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

Also known as: 959-961 E 55th St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1960

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
961 East 55th Street
Alternate address(es)
959-961 E 55th St
ZIP code
11234
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
07739-0017

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
2,480
Building dimensions
20 ft x 39 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1960
Building material
C Blck + Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,809
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 55 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
East 56 Street
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000

Area overview

Walk score
67 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
78 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
61 /100.  Bikeable
School district
22
Community district
18
Closest police station
1.03 Miles
Closest fire station
1.01 Miles

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Ownership

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Registered owner
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Deed
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Documents

Sales history for 961 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/31/2023 - R
08/28/2023 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2023082900331001)		 XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
12/06/2011 - R
11/14/2011 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2011111400267001)		 XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
10/28/2011 - R
10/13/2011 - D		 Mortgage
(2011101700210001)		 XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
02/23/2004 - R
03/24/2003 - D		 Agreement
(2003090801489003)		 XXXXX XXXX XXXX
02/23/2004 - R
03/24/2003 - D		 Mortgage
(2003090801489002)		 XXXXX XXXX XXXX
02/23/2004 - R
03/24/2003 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2003090801489001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
02/26/1998 - R Agreement
(3730005952073)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXX
10/11/1995 - R Deed
(3340004961934)		 XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXX
10/11/1995 - R Power of Attorney
(3230004962123)		 XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXX
10/02/1986 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3570001202457)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 961 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
$8,809
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,060,000
Assessed value
$63,600

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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 $815,000 $48,900 $41,780 19.843% $8,572 $8,290 -1.30%
2024/25 $870,000 $52,200 $41,822 20.085% $8,669 $8,400 +6.36%
2023/24 $1,067,000 $64,020 $39,321 20.085% $8,179 $7,898 +5.22%
2022/23 $898,000 $53,880 $36,957 20.309% $7,802 $7,506 +2.40%
2021/22 $808,000 $48,480 $36,720 19.963% $7,618 $7,330 +0.69%
2020/21 $804,000 $48,240 $34,590 21.045% $7,576 $7,279 -0.51%
2019/20 $639,000 $38,340 $34,568 21.167% $7,613 $7,317 +7.71%
2018/19 $738,000 $44,280 $32,474 20.919% $7,099 $6,793 +9.10%
2017/18 $637,000 $38,220 $30,544 20.385% $6,526 $6,226 +2.96%
2016/17 $545,000 $32,700 $30,250 19.991% $6,357 $6,047 +8.82%
Permits

Permit information for 961 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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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

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
3

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Flatbush Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
2-5
Distance (miles)
1.266
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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
P.S. 326 NR No Public PK, K-2 149 0.45
P.S. 326 NR No Public PK, K-2 149 0.45
Great Oaks Elementary School NR No Private K-8 116 0.46
The Bible Speaks Academy NR No Private 3-9 5 0.47
P.S. 109 4 No Public PK, K-8 520 0.54
P.S. 109 4 No Public PK, K-8 520 0.54
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.57
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.57
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 1.05
Great Oaks Elementary School NR No Private K-8 116 0.46
The Bible Speaks Academy NR No Private 3-9 5 0.47
P.S. 109 4 No Public PK, K-8 520 0.54
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.57
Brooklyn Kids Preparatory School NR No Private K-7 40 0.66
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee 4 No Public 6-8 214 0.67
Yeshiva Ateres Yisroel School NR No Private 1-8 67 0.76
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 Bridge Academy 4 No Public 9-12 116 0.26
Victory Collegiate High School 2 No Public 9-12 264 0.26
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity 3 No Public 9-12 181 0.26
Academy for Conservation and the Environment 4 No Public 9-12 383 0.26
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School 4 No Public 9-12 216 0.26
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 448 0.69
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 325 0.69
Eisek Hatorah d'RACHMISTRIVKA NR No Private 9-12 107 0.76
Christian Heritage Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 269 0.77
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences 3 No Public 9-12 232 0.97

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Neighbors for 961 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY

937 E 55th St, Brooklyn 963 E 55th St, Brooklyn 5521 Avenue H, Brooklyn 957 E 55th St, Brooklyn 949 E 55th St, Brooklyn 965 E 55th St, Brooklyn 929 E 55th St, Brooklyn 975 E 55th St, Brooklyn 5519 Avenue H, Brooklyn 953 E 55th St, Brooklyn 943 E 55th St, Brooklyn 5501 Avenue H, Brooklyn 955 E 55th St, Brooklyn 945 E 55th St, Brooklyn 5507 Avenue H, Brooklyn 5515 Avenue H, Brooklyn 941 E 55th St, Brooklyn 939 E 55th St, Brooklyn 973 E 55th St, Brooklyn 5517 Avenue H, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 961 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11208, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11223, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11229, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11235, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY 11694, New York City, NY 11697, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 961 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

The development at 961 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 was built in 1960.

What is the total square footage of 961 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

961 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 has a total of 2,480 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 961 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

961 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 is currently assessed at $63,600.

What are the property taxes for 961 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

The property taxes for 961 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 total $8,808.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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