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637 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 - Property report

Also known as: 637 E 53rd St

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1930

Lot sq. ft.

2,400

General information

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Address
Primary address
637 East 53rd Street
ZIP code
11203
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
04774-0068

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
1,960
Building dimensions
20 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1930
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Stucco
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,096
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)
East 53 Street (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
24 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,400

Area overview

Walk score
79 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
69 /100.  Good Transit
Bike score
60 /100.  Bikeable
School district
18
Community district
17
Closest police station
1.14 Miles
Closest fire station
0.46 Miles

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Ownership information for 637 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 637 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/13/2020 - R
04/06/2020 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2020041300025002)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
04/13/2020 - R
04/02/2020 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2020041300025001)
XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
03/25/2020 - R
03/20/2020 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2020032500169001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
12/26/2017 - R
11/15/2017 - D
Sundry Miscellaneous
(2017111501543001)
XXXXXXX XXXXX
09/13/2013 - R
05/24/2007 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2013081201376001)
XXXX XXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
06/11/2007 - R
05/24/2007 - D
Mortgage
(2007052900975001)
XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
05/31/2006 - R
05/24/2006 - D
Initial UCC1
(2006052402149001)
XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XX XXX
11/12/2004 - R
10/26/2004 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2004102700217001)
XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
03/24/2004 - R
10/20/2003 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003102700764001)
XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
02/25/2004 - R
07/18/2003 - D
Mortgage
(2003112402458001)
XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 637 East 53rd 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
$6,096
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$970,000
Assessed value
$58,200

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 $821,000 $49,260 $33,188 19.843% $6,867 $6,585 +4.72%
2024/25 $838,000 $50,280 $31,310 20.085% $6,558 $6,289 +6.48%
2023/24 $889,000 $53,340 $29,404 20.085% $6,187 $5,906 +5.35%
2022/23 $728,000 $43,680 $27,602 20.309% $5,902 $5,606 +1.74%
2021/22 $603,000 $36,180 $27,601 19.963% $5,797 $5,510 -4.55%
2020/21 $577,000 $34,620 $27,430 21.045% $6,069 $5,773 +5.67%
2019/20 $483,000 $28,980 $25,808 21.167% $5,759 $5,463 +7.86%
2018/19 $584,000 $35,040 $24,210 20.919% $5,370 $5,064 +9.21%
2017/18 $647,000 $38,820 $22,748 20.385% $4,937 $4,637 +2.41%
2016/17 $507,000 $30,420 $22,651 19.991% $4,838 $4,528 +3.14%

Permit information for 637 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/15/2017 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
10/25/2004 B
10/25/2004 A
10/25/2004 A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Rugby, Remsen Village residential market stats

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

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
Nostrand Ave & Beverly Rd at SE Corner
Station lines
2-5
Distance (miles)
1.18

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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 0.29
P.S. 244 Richard R Green 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 344 0.29
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.14
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.14
IVY HILL PREP CHARTER SCHOOL 6 No Charter K-3 213 0.21
Parkway Elementary & Preschool NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.22
Parkway Elementary & Preschool NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.22
P.S. 208 Elsa Ebeling 7 No Public PK, K-5 266 0.25
P.S. 208 Elsa Ebeling 7 No Public PK, K-5 266 0.25
The Bible Speaks Academy NR No Private 3-9 5 0.25
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 0.38
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.14
Parkway Elementary & Preschool NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.22
The Bible Speaks Academy NR No Private 3-9 5 0.25
BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY 7 No Public 6-8 350 0.29
Learning Dynamics Academy NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.37
St Catherine Genoa-St Therese Lisieu NR No Private PK-8 199 0.45
P.S. 109 4 No Public PK, K-8 520 0.65
Explore Excel Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 536 0.96
Middle School For Art And Philosphy 4 No Public 6-8 146 1.02
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 325 0.21
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 448 0.21
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School 1 No Public 9-12 152 0.33
It Takes A Village Academy 3 No Public 9-12 308 0.33
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences 3 No Public 9-12 232 0.33
Excelsior Elementary School NR No Private 6-12 131 0.70
Academy for Conservation and the Environment 4 No Public 9-12 383 0.81
Victory Collegiate High School 2 No Public 9-12 264 0.81
Brooklyn Bridge Academy 4 No Public 9-12 116 0.81
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity 3 No Public 9-12 181 0.81

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 637 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 637 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 637 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

637 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 1,960 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 637 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

637 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $58,200.

What are the property taxes for 637 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 637 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $6,095.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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