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5537 Whitty Lane, Brooklyn, NY 11203 - Property report

Also known as: 5537 Whitty Ln

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Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1940

Lot sq. ft.

1,620

Sale price

$435,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
5537 Whitty Lane
ZIP code
11203
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
07930-0114

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
Building sq. ft.
1,872
Building dimensions
18 ft x 36 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1940
Building material
C Blck + Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Basement Garage
Sales
Sale date
01/28/2015
Sale price
$435,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,603
Tax class
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Whitty Lane (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Foster Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
18 ft x 90 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,620
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Current built area
1,879 sq. ft.
Buildable area

Area overview

Walk score
70 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
74 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
59 /100.  Bikeable
School district
18
Community district
17
Closest police station
1.13 Miles
Closest fire station
0.70 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 5537 Whitty Lane, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 5537 Whitty Lane, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
01/28/2015 $435,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/18/2021 - R
09/20/2021 - D		 Agreement
(2021100600262002)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
10/18/2021 - R
09/20/2021 - D		 Mortgage
(2021100600262001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
02/19/2015 - R
02/05/2015 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2015021201173001)		 XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX
03/13/2015 - R
01/28/2015 - D		 Mortgage
(2015020500880002)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
03/13/2015 - R
01/28/2015 - D		 Deed
(2015020500880001)		 XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX X
08/24/2006 - R
10/25/2004 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006081800121001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
01/30/2006 - R
09/01/2004 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005011200450001)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
10/29/2004 - R
08/09/2004 - D		 Mortgage
(2004091900051002)		 XXXX XXXXXX XXXX
10/29/2004 - R
07/14/2004 - D		 Deed
(2004091900051001)		 XXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX
04/16/2003 - R
11/07/2002 - D		 Mortgage
(2003031701673001)		 XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 5537 Whitty Lane, 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
$6,603
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$742,000
Assessed value
$44,520

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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 $747,000 $44,820 $31,294 19.843% $6,491 $6,210 +4.72%
2024/25 $722,000 $43,320 $29,523 20.085% $6,199 $5,930 +6.52%
2023/24 $652,000 $39,120 $27,717 20.085% $5,848 $5,567 -0.26%
2022/23 $714,000 $42,840 $27,484 20.309% $5,878 $5,582 +1.84%
2021/22 $551,000 $33,060 $27,457 19.963% $5,769 $5,481 +0.74%
2020/21 $546,000 $32,760 $25,852 21.045% $5,737 $5,441 +5.69%
2019/20 $513,000 $30,780 $24,319 21.167% $5,444 $5,148 +7.91%
2018/19 $517,000 $31,020 $22,804 20.919% $5,076 $4,770 +3.32%
2017/18 $510,000 $30,600 $22,650 20.385% $4,917 $4,617 +2.51%
2016/17 $429,000 $25,740 $22,531 19.991% $4,814 $4,504 +8.97%
Permits

Permit information for 5537 Whitty Lane, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
08/16/2024 Alteration
06/15/2021 Alteration
12/04/2020 Alteration type 2

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

East Flatbush residential market stats

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Median sale price

$780,000

8.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$473

13.5% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$998,800

3.4% 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
4

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Glenwood Rd & Rockaway Pkwy at NW Corner
Station lines
L
Distance (miles)
1.199
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 208 Elsa Ebeling 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 266 0.35
P.S. 208 Elsa Ebeling 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 266 0.35
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.11
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.11
The Bible Speaks Academy NR No Private 3-9 5 0.13
IVY HILL PREP CHARTER SCHOOL 6 No Charter K-3 213 0.24
Parkway Elementary & Preschool NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.42
Parkway Elementary & Preschool NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.42
P.S. 244 Richard R Green 7 No Public PK, K-5 344 0.51
P.S. 244 Richard R Green 7 No Public PK, K-5 344 0.51
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Is 285 Meyer Levin 6 Yes Public 6-8 552 0.51
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.11
The Bible Speaks Academy NR No Private 3-9 5 0.13
Parkway Elementary & Preschool NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.42
Great Oaks Elementary School NR No Private K-8 116 0.43
BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY 7 No Public 6-8 350 0.51
St Catherine Genoa-St Therese Lisieu NR No Private PK-8 199 0.53
P.S. 109 4 No Public PK, K-8 520 0.56
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee 4 No Public 6-8 214 0.82
Explore Excel Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 536 0.87
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 448 0.24
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 325 0.24
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School 1 No Public 9-12 152 0.51
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences 3 No Public 9-12 232 0.51
It Takes A Village Academy 3 No Public 9-12 308 0.51
Brooklyn Bridge Academy 4 No Public 9-12 116 0.57
Academy for Conservation and the Environment 4 No Public 9-12 383 0.57
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School 4 No Public 9-12 216 0.57
Victory Collegiate High School 2 No Public 9-12 264 0.57
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity 3 No Public 9-12 181 0.57

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Neighbors for 5537 Whitty Lane, Brooklyn, NY

5539 Whitty Ln, Brooklyn 5559 Whitty Ln, Brooklyn 5535 Whitty Ln, Brooklyn 5521 Whitty Ln, Brooklyn 5549 Whitty Ln, Brooklyn 5533 Whitty Ln, Brooklyn 5531 Whitty Ln, Brooklyn 5523 Whitty Ln, Brooklyn 5517 Whitty Ln, Brooklyn 5555 Whitty Ln, Brooklyn 5525 Whitty Ln, Brooklyn 5515 Whitty Ln, Brooklyn 5541 Whitty Ln, Brooklyn 5543 Whitty Ln, Brooklyn 5557 Whitty Ln, Brooklyn 5529 Whitty Ln, Brooklyn 5519 Whitty Ln, Brooklyn 5547 Whitty Ln, Brooklyn 5553 Whitty Ln, Brooklyn 5545 Whitty Ln, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 5537 Whitty Lane, Brooklyn, NY

11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11221, 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 11234, New York City, NY 11236, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11239, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 5537 Whitty Lane, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The development at 5537 Whitty Lane, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 1940.

What is the total square footage of 5537 Whitty Lane, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

5537 Whitty Lane, Brooklyn, NY 11203 has a total of 1,872 square feet.

When was 5537 Whitty Lane, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold and what was the sale price?

5537 Whitty Lane, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold on 01/28/2015 for $435,000.

What is the assessed value of 5537 Whitty Lane, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

5537 Whitty Lane, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is currently assessed at $44,520.

What are the property taxes for 5537 Whitty Lane, Brooklyn, NY 11203?

The property taxes for 5537 Whitty Lane, Brooklyn, NY 11203 total $6,602.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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