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

Also known as: 997 E 56th St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1955

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Sale price

$335,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
997 East 56th Street
ZIP code
11234
Neighborhood
Flatlands
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
07760-0024

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
1,600
Building dimensions
20 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1955
Building material
C Blck + Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Built-In Garage
Sales
Sale date
12/19/2003
Sale price
$335,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$7,868
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
62 /100.  Somewhat Walkable
Transit score
78 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
63 /100.  Bikeable
School district
22
Community district
18
Closest police station
1.04 Miles
Closest fire station
0.87 Miles

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Ownership

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 997 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
12/19/2003 $335,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXX
06/27/2003 $267,000 XXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXX. , XXXX

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/14/2018 - R
01/23/2018 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2018020100678002)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
02/14/2018 - R
01/23/2018 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2018020100678001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
03/08/2011 - R
02/01/2011 - D		 Mortgage and Consolidation
(2011022801383001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
08/18/2009 - R
06/30/2009 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2009063000911001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX X X
05/17/2007 - R
05/07/2007 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2007051400251001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX
05/21/2007 - R
04/20/2007 - D		 Mortgage
(2007050102064001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX
07/24/2006 - R
07/06/2006 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006071001621001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
07/05/2006 - R
06/19/2006 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006061900194001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX
07/03/2006 - R
06/05/2006 - D		 Mortgage
(2006061501547001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
02/03/2005 - R
01/14/2005 - D		 Mortgage
(2005012400671001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 997 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
$7,868
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$821,000
Assessed value
$49,260

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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 $709,000 $42,540 $37,411 19.843% $7,423 $7,423 +2.82%
2024/25 $767,000 $46,020 $35,946 20.085% $7,220 $7,220 +6.00%
2023/24 $793,000 $47,580 $33,912 20.085% $6,811 $6,811 +1.50%
2022/23 $722,000 $43,320 $33,043 20.309% $6,711 $6,711 +1.74%
2021/22 $634,000 $38,040 $33,043 19.963% $6,596 $6,596 +0.53%
2020/21 $540,000 $32,400 $31,176 21.045% $6,561 $6,561 +3.48%
2019/20 $596,000 $35,760 $29,955 21.167% $6,341 $6,341 +7.25%
2018/19 $471,000 $28,260 $28,260 20.919% $5,912 $5,912 +5.32%
2017/18 $504,000 $30,240 $27,536 20.385% $5,613 $5,613 +1.97%
2016/17 $477,000 $28,620 $27,536 19.991% $5,505 $5,505 +8.36%
Permits

Permit information for 997 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

Flatlands residential market stats

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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
2

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Flatbush Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
2-5
Distance (miles)
1.328
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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 0.11
P.S. 251 Paerdegat 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 306 0.11
P.S. 326 NR No Public PK, K-2 149 0.40
P.S. 326 NR No Public PK, K-2 149 0.40
Brooklyn Kids Preparatory School NR No Private K-7 40 0.51
Great Oaks Elementary School NR No Private K-8 116 0.58
The Bible Speaks Academy NR No Private 3-9 5 0.62
P.S. 109 4 No Public PK, K-8 520 0.64
P.S. 109 4 No Public PK, K-8 520 0.64
Yeshiva Ateres Yisroel School NR No Private 1-8 67 0.70
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 0.91
Brooklyn Kids Preparatory School NR No Private K-7 40 0.51
Great Oaks Elementary School NR No Private K-8 116 0.58
The Bible Speaks Academy NR No Private 3-9 5 0.62
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee 4 No Public 6-8 214 0.63
P.S. 109 4 No Public PK, K-8 520 0.64
Yeshiva Ateres Yisroel School NR No Private 1-8 67 0.70
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.71
Success Academy Bergen Beach 10 No Charter K-8 1,052 0.91
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Academy for Conservation and the Environment 4 No Public 9-12 383 0.22
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School 4 No Public 9-12 216 0.22
Victory Collegiate High School 2 No Public 9-12 264 0.22
Brooklyn Bridge Academy 4 No Public 9-12 116 0.22
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity 3 No Public 9-12 181 0.22
Eisek Hatorah d'RACHMISTRIVKA NR No Private 9-12 107 0.70
Christian Heritage Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 269 0.77
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 448 0.81
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 325 0.82
Mesivta Lev Bonim NR No Private 10-12 0 0.96

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Neighbors for 997 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Nearby ZIP codes for 997 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 997 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

The development at 997 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 was built in 1955.

What is the total square footage of 997 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

997 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 has a total of 1,600 square feet.

When was 997 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 last sold and what was the sale price?

997 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 was last sold on 12/19/2003 for $335,000.

What is the assessed value of 997 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

997 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 is currently assessed at $49,260.

What are the property taxes for 997 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

The property taxes for 997 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 total $7,868.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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