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839 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 - Property report

Also known as: 839 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
839 56th Street
ZIP code
11220
Neighborhood
Sunset Park
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05679-0062

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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
$17,313
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
8 Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
25.25 ft x 100.17 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,529

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
0.85 Miles
Closest fire station
0.51 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 839 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 839 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
04/25/2017 - R
03/30/2017 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2017042200063002)		 XX XX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX X X X )
10/17/2011 - R
04/26/2011 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2011082201012001)		 XX XX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
11/19/2004 - R
09/10/2004 - D		 Mortgage
(2004102200703001)		 XX XX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX (XXX)
05/22/2003 - R Agreement
(2003041701798002)		 XX XX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
05/22/2003 - R
04/17/2003 - D		 Mortgage
(2003041701798001)		 XX XX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
10/30/1997 - R Declaration
(3930005814693)		 XXXX XXX XXXX XX
02/27/1996 - R Mortgage
(3600005080960)		 XX XX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
02/27/1996 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3160005054716)
02/27/1996 - R
02/09/1996 - D		 Deed
(3170005082717)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XX XXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 839 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
$17,313
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$906,000
Assessed value
$407,700

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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 $755,000 $339,750 $79,531 12.439% $19,786 $9,893 -41.28%
2024/25 $840,000 $378,000 $134,786 12.5% $19,255 $16,848 +7.94%
2023/24 $1,003,000 $451,350 $124,848 12.502% $17,838 $15,608 +10.04%
2022/23 $836,000 $376,200 $115,626 12.267% $16,210 $14,184 +8.28%
2021/22 $669,000 $301,050 $107,061 12.235% $14,970 $13,099 -12.73%
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 839 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/06/2003 Alteration type 2
02/14/2002 Alteration type 2
08/16/1996 Alteration type 3

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/01/2026 A
11/21/2023 I
02/22/2022 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)
0.313
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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 0.31
United Talmudical Academy NR No Private K-6 0 0.26
Talmud Torah D'Rabinu Yoel NR No Private K-6 0 0.26
Bais Chaya Esther NR No Private PK-11 207 0.27
Bais Chaya Esther NR No Private PK-11 207 0.27
Talmud Torah Drabinu Joel NR No Private K-3 889 0.28
P.S. 160 William T Sampson 7 No Public K-5 941 0.36
School for Future Leaders (The) 9 No Public K-5 521 0.37
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 0.40
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bais Chaya Esther NR No Private PK-11 207 0.27
Yeshiva Congregation Toras Yuf NR No Private PK, K-9 145 0.32
Zichron Yehuda-Bais Simcha NR No Private 0 0.34
Jhs 220 John J Pershing 7 No Public 6-8 1,229 0.36
Congregation Biz Dushinsky NR No Private 60 0.39
Saint Agatha School NR No Private PK, K-8 193 0.41
I.S. 187 The Christa Mcauliffe School 9 No Public 6-8 928 0.66
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bais Chaya Esther NR No Private PK-11 207 0.27
Zichron Yehuda-Bais Simcha NR No Private 0 0.34
Yeshiva & Mesivta V'yoel Moshe NR No Private 9-12 702 0.36
Congregation Biz Dushinsky NR No Private 60 0.39
Yeshiva Tiferes Shmiel d'ALEKSANDER NR No Private 9-12 177 0.57

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Neighbors for 839 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Nearby ZIP codes for 839 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 839 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The development at 839 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was built in 1924.

What is the total square footage of 839 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

839 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 has a total of 3,198 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 839 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

839 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 is currently assessed at $407,700.

What are the property taxes for 839 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The property taxes for 839 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 total $17,312.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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