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5501 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Property Information

5501 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 5501 Church Avenue
Secondary address 209 E 55th St
Neighborhood East Flatbush
Zip code 11203
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 04681-0050

Sales & Tax Overview for 5501 Church Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 11/29/2018
Purchase price $15
Tax class
Estimated property tax $37,756

Lot & Building Information for 5501 Church Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,294
Lot dimensions 24 ft x 95.58 ft
Property type Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9)
Building sqft 6,120
Building dimensions 24 ft x 85 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1931
Year last altered 2000
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 5501 Church Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 5
Commercial units 2
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 18
Community district 17
Closest police station 1.10 Miles
Closest fire station 0.22 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 209 E 55th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203
  • 213-225 E 55th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203
  • 5501-5503 Church Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11203

About 5501 Church Avenue, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 5501 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9) located at 5501 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 6,120 square feet and a current price per square foot of $0.

What is the year built & the current market value of 5501 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

5501 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1931 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $726,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 2 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 5501 Church Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 5501 Church Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/29/2018 $15
09/04/2003 $480,000
11/17/2001 $10
       
       
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*Here are the three most recent sales for this property.

Title Documents for 5501 Church Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/02/2024 - D
12/17/2024 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2024121100857001)
03/14/2024 - D
07/31/2024 - R
Court Order
(2024073100598001)
02/28/2023 - D
03/14/2023 - R
Assignment of Tax Lien
(2023030200255004)
10/24/2019 - D
10/30/2019 - R
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2019102901255001)
11/29/2018 - D
01/17/2019 - R
Deed
(2018113000010001)
08/10/2017 - D
08/15/2017 - R
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2017081401053001)
08/05/2015 - D
08/25/2015 - R
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2015082300035001)
12/17/2013 - D
02/26/2014 - R
Discharge of Tax Lien
(2014021200232001)
08/08/2013 - D
08/13/2013 - R
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2013080801207001)
11/16/2011 - D
11/23/2011 - R
Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2011112200531001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 5501 Church Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $34,959
Estimated property tax: $37,756
Tax assessor's market value: $726,000
Assessed value: $326,700

Assessment History for 5501 Church Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 5501 Church Avenue, 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 $726,000 $326,700 $281,046 12.439% $34,959 $34,959 +7.16%
2024/25 $668,000 $300,600 $260,998 12.5% $32,625 $32,625 -0.02%
2023/24 $621,000 $279,450 $260,998 12.502% $32,630 $32,630 +8.15%
2022/23 $693,000 $311,850 $245,959 12.267% $30,172 $30,172 +6.53%
2021/22 $614,000 $276,300 $231,490 12.235% $28,323 $28,323 +10.89%

Permits for 5501 Church Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/07/2023 Alteration
04/07/2023 Alteration
01/14/2022 Alteration
09/01/2021 Alteration
10/07/2019 Alteration
06/21/2017 Alteration type 2
12/08/1995 Alteration type 2
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$426
-10.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$493
11.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$492
6.6% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 6 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Saratoga Ave & Livonia Ave at SW Corner
Station lines 3
Distance (miles) 0.796
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Bus Routes
Name Church Av/E 55 St
Line B35
Distance (miles) 0.012

Neighbors for 5501 Church Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 5501 Church Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
182 E 56th St, Brooklyn 2,510 12/20/2006 $636,000
201 E 55th St, Brooklyn 1,364 02/12/2026
195 E 55th St, Brooklyn 1,344 12/07/2017 $550,000
193 E 55th St, Brooklyn 1,424 06/20/2006 $206,000
191 E 55th St, Brooklyn 6,070 04/30/2025 $1,000,000
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
205 E 55th St, Brooklyn 1,515 09/25/2003
181 E 55th St, Brooklyn 1,402 03/11/2019 $850,000
179 E 55th St, Brooklyn 1,260 01/30/2020 $735,000
5507 Church Ave, Brooklyn 2,660 07/08/2014
5509 Church Ave, Brooklyn 2,660 04/23/2014
178 E 56th St, Brooklyn 2,384 11/20/2009
174 E 56th St, Brooklyn 2,384 02/05/2007
175 E 55th St, Brooklyn 08/01/2014 $200,000
5511 Church Ave, Brooklyn 2,660 11/06/2015
180 E 56th St, Brooklyn 2,384 09/19/2016 $550,000
199 E 55th St, Brooklyn 2,496 02/20/1987
177 E 55th St, Brooklyn 08/01/2014 $200,000
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