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821 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 Property Information

821 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 821 56th Street
Neighborhood Sunset Park
Zip code 11220
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 05679-0071

Sales & Tax Overview for 821 56th Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 08/02/2021
Purchase price $1,400,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $9,757

Lot & Building Information for 821 56th Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,003
Lot dimensions 20 ft x 100.17 ft
Building class Elevator Apartment - Semi-Fireproof with Stores (D7) i
Building sqft 5,465
Building dimensions 20 ft x 60 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Year built 1920
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Zoning & Use for 821 56th Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 5
Commercial units 2
Residential sqft
Office sqft

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School district 20
Community district 12
Closest police station 0.82 Miles
Closest fire station 0.48 Miles

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About 821 56th Street, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 821 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Elevator Apartment - Semi-Fireproof with Stores (D7) located at 821 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 has a total of 5,465 square feet and a current price per square foot of $256.

What is the year built & the current market value of 821 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

821 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was built in 1920 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $783,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 2 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 821 56th Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 821 56th Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
08/02/2021 $1,400,000

Title Documents for 821 56th Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/02/2021 - D
12/16/2021 - R
Zoning Lot Description
(2021120300901002)
12/02/2021 - D
12/16/2021 - R
Certificate
(2021120300901001)
08/02/2021 - D
08/19/2021 - R
Mortgage
(2021081300197002)
08/02/2021 - D
08/19/2021 - R
Deed
(2021081300197001)
12/15/2020 - D
01/22/2021 - R
Deed
(2020121801036001)
06/19/1998 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3560006098056)
12/12/1977 - R Mortgage
(37730096300849)
12/12/1977 - R Deed
(37730096300847)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 821 56th Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $9,035
Estimated property tax: $9,757
Tax assessor's market value: $783,000
Assessed value: $352,350

Assessment History for 821 56th Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 821 56th Street, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $783,000 $352,350 $72,631 12.439% $9,035 $9,035 +7.47%
2024/25 $735,000 $330,750 $67,251 12.5% $8,406 $8,406 +7.98%
2023/24 $682,000 $306,900 $62,269 12.502% $7,785 $7,785 -15.09%
2022/23 $1,393,000 $83,580 $45,145 20.309% $9,168 $9,168 +3.54%
2021/22 $1,324,000 $79,440 $44,357 19.963% $8,855 $8,855 +0.55%

Permits for 821 56th Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
09/16/2023 Alt-CO - new building with existing elements to remain
06/07/2023 Alteration
06/06/2023 Alteration
05/12/2023 Alteration
03/31/2023 Alt-CO - new building with existing elements to remain
02/22/2023 Alteration
01/12/2023 Alteration type 3
11/11/2022 Alteration
10/27/2022 Alt-CO - new building with existing elements to remain
09/22/2022 Alteration
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$495
3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$503
7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$470
2.1% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station 8th Ave & 62nd St at NW Corner
Station lines N
Distance (miles) 0.308
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Bus Routes
Name 8 Av/55 St
Line B70
Distance (miles) 0.05

Neighbors for 821 56th Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 821 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
904 55th St, Brooklyn 2,128 12/30/2016 $1,320,000
831 56th St, Brooklyn 6,327 03/11/2014 $1,430,000
845 56th St, Brooklyn 3,198 03/18/2010
853 56th St, Brooklyn 3,198 11/10/2009 $1,260,000
819 56th St, Brooklyn 2,168 11/20/2023
901 56th St, Brooklyn 3,250 08/10/2022
839 56th St, Brooklyn 3,198 02/09/1996
851 56th St, Brooklyn 3,198 03/18/2010
855 56th St, Brooklyn 3,198 04/08/2016
908 55th St, Brooklyn 2,128 02/14/2001
910 55th St, Brooklyn 2,128 01/03/2005 $34,309
833 56th St, Brooklyn 5,300 11/21/2023
841 56th St, Brooklyn 3,198 09/29/2008
817 56th St, Brooklyn 2,168 08/21/2024
902 55th St, Brooklyn 2,128 04/30/2024 $1,600,000
914 55th St, Brooklyn 2,128 01/12/2024
815 56th St, Brooklyn 2,044 04/17/1997
827 56th St, Brooklyn 2,598 01/27/2007
918 55th St, Brooklyn 2,128 02/22/2001
837 56th St, Brooklyn 2,598 09/09/1998
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