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1237 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 - Property report

Also known as: 1237 55th St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

2,429

Sale price

$1,200,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
1237 55th Street
Alternate address(es)
1237 Garage 55th St
ZIP code
11219
Neighborhood
Borough Park
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05676-0059

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
2,520
Building dimensions
20 ft x 66 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1920
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Sales
Sale date
01/07/2021
Sale price
$1,200,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$11,038
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
12 Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
24.25 ft x 100.17 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,429

Area overview

Walk score
83 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
82 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
63 /100.  Bikeable
School district
20
Community district
12
Closest police station
0.53 Miles
Closest fire station
0.30 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 1237 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/07/2021 $1,200,000 XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XX. , XXX XXXXX, XXXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/08/2021 - R
03/01/2021 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2021030200635001)		 XXXXX XXXXXX X XX XXXX X X
01/14/2021 - R
01/07/2021 - D		 Deed
(2021010801197001)		 XXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XX XXX
01/24/2014 - R
12/29/2013 - D		 Mortgage
(2014011000032001)		 XXXXX XXXXXX X XX XXXX XX
05/29/2001 - R
04/04/2001 - D		 Deed
(3470007671147)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX X
05/29/2001 - R
04/04/2001 - D		 Deed
(3360007671136)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX X
02/08/2001 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3400007515940)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/18/1989 - R Mortgage
(3700001447270)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXX XX XXXX
04/18/1989 - R
03/30/1989 - D		 Deed
(3690001447269)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1237 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
$11,038
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,259,000
Assessed value
$135,540

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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 $2,034,000 $122,040 $52,476 19.843% $10,413 $10,413 +4.72%
2024/25 $1,743,000 $104,580 $49,507 20.085% $9,943 $9,943 0.00%
2023/24 $1,832,000 $109,920 $49,507 20.085% $9,943 $9,943 -0.35%
2022/23 $1,613,000 $96,780 $49,134 20.309% $9,979 $9,979 +7.83%
2021/22 $1,517,000 $91,020 $46,354 19.963% $9,254 $9,254 +3.90%
2020/21 $1,840,000 $110,400 $42,320 21.045% $9,203 $8,906 +5.57%
2019/20 $1,600,000 $96,000 $39,856 21.167% $8,733 $8,436 +1.34%
2018/19 $1,201,000 $72,060 $39,796 20.919% $8,630 $8,325 +3.45%
2017/18 $1,060,000 $63,600 $39,475 20.385% $8,347 $8,047 +8.56%
2016/17 $929,000 $55,740 $37,078 19.991% $7,722 $7,412 +8.73%
Permits

Permit information for 1237 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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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
New Utrecht Ave & 55th St at SW Corner
Station lines
D
Distance (miles)
0.088
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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 0.56
The Seeall Academy 8 Yes Public PK, K-8 905 0.56
United Talmudial Academy of Boro Park NR No Private 1-6 953 0.12
Guild for Exceptional Children NR No Private 0 0.12
Darkei Chaim NR No Private PK-4 185 0.13
Darkei Chaim NR No Private PK-4 185 0.13
Yeshiva Tiferes Bunim NR No Private PK-8 106 0.14
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Jhs 223 The Montauk 6 Yes Public 6-8 702 0.78
Guild for Exceptional Children NR No Private 0 0.12
Yeshiva Tiferes Bunim NR No Private PK-8 106 0.14
Talmud Torah Tiferes Bunim NR No Private PK, K-8 172 0.15
United Talmudical Academy-Torah V'yirah NR No Private 7 152 0.17
Torah Vyirah of Boro Park NR No Private 7-9 0 0.17
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Yeshiva Beth Joseph Zvi Dushinsky NR No Private 9-12 191 0.12
Guild for Exceptional Children NR No Private 0 0.12
United Talmudical Academy of Borough Park NR No Private K-12 1,888 0.25
Bais Rochel School NR No Private K-12 1,941 0.25
Talmud Torah Chatzar Hakodesh NR No Private K-12 0 0.28

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Neighbors for 1237 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY

1249 55th St, Brooklyn 1253 55th St, Brooklyn 1257 55th St, Brooklyn 5421 New Utrecht Ave, Brooklyn 1243 55th St, Brooklyn 1255 55th St, Brooklyn 1261 55th St, Brooklyn 1213 55th St, Brooklyn 1267 55th St, Brooklyn 1231 55th St, Brooklyn 1229 55th St, Brooklyn 1219 55th St, Brooklyn 1235 55th St, Brooklyn 1225 55th St, Brooklyn 1223 55th St, Brooklyn 5425 New Utrecht Ave, Brooklyn 5417 New Utrecht Ave, Brooklyn 1241 55th St, Brooklyn 1247 55th St, Brooklyn 1265 55th St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 1237 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1237 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219?

The development at 1237 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 1237 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219?

1237 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 has a total of 2,520 square feet.

When was 1237 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 last sold and what was the sale price?

1237 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 was last sold on 01/07/2021 for $1,200,000.

What is the assessed value of 1237 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219?

1237 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 is currently assessed at $135,540.

What are the property taxes for 1237 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219?

The property taxes for 1237 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 total $11,037.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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