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557 A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 - Property report

Also known as: 557 A Lafayette Ave

Property image for 557 A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,875

Sale price

$713,000

General information

Address

Primary address

557 A Lafayette Avenue

ZIP code

11205

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01783-0067

Building

Property type

Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)

Building sq. ft.

2,624

Building dimensions

18.75 ft x 35 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Frame

Exterior wall

Composition

Basement

Sales

Sale date

06/15/2011

Sale price

$713,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$2,080

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)

Lafayette Avenue (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

18.75 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,875

Area overview

Walk score

94 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

92 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

91 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.39 Miles

Closest fire station

0.32 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 557 A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 557 A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
06/15/2011	$713,000	XXXXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXXXX, XXXXXXXXXXX X	XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
12/22/2010	$275,000	XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXX	XXXXX, XXXXXX
08/02/2007	$749,999	XXXXX, XXXXXX	XXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
02/01/2022 - R 12/17/2021 - D	Mortgage and Consolidation (2022012501820001)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
10/20/2016 - R 10/04/2016 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2016101100277001)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX
10/13/2016 - R 09/19/2016 - D	Mortgage (2016101101436001)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
12/26/2013 - R 11/20/2013 - D	Court Order (2013121900718001)	XXXXX XXXXX
06/30/2011 - R 06/15/2011 - D	Mortgage (2011062300459002)	XXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXX
06/30/2011 - R 06/15/2011 - D	Deed (2011062300459001)	XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXX XXXXX X
02/01/2011 - R 01/16/2011 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2011012100646001)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/12/2011 - R 01/02/2011 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2011010401277001)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
02/10/2011 - R 12/22/2010 - D	Mortgage (2011011100161004)	XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXX XXX
02/10/2011 - R 12/22/2010 - D	Deed (2011011100161003)	XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 557 A Lafayette Avenue, 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

$2,080

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,257,000

Assessed value

$135,420

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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	$2,026,000	$121,560	$9,060	19.843%	$2,773	$1,798	-0.59%
2024/25	$1,660,000	$99,600	$9,004	20.085%	$2,770	$1,808	+7.46%
2023/24	$1,467,000	$88,020	$8,379	20.085%	$2,619	$1,683	+6.50%
2022/23	$1,607,000	$96,420	$7,781	20.309%	$2,502	$1,580	+8.53%
2021/22	$1,693,000	$101,580	$7,293	19.963%	$2,324	$1,456	-5.52%
2020/21	$1,827,000	$109,620	$7,323	21.045%	$2,450	$1,541	+0.84%
2019/20	$1,453,000	$87,180	$7,220	21.167%	$2,433	$1,528	+9.22%
2018/19	$1,065,000	$63,900	$6,689	20.919%	$2,273	$1,399	+10.16%
2017/18	$1,152,000	$69,120	$6,231	20.385%	$2,093	$1,270	+10.93%
2016/17	$853,000	$51,180	$5,728	19.991%	$1,940	$1,145	+2.77%

Permits

Permit information for 557 A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
01/14/2011	Alteration type 2
02/05/2009	Subdivision: improved

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Bedford residential market stats

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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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 & Lafayette Ave at NW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.036

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	202	0.19
P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	202	0.19
Dr CR Johnson Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-4, 6-8	0	0.07
Dr CR Johnson Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-4, 6-8	0	0.07
Walk In Cove Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.09
Talmud Torah Dnitra	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	500	0.15
Talmud Torah Dnitra	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	500	0.15
P.S. 54 Samuel C Barnes	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	155	0.18
P.S. 54 Samuel C Barnes	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	155	0.18

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Dr CR Johnson Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-4, 6-8	0	0.07
Walk In Cove Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.09
Talmud Torah Dnitra	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	500	0.15
George H Murray Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	81	0.35
Walk In Love Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	291	0.35
Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School	7	No	Charter	8	66	0.45
Community Partnership Charter School	7	No	Charter	PK, K-8	371	0.46
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	729	0.46
P.S. 368	NR	No	Public	PK, K-12	220	0.53

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Walk In Cove Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.09
Talmud Torah Dnitra	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	500	0.15
Bedford Academy High School	9	No	Public	9-12	381	0.34
Brooklyn Community High School Communication Arts An	NR	No	Public	9-12	515	0.35
Brooklyn High School For Leadership And Community	1	No	Public	9-12	139	0.35
Walk In Love Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	291	0.35
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	102	0.44
Brooklyn Academy High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	82	0.45
Ohel Elozer	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.45
Talmud Torah Tashbar	NR	No	Private	PK, K-10	0	0.46

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 557 A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The development at 557 A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 557 A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

557 A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 has a total of 2,624 square feet.

When was 557 A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 last sold and what was the sale price?

557 A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was last sold on 06/15/2011 for $713,000.

What is the assessed value of 557 A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

557 A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 is currently assessed at $135,420.

What are the property taxes for 557 A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The property taxes for 557 A Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 total $2,079.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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