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637 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 - Property report

Also known as: 637 E 59th St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1960

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
637 East 59th Street
ZIP code
11234
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
07955-0071

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
2,700
Building dimensions
20 ft x 45 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1960
Building material
C Blck + Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Basement Garage
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,264
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 59 Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Ralph Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
20 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,000

Area overview

Walk score
82 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
77 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
55 /100.  Bikeable
School district
18
Community district
18
Closest police station
1.02 Miles
Closest fire station
0.94 Miles

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Ownership information for 637 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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

Sales history for 637 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
02/15/2024 - R Initial UCC1
(2024021500690001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
01/20/2010 - R
01/08/2010 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2010011000150001)
XXXXXXXXXXXX XX X
08/11/2004 - R
03/05/2004 - D
Agreement
(2004060802283003)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
08/11/2004 - R
03/05/2004 - D
Mortgage
(2004060802283001)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
08/11/2004 - R
02/05/2004 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2004060802283002)
XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
07/14/1997 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3400005689540)
06/27/1997 - R Mortgage
(3350005666535)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XX
06/27/1997 - R Agreement
(3390005666539)
XXXXXXXX XX
06/03/1997 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3790005647279)
01/14/1991 - R Mortgage
(3040001592104)
XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 637 East 59th 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
$5,264
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,013,000
Assessed value
$60,780

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 $1,079,000 $64,740 $24,842 19.843% $8,829 $4,929 -39.78%
2024/25 $1,086,000 $65,160 $40,756 20.085% $8,937 $8,186 +122.94%
2023/24 $1,046,000 $62,760 $18,281 20.085% $8,870 $3,672 +5.23%
2022/23 $907,000 $54,420 $17,181 20.309% $8,461 $3,489 +7.43%
2021/22 $700,000 $42,000 $16,272 19.963% $7,846 $3,248 +1.14%
2020/21 $727,000 $43,620 $15,260 21.045% $7,803 $3,211 -46.40%
2019/20 $703,000 $42,180 $28,308 21.167% $7,849 $5,992 +2.22%
2018/19 $683,000 $40,980 $28,022 20.919% $7,699 $5,862 -8.74%
2017/18 $622,000 $37,320 $31,509 20.385% $7,077 $6,423 +9.38%
2016/17 $635,000 $38,100 $29,374 19.991% $6,548 $5,872 +9.36%

Permit information for 637 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
10/09/2023 Alteration
07/21/2023 Alteration type 2
08/10/2020 Alteration type 2

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HPD Violations

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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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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)
1.045

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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 0.63
P.S. 208 Elsa Ebeling 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 266 0.63
The Bible Speaks Academy NR No Private 3-9 5 0.38
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.39
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.39
IVY HILL PREP CHARTER SCHOOL 6 No Charter K-3 213 0.40
P.S. 251 Paerdegat 3 No Public PK, K-5 306 0.53
P.S. 251 Paerdegat 3 No Public PK, K-5 306 0.53
Our Lady Of Trust School NR No Private PK, K-8 209 0.58
Our Lady Of Trust School NR No Private PK, K-8 209 0.58
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 0.63
The Bible Speaks Academy NR No Private 3-9 5 0.38
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.39
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee 4 No Public 6-8 214 0.54
Our Lady Of Trust School NR No Private PK, K-8 209 0.58
Great Oaks Elementary School NR No Private K-8 116 0.59
Parkway Elementary & Preschool NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.62
Explore Excel Charter School 6 No Charter K-8 536 0.70
P.S. 109 4 No Public PK, K-8 520 0.71
BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY 7 No Public 6-8 350 0.72
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School 4 No Public 9-12 216 0.33
Brooklyn Bridge Academy 4 No Public 9-12 116 0.33
Academy for Conservation and the Environment 4 No Public 9-12 383 0.33
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity 3 No Public 9-12 181 0.33
Victory Collegiate High School 2 No Public 9-12 264 0.33
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 448 0.40
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 325 0.40
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School 1 No Public 9-12 152 0.68
It Takes A Village Academy 3 No Public 9-12 308 0.68
Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences 3 No Public 9-12 232 0.68

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 637 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

The development at 637 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 was built in 1960.

What is the total square footage of 637 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

637 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 has a total of 2,700 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 637 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

637 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 is currently assessed at $60,780.

What are the property taxes for 637 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

The property taxes for 637 East 59th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 total $5,263.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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