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553 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203 - Property report

Also known as: 553 Lenox Rd

Property image for 553 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Property type

Four Families (C3)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

3,960

Sale price

$824,200

General information

Address

Primary address

553 Lenox Road

ZIP code

11203

Neighborhood

East Flatbush

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

04845-0028

Building

Property type

Four Families (C3)

Building sq. ft.

2,320

Building dimensions

20 ft x 58 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1931

Building material

Stone

Exterior wall

None

Basement

Sales

Sale date

03/27/2019

Sale price

$824,200

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$6,901

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Lenox Road (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

36 ft x 110 ft

Lot sq. ft.

3,960

Area overview

Walk score

76 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

86 /100. Excellent Transit

Bike score

53 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.74 Miles

Closest fire station

0.65 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 553 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 553 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
03/27/2019	$824,200	XXX XXXXX XX XXXX XXX	XXXXXXX, XXX, XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
04/02/2019 - R 03/27/2019 - D	Mortgage (2019040100213002)	XXX XXXXX XX XXXX XXX	XXXX
04/02/2019 - R 03/27/2019 - D	Deed (2019040100213001)	XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX X	XXX XXXXX XX XXXX XXX
07/31/2015 - R 04/15/2014 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2014041801030001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX
05/19/2014 - R 02/13/2014 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2014031300714002)	XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXX XX XXXXX XXXXX X X XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
05/19/2014 - R 02/07/2014 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2014031300714001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
08/23/2010 - R 08/09/2010 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2010081901264001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXX
08/31/2009 - R 08/29/2008 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2008090200029001)	XXXXXXX XXXX X
08/14/2008 - R 07/31/2008 - D	Mortgage (2008081101128001)	XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXX XXXXXXX
12/27/2007 - R 09/24/2007 - D	Mortgage (2007100100338001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/06/2007 - R 02/28/2007 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2007031500623001)	XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XX X XXXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXXX	XXXX XX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 553 Lenox Road, 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

$6,901

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$474,000

Assessed value

$213,300

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$395,000	$177,750	$51,372	12.439%	$6,390	$6,390	+7.47%
2024/25	$329,000	$148,050	$47,568	12.5%	$5,946	$5,946	-0.02%
2023/24	$305,000	$137,250	$47,568	12.502%	$5,947	$5,947	+5.18%
2022/23	$303,000	$136,350	$46,092	12.267%	$5,654	$5,654	+8.27%
2021/22	$242,100	$108,945	$42,678	12.235%	$5,222	$5,222	+7.72%
2020/21	$235,000	$105,750	$39,517	12.267%	$4,848	$4,848	+6.21%
2019/20	$196,000	$88,200	$36,591	12.473%	$4,564	$4,564	-1.10%
2018/19	$163,000	$73,350	$36,591	12.612%	$4,615	$4,615	+2.34%
2017/18	$145,000	$65,250	$35,455	12.719%	$4,510	$4,510	+6.55%
2016/17	$116,000	$52,200	$32,829	12.892%	$4,232	$4,232	+8.07%

Permits

Permit information for 553 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	05/05/2026	A
	11/18/2025	I
	06/10/2025	A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

East Flatbush, Farragut residential market stats

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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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Nostrand Ave & Winthrop St at NE Corner

Station lines

2-5

Distance (miles)

0.544

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School	7	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	952	0.03
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School	7	Yes	Public	PK, K-8	952	0.03
Bryans Educational Center	NR	No	Private	PK-K	66	0.27
Bryans Educational Center	NR	No	Private	PK-K	66	0.27
Battalion Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-5	174	0.33
Battalion Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-5	174	0.33
League School	NR	No	Private	K-9	113	0.34
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	308	0.39
P.S. 135 Sheldon A Brookner	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	308	0.39
P.S. 397 Foster Laurie	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	165	0.42

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	0.65
P.S. 235 Janice Marie Knight School	7	No	Public	PK, K-8	952	0.03
League School	NR	No	Private	K-9	113	0.34
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow	5	No	Public	8-12	452	0.34
Excelsior Elementary School	NR	No	Private	6-12	131	0.36
Darchai Menachem School-Boys	NR	No	Private	3-12	106	0.45
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,339	0.52
New Heights Middle School	5	No	Public	6-8	248	0.52
Bnos Menachem	NR	No	Private	PK-12	583	0.53
P.S. 181	5	No	Public	PK, K-8	554	0.57

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts	5	No	Public	9-12	479	0.34
School For Human Rights	2	No	Public	9-12	184	0.34
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow	5	No	Public	8-12	452	0.34
Excelsior Elementary School	NR	No	Private	6-12	131	0.36
Bnos Chomesh Academy	NR	No	Private	10-12	39	0.45
Bnos Chomesh	NR	No	Private	10-12	37	0.45
Bnos Chomesh Academy	NR	No	Private	10-12	39	0.45
Darchai Menachem School-Boys	NR	No	Private	3-12	106	0.45
Achievement First Crown Heights Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-12	1,339	0.52
P.S. 141	NR	No	Public	PK, K-10, 12	385	0.60

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 553 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 553 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1931.

What is the total square footage of 553 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

553 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 2,320 square feet.

When was 553 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold and what was the sale price?

553 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold on 03/27/2019 for $824,200.

What is the assessed value of 553 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

553 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $213,300.

What are the property taxes for 553 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 553 Lenox Road, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $6,901.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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