| Primary address | 197 East 55th Street |
| Neighborhood | East Flatbush |
| Zip code | 11203 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 04681-0060 |
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| Purchase date | 08/29/2025 |
| Purchase price | $1,260,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $12,924 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 2,000 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Two Family Brick (B1)
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| Building sqft | 3,091 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | 1-3 family residential |
| Building material | Frame |
| Status | Register |
| Status date | Register |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Garage type | Built-in garage |
| Year built | 2022 |
| Frontage(s) | East 55 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | East 56 Street |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 18 |
| Community district | 17 |
| Closest police station | 1.10 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.25 Miles |
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197 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was built in 2022 and has a total of 3,091 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 197 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $69,420, the tax amount paid for 197 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is $11,328. For the next year, the tax amount for 197 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 is estimated at $12,924.
When was 197 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 last sold and what was the last sale price?197 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203 was last sold in 08/29/2025 for $1,260,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 197 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $11,329 |
| Estimated property tax: | $12,924 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,157,000 |
| Assessed value: | $69,420 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 197 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessed value | Taxable | Tax rate % | Base tax | Property tax | Year over year change |
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| 2025/26 | $1,157,000 | $69,420 | $57,091 | 19.843% | $11,329 | $11,329 | +3806.03% |
| 2024/25 | $231,000 | $13,860 | $1,444 | 20.085% | $290 | $290 | +6.02% |
| 2023/24 | $231,000 | $13,860 | $1,362 | 20.085% | $274 | $274 | +4.50% |
| 2022/23 | $201,000 | $12,060 | $1,289 | 20.309% | $262 | $262 | +7.73% |
| 2021/22 | $184,000 | $11,040 | $1,218 | 19.963% | $243 | $243 | -3.21% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
| Hurricane evacuation zone: | 6 (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Closest station | Saratoga Ave & Livonia Ave at SW Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | 3 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.768 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Bus Routes
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| Name | Church Av/E 55 St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B35 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.047 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 244 Richard R Green | 7 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 344 | 0.36 |
| P.S. 244 Richard R Green | 7 | Yes | Public | PK, K-5 | 344 | 0.36 |
| Flatbush Sda School | NR | No | Private | PK-5 | 83 | 0.26 |
| Flatbush Sda School | NR | No | Private | PK-5 | 83 | 0.26 |
| Steps Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-5 | 75 | 0.30 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Middle School of Media Law and Fine Arts (The) | 4 | Yes | Public | 6-8 | 180 | 0.42 |
| BROOKLYN SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING ACADEMY | 7 | No | Public | 6-8 | 350 | 0.36 |
| Learning Dynamics Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-7 | 0 | 0.41 |
| Middle School Of Marketing And Legal Studies | NR | No | Public | 6-8 | 132 | 0.42 |
| Middle School For Art And Philosphy | 4 | No | Public | 6-8 | 146 | 0.42 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| It Takes A Village Academy | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 308 | 0.39 |
| Kurt Hahn Expeditionary Learning School | 1 | No | Public | 9-12 | 152 | 0.39 |
| Cultural Academy For The Arts And Sciences | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 232 | 0.39 |
| Kings Collegiate Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,215 | 0.42 |
| East Brooklyn Community High School | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 127 | 0.52 |
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Here are the neighbors for 197 East 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11203.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 186 E 57th St, Brooklyn | 2,688 | 12/20/1983 | |
| 224 E 55th St, Brooklyn | 2,700 | 03/04/1974 | |
| 337 Rear E 52nd St, Brooklyn | 12/03/2013 | $19,000 | |
| 52 E 58th St, Brooklyn | 3,160 | 08/04/2011 | |
| 370 E 53rd St, Brooklyn | 400 | 07/03/1974 | |
| 323 E 53rd St, Brooklyn | 3,080 | ||
| 1061 Willmohr St, Brooklyn | 2,440 | 10/16/2008 | $484,900 |
| 188 E 54th St, Brooklyn | 3,120 | 09/21/2011 | $585,000 |
| 176 E 55th St, Brooklyn | 1,440 | 10/31/2016 | $715,000 |
| 5111 Snyder Ave, Brooklyn | 3,960 | 06/10/2004 | $640,000 |
| 178 E 55th St, Brooklyn | 10/31/2016 | $715,000 | |
| 490 E 91st St, Brooklyn | 1,694 | 06/10/1994 | |
| 192 E 57th St, Brooklyn | 2,400 | 10/07/2024 | $802,000 |
| 207 E 55th St, Brooklyn | 1,840 | 04/25/1972 | |
| 268 E 53rd St, Brooklyn | 2,646 | 06/21/1994 | |
| 188 E 53rd St, Brooklyn | 3,245 | 01/06/2023 | $1 |
| 252 E 52nd St, Brooklyn | 2,240 | 05/28/2013 | |
| 314 E 54th St, Brooklyn | 2,520 | 12/30/2024 | |
| 897 Utica Ave, Brooklyn | 6,000 | 02/23/2024 | |
| 316-324 E 54th St, Brooklyn | 12/30/2024 |
