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1497 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 - Property report

Also known as: 1497 E 55th St

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Property type

Miscellaneous One Family (A9)

Year built

1925

Lot sq. ft.

1,800

General information

Address

Primary address

1497 East 55th Street

ZIP code

11234

Neighborhood

Flatlands

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

07880-0020

Building

Property type

Miscellaneous One Family (A9)

Building sq. ft.

980

Building dimensions

14 ft x 27 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1925

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Aluminum/Vinyl

Basement

Garage type

Detached, Frame Garage

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$5,250

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

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

18 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,800

Area overview

Walk score

93 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

78 /100. Excellent Transit

Bike score

62 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

1.15 Miles

Closest fire station

0.30 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 1497 East 55th 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 1497 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
12/23/2014 - R 10/28/2014 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2014122200743003)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX	XXXX
12/23/2014 - R 10/28/2014 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2014122200743002)	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXX
12/23/2014 - R 10/28/2014 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2014122200743001)	XXXX	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
12/23/2014 - R 10/27/2014 - D	Agreement (2014122200743005)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXX
12/23/2014 - R 10/27/2014 - D	Mortgage (2014122200743004)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXX
09/12/2007 - R 08/30/2007 - D	Agreement (2007090600692003)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXX
09/12/2007 - R 08/30/2007 - D	Mortgage (2007090600692002)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXX
09/12/2007 - R 08/30/2007 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2007090600692001)	XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX	XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
02/15/2007 - R 01/20/2007 - D	Deed (2007020900361001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXX
09/27/2005 - R 09/13/2005 - D	Agreement (2005092200666002)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1497 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

$5,250

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$695,000

Assessed value

$41,700

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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	$625,000	$37,500	$25,917	19.843%	$5,424	$5,143	+4.70%
2024/25	$628,000	$37,680	$24,455	20.085%	$5,181	$4,912	+5.85%
2023/24	$551,000	$33,060	$23,104	20.085%	$4,922	$4,640	+5.02%
2022/23	$604,000	$36,240	$21,756	20.309%	$4,715	$4,418	+1.64%
2021/22	$466,000	$27,960	$21,776	19.963%	$4,635	$4,347	-3.35%
2020/21	$447,000	$26,820	$21,371	21.045%	$4,794	$4,498	+5.73%
2019/20	$494,000	$29,640	$20,096	21.167%	$4,550	$4,254	+7.25%
2018/19	$436,000	$26,160	$18,960	20.919%	$4,272	$3,966	+8.84%
2017/18	$413,000	$24,780	$17,877	20.385%	$3,944	$3,644	+2.43%
2016/17	$374,000	$22,440	$17,797	19.991%	$3,868	$3,558	+4.54%

Permits

Permit information for 1497 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

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Nostrand Ave & Avenue H at NE Corner

Station lines

2-5

Distance (miles)

1.578

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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	0.25
P.S. 203 Floyd Bennett	7	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	501	0.25
Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	180	0.09
Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	180	0.09
Brooklyn Kids Preparatory School	NR	No	Private	K-7	40	0.40
Scholar Skills Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	3-11	23	0.41
Success Academy Bergen Beach	10	No	Charter	K-8	1,052	0.46
Yeshivah of Crown Heights	NR	No	Private	PK-8	400	0.53
P.S. 236 Mill Basin	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	572	0.57
P.S. 236 Mill Basin	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	572	0.57

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	0.46
Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	180	0.09
Brooklyn Kids Preparatory School	NR	No	Private	K-7	40	0.40
Scholar Skills Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	3-11	23	0.41
Success Academy Bergen Beach	10	No	Charter	K-8	1,052	0.46
Yeshivah of Crown Heights	NR	No	Private	PK-8	400	0.53
P.S. 207 Elizabeth G Leary	8	No	Public	PK, K-8	896	0.62
St Bernard Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	317	0.63
Hebrew Language Academy	5	No	Charter	PK, K-8	610	0.68

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	0.41
Christian Heritage Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	269	0.92
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
Brooklyn Bridge Academy	4	No	Public	9-12	116	0.95
Mesivta Tiferes Yisroel	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	1.04
Zvi Dov Roth Academy Of Yeshiva Rambam	NR	No	Private	9-12	67	1.07
Eisek Hatorah d'RACHMISTRIVKA	NR	No	Private	9-12	107	1.12

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1497 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

The development at 1497 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 1497 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

1497 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 has a total of 980 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1497 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

1497 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 is currently assessed at $41,700.

What are the property taxes for 1497 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

The property taxes for 1497 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 total $5,250.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

Disclaimer

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