| Primary address | 259 East 53rd Street |
| Secondary address | 259 Garage E 53rd St |
| Neighborhood | East Flatbush |
| Zip code | 11203 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 04679-0068 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $5,373 |
| Lot sqft | 3,000 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Miscellaneous One Family (A9) |
| Building sqft | 960 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Wood |
| Basement type | Full |
| Garage type | Detached, frame garage |
| Year built | 1920 |
| Frontage(s) | East 53 Street (wide) |
| School district | 18 |
| Community district | 17 |
| Closest police station | 1.20 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.21 Miles |
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259 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1920 and has a total of 960 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 259 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $38,880, the tax amount paid for 259 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is $5,054. For the next year, the tax amount for 259 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is estimated at $5,373.
When was 259 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold?259 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold in 08/27/1987.
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 259 East 53rd 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: | $5,054 |
| Estimated property tax: | $5,373 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $648,000 |
| Assessed value: | $38,880 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 259 East 53rd 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 | $648,000 | $38,880 | $25,470 | 19.843% | $5,336 | $5,054 | +4.72% |
| 2024/25 | $512,000 | $30,720 | $24,028 | 20.085% | $5,095 | $4,826 | +6.63% |
| 2023/24 | $602,000 | $36,120 | $22,533 | 20.085% | $4,807 | $4,526 | -0.84% |
| 2022/23 | $660,000 | $39,600 | $22,473 | 20.309% | $4,861 | $4,564 | +2.47% |
| 2021/22 | $519,000 | $31,140 | $22,312 | 19.963% | $4,742 | $4,454 | +0.79% |
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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) | 0.816 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Church Av/E 54 St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B35 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.076 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 244 Richard R Green | 7 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 344 | 0.40 |
| P.S. 244 Richard R Green | 7 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 344 | 0.40 |
| P.S. 268 Emma Lazarus | 8 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 236 | 0.27 |
| P.S. 268 Emma Lazarus | 8 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 236 | 0.27 |
| P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 308 | 0.30 |
| 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 | 0.37 |
| Middle School Of Marketing And Legal Studies | NR | No | Public | 6-8 | 132 | 0.37 |
| Kings Collegiate Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,215 | 0.37 |
| Learning Dynamics Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-7 | 0 | 0.38 |
| BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY | 7 | No | Public | 6-8 | 350 | 0.40 |
| 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 | 0.37 |
| Excelsior Elementary School | NR | No | Private | 6-12 | 131 | 0.45 |
| It Takes A Village Academy | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 308 | 0.45 |
| Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School | 1 | No | Public | 9-12 | 152 | 0.45 |
| Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 232 | 0.45 |
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Here are the neighbors for 259 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 184 E 55th St, Brooklyn | 2,290 | 10/21/1983 | |
| 844 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn | 3,954 | 11/20/2012 | |
| 182 E 55th St, Brooklyn | 2,290 | 02/25/2014 | $390,000 |
| 263 E 53rd St, Brooklyn | 960 | 11/21/2017 | $525,000 |
| 289 E 53rd St, Brooklyn | 15,660 | 08/18/2003 | $350,000 |
| 5305 Church Ave, Brooklyn | 2,600 | 02/21/2008 | |
| 5311 Church Ave, Brooklyn | 3,600 | 11/20/2009 | $550,000 |
| 858 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn | 3,954 | 07/26/2023 | |
| 180 E 55th St, Brooklyn | 2,000 | 04/11/2006 | $477,000 |
| 267 E 53rd St, Brooklyn | 3,616 | 06/19/2025 | |
| 848 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn | 3,954 | 03/13/2025 | $795,000 |
| 852 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn | 6,762 | 09/15/2020 | |
| 5301 Church Ave, Brooklyn | 3,960 | 10/05/2021 | $995,000 |
| 5303 Church Ave, Brooklyn | 2,600 | 06/13/2017 | |
| 5319 Church Ave, Brooklyn | 2,480 | 07/24/2018 | $900,000 |
| 5317 Church Ave, Brooklyn | 3,419 | 11/14/2014 | $700,000 |
| 257 E 53rd St, Brooklyn | 3,053 | 12/01/2017 | $528,000 |
| 866 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn | 3,170 | 09/06/2000 | |
| 862 Linden Blvd, Brooklyn | 3,954 | 06/13/2005 | $360,500 |
| 271 E 53rd St, Brooklyn | 3,616 | 08/27/2012 |
