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1540 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 - Property report

Also known as: 1540 Garage 55th St

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1970

Lot sq. ft.

3,500

Sale price

$1,800,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
1540 55th Street
Alternate address(es)
1540 Garage 55th St
ZIP code
11219
Neighborhood
Borough Park
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05488-0023

Owner

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
4,212
Building dimensions
26 ft x 64 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
3
Year built
1970
Building material
C Blck + Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Sales
Sale date
03/24/2014
Sale price
$1,800,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$19,496
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
55 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
15 Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
35 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,500

Area overview

Walk score
73 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
88 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
57 /100.  Bikeable
School district
20
Community district
12
Closest police station
0.16 Miles
Closest fire station
0.37 Miles

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Ownership

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

Sales history for 1540 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
03/24/2014 $1,800,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/07/2014 - R
03/24/2014 - D		 Mortgage
(2014032800927002)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
04/07/2014 - R
03/24/2014 - D		 Deed
(2014032800927001)		 XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX
10/28/2002 - R
08/20/2002 - D		 Deed
(3160008936816)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX
04/07/2014 - R
03/22/1993 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2014032800927003)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
06/21/1976 - R Deed
(37630085301994)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX
05/24/1976 - R Mortgage
(37630084801273)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXX XXXX
09/24/1975 - R Deed
(37530080401166)		 XXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX XXX
12/11/1974 - R Deed
(37430075201043)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1540 55th 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
$19,496
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,884,000
Assessed value
$173,040

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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 $2,938,000 $176,280 $92,690 19.843% $18,392 $18,392 -1.20%
2024/25 $2,659,000 $159,540 $92,689 20.085% $18,617 $18,617 +0.76%
2023/24 $2,602,000 $156,120 $91,993 20.085% $18,477 $18,477 +4.83%
2022/23 $2,543,000 $152,580 $86,786 20.309% $17,625 $17,625 +7.83%
2021/22 $2,212,000 $132,720 $81,875 19.963% $16,345 $16,345 +0.55%
2020/21 $2,317,000 $139,020 $77,242 21.045% $16,256 $16,256 -0.58%
2019/20 $1,842,000 $110,520 $77,241 21.167% $16,350 $16,350 +1.95%
2018/19 $1,752,000 $105,120 $76,661 20.919% $16,037 $16,037 +8.78%
2017/18 $1,909,000 $114,540 $72,322 20.385% $14,743 $14,743 +8.09%
2016/17 $1,668,000 $100,080 $68,229 19.991% $13,640 $13,640 +8.37%
Permits

Permit information for 1540 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/24/2023 Alteration
04/21/2023 Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
11/24/2025 I
12/04/2024 I
11/28/2023 I

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Borough Park residential market stats

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Median sale price

$999,000

-0.1% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$858

7.4% Y-o-Y

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

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
14th Ave & 61st St at NE Corner
Station lines
D-N
Distance (miles)
0.327
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
The Seeall Academy 8 Yes Public PK, K-8 905 0.12
The Seeall Academy 8 Yes Public PK, K-8 905 0.12
Congregation Yeshiva Bnei Torah Inc NR No Private PK-K 33 0.06
Congregation Yeshiva Bnei Torah Inc NR No Private PK-K 33 0.06
P.S. 231 NR No Public K-8 301 0.12
Yeshiva Imrei Yosef Spinka NR No Private PK, K-11 251 0.15
Yeshiva Imrei Yosef Spinka NR No Private PK, K-11 251 0.15
Gan Yisroel NR No Private 1-5 95 0.17
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 227 Edward B Shallow 6 Yes Public 6-8 1,367 0.51
Mesivta Imrei Yosef Spinka NR No Private 8-12 194 0.11
The Seeall Academy 8 No Public PK, K-8 905 0.12
P.S. 231 NR No Public K-8 301 0.12
Yeshiva Imrei Yosef Spinka NR No Private PK, K-11 251 0.15
Yeshiva Tiferes Elimelech NR No Private PK-12 550 0.17
Yeshiva & Misivta Tiferes Elimelech NR No Private PK, K-12 548 0.17
United Talmudical Academy Torah Vyirah-Boro Park NR No Private 5-7 403 0.21
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Franklin Delano Roosevelt High School 3 Yes Public 9-12 3,213 0.66
Mesivta M'kor Chaim School NR No Private 9-12 54 0.06
Congregation Chasidei Belz Beth Malka NR No Private 10-12 220 0.08
Gerer Mesivta Bais Yisroel NR No Private 9-12 0 0.10
Mesivta Imrei Yosef Spinka NR No Private 8-12 194 0.11
Yeshiva Imrei Yosef Spinka NR No Private PK, K-11 251 0.15

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Neighbors for 1540 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY

1572 55th St, Brooklyn 5501 15th Ave, Brooklyn 1548 55th St, Brooklyn 1560 55th St, Brooklyn 5523 15th Ave, Brooklyn 1552 55th St, Brooklyn 1558 55th St, Brooklyn 1516 55th St, Brooklyn 1813 55th St, Brooklyn 1817 55th St, Brooklyn 5517 15th Ave, Brooklyn 1566 55th St, Brooklyn 1568 55th St, Brooklyn 1536 55th St, Brooklyn 1522 55th St, Brooklyn 1544 55th St, Brooklyn 1514 55th St, Brooklyn 5521 15th Ave, Brooklyn 1550 55th St, Brooklyn 1570 55th St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 1540 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1540 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219?

The development at 1540 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 was built in 1970.

What is the total square footage of 1540 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219?

1540 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 has a total of 4,212 square feet.

When was 1540 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 last sold and what was the sale price?

1540 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 was last sold on 03/24/2014 for $1,800,000.

What is the assessed value of 1540 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219?

1540 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 is currently assessed at $173,040.

What are the property taxes for 1540 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219?

The property taxes for 1540 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 total $19,495.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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