New York City property record for 1251 E 56th St, Brooklyn, NY 11234
| Property Type | Duplex |
|---|---|
| Details | 2,500 sqft · built 1960 |
| Lot Size | 0.055 acres (2,400 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $769,000 (Nov 2020) |
| Tax Bill | $7,835 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Mar 2022 Mortgage Jan 2022 Transfer + 1 more |
| APN | 07836-0026 |
| Primary APN | 07836-0026 |
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| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 2 Units |
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| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 2,500 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,272 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1960 |
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| Effective Year Built | Effective 1960 |
| Architectural Style | Duplex Single |
| Construction Type | Brick |
| Lot Area | 2,400 sqft (0.055 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 24 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-07836-0026 |
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| Street Address | 1251 E 56TH ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11234-3329 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Duplex |
| Local Zoning Code | R3-2 |
| Legal Block | 7836 |
| Legal Lot Number | 26 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2000 |
| Census Tract | 67800 |
Source: New York City assessment roll, APN 07836-0026, as of May 4, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
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| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 1251 E 56TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11234-3329 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
| Vesting | Individual(s) |
| Date | Document |
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| Mar 24, 2022 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage CONTOUR MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Jan 13, 2022 | Intrafamily Transfer, Transfer |
| Nov 10, 2020 | Deed, Transfer CONTOUR MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
| Deed Names | 2 Verified Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Nov 10, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Deed Sale | Nov 10, 2020 · Amount on Record |
| Prior Sale | Jun 10, 1996 |
| Deed Document Number | 2020313731 |
| Last Transfer Date | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Transfer Doc | 0000019325 |
| Record Updated | Sep 20, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
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| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Property Address | 1251 E 56TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11234-3329 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Dec 01, 2023 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000124811 |
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| Date | Mar 24, 2022 |
| Instrument | 2022000124811 |
| Name | CONTOUR MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Address | 990 STEWART AVE STE 660, GARDEN CITY, NY 11530 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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| Document Type | Intrafamily Transfer |
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| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | Jan 13, 2022 |
| Property Address | 1251 E 56TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11234-3329 |
| Document Number | 0000019325 |
| Instrument Date | Dec 23, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2022000019325 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jan 18, 2022 |
| Tax | $0.00 |
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| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1251 E 56TH ST, 1251, BROOKLYN, NY 11234-3329 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1251 E 56TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11234-3329 |
| Document Type | Deed |
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| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Recording Date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Property Address | 1251 E 56TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11234-3329 |
| Document Number | 0000313731 |
| Instrument Date | Oct 26, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020000313731 |
| Transaction Type | Transfer |
| Record Updated | Jul 09, 2021 |
| Amount | Amount Recorded |
|---|---|
| Downpayment | Downpayment on File |
| Loan-to-Value (LTV) | LTV on Record |
| Tax | $0.00 |
| Amount Accuracy | Full Amount Stated |
| Additional |
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| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1251 E 56TH ST, 1251, BROOKLYN, NY 11234-3329 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Address | 1222 E 69TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11234-5794 |
| Document Number | 0000313732 |
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| Date | Nov 10, 2020 |
| Instrument | 2020000313732 |
| Name | CONTOUR MORTGAGE CORPORATION |
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| Amount | Amount Recorded |
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Source: New York City assessment roll as of May 4, 2026 · Last verified August 2026
| Type | Name |
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| State | New York |
| County | Kings County |
| Municipality | New York City |
| Unified School District | New York City Department Of Education (PK - 12) |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes, not market price estimates; both are a fraction of this property's market value.
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $55,200 (+5.14%) Land $10,260 Building $44,940 | $920,000 (+5.14%) Land $171,000 Building $749,000 | |
| 2025 | $7,835.00 (+5.99%) | ||
| 2023 | $7,392.00 Homeowner's exemption Senior Citizen's exemption Veteran's exemption | $52,500 Land $10,260 Building $42,240 | $875,000 Land $171,000 Building $704,000 |
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · FEMA OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, census block group 360470678002, as of September 2026 · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities, 2nd edition, as of 2020 · Last verified October 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
|---|---|
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 2 (1979–1996) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 2 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 1996 · rainfall accumulation |
| Wildfire Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, 1,832 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Optimum Communications Fiber · Cable | 8,000 / 8,000 |
| Verizon Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area | 2,300 / 2,300 |
May also be available: T-Mobile USA.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, water system NY7003493, as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026
| Water System | NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM serves 8,271,000 people |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
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| Treatment and Procedure | Uncovered finished water reservoir currently in violation since Feb 2017 |
| Monitoring and Reporting | None last 3 years |
Results are for the whole water system as reported to EPA, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes. The full violation and enforcement history is in the system's EPA record.
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