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956 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 - Property report

Also known as: 956 Garage E 55th St

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1925

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

General information

Address

Primary address

956 East 55th Street

Alternate address(es)

956 Garage E 55th St

ZIP code

11234

Neighborhood

East Flatbush

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

07738-0068

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

1,008

Building dimensions

18 ft x 40 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1925

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Aluminum/Vinyl

Basement

Garage type

Detached, Frame Garage

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$7,047

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

East 55 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Avenue H

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

25 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

Area overview

Walk score

68 /100. Somewhat Walkable

Transit score

78 /100. Excellent Transit

Bike score

61 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

1.00 Miles

Closest fire station

1.03 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 956 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 956 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
12/18/2025 - R 11/20/2025 - D	Mortgage (2025121700299002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
12/18/2025 - R 11/20/2025 - D	Mortgage and Consolidation (2025121700299001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX	XX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
10/02/2015 - R 09/15/2015 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2015093001565001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
08/28/2015 - R 04/22/2015 - D	Mortgage and Consolidation (2015060300798001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XX XXXX XX
06/01/2015 - R 04/22/2015 - D	Mortgage (2015052601005001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
08/07/2015 - R 03/02/2015 - D	Mortgage and Consolidation (2015050100075001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX X	X X XXXX XX
04/21/2015 - R 11/07/2014 - D	Mortgage and Consolidation (2015041400793001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX	XX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
12/10/2014 - R 11/07/2014 - D	Mortgage (2014120200351001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
11/21/2014 - R 07/20/2010 - D	Mortgage and Consolidation (2014111400022001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XX XXXX XX
06/01/2006 - R 04/26/2006 - D	Mortgage (2006052600824001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 956 East 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

$7,047

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$705,000

Assessed value

$42,300

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$621,000	$37,260	$35,506	19.843%	$7,045	$7,045	+4.60%
2024/25	$602,000	$36,120	$33,534	20.085%	$6,735	$6,735	+5.41%
2023/24	$604,000	$36,240	$31,814	20.085%	$6,390	$6,390	+4.54%
2022/23	$585,000	$35,100	$30,097	20.309%	$6,112	$6,112	+3.46%
2021/22	$632,000	$37,920	$29,593	19.963%	$5,908	$5,908	-5.12%
2020/21	$592,000	$35,520	$29,588	21.045%	$6,227	$6,227	+5.27%
2019/20	$592,000	$35,520	$27,945	21.167%	$5,915	$5,915	+6.65%
2018/19	$528,000	$31,680	$26,512	20.919%	$5,546	$5,546	+8.47%
2017/18	$465,000	$27,900	$25,081	20.385%	$5,113	$5,113	+3.71%
2016/17	$429,000	$25,740	$24,661	19.991%	$4,930	$4,930	+2.25%

Permits

Permit information for 956 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$455,000

-34.5% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$478

-11% 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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Nostrand Ave & Flatbush Ave at NE Corner

Station lines

2-5

Distance (miles)

1.235

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 251 Paerdegat	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	306	0.19
P.S. 251 Paerdegat	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	306	0.19
Great Oaks Elementary School	NR	No	Private	K-8	116	0.43
P.S. 326	NR	No	Public	PK, K-2	149	0.44
P.S. 326	NR	No	Public	PK, K-2	149	0.44
The Bible Speaks Academy	NR	No	Private	3-9	5	0.46
P.S. 109	4	No	Public	PK, K-8	520	0.51
P.S. 109	4	No	Public	PK, K-8	520	0.51
Ebenezer Preparatory School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	92	0.56
Ebenezer Preparatory School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	92	0.56

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Jhs 78 Roy H Mann	6	Yes	Public	6-8	542	1.07
Great Oaks Elementary School	NR	No	Private	K-8	116	0.43
The Bible Speaks Academy	NR	No	Private	3-9	5	0.46
P.S. 109	4	No	Public	PK, K-8	520	0.51
Ebenezer Preparatory School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	92	0.56
Brooklyn Kids Preparatory School	NR	No	Private	K-7	40	0.67
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee	4	No	Public	6-8	214	0.70
Christian Heritage Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	269	0.75
Is 285 Meyer Levin	6	No	Public	6-8	552	0.94

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity	3	No	Public	9-12	181	0.29
Brooklyn Bridge Academy	4	No	Public	9-12	116	0.29
Victory Collegiate High School	2	No	Public	9-12	264	0.29
Academy for Conservation and the Environment	4	No	Public	9-12	383	0.29
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School	4	No	Public	9-12	216	0.29
Nazareth Regional High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	448	0.68
Nazareth Regional High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	325	0.69
Christian Heritage Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	269	0.75
Eisek Hatorah d'RACHMISTRIVKA	NR	No	Private	9-12	107	0.79
It Takes A Village Academy	3	No	Public	9-12	308	0.96

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 956 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

The development at 956 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 956 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

956 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 has a total of 1,008 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 956 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

956 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 is currently assessed at $42,300.

What are the property taxes for 956 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

The property taxes for 956 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 total $7,046.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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