| Primary address | 178 East 56th Street |
| Neighborhood | East Flatbush |
| Zip code | 11203 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 04681-0030 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $6,675 |
| Lot sqft | 1,933 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Three Families (C0) |
| Building sqft | 2,384 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Garage type | Basement garage |
| Year built | 1940 |
| Frontage(s) | East 56 Street (wide) |
| School district | 18 |
| Community district | 17 |
| Closest police station | 1.07 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.24 Miles |
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178 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1940 and has a total of 2,384 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 178 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $36,540, the tax amount paid for 178 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is $6,675. For the next year, the tax amount for 178 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is estimated at $6,675.
When was 178 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold?178 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold in 11/20/2009.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 3 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 178 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: | $6,676 |
| Estimated property tax: | $6,675 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $609,000 |
| Assessed value: | $36,540 |
| Exemptions granted by city: | Register |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 178 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 | $609,000 | $36,540 | $33,644 | 19.843% | $6,958 | $6,676 | -0.66% |
| 2024/25 | $641,000 | $38,460 | $33,461 | 20.085% | $6,990 | $6,721 | +6.46% |
| 2023/24 | $771,000 | $46,260 | $31,431 | 20.085% | $6,594 | $6,313 | +5.32% |
| 2022/23 | $631,000 | $37,860 | $29,513 | 20.309% | $6,290 | $5,994 | +8.07% |
| 2021/22 | $487,000 | $29,220 | $27,780 | 19.963% | $5,833 | $5,546 | -12.52% |
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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) | 0.777 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Church Av/E 55 St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B35 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.031 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 0.33 |
| P.S. 244 Richard R Green | 7 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 344 | 0.33 |
| Flatbush Sda School | NR | No | Private | PK-5 | 83 | 0.22 |
| Flatbush Sda School | NR | No | Private | PK-5 | 83 | 0.22 |
| Steps Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-5 | 75 | 0.31 |
| 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 | 0.46 |
| BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY | 7 | No | Public | 6-8 | 350 | 0.33 |
| Learning Dynamics Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-7 | 0 | 0.40 |
| Parkway Elementary & Preschool | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.42 |
| Middle School For Art And Philosphy | 4 | No | Public | 6-8 | 146 | 0.43 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| It Takes A Village Academy | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 308 | 0.35 |
| Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 232 | 0.35 |
| Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School | 1 | No | Public | 9-12 | 152 | 0.35 |
| Kings Collegiate Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,215 | 0.46 |
| East Brooklyn Community High School | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 127 | 0.54 |
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Here are the neighbors for 178 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 182 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 2,510 | 12/20/2006 | $636,000 |
| 156 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 1,880 | 06/01/2018 | |
| 201 E 55th St, Brooklyn | 1,364 | 11/07/2024 | |
| 168 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 2,510 | 04/14/2023 | |
| 5505 Church Ave, Brooklyn | 2,660 | 07/11/2025 | $10 |
| 172 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 2,384 | 10/21/2024 | |
| 170 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 2,384 | 06/27/1974 | |
| 158 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 2,560 | 06/30/2005 | $530,000 |
| 5507 Church Ave, Brooklyn | 2,660 | 07/08/2014 | |
| 5501 Church Ave, Brooklyn | 6,120 | 11/29/2018 | $15 |
| 205 E 55th St, Brooklyn | 1,515 | 09/25/2003 | |
| 166 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 2,560 | 11/23/2016 | |
| 5509 Church Ave, Brooklyn | 2,660 | 04/23/2014 | |
| 174 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 2,384 | 02/05/2007 | |
| 148 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 3,360 | 10/07/1988 | |
| 180 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 2,384 | 09/19/2016 | $550,000 |
| 5511 Church Ave, Brooklyn | 2,660 | 11/06/2015 | |
| 150 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 3,360 | 04/29/2003 | $400,000 |
| 199 E 55th St, Brooklyn | 2,496 | 02/20/1987 | |
| 162 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 2,560 | 03/18/2024 | $1 |
