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1237 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 - Property report

Also known as: 1237 E 55th St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1960

Lot sq. ft.

2,317

Sale price

$800,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
1237 East 55th Street
ZIP code
11234
Neighborhood
Flatlands
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
07803-0014

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
3,392
Building dimensions
23.17 ft x 52.67 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1960
Building material
C Blck + Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Basement Garage
Sales
Sale date
10/14/2021
Sale price
$800,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$9,704
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
23.17 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,317

Area overview

Walk score
87 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
81 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
64 /100.  Bikeable
School district
22
Community district
18
Closest police station
0.99 Miles
Closest fire station
0.56 Miles

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Ownership

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

Sales history for 1237 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
10/14/2021 $800,000 XXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX
03/21/2006 $580,000 XXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/18/2021 - R
11/04/2021 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2021110800662002)		 XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/20/2021 - R
10/14/2021 - D		 Mortgage
(2021101500230002)		 XXX XXXXX XXXX
10/20/2021 - R
10/14/2021 - D		 Deed
(2021101500230001)		 XXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXX
05/04/2020 - R
04/22/2020 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2020050100693001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/30/2019 - R
10/24/2019 - D		 Tax Lien Sale Certificate
(2019102901254001)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX
12/12/2018 - R
12/10/2018 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2018121200698001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
06/14/2017 - R
05/26/2017 - D		 Mortgage and Consolidation
(2017061200805001)		 XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
01/14/2013 - R
12/31/2012 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2013010300061001)		 XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
06/25/2012 - R
06/12/2012 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2012061501243001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX
04/03/2006 - R
03/21/2006 - D		 Mortgage
(2006032902089002)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1237 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
$9,704
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,080,000
Assessed value
$64,800

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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 $829,000 $49,740 $48,902 19.843% $9,704 $9,704 +0.48%
2024/25 $883,000 $52,980 $48,082 20.085% $9,657 $9,657 +6.00%
2023/24 $942,000 $56,520 $45,360 20.085% $9,111 $9,111 +3.85%
2022/23 $822,000 $49,320 $43,196 20.309% $8,773 $8,773 +7.84%
2021/22 $807,000 $48,420 $40,752 19.963% $8,135 $8,135 -5.15%
2020/21 $801,000 $48,060 $40,752 21.045% $8,576 $8,576 +1.12%
2019/20 $773,000 $46,380 $40,068 21.167% $8,481 $8,481 +7.26%
2018/19 $707,000 $42,420 $37,800 20.919% $7,907 $7,907 +7.76%
2017/18 $648,000 $38,880 $35,997 20.385% $7,338 $7,338 +8.09%
2016/17 $566,000 $33,960 $33,960 19.991% $6,789 $6,789 -0.58%
Permits

Permit information for 1237 East 55th 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
3

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Flatbush Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
2-5
Distance (miles)
1.361
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 203 Floyd Bennett 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 501 0.37
P.S. 203 Floyd Bennett 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 501 0.37
Brooklyn Kids Preparatory School NR No Private K-7 40 0.25
P.S. 326 NR No Public PK, K-2 149 0.31
P.S. 326 NR No Public PK, K-2 149 0.31
P.S. 251 Paerdegat 3 No Public PK, K-5 306 0.32
P.S. 251 Paerdegat 3 No Public PK, K-5 306 0.32
Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 180 0.41
Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 180 0.41
Success Academy Bergen Beach 10 No Charter K-8 1,052 0.64
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 0.64
Brooklyn Kids Preparatory School NR No Private K-7 40 0.25
Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 180 0.41
Success Academy Bergen Beach 10 No Charter K-8 1,052 0.64
Scholar Skills Christian Academy NR No Private 3-11 23 0.65
Christian Heritage Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 269 0.70
Midwood Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 255 0.80
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee 4 No Public 6-8 214 0.84
P.S. 109 4 No Public PK, K-8 520 0.85
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity 3 No Public 9-12 181 0.53
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School 4 No Public 9-12 216 0.53
Academy for Conservation and the Environment 4 No Public 9-12 383 0.53
Victory Collegiate High School 2 No Public 9-12 264 0.53
Brooklyn Bridge Academy 4 No Public 9-12 116 0.53
Scholar Skills Christian Academy NR No Private 3-11 23 0.65
Christian Heritage Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 269 0.70
Eisek Hatorah d'RACHMISTRIVKA NR No Private 9-12 107 0.84
Mesivta Tiferes Yisroel NR No Private PK, K-12 0 1.02
Mesivta Lev Bonim NR No Private 10-12 0 1.13

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Neighbors for 1237 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Nearby ZIP codes for 1237 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 1237 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

The development at 1237 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 was built in 1960.

What is the total square footage of 1237 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

1237 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 has a total of 3,392 square feet.

When was 1237 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 last sold and what was the sale price?

1237 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 was last sold on 10/14/2021 for $800,000.

What is the assessed value of 1237 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

1237 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 is currently assessed at $64,800.

What are the property taxes for 1237 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

The property taxes for 1237 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 total $9,703.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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