| Primary address | 85 East 56th Street |
| Secondary address | 85 Garage E 56th St |
| Neighborhood | East Flatbush |
| Zip code | 11203 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 04662-0048 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $4,040 |
| Lot sqft | 2,017 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5) |
| Building sqft | 1,600 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Garage type | Detached, frame garage |
| Year built | 1930 |
| Frontage(s) | East 56 Street (wide) |
| School district | 18 |
| Community district | 17 |
| Closest police station | 1.11 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.38 Miles |
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85 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1930 and has a total of 1,600 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 85 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $44,880, the tax amount paid for 85 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is $5,890. For the next year, the tax amount for 85 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is estimated at $4,040.
When was 85 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold?85 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold in 04/03/1979.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 85 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $3,767 |
| Estimated property tax: | $4,040 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $748,000 |
| Assessed value: | $44,880 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 85 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessed value | Taxable | Tax rate % | Base tax | Property tax | Year over year change |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | $748,000 | $44,880 | $29,684 | 19.843% | $6,172 | $3,767 | -34.43% |
| 2024/25 | $631,000 | $37,860 | $28,599 | 20.085% | $6,013 | $5,744 | +6.53% |
| 2023/24 | $678,000 | $40,680 | $26,846 | 20.085% | $5,673 | $5,392 | +3.66% |
| 2022/23 | $585,000 | $35,100 | $25,612 | 20.309% | $5,498 | $5,202 | +1.65% |
| 2021/22 | $544,000 | $32,640 | $25,632 | 19.963% | $5,404 | $5,117 | -0.80% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 6 (See more on map) |
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| Station lines | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.645 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Remsen Av/Lenox Road | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B17 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.076 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 268 Emma Lazarus | 8 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 236 | 0.23 |
| P.S. 268 Emma Lazarus | 8 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 236 | 0.23 |
| Steps Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-5 | 75 | 0.19 |
| Steps Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-5 | 75 | 0.19 |
| P.S. 219 Kennedy King | 4 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 298 | 0.29 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (The) | 4 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 180 | 0.33 |
| LAMAD ACADEMY CHARTER SCHOOL | 5 | No | Charter | 6-7 | 187 | 0.29 |
| Middle School For Art And Philosphy | 4 | No | Public | 6-8 | 146 | 0.29 |
| Middle School Of Marketing And Legal Studies | NR | No | Public | 6-8 | 132 | 0.33 |
| Kings Collegiate Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,215 | 0.33 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Kings Collegiate Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,215 | 0.33 |
| East Brooklyn Community High School | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 127 | 0.39 |
| It Takes A Village Academy | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 308 | 0.51 |
| Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School | 1 | No | Public | 9-12 | 152 | 0.51 |
| Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 232 | 0.51 |
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Here are the neighbors for 85 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 406 Remsen Ave, Brooklyn | 111,027 | 12/31/2024 | $2,000,000 |
| 14 E 58th St, Brooklyn | 2,038 | 03/08/2021 | $730,000 |
| 107 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 6,240 | 12/30/2013 | $475,000 |
| 895 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn | 2,480 | 10/24/2003 | $170,000 |
| 16 E 58th St, Brooklyn | 2,038 | 06/06/2023 | $975,000 |
| 87 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 1,600 | 03/30/1999 | |
| 93 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 1,600 | 11/11/2023 | |
| 891 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn | 3,720 | 01/21/2025 | $995,000 |
| 79 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 1,600 | 06/29/2021 | |
| 75 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 1,500 | 12/04/2017 | |
| 10 E 58th St, Brooklyn | 2,038 | 06/14/2024 | $340,000 |
| 89 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 1,600 | 05/08/1997 | |
| 95 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 1,600 | 09/28/2006 | |
| 8 E 58th St, Brooklyn | 2,038 | 04/27/2023 | |
| 97 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 1,600 | 10/27/2000 | |
| 899 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn | 2,480 | 12/22/2005 | $515,000 |
| 101 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 6,240 | 07/01/2010 | $380,000 |
| 25 E 57th St, Brooklyn | 2,344 | 12/18/2009 | |
| 83 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 1,600 | 02/23/2021 | |
| 77 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 1,600 | 06/16/2021 | $635,000 |
