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

Also known as: 959 E 53rd St

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1950

Lot sq. ft.

2,600

General information

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Address
Primary address
959 East 53rd Street
ZIP code
11234
Neighborhood
East Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
07971-0015

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Building
Property type
One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)
Building sq. ft.
2,155
Building dimensions
20 ft x 37 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1950
Building material
C Blck + Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Basement Garage
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,139
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
26.33 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,600

Area overview

Walk score
84 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
76 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
57 /100.  Bikeable
School district
18
Community district
18
Closest police station
0.99 Miles
Closest fire station
1.01 Miles

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Ownership

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 959 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
11/03/2003 - R
09/04/2003 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003090400618001)
09/25/2003 - R
07/15/2003 - D		 Mortgage
(2003073101044001)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXX XXX
05/06/1991 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3820001613382)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXX
02/01/1991 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3210001596621)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXX XX
01/04/1991 - R Deed
(3270001590627)		 XXXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX X
01/04/1991 - R Mortgage
(3260001590626)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX
10/23/1985 - R Mortgage
(3650001120465)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XX
12/31/1979 - R Mortgage
(37930113000533)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX
12/31/1979 - R Mortgage
(37930113000522)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXX
12/31/1979 - R Deed
(37930113000520)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX X

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 959 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
$8,139
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$881,000
Assessed value
$52,860

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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 $874,000 $52,440 $38,695 19.843% $7,678 $7,678 -1.20%
2024/25 $1,028,000 $61,680 $38,695 20.085% $7,772 $7,772 +0.77%
2023/24 $1,026,000 $61,560 $38,400 20.085% $7,713 $7,713 +4.83%
2022/23 $974,000 $58,440 $36,228 20.309% $7,358 $7,358 +7.83%
2021/22 $789,000 $47,340 $34,180 19.963% $6,823 $6,823 +0.54%
2020/21 $727,000 $43,620 $32,246 21.045% $6,786 $6,786 -0.58%
2019/20 $804,000 $48,240 $32,246 21.167% $6,826 $6,826 +1.96%
2018/19 $687,000 $41,220 $32,000 20.919% $6,694 $6,694 +8.77%
2017/18 $520,000 $31,200 $30,190 20.385% $6,154 $6,154 +8.08%
2016/17 $512,000 $30,720 $28,483 19.991% $5,694 $5,694 +8.36%
Permits

Permit information for 959 East 53rd 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
4

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Flatbush Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
2-5
Distance (miles)
1.173
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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 0.54
P.S. 208 Elsa Ebeling 7 Yes Public PK, K-5 266 0.54
Great Oaks Elementary School NR No Private K-8 116 0.31
The Bible Speaks Academy NR No Private 3-9 5 0.31
P.S. 251 Paerdegat 3 No Public PK, K-5 306 0.33
P.S. 251 Paerdegat 3 No Public PK, K-5 306 0.33
P.S. 109 4 No Public PK, K-8 520 0.41
P.S. 109 4 No Public PK, K-8 520 0.41
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.42
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.42
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 0.84
Great Oaks Elementary School NR No Private K-8 116 0.31
The Bible Speaks Academy NR No Private 3-9 5 0.31
P.S. 109 4 No Public PK, K-8 520 0.41
Ebenezer Preparatory School NR No Private PK-8 92 0.42
St Catherine Genoa-St Therese Lisieu NR No Private PK-8 199 0.61
St. Therese of Lisieux School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.65
Is 68 Isaac Bildersee 4 No Public 6-8 214 0.78
BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY 7 No Public 6-8 350 0.83
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 0.39
Victory Collegiate High School 2 No Public 9-12 264 0.39
Academy for Conservation and the Environment 4 No Public 9-12 383 0.39
Brooklyn Bridge Academy 4 No Public 9-12 116 0.39
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity 3 No Public 9-12 181 0.39
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 448 0.57
Nazareth Regional High School NR No Private 9-12 325 0.57
Christian Heritage Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 269 0.77
Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School 1 No Public 9-12 152 0.84
It Takes A Village Academy 3 No Public 9-12 308 0.84

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Neighbors for 959 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY

972 E 53rd St, Brooklyn 963 E 53rd St, Brooklyn 953 E 53rd St, Brooklyn 945 E 53rd St, Brooklyn 5309 Glenwood Rd, Brooklyn 935 E 53rd St, Brooklyn 976 E 53rd St, Brooklyn 951 E 53rd St, Brooklyn 941 E 53rd St, Brooklyn 939 E 53rd St, Brooklyn 937 E 53rd St, Brooklyn 961 E 53rd St, Brooklyn 974 E 53rd St, Brooklyn 955 E 53rd St, Brooklyn 943 E 53rd St, Brooklyn 970 E 53rd St, Brooklyn 949 E 53rd St, Brooklyn 968 E 53rd St, Brooklyn 965 E 53rd St, Brooklyn 5321 Glenwood Rd, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 959 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 959 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

The development at 959 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 was built in 1950.

What is the total square footage of 959 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

959 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 has a total of 2,155 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 959 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

959 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 is currently assessed at $52,860.

What are the property taxes for 959 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

The property taxes for 959 East 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 total $8,138.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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