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870 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 Property Information

870 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 870 East 56th Street
Neighborhood East Flatbush
Zip code 11234
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 07739-0053

Sales & Tax Overview for 870 East 56th Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 11/16/2021
Purchase price $690,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $7,140

Lot & Building Information for 870 East 56th Street, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 4,000
Lot dimensions 40 ft x 100 ft
Property type Primarily One Family with One Store or Office (S1)
Building sqft 1,824
Building dimensions 16 ft x 39 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 2
Year built 1925
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 870 East 56th Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 1
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 22
Community district 18
Closest police station 1.07 Miles
Closest fire station 1.08 Miles

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About 870 East 56th Street, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 870 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Primarily One Family with One Store or Office (S1) located at 870 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 has a total of 1,824 square feet and a current price per square foot of $378.

What is the year built & the current market value of 870 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

870 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 was built in 1925 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $783,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 870 East 56th Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 870 East 56th Street, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
11/16/2021 $690,000

Title Documents for 870 East 56th Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/29/2021 - D
01/28/2022 - R
Mortgage
(2022012400826001)
12/07/2021 - D
12/17/2021 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2021120901573001)
11/16/2021 - D
12/07/2021 - R
Deed
(2021112400814001)
11/15/2021 - D
12/07/2021 - R
Sundry Miscellaneous
(2021112400814002)
10/27/2021 - D
11/08/2021 - R
Sundry Miscellaneous
(2021110200871001)
07/11/2021 - D
07/16/2021 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2021071200012002)
07/11/2021 - D
07/16/2021 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2021071200012001)
06/03/2021 - D
06/23/2021 - R
Mortgage
(2021061702264001)
10/06/2016 - D
10/13/2016 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2016100700648001)
07/24/2007 - D
08/09/2007 - R
Mortgage and Consolidation
(2007080400004001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 870 East 56th Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $7,138
Estimated property tax: $7,140
Tax assessor's market value: $783,000
Assessed value: $46,980

Assessment History for 870 East 56th Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 870 East 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 $783,000 $46,980 $35,971 19.843% $7,138 $7,138 +4.63%
2024/25 $723,000 $43,380 $33,966 20.085% $6,822 $6,822 +0.85%
2023/24 $730,000 $43,800 $33,679 20.085% $6,764 $6,764 +4.81%
2022/23 $573,000 $34,380 $31,778 20.309% $6,454 $6,454 +7.81%
2021/22 $532,000 $31,920 $29,986 19.963% $5,986 $5,986 -5.11%

Permits for 870 East 56th Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$444
-15% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$523
9.6% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$523
5.9% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 3 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Nostrand Ave & Flatbush Ave at NE Corner
Station lines 2-5
Distance (miles) 1.286
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Bus Routes
Name Av H / E 56 St
Line B6
Distance (miles) 0.126

Neighbors for 870 East 56th Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 870 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
912 E 56th St, Brooklyn 1,800 05/15/1998
915 E 55th St, Brooklyn 1,540 04/27/2022 $610,000
917 E 55th St, Brooklyn 2,300 07/24/2009
937 E 55th St, Brooklyn 1,216 06/14/2021 $10
902 E 56th St, Brooklyn 1,795 07/17/2006 $520,000
916 E 56th St, Brooklyn 2,376 07/08/1998
888 E 56th St, Brooklyn 16,628 05/07/2013 $3,300,000
913 E 55th St, Brooklyn 1,540 05/24/2001
921 E 55th St, Brooklyn 2,366 02/14/2024
929 E 55th St, Brooklyn 2,300 05/27/1993
907 E 55th St, Brooklyn 840 10/01/1991
919 E 55th St, Brooklyn 2,300 02/14/2024
927 E 55th St, Brooklyn 2,140 03/15/2022
906 E 56th St, Brooklyn 1,800 05/14/2025 $990,000
898 E 56th St, Brooklyn 1,795 10/01/2007
900 E 56th St, Brooklyn 1,700 08/04/2003
904 E 56th St, Brooklyn 1,795 07/07/2022 $645,000
908 E 56th St, Brooklyn 1,800 04/27/2007
920 E 56th St, Brooklyn 3,600 05/04/1995
5520 Glenwood Rd, Brooklyn 17,760 10/23/2018 $1,350,000
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