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552 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Property Information

552 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 552 East 56th Street
Neighborhood East Flatbush
Zip code 11203
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 04776-0034

Sales & Tax Overview for 552 East 56th Street, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $7,404

Lot & Building Information for 552 East 56th Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,733
Lot dimensions 27.33 ft x 100 ft
Building class Two Family Brick (B1) i
Building sqft 2,253
Building dimensions 23 ft x 56 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 1
Structure type Row
Building material C block + brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Garage type Basement garage
Year built 1940
Frontage(s) East 56 Street (wide)
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Zoning & Use for 552 East 56th Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

Area Overview

Walk Score
75 /100. Very Walkable
Transit Score
73 /100. Excellent Transit
Bike Score
59 /100. Bikeable

School district 18
Community district 17
Closest police station 1.04 Miles
Closest fire station 0.55 Miles

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About 552 East 56th Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 552 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

552 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1940 and has a total of 2,253 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 552 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $41,520, the tax amount paid for 552 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is $4,432. For the next year, the tax amount for 552 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is estimated at $7,404.

When was 552 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold?

552 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold in 07/27/1983.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 552 East 56th Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 552 East 56th Street, Brooklyn

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Title Documents for 552 East 56th Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
11/04/2008 - D
11/14/2008 - R		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2008110501168001)
01/09/1997 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3410005479541)
03/04/1994 - R Mortgage
(3730004177573)
05/30/1991 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3840001617684)
02/01/1989 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3250001428925)
09/27/1983 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3920000979592)
08/02/1983 - R Mortgage
(3900000970790)
07/27/1983 - D
08/02/1983 - R		 Deed
(3890000970789)
02/17/1971 - R Mortgage
(37130046500706)
02/17/1971 - R Deed
(37130046500104)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 552 East 56th Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $4,432
Estimated property tax: $7,404
Tax assessor's market value: $692,000
Assessed value: $41,520
Exemptions granted by city:

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Assessment History for 552 East 56th Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 552 East 56th 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
2025/26 $692,000 $41,520 $22,336 19.843% $7,252 $4,432 +0.42%
2024/25 $814,000 $48,840 $21,974 20.085% $7,204 $4,413 +41.59%
2023/24 $882,000 $52,920 $15,520 20.085% $6,797 $3,117 +3.97%
2022/23 $722,000 $43,320 $14,763 20.309% $6,589 $2,998 +2.15%
2021/22 $712,000 $42,720 $14,700 19.963% $6,444 $2,935 +0.93%
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Permits for 552 East 56th Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

East Flatbush Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$590,000
-5.4% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$451
5.3% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$839,000
6.2% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 4 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Glenwood Rd & Rockaway Pkwy at NW Corner
Station lines L
Distance (miles) 1.139
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Bus Routes
Name Kings Hy/Av D
Line B8
Distance (miles) 0.09

Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
P.S. 244 Richard R Green 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 344 0.34
P.S. 244 Richard R Green 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 344 0.34
IVY HILL PREP CHARTER SCHOOL 6 No Charter K-3 213 0.09
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.13
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.13
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Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Is 285 Meyer Levin 6 Yes Public 6-8 552 0.34
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.13
Parkway Elementary & Preschool NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.24
The Bible Speaks Academy NR No Private 3-9 5 0.25
BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY 7 No Public 6-8 350 0.34
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Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance to school (mi)
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 325 0.10
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 448 0.10
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School 1 No Public 9-12 152 0.33
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences 3 No Public 9-12 232 0.33
It Takes A Village Academy 3 No Public 9-12 308 0.33
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Neighbors for 552 East 56th Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 552 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
558 E 56th St, Brooklyn 2,189 06/30/1994
562 E 56th St, Brooklyn 2,189 08/02/2005 $470,000
564 E 56th St, Brooklyn 2,189 09/25/2019 $644,000
528 E 56th St, Brooklyn 1,703 02/06/1998
526 E 56th St, Brooklyn 2,649 02/02/2000
522 E 56th St, Brooklyn 1,703 12/17/1993
544 E 56th St, Brooklyn 2,253 03/29/1979
609 E 55th St, Brooklyn 1,740 05/27/1982
546 E 56th St, Brooklyn 1,726 09/09/2022
576 E 56th St, Brooklyn 2,189 05/15/1997
524 E 56th St, Brooklyn 1,703 09/28/1971
520 E 56th St, Brooklyn 2,068 08/07/2024
556 E 56th St, Brooklyn 2,189 10/12/2016
615 E 55th St, Brooklyn 2,141 09/22/2019
516 E 56th St, Brooklyn 1,703 02/09/1972
568 E 56th St, Brooklyn 2,189 04/22/2014
550 E 56th St, Brooklyn 1,701 09/19/2005 $470,000
570 E 56th St, Brooklyn 1,740 05/14/2025 $825,000
613 E 55th St, Brooklyn 1,740 01/27/2012
530 E 56th St, Brooklyn 1,703 09/30/1985
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