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5-56 Briar Place, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 - Property report

Also known as: 5-56 Briar Pl

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Property type

Two Family Frame (B2)

Year built

1965

Lot sq. ft.

3,180

Sale price

$795,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
5-56 Briar Place
ZIP code
11691
Neighborhood
Far Rockaway
Borough
Queens
Block & lot
15771-0025

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Frame (B2)
Building sq. ft.
2,436
Building dimensions
21 ft x 53 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1965
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Composition
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
07/18/2022
Sale price
$795,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,909
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)
Briar Place (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Ocean Crest Boulevard
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
29 ft x 104 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,180

Area overview

Walk score
80 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
75 /100.  Excellent Transit
Bike score
62 /100.  Bikeable
School district
27
Community district
14
Closest police station
0.43 Miles
Closest fire station
1.70 Miles

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Ownership information for 5-56 Briar Place, Far Rockaway, NY

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

Sales history for 5-56 Briar Place, Far Rockaway, NY 11691

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/18/2022 $795,000 XXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXX, XXXXXXX X XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX
06/22/2020 $645,000 XXX, XXXXXXX X XXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/17/2022 - R
08/10/2022 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2022081100140001)
XXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
08/08/2022 - R
07/18/2022 - D
Mortgage
(2022072600686002)
XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXX
08/08/2022 - R
07/18/2022 - D
Deed
(2022072600686001)
XXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX
07/22/2020 - R
06/30/2020 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2020072200096001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
07/06/2020 - R
06/22/2020 - D
Mortgage
(2020070200814002)
XXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
07/06/2020 - R
06/22/2020 - D
Deed
(2020070200814001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX X
09/03/2013 - R
07/23/2013 - D
Agreement
(2013080800963003)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
09/03/2013 - R
07/23/2013 - D
Mortgage
(2013080800963002)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
09/03/2013 - R
06/26/2013 - D
Assignment, Mortgage
(2013080800963001)
XXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
05/02/2007 - R
03/20/2007 - D
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2007032200401001)
XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property taxes for 5-56 Briar Place, Far Rockaway, 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
$6,909
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$734,000
Assessed value
$44,040

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 $814,000 $48,840 $33,437 19.843% $6,635 $6,635 +1.33%
2024/25 $704,000 $42,240 $32,600 20.085% $6,548 $6,548 +6.00%
2023/24 $709,000 $42,540 $30,756 20.085% $6,177 $6,177 +4.83%
2022/23 $591,000 $35,460 $29,016 20.309% $5,893 $5,893 +1.74%
2021/22 $623,000 $37,380 $29,016 19.963% $5,792 $5,792 +4.04%
2020/21 $584,000 $35,040 $26,454 21.045% $5,864 $5,567 +2.07%
2019/20 $500,000 $30,000 $25,767 21.167% $5,750 $5,454 +7.87%
2018/19 $468,000 $28,080 $24,170 20.919% $5,362 $5,056 +9.22%
2017/18 $403,000 $24,180 $22,710 20.385% $4,929 $4,629 +0.41%
2016/17 $431,000 $25,860 $23,063 19.991% $4,920 $4,611 +8.96%

Permit information for 5-56 Briar Place, Far Rockaway, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/11/2020 Alteration

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
11/25/2025 I
12/05/2024 I
11/30/2023 I

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Far Rockaway, Bayswater residential market stats

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Median sale price

Median price/sq. ft.

Queens median sale price

$595,000

1.7% 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

Property location map
Hurricane evacuation zones
1

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Beach 25th St & Rockaway Frwy at SW Corner
Station lines
A
Distance (miles)
0.229

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Wave Preparatory Elementary School 9 Yes Public PK, K-5 435 0.04
Wave Preparatory Elementary School 9 Yes Public PK, K-5 435 0.04
Reihis Chockma Preschool NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.06
Reihis Chockma Preschool NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.06
Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-5 282 0.28
Peninsula Preparatory Academy Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-5 282 0.28
Torah Academy For Girls NR No Private PK-8 1,485 0.33
Torah Academy For Girls NR No Private PK-8 1,485 0.33
Darchei Torah NR No Private PK-12 2,448 0.33
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ms 53 Brian Piccolo 3 Yes Public 6-8 206 0.51
Village Academy 6 Yes Public 6-8 302 0.51
Reihis Chockma Preschool NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.06
Torah Academy For Girls NR No Private PK-8 1,485 0.33
Darchei Torah NR No Private PK-12 2,448 0.33
Chochma Reishis NR No Private PK-8 290 0.33
World Harvest Deliverance Center Christian Academy NR No Private PK-7 24 0.33
Challenge Preparatory Charter School 4 No Charter K-11 1,134 0.34
Knowledge and Power Preparatory Academy VI 5 No Public 6-8 262 0.35
Acadey of Medical Technology - A College Board School 4 No Public 6-12 670 0.35
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Yeshiva Of Far Rockaway NR No Private 9-12 119 0.33
Darchei Torah NR No Private PK-12 2,448 0.33
Mesivta Yam Hatorah NR No Private 9-12 21 0.33
Bnos Bais Yaakov / Tichon Meir Moshe NR No Private PK-12 1,104 0.33
Bnos Bais Yaakov-Far Rockaway NR No Private PK-12 1,265 0.33
Challenge Preparatory Charter School 4 No Charter K-11 1,134 0.34
Frederick Douglas Academy Vi High School 1 No Public 9-12 265 0.35
Acadey of Medical Technology - A College Board School 4 No Public 6-12 670 0.35
Queens High School For Information Research And T 5 No Public 9-12 493 0.35

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 5-56 Briar Place, Far Rockaway, NY 11691?

The development at 5-56 Briar Place, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 was built in 1965.

What is the total square footage of 5-56 Briar Place, Far Rockaway, NY 11691?

5-56 Briar Place, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 has a total of 2,436 square feet.

When was 5-56 Briar Place, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 last sold and what was the sale price?

5-56 Briar Place, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 was last sold on 07/18/2022 for $795,000.

What is the assessed value of 5-56 Briar Place, Far Rockaway, NY 11691?

5-56 Briar Place, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 is currently assessed at $44,040.

What are the property taxes for 5-56 Briar Place, Far Rockaway, NY 11691?

The property taxes for 5-56 Briar Place, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 total $6,909.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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