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853 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 - Property report

Also known as: 853 55th St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

2,003

Sale price

$1,700,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
853 55th Street
ZIP code
11220
Neighborhood
Sunset Park
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05672-0059

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
3,740
Building dimensions
20 ft x 56.67 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1920
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
07/11/2023
Sale price
$1,700,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$10,238
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)
55 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
9 Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100.17 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,003

Area overview

Walk score
91 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
92 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
61 /100.  Bikeable
School district
20
Community district
12
Closest police station
0.89 Miles
Closest fire station
0.52 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 853 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 853 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/11/2023 $1,700,000 XX, XXXX XX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX XX XXXX XXXX XXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/26/2023 - R
07/24/2023 - D		 Sundry Miscellaneous
(2023072400231001)		 XX XXXX
07/18/2023 - R
07/11/2023 - D		 Mortgage
(2023071300497002)		 XX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
07/18/2023 - R
07/11/2023 - D		 Deed
(2023071300497001)		 XX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXX
08/08/2018 - R
07/06/2018 - D		 Deed
(2018071100216001)		 XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX
08/08/2018 - R
04/18/2018 - D		 Power of Attorney
(2018071100216002)		 XXXX XX XXXXX XXXX XXX X
05/21/2010 - R
05/10/2010 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2010041400129002)		 XXXX XX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XX X
05/21/2010 - R
04/28/2010 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2010041400129001)		 XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX)
07/08/2004 - R
04/03/2004 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2004051701679006)		 XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX) XXXXXXXXXXXX XX X
07/14/2005 - R
06/25/2003 - D		 Agreement
(2005062101616001)		 XXXX XX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX ( XXX)
08/07/2003 - R
06/25/2003 - D		 Agreement
(2003072100583002)		 XXXX XX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX)

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 853 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
$10,238
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,478,000
Assessed value
$148,680

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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 $2,209,000 $132,540 $50,640 19.843% $10,048 $10,048 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,745,000 $104,700 $47,774 20.085% $9,595 $9,595 +4.83%
2023/24 $2,141,000 $128,460 $45,572 20.085% $9,153 $9,153 +109.64%
2022/23 $2,303,000 $138,180 $21,498 20.309% $8,732 $4,366 +1.72%
2021/22 $2,078,000 $124,680 $21,498 19.963% $8,583 $4,292 -3.34%
2020/21 $2,103,000 $126,180 $21,100 21.045% $8,881 $4,440 +5.39%
2019/20 $1,842,000 $110,520 $19,906 21.167% $8,427 $4,214 +6.08%
2018/19 $1,709,000 $102,540 $18,988 20.919% $7,944 $3,972 -45.62%
2017/18 $1,588,000 $95,280 $35,830 20.385% $7,304 $7,304 +1.97%
2016/17 $1,357,000 $81,420 $35,830 19.991% $7,163 $7,163 +4.16%
Permits

Permit information for 853 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
01/23/2025 Alteration
02/21/2024 Alteration
02/02/2024 Alteration
02/02/2024 Alteration
10/04/2023 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
04/29/2004 B
04/29/2004 B

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Sunset Park residential market stats

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Median sale price

$545,000

-2.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$806

-6.6% 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

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
8th Ave & 62nd St at NW Corner
Station lines
N
Distance (miles)
0.367
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 105 The Blythebourne 8 Yes Public K-5 1,200 0.32
United Talmudical Academy NR No Private K-6 0 0.23
Talmud Torah D'Rabinu Yoel NR No Private K-6 0 0.23
Talmud Torah Drabinu Joel NR No Private K-3 889 0.25
Bais Chaya Esther NR No Private PK-11 207 0.26
Bais Chaya Esther NR No Private PK-11 207 0.26
P.S. 160 William T Sampson 7 No Public K-5 941 0.32
School Of Creativity-Innovation 8 No Public PK, K-4 198 0.37
School Of Creativity-Innovation 8 No Public PK, K-4 198 0.37
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bais Chaya Esther NR No Private PK-11 207 0.26
Yeshiva Congregation Toras Yuf NR No Private PK, K-9 145 0.29
Jhs 220 John J Pershing 7 No Public 6-8 1,229 0.31
Zichron Yehuda-Bais Simcha NR No Private 0 0.35
Saint Agatha School NR No Private PK, K-8 193 0.38
Congregation Biz Dushinsky NR No Private 60 0.39
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bais Chaya Esther NR No Private PK-11 207 0.26
Yeshiva & Mesivta V'yoel Moshe NR No Private 9-12 702 0.31
Zichron Yehuda-Bais Simcha NR No Private 0 0.35
Congregation Biz Dushinsky NR No Private 60 0.39
Yeshiva Tiferes Shmiel d'ALEKSANDER NR No Private 9-12 177 0.52

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Neighbors for 853 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Nearby ZIP codes for 853 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 853 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The development at 853 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 853 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

853 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 has a total of 3,740 square feet.

When was 853 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 last sold and what was the sale price?

853 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was last sold on 07/11/2023 for $1,700,000.

What is the assessed value of 853 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

853 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 is currently assessed at $148,680.

What are the property taxes for 853 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The property taxes for 853 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 total $10,237.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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