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557 East 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 - Property report

Also known as: 557 E 49th St

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1940

Lot sq. ft.

1,800

General information

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Address
Primary address
557 East 49th Street
Alternate address(es)
4901-4911 Tilden Ave
ZIP code
11203
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04721-0038

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
1,368
Building dimensions
18 ft x 38 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1940
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Basement Garage
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,580
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Tilden Avenue (wide)
East 49 Street (narrow)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
18 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,800

Area overview

Walk score
92 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
73 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
59 /100.  Bikeable
School district
18
Community district
17
Closest police station
1.33 Miles
Closest fire station
0.16 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 557 East 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 557 East 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/28/2004 - R
12/15/2003 - D		 Agreement
(2003123100081003)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
02/28/2004 - R
12/15/2003 - D		 Mortgage
(2003123100081002)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
02/28/2004 - R
05/19/2003 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2003123100081001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
05/04/1998 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3660006038866)		 XXX XXXXXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
05/04/1998 - R Mortgage
(3080006038108)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
05/04/1998 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3010006047701)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
04/21/1998 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3330006038533)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXX
05/04/1998 - R
02/03/1998 - D		 Deed
(3090006039809)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
02/17/1982 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3090000899909)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX X X
06/26/1979 - R Mortgage
(37930108101031)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XX XX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 557 East 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$5,580
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$665,000
Assessed value
$39,900

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $764,000 $45,840 $26,430 19.843% $5,526 $5,245 +4.72%
2024/25 $759,000 $45,540 $24,935 20.085% $5,277 $5,008 +0.24%
2023/24 $674,000 $40,440 $24,875 20.085% $5,277 $4,996 -0.05%
2022/23 $632,000 $37,920 $24,614 20.309% $5,295 $4,999 +8.13%
2021/22 $488,000 $29,280 $23,159 19.963% $4,911 $4,623 +0.78%
2020/21 $535,000 $32,100 $21,798 21.045% $4,884 $4,587 +5.74%
2019/20 $458,000 $27,480 $20,496 21.167% $4,635 $4,338 +1.48%
2018/19 $503,000 $30,180 $20,436 20.919% $4,580 $4,275 +3.52%
2017/18 $502,000 $30,120 $20,258 20.385% $4,429 $4,130 +9.02%
2016/17 $514,000 $30,840 $18,949 19.991% $4,098 $3,788 +9.08%
Permits

Permit information for 557 East 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
6

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Beverly Rd at SE Corner
Station lines
2-5
Distance (miles)
0.97
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 308 0.36
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 308 0.36
Learning Dynamics Academy NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.04
Learning Dynamics Academy NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.04
P.S. 244 Richard R Green 7 No Public PK, K-5 344 0.28
P.S. 244 Richard R Green 7 No Public PK, K-5 344 0.28
Parkway Elementary School NR No Private PK-K 6 0.31
Parkway Elementary School NR No Private PK-K 6 0.31
Parkway Elementary & Preschool NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.35
P.S. 208 Elsa Ebeling 7 No Public PK, K-5 266 0.40
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (The) 4 Yes Public 6-8 180 0.73
Learning Dynamics Academy NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.04
BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY 7 No Public 6-8 350 0.28
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.32
Parkway Elementary & Preschool NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.35
St. Therese of Lisieux School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.50
St Catherine Genoa-St Therese Lisieu NR No Private PK-8 199 0.51
Is 285 Meyer Levin 6 No Public 6-8 552 0.53
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School 7 No Public PK, K-8 952 0.70
Middle School Of Marketing And Legal Studies NR No Public 6-8 132 0.73
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.32
It Takes A Village Academy 3 No Public 9-12 308 0.41
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School 1 No Public 9-12 152 0.41
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences 3 No Public 9-12 232 0.41
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 325 0.54
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 448 0.54
Kings Collegiate Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,215 0.73
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School NR No Private 9-12 302 0.85
Cristo Rey Brooklyn High School NR No Private 9-12 297 0.85
East Brooklyn Community High School 2 No Public 9-12 127 0.96

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Neighbors for 557 East 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Nearby ZIP codes for 557 East 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 557 East 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 557 East 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1940.

What is the total square footage of 557 East 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

557 East 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 1,368 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 557 East 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

557 East 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $39,900.

What are the property taxes for 557 East 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 557 East 49th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $5,579.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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