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5537 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11203 - Property report

Also known as: 5537 Kings Hwy

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1950

Lot sq. ft.

3,485

General information

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Address
Primary address
5537 Kings Highway
Alternate address(es)
5537 Garage Kings Hwy
ZIP code
11203
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04766-0053

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
2,568
Building dimensions
23 ft x 53 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
1
Year built
1950
Building material
C Blck + Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Attached Garage
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,677
Tax class
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 55 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
East 56 Street
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
32 ft x 85 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,485
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Current built area
2,579 sq. ft.
Buildable area

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
1.02 Miles
Closest fire station
0.39 Miles

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Ownership information for 5537 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 5537 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11203

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/23/1993 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3360001751436)
XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XX XXXX
01/12/1993 - R Deed
(3550001742055)
XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
03/06/1986 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3290001149529)
XXXXX XXX XX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XX
11/25/1985 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3230001127923)
XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX
08/16/1985 - R Mortgage
(3390001106539)
XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXX
07/19/1982 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3410000919041)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
06/24/1982 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3380000915838)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
06/24/1982 - R Mortgage
(3370000915837)
XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/24/1982 - R Deed
(3360000915836)
XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
03/16/1976 - R Deed
(37630083500421)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX

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D: Document date

Property taxes for 5537 Kings Highway, 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
$7,677
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,037,000
Assessed value
$62,220

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 $950,000 $57,000 $36,501 19.843% $7,243 $7,243 +4.72%
2024/25 $917,000 $55,020 $34,435 20.085% $6,916 $6,916 0.00%
2023/24 $926,000 $55,560 $34,435 20.085% $6,916 $6,916 -0.35%
2022/23 $758,000 $45,480 $34,176 20.309% $6,941 $6,941 +7.84%
2021/22 $763,000 $45,780 $32,242 19.963% $6,436 $6,436 +0.54%
2020/21 $758,000 $45,480 $30,418 21.045% $6,401 $6,401 +5.39%
2019/20 $670,000 $40,200 $28,696 21.167% $6,074 $6,074 +1.19%
2018/19 $663,000 $39,780 $28,696 20.919% $6,003 $6,003 +3.40%
2017/18 $601,000 $36,060 $28,480 20.385% $5,806 $5,806 +8.09%
2016/17 $522,000 $31,320 $26,868 19.991% $5,371 $5,371 +8.37%

Permit information for 5537 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY

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HPD Violations

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East Flatbush residential market stats

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Median sale price

$780,000

8.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$473

13.5% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$998,800

3.4% Y-o-Y

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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)
1.146

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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 0.16
P.S. 244 Richard R Green 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 344 0.16
Parkway Elementary & Preschool NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.06
Parkway Elementary & Preschool NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.06
Parkway Elementary School NR No Private PK-K 6 0.16
Parkway Elementary School NR No Private PK-K 6 0.16
IVY HILL PREP CHARTER SCHOOL 6 No Charter K-3 213 0.17
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.28
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)
Is 285 Meyer Levin 6 Yes Public 6-8 552 0.22
Parkway Elementary & Preschool NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.06
BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY 7 No Public 6-8 350 0.16
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.28
Learning Dynamics Academy NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.35
The Bible Speaks Academy NR No Private 3-9 5 0.40
St Catherine Genoa-St Therese Lisieu NR No Private PK-8 199 0.60
P.S. 109 4 No Public PK, K-8 520 0.82
Middle School For Art And Philosphy 4 No Public 6-8 146 0.86
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)
It Takes A Village Academy 3 No Public 9-12 308 0.17
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School 1 No Public 9-12 152 0.17
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences 3 No Public 9-12 232 0.17
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 325 0.17
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 448 0.17
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.69
Victory Collegiate High School 2 No Public 9-12 264 0.89
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School 4 No Public 9-12 216 0.89
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity 3 No Public 9-12 181 0.89
Brooklyn Bridge Academy 4 No Public 9-12 116 0.89

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 5537 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 5537 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1950.

What is the total square footage of 5537 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

5537 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 2,568 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 5537 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

5537 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $62,220.

What are the property taxes for 5537 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 5537 Kings Highway, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $7,677.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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