| Primary address | 251 East 55th Street |
| Secondary address | 251 Garage E 55th St |
| Neighborhood | East Flatbush |
| Zip code | 11203 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 04703-0064 |
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| Purchase date | 02/04/2025 |
| Purchase price | $950,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $8,246 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 4,000 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Two Family Frame (B2)
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| Building sqft | 2,864 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 2 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Old style |
| Building material | Frame |
| Exterior wall | Wood |
| Basement type | Full |
| Garage type | Detached, frame garage |
| Year built | 1925 |
| Frontage(s) | East 55 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | East 56 Street |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 18 |
| Community district | 17 |
| Closest police station | 1.07 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.20 Miles |
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251 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1925 and has a total of 2,864 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 251 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $47,220, the tax amount paid for 251 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is $8,185. For the next year, the tax amount for 251 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is estimated at $8,246.
When was 251 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold and what was the last sale price?251 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold in 02/04/2025 for $950,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 251 East 55th 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: | $8,185 |
| Estimated property tax: | $8,246 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $787,000 |
| Assessed value: | $47,220 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 251 East 55th 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 |
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| 2025/26 | $787,000 | $47,220 | $41,249 | 19.843% | $8,185 | $8,185 | +4.72% |
| 2024/25 | $926,000 | $55,560 | $38,914 | 20.085% | $7,816 | $7,816 | +6.00% |
| 2023/24 | $859,000 | $51,540 | $36,712 | 20.085% | $7,374 | $7,374 | +4.83% |
| 2022/23 | $811,000 | $48,660 | $34,634 | 20.309% | $7,034 | $7,034 | +1.73% |
| 2021/22 | $811,000 | $48,660 | $34,634 | 19.963% | $6,914 | $6,914 | -4.42% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 5 (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Closest station | Saratoga Ave & Livonia Ave at SW Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.837 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Church Av/E 55 St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B35 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.052 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 | 0.27 |
| P.S. 244 Richard R Green | 7 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 344 | 0.27 |
| Flatbush Sda School | NR | No | Private | PK-5 | 83 | 0.19 |
| Flatbush Sda School | NR | No | Private | PK-5 | 83 | 0.19 |
| Parkway Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK-K | 6 | 0.26 |
| 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 | 0.51 |
| BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY | 7 | No | Public | 6-8 | 350 | 0.27 |
| Learning Dynamics Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-7 | 0 | 0.34 |
| Parkway Elementary & Preschool | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.36 |
| Is 285 Meyer Levin | 6 | No | Public | 6-8 | 552 | 0.39 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 232 | 0.30 |
| Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School | 1 | No | Public | 9-12 | 152 | 0.30 |
| It Takes A Village Academy | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 308 | 0.30 |
| Kings Collegiate Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,215 | 0.51 |
| Excelsior Elementary School | NR | No | Private | 6-12 | 131 | 0.53 |
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Here are the neighbors for 251 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 279 E 55th St, Brooklyn | 3,520 | 06/27/1995 | |
| 5606 Church Ave, Brooklyn | 1,848 | 06/26/2006 | $360,000 |
| 5614 Church Ave, Brooklyn | 1,760 | 10/05/2007 | $400,000 |
| 255 E 55th St, Brooklyn | 2,880 | 02/04/2026 | $1,257,500 |
| 275 E 55th St, Brooklyn | 3,332 | 07/25/2006 | |
| 283 E 55th St, Brooklyn | 3,520 | 04/07/2016 | $715,000 |
| 5616 Church Ave, Brooklyn | 4,960 | 03/10/2011 | $1,600,000 |
| 243 E 55th St, Brooklyn | 2,306 | 03/28/2023 | $659,000 |
| 5608 Church Ave, Brooklyn | 1,848 | 01/03/2020 | $500,000 |
| 257 E 55th St, Brooklyn | 3,520 | 10/05/2022 | |
| 237 E 55th St, Brooklyn | 3,440 | 08/01/2007 | $565,000 |
| 5604 Church Ave, Brooklyn | 2,600 | 01/25/1984 | |
| 261 E 55th St, Brooklyn | 3,520 | 03/26/2018 | |
| 267 E 55th St, Brooklyn | 3,332 | 01/16/2019 | $152,805 |
| 285 E 55th St, Brooklyn | 1,280 | 05/31/2025 | |
| 241 E 55th St, Brooklyn | 3,200 | 11/19/1993 | |
| 5612 Church Ave, Brooklyn | 1,848 | 09/14/2018 | $644,685 |
| 271 E 55th St, Brooklyn | 3,332 | 10/02/2019 | |
| 287 E 55th St, Brooklyn | 1,280 | 03/09/2022 | $540,000 |
| 5602 Church Ave, Brooklyn | 3,280 | 04/02/2020 |
