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1557 West 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204 - Property report

Also known as: 1557 W 4th St

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1925

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$550,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
1557 West 4th Street
ZIP code
11204
Neighborhood
Bensonhurst
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
06603-0069

Owner

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Building
Property type
One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sq. ft.
1,404
Building dimensions
13 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1925
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Aluminum/Vinyl
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
08/09/2005
Sale price
$550,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,905
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
West 4 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Avenue P
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000

Area overview

Walk score
93 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
93 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
67 /100.  Bikeable
School district
21
Community district
11
Closest police station
1.32 Miles
Closest fire station
0.18 Miles

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Ownership information for 1557 West 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
Owner contact information
Phone number
Owner address

Sales history for 1557 West 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/09/2005 $550,000 XXX, XXXXX X XXX XXXX-XXXXXXX, XXX XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXX XXXXX, XXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/01/2020 - R
05/28/2020 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2020060100046001)
XXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXXX XXX
05/13/2020 - R
04/27/2020 - D
Agreement
(2020051200745003)
XXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
05/13/2020 - R
04/27/2020 - D
Mortgage
(2020051200745002)
XXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
05/13/2020 - R
04/27/2020 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2020051200745001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
11/02/2009 - R
10/10/2009 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2009102201289005)
XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
11/02/2009 - R
10/10/2009 - D
Agreement
(2009102201289004)
XXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
11/02/2009 - R
10/10/2009 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2009102201289003)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
11/02/2009 - R
10/10/2009 - D
Mortgage
(2009102201289002)
XXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXX XXX
11/02/2009 - R
10/10/2009 - D
Deed
(2009102201289001)
XXX XXXXX X XXX XXXXX X
11/02/2009 - R
10/08/2009 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2009102201289006)
XXXXXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 1557 West 4th 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
$7,905
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$898,000
Assessed value
$53,880

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 $985,000 $59,100 $39,161 19.843% $7,771 $7,771 +4.64%
2024/25 $933,000 $55,980 $36,974 20.085% $7,426 $7,426 +9.22%
2023/24 $1,042,000 $62,520 $33,854 20.085% $7,081 $6,800 +4.39%
2022/23 $916,000 $54,960 $32,074 20.309% $6,810 $6,514 +2.74%
2021/22 $795,000 $47,700 $31,760 19.963% $6,628 $6,340 -3.52%
2020/21 $816,000 $48,960 $31,224 21.045% $6,868 $6,571 +5.55%
2019/20 $863,000 $51,780 $29,412 21.167% $6,522 $6,226 +6.60%
2018/19 $877,000 $52,620 $27,918 20.919% $6,146 $5,840 +8.21%
2017/18 $809,000 $48,540 $26,475 20.385% $5,697 $5,397 +3.37%
2016/17 $709,000 $42,540 $26,117 19.991% $5,531 $5,221 +4.24%

Permit information for 1557 West 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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HPD Violations

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Bensonhurst East residential market stats

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

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

Hurricane evacuation zones

Property location map
Hurricane evacuation zones
6

Subway & traffic

Closest station
8th St & Avenue O at NE Corner
Station lines
N
Distance (miles)
0.218

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 177 The Marlboro 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 869 0.18
P.S. 177 The Marlboro 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 869 0.18
Yeshivah Chasdei Torah NR No Private 2-8 30 0.30
P.S. 226 Alfred De B Mason 5 No Public PK, K-8 910 0.40
P.S. 226 Alfred De B Mason 5 No Public PK, K-8 910 0.40
Success Academy Bensonhurst 9 No Charter K-4 649 0.40
Yeshiva Chasdei Torah NR No Private 1-8 0 0.44
Saint Athanasius School NR No Private PK, K-8 339 0.46
Saint Athanasius School NR No Private PK, K-8 339 0.46
Brooklyn School Of Inquiry 9 No Public K-8 474 0.50
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
I.S. 96 Seth Low 5 Yes Public 6-8 839 0.40
Yeshivah Chasdei Torah NR No Private 2-8 30 0.30
P.S. 226 Alfred De B Mason 5 No Public PK, K-8 910 0.40
Yeshiva Chasdei Torah NR No Private 1-8 0 0.44
Saint Athanasius School NR No Private PK, K-8 339 0.46
Brooklyn School Of Inquiry 9 No Public K-8 474 0.50
Yeshiva of Brooklyn NR No Private PK-12 565 0.51
Yeshiva Of Brooklyn Girls Div NR No Private PK, K-12 741 0.51
Is 228 David A Boody 7 No Public 6-8 1,551 0.61
P.S. 238 Anne Sullivan 4 No Public PK, K-8 592 0.69
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Merkaz Bnos High School NR No Private 9-12 0 0.19
Bais Esther School NR No Private 10-12 0 0.41
Bishop Kearney High School NR No Private 9-12 264 0.47
Yeshiva of Brooklyn NR No Private PK-12 565 0.51
Yeshiva Of Brooklyn Girls Div NR No Private PK, K-12 741 0.51

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1557 West 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204?

The development at 1557 West 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 1557 West 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204?

1557 West 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204 has a total of 1,404 square feet.

When was 1557 West 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204 last sold and what was the sale price?

1557 West 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204 was last sold on 08/09/2005 for $550,000.

What is the assessed value of 1557 West 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204?

1557 West 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204 is currently assessed at $53,880.

What are the property taxes for 1557 West 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204?

The property taxes for 1557 West 4th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11204 total $7,905.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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