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898 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 - Property report

Also known as: 898 E 56th 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
898 East 56th Street
ZIP code
11234
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
07739-0066

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
1,795
Building dimensions
20 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1960
Building material
C Blck + Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Built-In Garage
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,342
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 56 Street (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000

Area overview

Walk score
77 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
78 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
58 /100.  Bikeable
School district
22
Community district
18
Closest police station
1.05 Miles
Closest fire station
1.04 Miles

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Ownership

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Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Documents

Sales history for 898 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/23/2007 - R
10/01/2007 - D		 Agreement
(2007103100546004)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
11/23/2007 - R
10/01/2007 - D		 Mortgage
(2007103100546003)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
11/23/2007 - R
10/01/2007 - D		 Deed
(2007103100546001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
11/23/2007 - R
09/20/2007 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2007103100546005)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
11/23/2007 - R
09/18/2007 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2007103100546002)
10/07/2003 - R
08/13/2003 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003081400070001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/08/2004 - R
07/11/2003 - D		 Deed
(2003121502134001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
03/08/2004 - R
06/24/2003 - D		 Mortgage
(2003121502134002)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
03/05/2002 - R
11/28/2001 - D		 Deed
(3350008036035)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX
01/21/2000 - R Mortgage
(3010007020601)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 898 East 56th 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
$7,342
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$635,000
Assessed value
$38,100

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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 $696,000 $41,760 $34,906 19.843% $6,926 $6,926 -0.71%
2024/25 $601,000 $36,060 $34,733 20.085% $6,976 $6,976 +2.29%
2023/24 $589,000 $35,340 $33,955 20.085% $6,820 $6,820 +2.75%
2022/23 $602,000 $36,120 $32,682 20.309% $6,637 $6,637 +7.84%
2021/22 $552,000 $33,120 $30,833 19.963% $6,155 $6,155 +0.55%
2020/21 $635,000 $38,100 $29,088 21.045% $6,122 $6,122 -0.08%
2019/20 $583,000 $34,980 $28,944 21.167% $6,127 $6,127 +3.50%
2018/19 $706,000 $42,360 $28,296 20.919% $5,919 $5,919 +6.62%
2017/18 $535,000 $32,100 $27,235 20.385% $5,552 $5,552 +8.09%
2016/17 $471,000 $28,260 $25,694 19.991% $5,136 $5,136 +8.37%
Permits

Permit information for 898 East 56th 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)
1.285
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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 0.22
P.S. 251 Paerdegat 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 306 0.22
The Bible Speaks Academy NR No Private 3-9 5 0.45
Great Oaks Elementary School NR No Private K-8 116 0.46
P.S. 326 NR No Public PK, K-2 149 0.49
P.S. 326 NR No Public PK, K-2 149 0.49
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.54
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.54
P.S. 109 4 No Public PK, K-8 520 0.54
P.S. 109 4 No Public PK, K-8 520 0.54
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
The Bible Speaks Academy NR No Private 3-9 5 0.45
Great Oaks Elementary School NR No Private K-8 116 0.46
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.54
P.S. 109 4 No Public PK, K-8 520 0.54
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee 4 No Public 6-8 214 0.65
Brooklyn Kids Preparatory School NR No Private K-7 40 0.68
Yeshiva Ateres Yisroel School NR No Private 1-8 67 0.75
Is 285 Meyer Levin 6 No Public 6-8 552 0.91
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School 4 No Public 9-12 216 0.24
Brooklyn Bridge Academy 4 No Public 9-12 116 0.24
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity 3 No Public 9-12 181 0.24
Academy for Conservation and the Environment 4 No Public 9-12 383 0.24
Victory Collegiate High School 2 No Public 9-12 264 0.24
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 448 0.65
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 325 0.65
Eisek Hatorah d'RACHMISTRIVKA NR No Private 9-12 107 0.75
Christian Heritage Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 269 0.80
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School 1 No Public 9-12 152 0.93

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Neighbors for 898 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Nearby ZIP codes for 898 East 56th 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 898 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

The development at 898 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 was built in 1960.

What is the total square footage of 898 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

898 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 has a total of 1,795 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 898 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

898 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 is currently assessed at $38,100.

What are the property taxes for 898 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

The property taxes for 898 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 total $7,341.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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