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553 MC Donald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 - Property report

Also known as: 553 MC Donald Ave

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Property type

Five to Six Families (C2)

Year built

1930

Lot sq. ft.

2,958

General information

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Address
Primary address
553 MC Donald Avenue
ZIP code
11218
Neighborhood
Kensington
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05353-0059

Owner

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Building
Property type
Five to Six Families (C2)
Building sq. ft.
4,929
Building dimensions
23.67 ft x 69 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1930
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$17,046
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
6
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
23.67 ft x 125 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,958

Area overview

Walk score
94 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
98 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
84 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
20
Community district
12
Closest police station
0.75 Miles
Closest fire station
0.61 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 553 MC Donald Avenue, 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 553 MC Donald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/15/2018 - R
09/28/2018 - D		 Agreement
(2018101500173001)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
09/04/2013 - R
08/05/2013 - D		 Deed
(2013081900869001)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX
01/27/1987 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3060001233806)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
01/27/1987 - R
01/16/1987 - D		 Deed
(3310001233331)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
09/19/1980 - R Deed
(38030118401935)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
07/02/1975 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(37530078801021)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XX XX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX
01/28/1975 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(37530076000922)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
01/17/1975 - R Mortgage
(37530075801583)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
01/17/1975 - R Deed
(37530075801581)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 553 MC Donald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$17,046
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$823,000
Assessed value
$370,350

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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 $720,000 $324,000 $128,382 12.439% $15,969 $15,969 +7.45%
2024/25 $600,000 $270,000 $118,903 12.5% $14,863 $14,863 +7.96%
2023/24 $552,000 $248,400 $110,117 12.502% $13,767 $13,767 +1.92%
2022/23 $651,000 $292,950 $110,117 12.267% $13,508 $13,508 +4.74%
2021/22 $521,000 $234,450 $105,413 12.235% $12,897 $12,897 +6.46%
2020/21 $605,000 $272,250 $98,755 12.267% $12,114 $12,114 +6.19%
2019/20 $756,800 $340,560 $91,464 12.473% $11,408 $11,408 +6.79%
2018/19 $946,000 $425,700 $84,705 12.612% $10,683 $10,683 -0.84%
2017/18 $819,000 $368,550 $84,705 12.719% $10,774 $10,774 +3.06%
2016/17 $724,000 $325,800 $81,087 12.892% $10,454 $10,454 +6.82%
Permits

Permit information for 553 MC Donald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/13/2020 Alteration type 2
11/27/2018 Alteration type 2
07/09/2018 Alteration
07/09/2018 Alteration
04/18/2018 Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
06/30/2023 Lblvio-low pressure boiler boiler required

*Most recent DOB violation on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
McDonald Ave & Church Ave at SW Corner
Station lines
F
Distance (miles)
0.128
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Neighbors for 553 MC Donald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

541 MC Donald Ave, Brooklyn 115 Avenue C, Brooklyn 117 Avenue C, Brooklyn 529 MC Donald Ave, Brooklyn 111 Avenue C, Brooklyn 543 MC Donald Ave, Brooklyn 123 Avenue C, Brooklyn 127 Avenue C, Brooklyn 549 MC Donald Ave, Brooklyn 555 MC Donald Ave, Brooklyn 125 Avenue C, Brooklyn 545 MC Donald Ave, Brooklyn 525 MC Donald Ave, Brooklyn 121 Avenue C, Brooklyn 537 MC Donald Ave, Brooklyn 535 MC Donald Ave, Brooklyn 531 MC Donald Ave, Brooklyn 523 MC Donald Ave, Brooklyn 557 McDonald Ave, Brooklyn 119 Avenue C, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 553 MC Donald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

11201, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11214, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11220, New York City, NY 11223, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11228, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 553 MC Donald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The development at 553 MC Donald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 553 MC Donald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

553 MC Donald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 has a total of 4,929 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 553 MC Donald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

553 MC Donald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 is currently assessed at $370,350.

What are the property taxes for 553 MC Donald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218?

The property taxes for 553 MC Donald Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11218 total $17,046.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 6 residential unit(s).

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