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1553 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 - Property report

Also known as: 1553 E 53rd St

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Property type

Miscellaneous One Family (A9)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

1,700

General information

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Address
Primary address
1553 East 53rd Street
Alternate address(es)
1553 Garage E 53rd St
ZIP code
11234
Neighborhood
Flatlands
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
07878-0029

Owner

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Building
Property type
Miscellaneous One Family (A9)
Building sq. ft.
1,274
Building dimensions
14 ft x 42 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1920
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Aluminum/Vinyl
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,443
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
1
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
East 53 Street (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
17 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,700

Area overview

Walk score
91 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
79 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
61 /100.  Bikeable
School district
22
Community district
18
Closest police station
1.05 Miles
Closest fire station
0.40 Miles

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Ownership information for 1553 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Sales history for 1553 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
06/10/1998 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3840006115684)
XXXXX XXXXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
10/22/1974 - R Deed
(37430074201336)
XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXX X
05/28/1974 - R Mortgage
(37430071101738)
XXXXX XXXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XX
05/28/1974 - R Deed
(37430071101736)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XX XXXXX XXXXXXXX X
05/28/1974 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(37430071101734)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXX
01/21/1969 - R Deed
(36930030501182)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 1553 East 53rd 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
$6,443
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$750,000
Assessed value
$45,000

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 $606,000 $36,360 $30,903 19.843% $6,414 $6,132 +4.72%
2024/25 $645,000 $38,700 $29,154 20.085% $6,125 $5,856 +2.24%
2023/24 $565,000 $33,900 $28,516 20.085% $6,009 $5,727 +5.21%
2022/23 $585,000 $35,100 $26,805 20.309% $5,740 $5,444 +1.81%
2021/22 $642,000 $38,520 $26,784 19.963% $5,634 $5,347 -0.46%
2020/21 $538,000 $32,280 $25,526 21.045% $5,669 $5,372 +5.69%
2019/20 $568,000 $34,080 $24,012 21.167% $5,379 $5,083 +3.52%
2018/19 $535,000 $32,100 $23,470 20.919% $5,215 $4,910 +9.06%
2017/18 $426,000 $25,560 $22,084 20.385% $4,801 $4,502 +2.50%
2016/17 $392,000 $23,520 $21,970 19.991% $4,702 $4,392 +7.64%

Permit information for 1553 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY

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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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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
4

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Avenue H at NE Corner
Station lines
2-5
Distance (miles)
1.477

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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 0.15
P.S. 203 Floyd Bennett 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 501 0.15
Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 180 0.18
Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 180 0.18
Scholar Skills Christian Academy NR No Private 3-11 23 0.32
Brooklyn Kids Preparatory School NR No Private K-7 40 0.43
Success Academy Bergen Beach 10 No Charter K-8 1,052 0.56
St. Thomas Aquinas School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.56
P.S. 207 Elizabeth G Leary 8 No Public PK, K-8 896 0.58
P.S. 207 Elizabeth G Leary 8 No Public PK, K-8 896 0.58
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 0.56
Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 180 0.18
Scholar Skills Christian Academy NR No Private 3-11 23 0.32
Brooklyn Kids Preparatory School NR No Private K-7 40 0.43
Success Academy Bergen Beach 10 No Charter K-8 1,052 0.56
St. Thomas Aquinas School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.56
P.S. 207 Elizabeth G Leary 8 No Public PK, K-8 896 0.58
Midwood Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 255 0.61
Hebrew Language Academy 5 No Charter PK, K-8 610 0.77
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Scholar Skills Christian Academy NR No Private 3-11 23 0.32
Christian Heritage Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 269 0.82
Mesivta Tiferes Yisroel NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.93
Brooklyn Bridge Academy 4 No Public 9-12 116 0.95
Academy for Conservation and the Environment 4 No Public 9-12 383 0.95
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity 3 No Public 9-12 181 0.95
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School 4 No Public 9-12 216 0.95
Victory Collegiate High School 2 No Public 9-12 264 0.95
Zvi Dov Roth Academy Of Yeshiva Rambam NR No Private 9-12 67 0.97
Yad Yisroel NR No Private 40 1.16

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1553 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

The development at 1553 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 1553 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

1553 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 has a total of 1,274 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1553 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

1553 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 is currently assessed at $45,000.

What are the property taxes for 1553 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

The property taxes for 1553 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 total $6,442.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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