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551 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 - Property report

Also known as: 551 Van Siclen Ave

Property image for 551 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Year built

1930

Lot sq. ft.

1,742

General information

Address

Primary address

551 Van Siclen Avenue

Alternate address(es)

551-557 Van Siclen Ave

ZIP code

11207

Neighborhood

East New York

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

04074-0001

Building

Property type

One Family Attached or Semi-Detached (A5)

Building sq. ft.

1,462

Building dimensions

17 ft x 35 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1930

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$1,514

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)

Van Siclen Avenue (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

17.42 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,742

Area overview

Walk score

78 /100. Very Walkable

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

78 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.47 Miles

Closest fire station

0.36 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 551 Van Siclen 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 551 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
12/29/2025 - R	Initial UCC1 (2025122400499001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXX XXX XXXXXX XXX
10/10/2024 - R 04/25/2024 - D	Deed (2024100800830001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
10/27/2009 - R 03/09/2009 - D	Deed (2009102000621001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
05/17/1999 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3910006611691)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX XX XXX XXXX
01/11/1982 - R 01/05/1982 - D	Deed (3560000895356)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXX
12/26/1978 - R	Deed (37830104301260)	XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
01/03/1972 - R	Deed (37230052901839)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
05/06/1970 - R	Deed (37030040900273)	XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
01/20/1970 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (37030038900148)	XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX XX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
07/31/1969 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (36930035101239)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 551 Van Siclen 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

$1,514

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$788,000

Assessed value

$47,280

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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	$905,000	$54,300	$7,199	19.843%	$1,428	$1,428	+4.52%
2024/25	$715,000	$42,900	$6,805	20.085%	$1,367	$1,367	+5.54%
2023/24	$763,000	$45,780	$6,448	20.085%	$1,295	$1,295	-1.10%
2022/23	$730,000	$43,800	$6,448	20.309%	$1,310	$1,310	+3.19%
2021/22	$752,000	$45,120	$6,358	19.963%	$1,269	$1,269	+0.52%
2020/21	$645,000	$38,700	$5,999	21.045%	$1,262	$1,262	+5.17%
2019/20	$575,000	$34,500	$5,671	21.167%	$1,200	$1,200	+6.80%
2018/19	$397,000	$23,820	$5,373	20.919%	$1,124	$1,124	+2.62%
2017/18	$344,000	$20,640	$5,373	20.385%	$1,095	$1,095	+3.41%
2016/17	$321,000	$19,260	$5,298	19.991%	$1,059	$1,059	+8.35%

Permits

Permit information for 551 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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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

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Van Siclen Ave & Livonia Ave at NW Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.024

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 13 Roberto Clemente	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	342	0.31
P.S. 13 Roberto Clemente	5	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	342	0.31
America Come Back To God Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	66	0.08
America Come Back To God Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	66	0.08
New Grace Center Christian School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	185	0.25
New Grace Center Christian School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	185	0.25
St. John Cantius School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.29
Achievement First East New York Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	1,144	0.31
P.S. 149 Danny Kaye	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	479	0.34
P.S. 149 Danny Kaye	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	479	0.34

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Jhs 292 Margaret S Douglas	5	Yes	Public	6-8	351	0.47
America Come Back To God Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	66	0.08
New Grace Center Christian School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	185	0.25
St. John Cantius School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.29
Achievement First East New York Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	1,144	0.31
East New York Family Academy	5	No	Public	6-12	659	0.36
P.S. 36	NR	No	Public	PK, K-12	388	0.39
Legacy School of the Arts	5	No	Public	6-8	147	0.43
Van Siclen Community Middle School	3	No	Public	6-8	221	0.45
Achievement First Linden Charter School	5	No	Charter	K-8	756	0.45

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Achievement First East New York Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-12	1,144	0.31
East New York Family Academy	5	No	Public	6-12	659	0.36
World Academy For Total Community Health	2	No	Public	9-12	132	0.37
Performing Arts and Technology High School	6	No	Public	9-12	319	0.37
High School For Civil Rights	2	No	Public	9-12	140	0.37
Captain Vernon a Richards High School-Fire	3	No	Public	9-12	223	0.37
P.S. 36	NR	No	Public	PK, K-12	388	0.39
Uft Charter School	NR	No	Charter	9-12	190	0.45
The East New York Arts and Civics High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	161	0.45
W H Maxwell Career and Technical Education High School	2	No	Public	9-12	408	0.67

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 551 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

The development at 551 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 was built in 1930.

What is the total square footage of 551 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

551 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 has a total of 1,462 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 551 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

551 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 is currently assessed at $47,280.

What are the property taxes for 551 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207?

The property taxes for 551 Van Siclen Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 total $1,514.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 1 residential unit(s).

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