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978 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 - Property report

Also known as: 978 55th St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

2,755

General information

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Address
Primary address
978 55th Street
Alternate address(es)
978 Garage 55th St
ZIP code
11219
Neighborhood
Borough Park
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05680-0041

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
2,880
Building dimensions
20.5 ft x 58 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1920
Last altered
2016
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,530
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
Fort Hamilton Parkway
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
27.5 ft x 100.17 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,755

Area overview

Walk score
92 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
88 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
60 /100.  Bikeable
School district
20
Community district
12
Closest police station
0.89 Miles
Closest fire station
0.57 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 978 55th 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 978 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/11/2023 - R
01/09/2023 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2023011001161001)		 XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
01/26/2022 - R
12/29/2021 - D		 Life Estate Deed
(2022011700430001)		 XXX XXXX XX XXX XXX
08/26/2015 - R
08/06/2015 - D		 Sundry Miscellaneous
(2015080601517001)		 XXX XXXX
05/29/2012 - R
05/10/2012 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2012051000014001)		 XXXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XXX X X
08/12/2011 - R
07/22/2011 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2011072700315001)		 XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX) XXXX XXXX XXX X X
01/29/2007 - R
12/11/2006 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006080300056001)		 XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
08/28/2006 - R
08/04/2006 - D		 Mortgage
(2006081100544001)		 XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
04/05/1999 - R Mortgage
(3300006534330)		 XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
03/22/1999 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(3560006513256)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/22/1999 - R Mortgage
(3660006511666)		 XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 978 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
$5,530
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,424,000
Assessed value
$145,440

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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 $1,962,000 $117,720 $27,395 19.843% $12,491 $5,436 +3.32%
2024/25 $1,870,000 $112,200 $26,194 20.085% $12,025 $5,261 +5.43%
2023/24 $1,936,000 $116,160 $24,844 20.085% $11,506 $4,990 +3.65%
2022/23 $1,808,000 $108,480 $23,704 20.309% $11,111 $4,814 +3.57%
2021/22 $1,910,000 $114,600 $23,284 19.963% $10,646 $4,648 -3.76%
2020/21 $1,714,000 $102,840 $22,949 21.045% $11,040 $4,830 +4.98%
2019/20 $1,613,000 $96,780 $21,735 21.167% $10,560 $4,601 +6.71%
2018/19 $2,159,000 $129,540 $20,610 20.919% $9,987 $4,311 +7.99%
2017/18 $1,600,000 $96,000 $19,585 20.385% $9,294 $3,992 +25.08%
2016/17 $1,523,000 $91,380 $15,967 19.991% $7,736 $3,192 -55.14%
Permits

Permit information for 978 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/18/2015 Alteration type 2
08/19/2011 Alteration type 2

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

Borough Park residential market stats

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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
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Fort Hamilton Pkwy & 62nd St at NE Corner
Station lines
N
Distance (miles)
0.318
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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 0.18
United Talmudical Academy NR No Private K-6 0 0.07
Talmud Torah D'Rabinu Yoel NR No Private K-6 0 0.07
Bais Chaya Esther NR No Private PK-11 207 0.08
Bais Chaya Esther NR No Private PK-11 207 0.08
Talmud Torah Drabinu Joel NR No Private K-3 889 0.08
P.S. 160 William T Sampson 7 No Public K-5 941 0.21
School for Future Leaders (The) 9 No Public K-5 521 0.35
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bais Chaya Esther NR No Private PK-11 207 0.08
Yeshiva Congregation Toras Yuf NR No Private PK, K-9 145 0.12
Zichron Yehuda-Bais Simcha NR No Private 0 0.21
Congregation Biz Dushinsky NR No Private 60 0.23
Jhs 220 John J Pershing 7 No Public 6-8 1,229 0.37
Yeshiva Kehilath Yakov NR No Private PK, K-7 0 0.41
I.S. 187 The Christa Mcauliffe School 9 No Public 6-8 928 0.54
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Bais Chaya Esther NR No Private PK-11 207 0.08
Zichron Yehuda-Bais Simcha NR No Private 0 0.21
Congregation Biz Dushinsky NR No Private 60 0.23
Yeshiva & Mesivta V'yoel Moshe NR No Private 9-12 702 0.30
Yeshiva Beth Joseph Zvi Dushinsky NR No Private 9-12 191 0.41

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Neighbors for 978 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY

5512 Ft Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn 5510 Ft Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn 5516 Ft Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn 5504 Ft Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn 5506 Ft Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn 5522 Ft Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn 958 55th St, Brooklyn 974 55th St, Brooklyn 964 55th St, Brooklyn 960 55th St, Brooklyn 970 55th St, Brooklyn 5514 Fort Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn 5520 Ft Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn 966 55th St, Brooklyn 5518 Ft Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn 948 55th St, Brooklyn 5502 Ft Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 978 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY

11201, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11209, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11214, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11220, New York City, NY 11223, New York City, NY 11224, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11228, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 978 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219?

The development at 978 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 978 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219?

978 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 has a total of 2,880 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 978 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219?

978 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 is currently assessed at $145,440.

What are the property taxes for 978 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219?

The property taxes for 978 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 total $5,529.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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