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1656 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 - Property report

Also known as: 1656 E 56th St

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Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1955

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

General information

Address

Primary address

1656 East 56th Street

ZIP code

11234

Neighborhood

Old Mill Basin

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

08495-0072

Building

Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Building sq. ft.

1,320

Building dimensions

20 ft x 33 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1955

Building material

C Blck + Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Garage type

Basement Garage

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$5,919

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 56 Street (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Area overview

Walk score

87 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

78 /100. Excellent Transit

Bike score

60 /100. Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

1.38 Miles

Closest fire station

0.36 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 1656 East 56th 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 1656 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
12/24/2025 - R 12/15/2025 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2025122200057001)	XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/05/2021 - R 02/03/2021 - D	Agreement (2021080300630002)	XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/05/2021 - R 02/03/2021 - D	Mortgage (2021080300630001)	XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
07/15/2019 - R 05/17/2019 - D	Agreement (2019071100243002)	XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
07/15/2019 - R 05/17/2019 - D	Mortgage (2019071100243001)	XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
12/13/2016 - R 12/06/2016 - D	Mortgage (2016121300826001)	XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/08/2008 - R 07/15/2008 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2008080500624001)	XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX
06/14/1994 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3350004326135)	XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
10/21/1993 - R	Mortgage (3770001809077)	XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
05/26/1993 - R	Deed (3370001774937)	XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX	XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 1656 East 56th 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

$5,919

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$858,000

Assessed value

$51,480

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$897,000	$53,820	$28,042	19.843%	$5,846	$5,564	-1.49%
2024/25	$839,000	$50,340	$28,122	20.085%	$5,917	$5,648	+1.01%
2023/24	$825,000	$49,500	$27,840	20.085%	$5,873	$5,592	+5.39%
2022/23	$675,000	$40,500	$26,125	20.309%	$5,602	$5,306	+8.10%
2021/22	$622,000	$37,320	$24,584	19.963%	$5,195	$4,908	+0.78%
2020/21	$560,000	$33,600	$23,142	21.045%	$5,167	$4,870	-0.62%
2019/20	$538,000	$32,280	$23,152	21.167%	$5,197	$4,901	+2.27%
2018/19	$564,000	$33,840	$22,907	20.919%	$5,097	$4,792	+9.24%
2017/18	$490,000	$29,400	$21,518	20.385%	$4,686	$4,386	+8.96%
2016/17	$460,000	$27,600	$20,137	19.991%	$4,335	$4,026	+9.04%

Permits

Permit information for 1656 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
04/17/2000	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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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

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Nostrand Ave & Avenue H at NE Corner

Station lines

2-5

Distance (miles)

1.817

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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	0.54
P.S. 203 Floyd Bennett	7	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	501	0.54
Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	180	0.41
Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	180	0.41
Hebrew Language Academy	5	No	Charter	PK, K-8	610	0.41
Hebrew Language Academy	5	No	Charter	PK, K-8	610	0.41
Yeshivah of Crown Heights	NR	No	Private	PK-8	400	0.42
Yeshivah of Crown Heights	NR	No	Private	PK-8	400	0.42
P.S. 236 Mill Basin	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	572	0.45
P.S. 236 Mill Basin	8	No	Public	PK, K-5	572	0.45

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	0.57
Mary Queen of Heaven Catholic Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-8	180	0.41
Hebrew Language Academy	5	No	Charter	PK, K-8	610	0.41
Yeshivah of Crown Heights	NR	No	Private	PK-8	400	0.42
P.S. 207 Elizabeth G Leary	8	No	Public	PK, K-8	896	0.50
Scholar Skills Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	3-11	23	0.51
Success Academy Bergen Beach	10	No	Charter	K-8	1,052	0.57
St Bernard Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	317	0.65
Brooklyn Kids Preparatory School	NR	No	Private	K-7	40	0.71
Jhs 278 Marine Park	7	No	Public	6-8	1,076	1.09

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	0.51
Zvi Dov Roth Academy Of Yeshiva Rambam	NR	No	Private	9-12	67	1.13
Christian Heritage Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	269	1.19
Mesivta Tiferes Yisroel	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	0	1.20
Yeshiva Ohr Yisrael	NR	No	Private	9-12	54	1.20
Victory Collegiate High School	2	No	Public	9-12	264	1.29
Brooklyn Theatre Arts High School	4	No	Public	9-12	216	1.29
Brooklyn Community High School for Excellence and Equity	3	No	Public	9-12	181	1.29
Brooklyn Bridge Academy	4	No	Public	9-12	116	1.29
Academy for Conservation and the Environment	4	No	Public	9-12	383	1.29

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 1656 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

The development at 1656 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 was built in 1955.

What is the total square footage of 1656 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

1656 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 has a total of 1,320 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 1656 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

1656 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 is currently assessed at $51,480.

What are the property taxes for 1656 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234?

The property taxes for 1656 East 56th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234 total $5,918.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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