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438 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 - Property report

Also known as: 438 E 56th St

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Property type

Miscellaneous One Family (A9)

Year built

1940

Lot sq. ft.

1,862

General information

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Address
Primary address
438 East 56th Street
ZIP code
11203
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04766-0016

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Building
Property type
Miscellaneous One Family (A9)
Building sq. ft.
1,106
Building dimensions
14 ft x 36 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1940
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Wood
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,239
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Kings Highway (wide)
East 56 Street (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
19 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,862

Area overview

Walk score
84 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
70 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
59 /100.  Bikeable
School district
18
Community district
17
Closest police station
1.01 Miles
Closest fire station
0.37 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 438 East 56th 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 438 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/21/2023 - R
12/05/2022 - D		 Deed
(2023062100320001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
01/09/2017 - R
12/28/2016 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2017010900170001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXX XXX XX
06/06/2016 - R
05/24/2016 - D		 Deed
(2016052500383001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
08/12/2011 - R
07/21/2011 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2011072200915001)		 XXXX XXXX (XXX) XXXX XXXX XXX X X
12/22/1992 - R Mortgage
(3020001737202)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
12/22/1992 - R Deed
(3010001737201)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
12/19/1991 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3320001656532)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
12/19/1991 - R
12/04/1991 - D		 Deed
(3230001656323)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 438 East 56th 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
$5,239
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$675,000
Assessed value
$40,500

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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 $604,000 $36,240 $24,911 19.843% $4,943 $4,943 +4.72%
2024/25 $520,000 $31,200 $23,501 20.085% $4,720 $4,720 0.00%
2023/24 $536,000 $32,160 $23,501 20.085% $4,720 $4,720 -0.35%
2022/23 $439,000 $26,340 $23,323 20.309% $4,737 $4,737 +7.85%
2021/22 $482,000 $28,920 $22,003 19.963% $4,392 $4,392 +0.53%
2020/21 $474,000 $28,440 $20,759 21.045% $4,369 $4,369 +5.39%
2019/20 $475,000 $28,500 $19,584 21.167% $4,145 $4,145 +1.19%
2018/19 $472,000 $28,320 $19,584 20.919% $4,097 $4,097 +3.40%
2017/18 $415,000 $24,900 $19,436 20.385% $3,962 $3,962 +8.09%
2016/17 $440,000 $26,400 $18,336 19.991% $3,666 $3,666 +8.36%
Permits

Permit information for 438 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/28/2023 Alteration
08/25/2023 Alteration type 2

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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
5

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Glenwood Rd & Rockaway Pkwy at NW Corner
Station lines
L
Distance (miles)
1.143
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 244 Richard R Green 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 344 0.15
P.S. 244 Richard R Green 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 344 0.15
Parkway Elementary & Preschool NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.04
Parkway Elementary & Preschool NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.04
Parkway Elementary School NR No Private PK-K 6 0.14
Parkway Elementary School NR No Private PK-K 6 0.14
IVY HILL PREP CHARTER SCHOOL 6 No Charter K-3 213 0.19
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.30
P.S. 208 Elsa Ebeling 7 No Public PK, K-5 266 0.42
P.S. 208 Elsa Ebeling 7 No Public PK, K-5 266 0.42
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Is 285 Meyer Levin 6 Yes Public 6-8 552 0.21
Parkway Elementary & Preschool NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.04
BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY 7 No Public 6-8 350 0.15
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.30
Learning Dynamics Academy NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.34
The Bible Speaks Academy NR No Private 3-9 5 0.42
St Catherine Genoa-St Therese Lisieu NR No Private PK-8 199 0.62
P.S. 109 4 No Public PK, K-8 520 0.84
Middle School For Art And Philosphy 4 No Public 6-8 146 0.84
Explore Excel Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 536 0.88
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School 1 No Public 9-12 152 0.15
It Takes A Village Academy 3 No Public 9-12 308 0.15
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences 3 No Public 9-12 232 0.15
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 325 0.19
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 448 0.19
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.68
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School 4 No Public 9-12 216 0.91
Victory Collegiate High School 2 No Public 9-12 264 0.91
Brooklyn Bridge Academy 4 No Public 9-12 116 0.91
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity 3 No Public 9-12 181 0.91

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Neighbors for 438 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

5545 Kings Hwy, Brooklyn 5573 Kings Hwy, Brooklyn 466 E 55th St, Brooklyn 5569 Kings Hwy, Brooklyn 509 E 54th St, Brooklyn 440 E 56th St, Brooklyn 464 E 56th St, Brooklyn 5557 Kings Hwy, Brooklyn 5565 Kings Hwy, Brooklyn 511 E 54th St, Brooklyn 452 E 56th St, Brooklyn 482 E 56th St, Brooklyn 472 E 56th St, Brooklyn 478 E 56th St, Brooklyn 515 E 54th St, Brooklyn 474 E 56th St, Brooklyn 505 E 54th St, Brooklyn 5541 Kings Hwy, Brooklyn 458 E 56th St, Brooklyn 436 E 56th St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 438 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11229, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11234, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 438 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 438 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1940.

What is the total square footage of 438 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

438 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 1,106 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 438 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

438 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $40,500.

What are the property taxes for 438 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 438 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $5,239.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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