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959 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 - Property report

Also known as: 959 Garage 56th St

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1915

Lot sq. ft.

2,529

General information

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Address
Primary address
959 56th Street
Alternate address(es)
959 Garage 56th St
ZIP code
11219
Neighborhood
Borough Park
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05680-0059

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
2,600
Building dimensions
20 ft x 65 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1915
Last altered
2009
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$12,358
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
56 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Fort Hamilton Parkway
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
25.25 ft x 100.17 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,529

Area overview

Walk score
93 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
89 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
58 /100.  Bikeable
School district
20
Community district
12
Closest police station
0.91 Miles
Closest fire station
0.59 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 959 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 959 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
03/25/2024 - R
03/14/2024 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2024032500014001)		 XXX XXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
05/06/2015 - R
04/22/2015 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2015042201029001)		 XXX XXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXX
09/16/2005 - R
05/02/2005 - D		 Agreement
(2005051001241002)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
09/16/2005 - R
05/02/2005 - D		 Mortgage
(2005051001241001)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
10/25/2004 - R
09/09/2004 - D		 Mortgage
(2004092001598001)		 XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
04/06/2001 - R Mortgage
(3750007597675)		 XXX XXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
04/06/2001 - R Deed
(3750007596475)		 XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXX XXX
04/06/2001 - R Power of Attorney
(3500007597650)		 XXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
04/06/2001 - R Power of Attorney
(3540007597654)		 XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
04/06/2001 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3220007597422)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 959 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
$12,358
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,988,000
Assessed value
$119,280

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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 $1,606,000 $96,360 $58,656 19.843% $11,921 $11,639 +4.59%
2024/25 $1,818,000 $109,080 $55,404 20.085% $11,397 $11,128 +3.07%
2023/24 $1,969,000 $118,140 $53,752 20.085% $11,077 $10,796 -0.62%
2022/23 $1,841,000 $110,460 $53,493 20.309% $11,160 $10,864 +5.41%
2021/22 $1,637,000 $98,220 $51,626 19.963% $10,594 $10,306 +0.65%
2020/21 $1,685,000 $101,100 $48,653 21.045% $10,536 $10,239 +5.42%
2019/20 $1,579,000 $94,740 $45,887 21.167% $10,009 $9,713 +4.34%
2018/19 $2,093,000 $125,580 $44,500 20.919% $9,614 $9,309 +3.03%
2017/18 $1,361,000 $81,660 $44,324 20.385% $9,335 $9,035 +5.92%
2016/17 $1,316,000 $78,960 $42,672 19.991% $8,840 $8,531 +8.69%
Permits

Permit information for 959 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
09/01/2009 Alteration type 1

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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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
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Fort Hamilton Pkwy & 62nd St at NE Corner
Station lines
N
Distance (miles)
0.299
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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
Bais Chaya Esther NR No Private PK-11 207 0.09
Bais Chaya Esther NR No Private PK-11 207 0.09
United Talmudical Academy NR No Private K-6 0 0.10
Talmud Torah D'Rabinu Yoel NR No Private K-6 0 0.10
Talmud Torah Drabinu Joel NR No Private K-3 889 0.11
P.S. 160 William T Sampson 7 No Public K-5 941 0.24
School for Future Leaders (The) 9 No Public K-5 521 0.33
P.S. 69 Vincent D Grippo School 8 No Public K-5 608 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 0.09
Yeshiva Congregation Toras Yuf NR No Private PK, K-9 145 0.15
Zichron Yehuda-Bais Simcha NR No Private 0 0.20
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 0.43
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 0.09
Zichron Yehuda-Bais Simcha NR No Private 0 0.20
Congregation Biz Dushinsky NR No Private 60 0.23
Yeshiva & Mesivta V'yoel Moshe NR No Private 9-12 702 0.31
Yeshiva Beth Joseph Zvi Dushinsky NR No Private 9-12 191 0.43

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Neighbors for 959 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

941 56th St, Brooklyn 933 56th St, Brooklyn 5516 Ft Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn 951 56th St, Brooklyn 935 56th St, Brooklyn 5522 Ft Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn 949 56th St, Brooklyn 947 56th St, Brooklyn 975 56th St, Brooklyn 943 56th St, Brooklyn 927 56th St, Brooklyn 963 56th St, Brooklyn 967 56th St, Brooklyn 5520 Ft Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn 5514 Fort Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn 957 56th St, Brooklyn 937 56th St, Brooklyn 971 56th St, Brooklyn 5518 Ft Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn 973 56th St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 959 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 959 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219?

The development at 959 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 was built in 1915.

What is the total square footage of 959 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219?

959 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 has a total of 2,600 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 959 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219?

959 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 is currently assessed at $119,280.

What are the property taxes for 959 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219?

The property taxes for 959 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 total $12,358.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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