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861 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 - Property report

Also known as: 861 56th St

Property image for 861 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Property type

Four Families (C3)

Year built

1924

Lot sq. ft.

2,529

Sale price

$510,000

General information

Address

Primary address

861 56th Street

ZIP code

11220

Neighborhood

Sunset Park

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

05679-0055

Building

Property type

Four Families (C3)

Building sq. ft.

3,198

Building dimensions

20.5 ft x 78 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1924

Exterior wall

None

Basement

Sales

Sale date

09/23/2011

Sale price

$510,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$19,786

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)

56 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

9 Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

25.25 ft x 100.17 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,529

Area overview

Walk score

94 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

91 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

61 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.87 Miles

Closest fire station

0.54 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 861 56th 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 861 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
09/23/2011	$510,000	XX, XXX XXXXX XXX XX, XXX XXXX	XX, XXX XXXX XXX XXXXX XXX, XXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXX XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
06/10/2021 - R 06/03/2021 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2021060300315001)	XX XXX XXXXX	XXXXXX XXXX
05/17/2021 - R 04/02/2021 - D	Mortgage (2021050600841001)	XX XXX XXXXX	XXXX
02/14/2019 - R 02/06/2019 - D	Mortgage (2019021301218001)	XX XXX XXXXX	XXXXXX XXXX
10/18/2011 - R 10/01/2011 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2011100100052001)	XX XXX XXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXX
10/03/2011 - R 09/23/2011 - D	Deed (2011092601350001)	XX XXX XXXX	XX XXX XXXXX
06/03/1997 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3880005645788)		XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
03/11/1997 - R	Power of Attorney (3480005539848)	XXXXX XXXX XXX	XX XXX XXXX
03/11/1997 - R	Mortgage (3360005539836)	XX XXX XXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXX
03/11/1997 - R 02/10/1997 - D	Deed (3560005539856)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XX XXX XXXX
06/30/1994 - R	Release of Estate Tax Lien (3480004337648)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 861 56th 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

$19,786

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$906,000

Assessed value

$407,700

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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	$755,000	$339,750	$159,063	12.439%	$19,786	$19,786	+2.76%
2024/25	$840,000	$378,000	$154,041	12.5%	$19,255	$19,255	+7.94%
2023/24	$1,003,000	$451,350	$142,684	12.502%	$17,838	$17,838	+10.04%
2022/23	$836,000	$376,200	$132,144	12.267%	$16,210	$16,210	+8.28%
2021/22	$669,000	$301,050	$122,356	12.235%	$14,970	$14,970	-0.26%
2020/21	$734,000	$330,300	$122,356	12.267%	$15,009	$15,009	+1.55%
2019/20	$676,800	$304,560	$118,493	12.473%	$14,780	$14,780	+6.77%
2018/19	$564,000	$253,800	$109,757	12.612%	$13,843	$13,843	+7.07%
2017/18	$488,000	$219,600	$101,649	12.719%	$12,929	$12,929	+6.55%
2016/17	$443,000	$199,350	$94,120	12.892%	$12,134	$12,134	+0.07%

Permits

Permit information for 861 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
07/06/2000	Alteration type 3

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	04/08/2024	A
	03/20/2023	A
	02/22/2022	A

*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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

8th Ave & 62nd St at NW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.323

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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	0.29
United Talmudical Academy	NR	No	Private	K-6	0	0.23
Talmud Torah D'Rabinu Yoel	NR	No	Private	K-6	0	0.23
Bais Chaya Esther	NR	No	Private	PK-11	207	0.23
Bais Chaya Esther	NR	No	Private	PK-11	207	0.23
Talmud Torah Drabinu Joel	NR	No	Private	K-3	889	0.24
P.S. 160 William T Sampson	7	No	Public	K-5	941	0.34
School for Future Leaders (The)	9	No	Public	K-5	521	0.35
P.S. 69 Vincent D Grippo School	8	No	Public	K-5	608	0.38
School Of Creativity-Innovation	8	No	Public	PK, K-4	198	0.42

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Bais Chaya Esther	NR	No	Private	PK-11	207	0.23
Yeshiva Congregation Toras Yuf	NR	No	Private	PK, K-9	145	0.29
Zichron Yehuda-Bais Simcha	NR	No	Private		0	0.32
Jhs 220 John J Pershing	7	No	Public	6-8	1,229	0.35
Congregation Biz Dushinsky	NR	No	Private		60	0.36
Saint Agatha School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	193	0.42
I.S. 187 The Christa Mcauliffe School	9	No	Public	6-8	928	0.64

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Bais Chaya Esther	NR	No	Private	PK-11	207	0.23
Zichron Yehuda-Bais Simcha	NR	No	Private		0	0.32
Yeshiva & Mesivta V'yoel Moshe	NR	No	Private	9-12	702	0.35
Congregation Biz Dushinsky	NR	No	Private		60	0.36
Yeshiva Tiferes Shmiel d'ALEKSANDER	NR	No	Private	9-12	177	0.56

Nearby ZIP codes for 861 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 861 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The development at 861 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was built in 1924.

What is the total square footage of 861 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

861 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 has a total of 3,198 square feet.

When was 861 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 last sold and what was the sale price?

861 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was last sold on 09/23/2011 for $510,000.

What is the assessed value of 861 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

861 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 is currently assessed at $407,700.

What are the property taxes for 861 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The property taxes for 861 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 total $19,785.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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