.48
Parkway Elementary & Preschool NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.58
Is 285 Meyer Levin 6 No Public 6-8 552 0.61
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 0.29
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.48
East Brooklyn Community High School 2 No Public 9-12 127 0.50
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences 3 No Public 9-12 232 0.53
It Takes A Village Academy 3 No Public 9-12 308 0.53
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School 1 No Public 9-12 152 0.53
Brooklyn Ascend Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,376 0.62
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,339 0.69
Bnos Menachem NR No Private PK-12 583 0.78
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 325 0.80

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Neighbors for 221 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY

141 E 54th St, Brooklyn 825 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 833 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 231 E 53rd St, Brooklyn 831 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 199 E 53rd St, Brooklyn 128 E 55th St, Brooklyn 821 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 839 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 215 E 53rd St, Brooklyn 118 E 55th St, Brooklyn 132 E 55th St, Brooklyn 184 E 54th St, Brooklyn 126 E 55th St, Brooklyn 122 E 55th St, Brooklyn 227 E 53rd St, Brooklyn 243 E 53rd St, Brooklyn 827 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn 211 E 53rd St, Brooklyn 207 E 53rd St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 221 East 53rd 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 221 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 221 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 221 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

221 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 2,560 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 221 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

221 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $65,280.

What are the property taxes for 221 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 221 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $7,982.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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