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

New York City property record for 231 E 56th St, Brooklyn, NY 11203 · Last verified May 2026

Property Highlights

Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Architecture StyleDuplex Single
Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Square Footage2,061 sqft Living Area
Lot Size2,000 sqft (0.046 acres)
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Last Sale$220,000 (1999)
Tax Bill$6,283.00 (2025)

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04704-0056
Alternative APNs
  • 1503047040056
  • 3-04704-0056

Interior

Units2 Units
Building Area2,061 sqft Living Area
1st Floor820 sqft 1st Floor
Stories2 Stories

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1955
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1955
Architectural StyleDuplex Single Style
Lot Area2,000 sqft (0.046 acres)
Depth X Width100 ft x 20 ft Depth x Width

Location & Zoning

Account Number3-04704-0056
Street Address231 E 56TH ST
CityBROOKLYN
StateNY
Zip11203-4703
Property UsageResidential Property Usage
TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Legal Block4704
Legal Lot Number56
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Minor Civil DivisionBROOKLYN
Census Blockgroup1
Census Block1001
Census Tract93800

Owner

Source: New York City records · APN 04704-0056

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

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Owner of RecordIndividual Name on File
Mailing Address231 E 56TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-4703
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeOwner is an Individual, Couple or Unincorporated Entity

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Oct 30, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage
FEDERAL HOUSING COMMISSIONER
Oct 30, 2020Deed of Trust, Mortgage
MERS, INC.
Mar 13, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
INTERCONTINENTAL CAP
Mar 13, 2017Deed of Trust, Mortgage · Federal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
HUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed NamesVerified Name on Deed
Last SaleMay 12, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleMay 12, 1999 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page4476 / 0582
Prior Transfer DateJun 02, 1994
Record RefreshedJun 08, 2026

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address231 E 56TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-4703
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 07, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000302601
DateOct 30, 2020
Instrument2020000302601
Lender
NameFEDERAL HOUSING COMMISSIONER
Address451 7TH ST SW, WASHINGTON, DC 20410
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

October 2020: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address231 E 56TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-4703
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedFeb 05, 2021

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000302600
DateOct 30, 2020
Instrument2020000302600
Lender
NameMERS, INC.
Address1901 E VOORHEES ST STE C, DANVILLE, IL 61834
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address231 E 56TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-4703
Document Number0000118961
Instrument DateMar 13, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedApr 03, 2017
Title CompanyEQUITY SETTLEMENT SERVICES, EQUITY SETTLEMENT SVCS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address231 E 56TH ST BROOKLYN NY 112034703, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-4703

Mortgage

Document Number0000118961
DateMar 28, 2017
Instrument118961
Lender
NameINTERCONTINENTAL CAP
TypeFunding / Finance Company
AddressMELVILLE, NY 11747
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term1008 Months
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4.68%

March 2017: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address231 E 56TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-4703
Document Number0000118962
Instrument DateMar 13, 2017
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 09, 2019
Title CompanyEQUITY SETTLEMENT SERVICES, EQUITY SETTLEMENT SVCS

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address231 E 56TH ST BROOKLYN NY 112034703, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-4703

Mortgage

Document Number0000118962
DateMar 28, 2017
Instrument118962
Lender
NameHUD-HOUSING/URBAN DEV
AddressWASHINGTON, DC 20410
Agreement
TypeFederal Housing Administration (FHA) Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term1008 Months
Interest
Rate TypeAdjustable Rate
Rate4.68%

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$43,020 (-2.18%) Land $13,740 Building $29,280$717,000 (-2.18%) Land $229,000 Building $488,000
2025$6,283.00 (+6.51%)
2023$5,899.00$43,980 Land $13,740 Building $30,240$733,000 Land $229,000 Building $504,000

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