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855 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 - Property report

Also known as: 855 56th St

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Property type

Four Families (C3)

Year built

1924

Lot sq. ft.

2,529

General information

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Address
Primary address
855 56th Street
ZIP code
11220
Neighborhood
Sunset Park
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05679-0057

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Building
Property type
Four Families (C3)
Building sq. ft.
3,198
Building dimensions
20.5 ft x 78 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1924
Exterior wall
None
Basement
N
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$18,966
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
4
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
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
20
Community district
12
Closest police station
0.87 Miles
Closest fire station
0.53 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 855 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 855 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/17/2016 - R
04/08/2016 - D		 Deed
(2016051100880001)		 XX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXX
10/25/2007 - R
10/11/2007 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2007101800767001)		 XX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
12/02/1999 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3810006949881)		 XXXXX XXXX
11/10/1999 - R Mortgage
(3790006890079)		 XX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
11/10/1999 - R
06/03/1999 - D		 Deed
(3070006890107)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXXX
03/05/1999 - R Deed
(3370006488637)		 XXXXX XXXX X XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/04/1999 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(3370006486037)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XX
03/04/1999 - R Mortgage
(3720006484972)		 XXXXX XXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/04/1999 - R Deed
(3170006485217)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X
05/01/1992 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(3590001684159)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 855 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
$18,966
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,088,000
Assessed value
$489,600

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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 $1,008,000 $453,600 $156,773 12.439% $19,786 $19,501 +2.71%
2024/25 $840,000 $378,000 $151,891 12.5% $19,255 $18,986 +8.19%
2023/24 $1,003,000 $451,350 $140,364 12.502% $17,838 $17,548 +10.25%
2022/23 $836,000 $376,200 $129,754 12.267% $16,210 $15,917 +8.51%
2021/22 $669,000 $301,050 $119,896 12.235% $14,970 $14,669 -0.32%
2020/21 $734,000 $330,300 $119,966 12.267% $15,009 $14,716 +1.57%
2019/20 $676,800 $304,560 $116,163 12.473% $14,780 $14,489 +7.06%
2018/19 $564,000 $253,800 $107,307 12.612% $13,843 $13,534 +7.08%
2017/18 $488,000 $219,600 $99,369 12.719% $12,929 $12,639 +6.84%
2016/17 $443,000 $199,350 $91,760 12.892% $12,134 $11,830 +0.06%
Permits

Permit information for 855 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/26/2003 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/01/2026 A
03/20/2023 A
11/10/2022 I

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
8th Ave & 62nd St at NW Corner
Station lines
N
Distance (miles)
0.32
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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 0.24
Talmud Torah D'Rabinu Yoel NR No Private K-6 0 0.24
Bais Chaya Esther NR No Private PK-11 207 0.24
Bais Chaya Esther NR No Private PK-11 207 0.24
Talmud Torah Drabinu Joel NR No Private K-3 889 0.25
P.S. 160 William T Sampson 7 No Public K-5 941 0.35
School for Future Leaders (The) 9 No Public K-5 521 0.36
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 0.41
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bais Chaya Esther NR No Private PK-11 207 0.24
Yeshiva Congregation Toras Yuf NR No Private PK, K-9 145 0.30
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 0.37
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 0.24
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 0.37
Yeshiva Tiferes Shmiel d'ALEKSANDER NR No Private 9-12 177 0.56

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Neighbors for 855 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Nearby ZIP codes for 855 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 855 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The development at 855 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was built in 1924.

What is the total square footage of 855 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

855 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 has a total of 3,198 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 855 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

855 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 is currently assessed at $489,600.

What are the property taxes for 855 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The property taxes for 855 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 total $18,966.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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