New York City property record for 638 56th St, Brooklyn, NY 11220
| Property Type | Multi-Family Dwellings |
|---|---|
| Details | 3,564 sqft · built 1901 |
| Lot Size | 0.046 acres (2,003 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $960,000 (Jan 2012) |
| Tax Bill | $8,878 (2025) |
| Deeds & Mortgages | Jul 2021 Mortgage Sep 2018 Mortgage |
| APN | 00841-0022 |
| Primary APN | 00841-0022 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Units | 4 Units |
|---|---|
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 3,564 sqft Living Area |
| 1st Floor Area | 1,260 sqft |
| Year Built | Built 1901 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1901 |
| Architectural Style | Multi-Family |
| Lot Area | 2,003 sqft (0.046 acres) |
| Lot Dimensions | 100 ft deep x 20 ft wide |
| Account Number | 3-00841-0022 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 638 56TH ST |
| City | BROOKLYN |
| State | NY |
| Zip | 11220-3512 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Multi-Unit > Multi-Family Dwellings |
| Local Zoning Code | R6B |
| Legal Block | 841 |
| Legal Lot Number | 22 |
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Township / Civil Division | BROOKLYN |
| Census Block Group | 1 |
| Census Block | 1000 |
| Census Tract | 10200 |
Source: NPS National Register of Historic Places, as of August 1, 2026
| Historic District | Within the Sunset Park Historic District listed 1988 · 3,238 contributing resources · NRIS 88001464 |
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Federal listing alone does not restrict alterations; local historic district rules, which this data does not cover, may apply.
638 56th St, a residential property, is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in January 2012.
Source: New York City records, as of May 4, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 638 56TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11220-3512 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Date | Document |
|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2021 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage MERS |
| Sep 21, 2018 | Deed of Trust, Mortgage HANOVER CMNTY BK |
| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jan 17, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jan 17, 2012 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Aug 4, 1999 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 201219597 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Property Address | 638 56TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11220-3512 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Aug 3, 2021 |
| Name | Verified Name |
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| Document Number | 0000290280 |
|---|---|
| Date | Jul 27, 2021 |
| Instrument | 2021000290280 |
| Name | MERS |
|---|---|
| Address | PO BOX 2026, FLINT, MI 48501 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|
| Document Type | Deed of Trust |
|---|---|
| Jurisdiction | KINGS (BROOKLYN) NY |
| Property Address | 638 56TH ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11220-3512 |
| Document Number | 0000322355 |
| Instrument Date | Sep 21, 2018 |
| Transaction Type | Mortgage |
| Record Updated | Oct 5, 2018 |
| Title Company | LIBERTY LAND ABSTRACT |
| Name | Verified Name |
|---|---|
| Address | 503 APPLEWOOD LN MOUNT STERLING KY 403539472, MOUNT STERLING, KY 40353-9472 |
| Document Number | 0000322355 |
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| Date | Sep 27, 2018 |
| Instrument | 322355 |
| Name | HANOVER CMNTY BK |
|---|---|
| Type | Federal Savings Bank |
| Address | 2131 JERICHO TPKE, GARDEN CITY PARK, NY 11040-4703 |
| Amount | Amount on Record |
|---|---|
| Term | 360 Months |
| Due | Sep 26, 2048 |
| Rate Type | Adjustable Rate |
|---|---|
| Rate | 5.37% |
The 2025 property tax bill for 638 56th St was $8,878.
Source: New York City assessment roll, as of May 4, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | New York |
| County | Kings County |
| Municipality | New York City |
| Unified School District | New York City Department Of Education (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $441,450 Land $54,000 Building $387,450 | $981,000 Land $120,000 Building $861,000 | |
| 2025 | $8,878.00 | ||
| 2023 | $8,592.00 | $314,100 Land $54,000 Building $260,100 | $698,000 Land $120,000 Building $578,000 |
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.
FEMA has no flood map on file for 638 56th St.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer
| FEMA Flood Zone | Not on file |
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Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.
The area around 638 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 Risk | Not rated no burnable land within ember reach |
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Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System, as of September 2026
| Water System | NEW YORK CITY SYSTEM serves 8,271,000 people · EPA ID NY7003493 |
|---|---|
| Water Source | Surface water |
| Last State Inspection | Dec 2025 |
| Lead | 10 ppb (2024) action level 15 ppb |
| Water Quality | None last 10 years |
|---|---|
| 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, not water tested at this address; lead at the tap also depends on the building's own pipes.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 2,354 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max 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 |
May also be available: Optimum, Starry, T-Mobile.
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