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2556 East 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235 - Property report

Also known as: 2556 E 12th St

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1955

Lot sq. ft.

2,518

General information

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Address
Primary address
2556 East 12th Street
Alternate address(es)
2556 Westminister Rd
ZIP code
11235
Neighborhood
Sheepshead Bay
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
07431-0029

Owner

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Building
Property type
One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sq. ft.
1,520
Building dimensions
20.75 ft x 38 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1955
Building material
C Blck + Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Basement Garage
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$9,135
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)
East 12 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Avenue Z
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20.75 ft x 121.33 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,518

Area overview

Walk score
95 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
85 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
67 /100.  Bikeable
School district
21
Community district
15
Closest police station
0.40 Miles
Closest fire station
0.26 Miles

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Ownership information for 2556 East 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 2556 East 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/29/2019 - R
01/21/2019 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2019012400783001)
XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
11/03/2016 - R
11/01/2016 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2016110300274001)
XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
01/30/2014 - R
10/25/2013 - D
Agreement
(2014010901123002)
XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X X
01/30/2014 - R
10/25/2013 - D
Mortgage
(2014010901123001)
XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X X
01/30/2014 - R
10/18/2013 - D
Subordination of Mortgage
(2014010901123004)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX X X
01/30/2014 - R
08/20/2013 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2014010901123003)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
12/12/2007 - R
11/15/2007 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2007120401339001)
XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
12/05/2007 - R
10/24/2007 - D
Mortgage
(2007112300394001)
XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/02/2006 - R
08/02/2006 - D
Mortgage
(2006092002225001)
XXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/23/1993 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3220001758522)
XXX XXXX X X XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 2556 East 12th 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
$9,135
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,000,000
Assessed value
$60,000

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 $1,148,000 $68,880 $44,631 19.843% $9,138 $8,856 -1.38%
2024/25 $1,056,000 $63,360 $44,711 20.085% $9,249 $8,980 +3.95%
2023/24 $1,091,000 $65,460 $43,012 20.085% $8,920 $8,639 +5.19%
2022/23 $1,139,000 $68,340 $40,439 20.309% $8,509 $8,213 +8.01%
2021/22 $934,000 $56,040 $38,088 19.963% $7,891 $7,604 -2.26%
2020/21 $784,000 $47,040 $36,966 21.045% $8,076 $7,779 -0.60%
2019/20 $848,000 $50,880 $36,976 21.167% $8,123 $7,827 +5.24%
2018/19 $803,000 $48,180 $35,550 20.919% $7,742 $7,437 +9.08%
2017/18 $697,000 $41,820 $33,446 20.385% $7,118 $6,818 +8.65%
2016/17 $549,000 $32,940 $31,390 19.991% $6,585 $6,275 +5.56%

Permit information for 2556 East 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Homecrest residential market stats

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Median sale price

$655,000

-11.1% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$654

-5% 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
0.2,X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
2

Subway & traffic

Closest station
15th St & Sheepshead Bay Rd at SE Corner
Station lines
B-Q
Distance (miles)
0.241

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 209 Margaret Mead 6 Yes Public PK, K-8 729 0.19
P.S. 209 Margaret Mead 6 Yes Public PK, K-8 729 0.19
Ahi Ezer Yeshiva School NR No Private PK-8 149 0.34
Ahi Ezer Yeshiva School NR No Private PK-8 149 0.34
P.S. 254 Dag Hammarskjold 8 No Public PK, K-5 655 0.41
P.S. 254 Dag Hammarskjold 8 No Public PK, K-5 655 0.41
St Mark School NR No Private PK-8 327 0.42
St Mark School NR No Private PK-8 327 0.42
P.S. 253 8 No Public K-5 875 0.58
Mazel Day School NR No Private K-8 244 0.59
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 225 The Eileen E Zaglin 6 Yes Public PK, K-8 963 0.60
P.S. 209 Margaret Mead 6 No Public PK, K-8 729 0.19
Ahi Ezer Yeshiva School NR No Private PK-8 149 0.34
I.S. 98 Bay Academy 9 No Public 6-8 1,488 0.39
St Mark School NR No Private PK-8 327 0.42
Mazel Day School NR No Private K-8 244 0.59
Shulamith School For Girls NR No Private PK-12 233 0.59
Mazel Day School (F.R.E.E.) NR No Private PK, K-8 71 0.59
P.S. 771 NR No Public K-12 532 0.60
Is 303 Herbert S Eisenberg 4 No Public 6-8 383 0.80
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Harma Inst of Secondary Education NR No Private 12 0 0.40
William E Grady Career And Technical Education High School 3 No Public 9-12 606 0.44
Yeshivat Magen Abraham NR No Private 9-12 39 0.47
Shulamith School For Girls NR No Private PK-12 233 0.59
P.S. 771 NR No Public K-12 532 0.60
Mesivta/Yeshiva Gedola Manhattan NR No Private 9-12 34 0.62
Abraham Lincoln High School 4 No Public 9-12 2,129 0.62
Yeshivat Or Hatorah NR No Private PK, K-12 44 0.68
Coney Island Preparatory Public Charter School 5 No Charter K-12 1,253 0.80
Rachel Carson High School For Coastal Studies 5 No Public 9-12 595 0.81

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 2556 East 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235?

The development at 2556 East 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235 was built in 1955.

What is the total square footage of 2556 East 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235?

2556 East 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235 has a total of 1,520 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 2556 East 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235?

2556 East 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235 is currently assessed at $60,000.

What are the property taxes for 2556 East 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235?

The property taxes for 2556 East 12th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235 total $9,134.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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