197 E 56th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Property Records

New York City property record for 197 E 56th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203 · Last verified May 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Architecture StyleDuplex Single
Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Square Footage1,613 sqft Living Area
Lot Size2,000 sqft (0.046 acres)
Last Sale$550,000 (2023)
Tax Bill$5,831.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04704-0070
Alternative APNs
  • 1503047040070
  • 3-04704-0070

Interior

Units2 Units
Building Area1,613 sqft Living Area
1st Floor1,613 sqft 1st Floor
Stories1 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1950
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1950
Architectural StyleDuplex Single Style
Construction TypeBrick Construction
Lot Area2,000 sqft (0.046 acres)
Depth X Width100 ft x 20 ft Depth x Width

Location & Zoning

Account Number3-04704-0070
Street Address197 E 56TH ST
CityBROOKLYN
StateNY
Zip11203-4703
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal Block4704
Legal Lot Number70
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Minor Civil DivisionBROOKLYN
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1001
Census Tract93800

Owner

Source: New York City records · APN 04704-0070

Assessment roll updated May 4, 2026 · Last verified May 2026

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Owner of RecordCompany Name on File
Mailing Address1446 CARROLL ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11213-4404
Owner TypeOwner is a Company

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 26, 2023Deed, Transfer
FM HOME LOAN, LLC
Feb 06, 2017Quit Claim Deed, Transfer
COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE, COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INS

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleSep 26, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleSep 26, 2023 · Amount on Record
Deed Doc Number2023246635
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

September 2023: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording DateSep 26, 2023
Property Address197 E 56TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-4703
Document Number0000246635
Instrument DateAug 23, 2023
Instrument2023000246635
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedOct 03, 2023

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arms Length Transaction

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address1270 E 51ST ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11234-2245

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address1446 CARROLL ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11213-4404

Mortgage

Document Number0000246636
DateSep 26, 2023
Instrument2023000246636
Lender
NameFM HOME LOAN, LLC
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

February 2017: Quit Claim Deed, Transfer

Document TypeQuit Claim Deed
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording DateFeb 06, 2017
Property Address197 E 56TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-4703
Document Number0000051114
Instrument DateJan 17, 2017
Instrument51114
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedFeb 10, 2017
Title CompanyCOMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INSURANCE, COMMONWEALTH LAND TITLE INS

Transaction

Tax$0.00
Additional
  • Quitclaim Document

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipLife Estate
Address1270 E 51ST ST BROOKLYN NY 112342245, BROOKLYN, NY 11234-2245

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: New York City records · Assessment roll updated May 4, 2026 · Last verified May 2026

Property Jurisdictions

TypeName
StateNew York
CountyKings County
MunicipalityNew York City
Unified School DistrictNew York City Department Of Education (PK - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

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.

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$34,800 (-2.68%) Land $11,700 Building $23,100$580,000 (-2.68%) Land $195,000 Building $385,000
2025$5,831.00 (+6%)$35,760 (-18.24%) Land $11,700 Building $24,060$596,000 (-18.24%) Land $195,000 Building $401,000
2024$5,501.00 (+3.27%)
2023$5,327.00 (+14.68%)$43,740 (-3.57%) Land $11,700 Building $32,040$729,000 (-3.57%) Land $195,000 Building $534,000
2022$4,645.00$45,360 Land $11,700 Building $33,660$756,000 Land $195,000 Building $561,000

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