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956 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 Property Information

956 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 956 56th Street
Secondary address 956 Garage 56th St
Neighborhood Borough Park
Zip code 11219
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 05687-0030

Sales & Tax Overview for 956 56th Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 07/31/2025
Purchase price $1,930,000
Tax class

Lot & Building Information for 956 56th Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 2,329
Lot dimensions 23.25 ft x 100.17 ft
Property type Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sqft 1,856
Building dimensions 19 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot 2
Stories 2
Structure type Old style
Building material Brick
Exterior wall Brick/masonry
Basement type Full
Year built 1925
Frontage 56 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street Ft Hamilton Parkway
Distance to wide street
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Zoning & Use for 956 56th Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Residential sqft

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School district 20
Community district 12
Closest police station 0.92 Miles
Closest fire station 0.59 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 956 Garage 56th St, Brooklyn, NY 11219

About 956 56th Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 956 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219?

956 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 was built in 1925 and has a total of 1,856 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 956 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $84,660, the tax amount paid for 956 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 is $10,143.

When was 956 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 last sold and what was the last sale price?

956 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 was last sold in 07/31/2025 for $1,930,000.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 956 56th Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 956 56th Street, Brooklyn

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Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/31/2025 $1,930,000

Title Documents for 956 56th Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
09/11/2025 - R
08/28/2025 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2025090500714001)
08/13/2025 - R
07/31/2025 - D
Mortgage
(2025080600278002)
08/13/2025 - R
07/31/2025 - D
Deed
(2025080600278001)
10/29/2019 - R
10/21/2019 - D
Mortgage
(2019102501056001)
04/18/2019 - R
04/12/2019 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2019041800772001)
09/19/2011 - R
08/29/2011 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2011090101072001)
07/01/2004 - R
04/23/2004 - D
Agreement
(2004051800587002)
07/01/2004 - R
04/23/2004 - D
Mortgage
(2004051800587001)
02/03/2004 - R
08/27/2003 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003111301775001)
12/26/2002 - R Mortgage
(3890009025289)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 956 56th Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2026-2027
Property tax: $10,143
Tax assessor's market value: $1,411,000
Assessed value: $84,660

Assessment History for 956 56th Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 956 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 $1,323,000 $79,380 $51,118 19.843% $10,143 $10,143 +2.63%
2024/25 $1,093,000 $65,580 $49,207 20.085% $9,883 $9,883 +3.20%
2023/24 $1,218,000 $73,080 $47,683 20.085% $9,577 $9,577 +4.82%
2022/23 $1,332,000 $79,920 $44,988 20.309% $9,137 $9,137 +7.44%
2021/22 $1,461,000 $87,660 $42,598 19.963% $8,504 $8,504 -5.14%

Permits for 956 56th Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/15/2025 Alteration
07/30/2003 Alteration type 2
04/17/2003 Alteration type 2
         
         
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Borough Park Residential Market Stats

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Median Sale Price
$1,150,000
23% YoY
Median Price/Sqft
$929
17.4% YoY
Brooklyn Median Sale Price
$885,000
2.5% YoY

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Risk

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

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Fort Hamilton Pkwy & 62nd St at NE Corner
Station lines N
Distance (miles) 0.269
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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 0.16
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 0.13
Talmud Torah D'Rabinu Yoel NR No Private K-6 0 0.13

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 0.18
Zichron Yehuda-Bais Simcha NR No Private 0 0.19
Congregation Biz Dushinsky NR No Private 60 0.22
Jhs 220 John J Pershing 7 No Public 6-8 1,229 0.40

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 0.19
Congregation Biz Dushinsky NR No Private 60 0.22
Yeshiva & Mesivta V'yoel Moshe NR No Private 9-12 702 0.34
Yeshiva Beth Joseph Zvi Dushinsky NR No Private 9-12 191 0.44

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Neighbors for 956 56th Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 956 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
960 56th St, Brooklyn 2,344 12/24/2025
976 56th St, Brooklyn 2,720 04/11/2022 $850,000
950 56th St, Brooklyn 1,856 11/15/2002
932 56th St, Brooklyn 2,150 08/08/2016 $1,280,000
958 56th St, Brooklyn 1,856 12/27/2019 $1,500,000
5604 Ft Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn 1,500 06/19/1998
930 56th St, Brooklyn 2,412 10/16/2024
978 56th St, Brooklyn 3,400 03/05/2015 $990,000
944 56th St, Brooklyn 2,344 02/11/2026 $1,800,000
938 56th St, Brooklyn 2,588 09/02/2025
948 56th St, Brooklyn 3,513 04/20/2017 $1,538,000
966 56th St, Brooklyn 2,080
972 56th St, Brooklyn 3,250 11/21/2002
5602 Ft Hamilton Pkwy, Brooklyn 2,400 05/25/1999
942 56th St, Brooklyn 2,344 10/06/2022
954 56th St, Brooklyn 1,856 06/03/2003 $618,000
964 56th St, Brooklyn 1,856 11/23/2021 $1,600,000
936 56th St, Brooklyn 1,856 05/07/2024 $550,000
928 56th St, Brooklyn 3,800 01/14/2016 $1,400,000
970 56th St, Brooklyn 3,900 08/14/2009
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