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1237 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 - Property report

Also known as: 1237 E 56th St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1960

Lot sq. ft.

2,400

Sale price

$540,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
1237 East 56th Street
ZIP code
11234
Neighborhood
Flatlands
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
07836-0032

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
2,500
Building dimensions
24 ft x 53 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
09/07/2010
Sale price
$540,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$9,034
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
24 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,400

Area overview

Walk score
84 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
80 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
63 /100.  Bikeable
School district
22
Community district
18
Closest police station
1.06 Miles
Closest fire station
0.46 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 1237 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 1237 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/07/2010 $540,000 XXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/21/2010 - R
09/13/2010 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2010091300015001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX)
09/20/2010 - R
09/07/2010 - D		 Mortgage
(2010091600977002)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
09/20/2010 - R
09/07/2010 - D		 Deed
(2010091600977001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
05/27/1999 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3140006640114)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
04/12/1999 - R Mortgage
(3490006544749)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
10/10/1995 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3970004961297)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
10/10/1995 - R Mortgage
(3770004960577)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
10/10/1995 - R
09/27/1995 - D		 Deed
(3590004961359)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
06/14/1990 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3570001546757)		 XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1237 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
$9,034
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$920,000
Assessed value
$55,200

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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 $912,000 $54,720 $42,953 19.843% $8,523 $8,523 +4.72%
2024/25 $875,000 $52,500 $40,522 20.085% $8,139 $8,139 0.00%
2023/24 $875,000 $52,500 $40,522 20.085% $8,139 $8,139 -0.35%
2022/23 $888,000 $53,280 $40,216 20.309% $8,167 $8,167 +7.84%
2021/22 $782,000 $46,920 $37,940 19.963% $7,574 $7,574 +0.55%
2020/21 $735,000 $44,100 $35,794 21.045% $7,533 $7,533 +5.39%
2019/20 $652,000 $39,120 $33,768 21.167% $7,148 $7,148 +1.19%
2018/19 $643,000 $38,580 $33,768 20.919% $7,064 $7,064 +3.40%
2017/18 $646,000 $38,760 $33,514 20.385% $6,832 $6,832 +8.09%
2016/17 $568,000 $34,080 $31,617 19.991% $6,321 $6,321 +8.37%
Permits

Permit information for 1237 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)
1.444
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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 0.34
P.S. 203 Floyd Bennett 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 501 0.34
Brooklyn Kids Preparatory School NR No Private K-7 40 0.16
Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 180 0.32
Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 180 0.32
P.S. 326 NR No Public PK, K-2 149 0.41
P.S. 326 NR No Public PK, K-2 149 0.41
P.S. 251 Paerdegat 3 No Public PK, K-5 306 0.42
P.S. 251 Paerdegat 3 No Public PK, K-5 306 0.42
Success Academy Bergen Beach 10 No Charter K-8 1,052 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 0.54
Brooklyn Kids Preparatory School NR No Private K-7 40 0.16
Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 180 0.32
Success Academy Bergen Beach 10 No Charter K-8 1,052 0.54
Scholar Skills Christian Academy NR No Private 3-11 23 0.62
St Bernard Elementary School NR No Private PK-8 317 0.73
Yeshivah of Crown Heights NR No Private PK-8 400 0.77
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee 4 No Public 6-8 214 0.86
P.S. 207 Elizabeth G Leary 8 No Public PK, K-8 896 0.94
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 0.59
Victory Collegiate High School 2 No Public 9-12 264 0.59
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School 4 No Public 9-12 216 0.59
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity 3 No Public 9-12 181 0.59
Brooklyn Bridge Academy 4 No Public 9-12 116 0.59
Scholar Skills Christian Academy NR No Private 3-11 23 0.62
Christian Heritage Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 269 0.78
Eisek Hatorah d'RACHMISTRIVKA NR No Private 9-12 107 0.84
Mesivta Tiferes Yisroel NR No Private PK, K-12 0 1.06
Mesivta Lev Bonim NR No Private 10-12 0 1.13

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Neighbors for 1237 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

1233 E 56th St, Brooklyn 1231 E 56th St, Brooklyn 1239 E 56th St, Brooklyn 1229 E 56th St, Brooklyn 1223 E 56th St, Brooklyn 1221 E 56th St, Brooklyn 1259 E 56th St, Brooklyn 1261 E 56th St, Brooklyn 1243 E 56th St, Brooklyn 1247 E 56th St, Brooklyn 1217 E 56th St, Brooklyn 1106 E 57th St, Brooklyn 1257 E 56th St, Brooklyn 1251 E 56th St, Brooklyn 1253 E 56th St, Brooklyn 1249 E 56th St, Brooklyn 1102 E 57th St, Brooklyn 1263 E 56th St, Brooklyn 1227 E 56th St, Brooklyn 1215 E 56th St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 1237 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1237 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

The development at 1237 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 was built in 1960.

What is the total square footage of 1237 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

1237 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 has a total of 2,500 square feet.

When was 1237 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 last sold and what was the sale price?

1237 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 was last sold on 09/07/2010 for $540,000.

What is the assessed value of 1237 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

1237 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 is currently assessed at $55,200.

What are the property taxes for 1237 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

The property taxes for 1237 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 total $9,034.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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