638 E 53rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11203 Property Records

New York City property record for 638 E 53rd St, Brooklyn, NY 11203

Property Summary

Property TypeSingle Family Home
Details1,492 sqft · built 1925
Lot Size0.055 acres (2,400 sqft)
Owner2 Individual Names on File
Last Sale$675,000 (Apr 2020)
Tax Bill$6,618 (2025)
Deeds & MortgagesJan 2022 Mortgage
Apr 2020 Sale & Mortgage
+ 1 more
APN04773-0019

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN04773-0019
Alternative APNs
  • 1505047730019
  • 3-04773-0019

Interior

Stories2 Stories
Building Area1,492 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area609 sqft

Exterior

Year BuiltBuilt 1925
Effective Year BuiltEffective 1925
Lot Area2,400 sqft (0.055 acres)
Lot Dimensions100 ft deep x 24 ft wide

Location & Zoning

Account Number3-04773-0019
Street Address638 E 53RD ST
CityBROOKLYN
StateNY
Zip11203-5916
Property CategoryResidential
Property TypeResidential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning CodeR4
Legal Block4773
Legal Lot Number19
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Township / Civil DivisionBROOKLYN
Census Block Group1
Census Block1001
Census Tract84600

Owner

Source: New York City records · APN 04773-0019

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

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Owner of Record2 Individual Names on File
Mailing Address330 LENOX RD, 5L, BROOKLYN, NY 11226-2255
Owner TypeIndividual
VestingIndividual(s)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

DateDocument
Jan 05, 2022Deed of Trust, Mortgage
ROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
Apr 15, 2020Grant Deed, Transfer · FHA Mortgage
FM HM LOANS
Oct 25, 2018Deed, Transfer
BAYPORT FUNDING LLC

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names2 Verified Names on Deed
Last SaleApr 15, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed SaleApr 15, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior SaleOct 25, 2018 · Amount on Record
Deed Document Number2020125233
Record UpdatedJun 08, 2026

January 2022: Deed of Trust, Mortgage

Document TypeDeed of Trust
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Property Address638 E 53RD ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5916
Transaction TypeMortgage
Record UpdatedJan 04, 2024

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name

Mortgage

Document Number0000005325
DateJan 05, 2022
Instrument2022000005325
Lender
NameROCKET MORTGAGE LLC
TypeMortgage Company
AddressPO BOX 2026, FLINT, MI 48501
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

April 2020: Grant Deed, Transfer

Document TypeGrant Deed
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording DateApr 15, 2020
Property Address638 E 53RD ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5916
Document Number0000125233
Instrument DateMar 31, 2020
Instrument125233
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedApr 24, 2020
Title CompanyRAM ABSTRACT LIMITED, RAM ABSTRACT LTD

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$2,700.00
Amount AccuracyConfirmed
Additional
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
RelationshipHusband and Wife
Address330 LENOX RD #5L BROOKLYN NY 112262255, 5L, BROOKLYN, NY 11226-2255

Mortgage

Document Number125234
DateApr 15, 2020
Instrument125234
Lender
NameFM HM LOANS
AddressBROOKLYN, NY 11210
Agreement
TypeFHA Mortgage
AmountAmount Recorded
Term360 Months
DueApr 14, 2050

October 2018: Deed, Transfer

Document TypeDeed
JurisdictionKINGS (BROOKLYN) NY
Recording DateOct 25, 2018
Property Address638 E 53RD ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11203-5916
Document Number0000355889
Instrument DateOct 10, 2018
Instrument2018000355889
Transaction TypeTransfer
Record UpdatedJul 09, 2021

Transaction

AmountAmount Recorded
DownpaymentDownpayment on File
Loan-to-Value (LTV)LTV on Record
Tax$0.00
Amount AccuracyFull Amount Stated
Additional
  • Notice of Foreclosure Sale
  • Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

NameVerified Name
Address271 MADISON AVE FL 22, 271, NEW YORK, NY 10016-1001

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

NameVerified Name
Address636 ROCKAWAY TPKE, LAWRENCE, NY 11559-1046

Mortgage

Document Number0000355890
DateOct 25, 2018
Instrument2018000355890
Lender
NameBAYPORT FUNDING LLC
Agreement
AmountAmount Recorded

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$45,900 (+6.55%) Land $13,380 Building $32,520$765,000 (+6.55%) Land $223,000 Building $542,000
2025$6,618.00 (+12.36%)
2023$5,890.00$43,080 Land $13,920 Building $29,160$718,000 Land $232,000 Building $486,000

Flood & Wildfire

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer · USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities as of 2024 · Last verified October 2026

Flood

FEMA Flood ZoneNot on file

Wildfire

Wildfire RiskNot rated
no burnable land within ember reach

Values are read at the parcel center point; lenders make the official flood determination.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection as of December 31, 2025 · Last verified October 2026

ProviderMax Down / Up (Mbps)
Optimum Communications
Fiber · Cable
8,000 / 8,000
Verizon
Fiber · Fixed Wireless in parts of the area
2,300 / 2,300
T-Mobile USA
Fixed Wireless
100 / 20

May also be available: Starry.

Based on FCC filings for 1,085 locations within half a mile of this property.

Drinking Water

Source: EPA Safe Drinking Water Information System as of 2026 Q3 · EPA water system boundaries as of March 2026 · Last verified October 2026

Water SystemNEW YORK CITY SYSTEM
serves 8,271,000 people
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 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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