| Primary address | 997 East 56th Street |
| Neighborhood | Flatlands |
| Zip code | 11234 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 07760-0024 |
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| Purchase date | 12/19/2003 |
| Purchase price | $335,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $7,868 |
| Lot sqft | 2,000 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Two Family Brick (B1)
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| Building sqft | 1,600 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Row |
| Building material | C block + brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Garage type | Built-in garage |
| Year built | 1955 |
| Frontage(s) | East 56 Street (wide) |
| School district | 22 |
| Community district | 18 |
| Closest police station | 1.04 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.87 Miles |
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997 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 was built in 1955 and has a total of 1,600 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 997 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $42,540, the tax amount paid for 997 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 is $7,423. For the next year, the tax amount for 997 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 is estimated at $7,868.
When was 997 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 last sold and what was the last sale price?997 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 was last sold in 12/19/2003 for $335,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 997 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $7,423 |
| Estimated property tax: | $7,868 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $709,000 |
| Assessed value: | $42,540 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 997 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 |
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| 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% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 2 (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Closest station | Nostrand Ave & Flatbush Ave at NE Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | 2-5 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 1.328 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Av H / E 56 St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B6 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.082 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| 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 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 216 | 0.22 |
| Brooklyn Bridge Academy | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 116 | 0.22 |
| Victory Collegiate High School | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 264 | 0.22 |
| Academy for Conservation and the Environment | 4 | No | Public | 9-12 | 383 | 0.22 |
| Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 181 | 0.22 |
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Here are the neighbors for 997 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 989 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 1,544 | 07/25/2014 | |
| 979 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 1,650 | 12/15/2003 | $300,000 |
| 975 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 2,146 | 10/10/2008 | $612,000 |
| 1009 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 1,600 | 10/14/2021 | |
| 985 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 1,650 | 12/17/1979 | |
| 977 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 1,650 | 12/12/1985 | |
| 965 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 1,480 | 02/05/2021 | $725,000 |
| 981 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 1,650 | 02/22/2012 | $409,574 |
| 969 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 990 | 11/21/2017 | $655,000 |
| 1007 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 1,600 | 02/18/2008 | |
| 1013 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 1,800 | 01/11/1995 | |
| 1019 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 1,800 | 03/12/2025 | $750,000 |
| 973 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 2,146 | 02/15/2005 | $535,000 |
| 1015 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 1,800 | 11/06/2019 | |
| 1011 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 1,600 | 04/26/2006 | |
| 995 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 1,600 | 08/05/1999 | |
| 1001 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 1,600 | 07/17/2025 | |
| 1003 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 1,600 | 02/22/2021 | |
| 1017 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 1,600 | 08/10/2025 | |
| 1005 E 56th St, Brooklyn | 1,600 | 08/04/2005 |
