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262 56th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220 Property Records

New York City property record for 262 56th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Property Summary

Property TypeDuplex
Details2,292 sqft · built 1899
Lot Size0.046 acres (2,003 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$898,000 (Sep 2017)
Tax Bill$5,837 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesSep 2017 Sale & Mortgage
Apr 2017 Sale
APN00837-0031

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN00837-0031
Alternative APNs
  • 0308008370031
  • 3-00837-0031

Interior

Units2 Units
Stories3 Stories
Building Area2,292 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area800 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1899
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1899
Architectural StyleDuplex Single
Lot Area2,003 sqft (0.046 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 20 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number3-00837-0031
Street Address262 56TH ST
CityBROOKLYN
StateNY
Zip11220-2615
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Multi-Unit > Duplex
Local Zoning CodeR6B
Legal Block837
Legal Lot Number31
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Township / Civil DivisionBROOKLYN
Census Block Group2
Census Block2000
Census Tract2200

Owner

262 56th St, a duplex, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in September 2017.

Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026

Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address262 56TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11220-2615
OccupancyOwner Occupied
Owner TypeIndividual

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Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Sep 25, 2017Deed, Transfer
JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
Apr 7, 2017Grant Deed, Transfer
E-TITLE DIRECT

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Names on Deed
Last SaleSep 25, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed SaleSep 25, 2017 · Amount on File
Prior SaleApr 7, 2017 · Amount on File
Deed Document Number2017356088
Prior Transfer DateDec 3, 2003
Prior Transfer Doc0000193310
Record UpdatedOct 29, 2026

September 2017: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording DateSep 25, 2017
Property Address262 56TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11220-2615
Document Number0000356088
Instrument DateSep 13, 2017
Instrument2017000356088
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 9, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
DownpaymentDownpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address262 56TH ST, 262, BROOKLYN, NY 11220-2615

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address262 56TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11220-2615

Mortgage

Document Number0000356089
DateSep 25, 2017
Instrument2017000356089
Lender
NameJPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A.
Agreement
AmountAmount on Record

April 2017: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording DateApr 7, 2017
Property Address262 56TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11220-2615
Document Number0000136466
Instrument DateApr 3, 2017
Instrument136466
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 14, 2017
Title CompanyE-TITLE DIRECT

Transaction

AmountAmount on Record
Tax$2,920.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address2427 83RD ST #2F BROOKLYN NY 112142729, 2F, BROOKLYN, NY 11214-2729

Tax Assessment & Valuation

The 2025 property tax bill for 262 56th St was $5,837.

Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 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

YearTax BillAssessed ValueAssessed Market Value
2026$91,680 Land $16,380 Building $75,300$1,528,000 Land $273,000 Building $1,255,000
2025$5,837.00
2023$5,260.00$62,640 Land $16,380 Building $46,260$1,044,000 Land $273,000 Building $771,000

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.

Flood

FEMA has no flood map on file for 262 56th St; there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 1981.

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file
Nearby Flood Claims1 (1981)
Most Recent ClaimJul 1981 · rainfall accumulation

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.

Wildfire

The area around 262 56th St has no burnable land within ember reach, so its wildfire risk is not rated.

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026

Water SystemNEW YORK CITY SYSTEM
serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493
Water SourceSurface water
Last State InspectionDec 2025
Lead10 ppb (2024)
action level 15 ppb

Violations Reported to EPA

Water QualityNone
last 10 years
Treatment and ProcedureUncovered finished water reservoir
currently in violation since Feb 2017
Monitoring and ReportingNone
last 3 years

Results are for the whole water system, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 1,210 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area		2,300 / 2,300
Spectrum
Cable · Fiber in parts of the area		1,000 / 1,000
T-Mobile
Fixed Wireless		100 / 20

May also be available: Optimum, Skywire Networks.

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