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557 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226 - Property report

Also known as: 555 E 21st St

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Property type

Elevator Apartment - Semi-fireproof without Stores (D1)

Year built

1961

Lot sq. ft.

12,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
557 East 21st Street
Alternate address(es)
555 E 21st St
555-567 E 21st St
557 Kenmore Pl
ZIP code
11226
Neighborhood
Flatbush
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
05185-0059

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Building
Property type
Elevator Apartment - Semi-fireproof without Stores (D1)
Building sq. ft.
41,226
Building dimensions
98.75 ft x 84.83 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
6
Year built
1961
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$172,438
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
58
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
100 ft x 120 ft
Lot sq. ft.
12,000

Area overview

Walk score
92 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
83 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
22
Community district
14
Closest police station
1.06 Miles
Closest fire station
0.45 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 557 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 557 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
08/01/2024 - R Initial UCC1
(2024080100435001)		 XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX X X
08/22/2018 - R Initial UCC1
(2018082200283006)		 XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
08/22/2018 - R UCC3 Termination
(2018082200283001)		 XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX X X
08/22/2018 - R
08/16/2018 - D		 Agreement
(2018082200283005)		 XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
08/22/2018 - R
08/16/2018 - D		 Mortgage
(2018082200283004)		 XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
08/22/2018 - R
08/16/2018 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2018082200283003)		 XXXXXXXXXX X X XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
08/22/2018 - R
08/16/2018 - D		 Termination of Assign of L&R
(2018082200283002)		 XXXXXXXXXX X X XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX
03/16/2015 - R
03/06/2015 - D		 Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2015031000772004)		 XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX X X
03/16/2015 - R
03/06/2015 - D		 Agreement
(2015031000772003)		 XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX X X
03/16/2015 - R
03/06/2015 - D		 Mortgage
(2015031000772002)		 XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX X X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 557 East 21st 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
$172,438
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$3,089,000
Assessed value
$1,390,050

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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 $3,401,000 $1,530,450 $1,323,900 12.439% $164,680 $164,680 -0.25%
2024/25 $3,128,000 $1,407,600 $1,320,750 12.5% $165,094 $165,094 -0.58%
2023/24 $3,006,000 $1,352,700 $1,328,220 12.502% $166,054 $166,054 +8.25%
2022/23 $2,779,000 $1,250,550 $1,250,550 12.267% $153,405 $153,405 +16.29%
2021/22 $2,396,000 $1,078,200 $1,078,200 12.235% $131,918 $131,918 -24.10%
2020/21 $3,366,000 $1,514,700 $1,416,870 12.267% $173,807 $173,807 +7.93%
2019/20 $3,211,000 $1,444,950 $1,291,140 12.473% $161,044 $161,044 +9.90%
2018/19 $3,112,000 $1,400,400 $1,161,900 12.612% $146,539 $146,539 +10.34%
2017/18 $3,033,000 $1,364,850 $1,044,180 12.719% $132,809 $132,809 +15.77%
2016/17 $3,021,000 $1,359,450 $889,830 12.892% $114,717 $114,717 +22.69%
Permits

Permit information for 557 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/18/2023 Alteration
12/14/2023 Alteration
08/30/2023 Alteration
05/23/2012 Alteration type 2
12/18/2008 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
01/06/2021 Aeuhaz1-fail to certify class 1 none
10/28/2020 E-elevator elevatorrequired
10/05/2019 E-elevator elevatorrequired

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% 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

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Hurricane evacuation zones
6

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Marlborough Rd & Cortelyou Rd at SE Corner
Station lines
B-Q
Distance (miles)
0.329
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Neighbors for 557 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY

1509 Newkirk Ave, Brooklyn 2625 Farragut Rd, Brooklyn 221 Veronica Pl, Brooklyn 1111 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn 799 Coney Island Ave, Brooklyn 421 E 21st St, Brooklyn 343 Marlborough Rd, Brooklyn 1283 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn 2621 Cortelyou Rd, Brooklyn 1512 Beverley Rd, Brooklyn 1021 Ocean Ave, Brooklyn 1246 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn 554 E 26th St, Brooklyn 1143 Flatbush Ave, Brooklyn 2809 Newkirk Ave, Brooklyn 2303 Clarendon Rd, Brooklyn 270-282 Beverley Rd, Brooklyn 349 Marlborough Rd, Brooklyn 1275 Rogers Ave, Brooklyn 1886 Nostrand Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 557 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY

11203, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11223, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11229, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 557 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226?

The development at 557 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226 was built in 1961.

What is the total square footage of 557 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226?

557 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226 has a total of 41,226 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 557 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226?

557 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226 is currently assessed at $1,390,050.

What are the property taxes for 557 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226?

The property taxes for 557 East 21st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11226 total $172,438.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 58 residential unit(s).

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