For sale

Price increase: $1K (6/1)

$998,000

1639 E 55th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11234

3beds

1,687sqft

Triplex, Multi Family

Built in 1925

-- sqft lot

$978,400 Zestimate^®

$592/sqft

$-- HOA

What's special

Two bathroomsSix bedrooms

Spacious legal three family property in Brooklyn currently configured as a two units with a total of six bedrooms and two bathrooms. Property requires TLC and is perfect for investors or end users looking to renovate and add value. Delivered in as-is condition. Lot size is 40vx100. Needs renovation and offers great value-add potential. Buyers should verify legal use and zoning. Sold as-is. Please do not disturb the owner and the tenants. No SHOWINGTIME or lockbox. Buyer and their agents must check all facts pertaining to the home, the seller makes no representations of the property.

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Facts & features

Interior

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Bedrooms: 3
Bathrooms: 2
Full bathrooms: 2

Heating

Natural Gas

Cooling

Wall/Window Unit(s)

Appliances

Laundry: In Basement

Features

First Floor Bedroom, First Floor Full Bath, Galley Type Kitchen, High Ceilings, Original Details, Primary Bathroom, Walk Through Kitchen
Flooring: Hardwood, Laminate, Tile, Wood
Basement: Finished,Full,Walk-Out Access
Attic: Pull Stairs

Interior area

Total structure area: 1,687
Total interior livable area: 1,687 sqft

Property

Parking

Total spaces: 4
Parking features: Carport, Driveway, On Street
Carport spaces: 1
Has uncovered spaces: Yes

Features

Patio & porch: None
Exterior features: Awning(s), Garden
Fencing: Back Yard,Chain Link,Partial
Has view: Yes
View description: Neighborhood, Trees/Woods

Lot

Size: 4,000 Square Feet
Features: Back Yard, Garden

Details

Additional structures: Carport(s), Shed(s)
Parcel number: 084950034
Special conditions: None
Other equipment: None

Construction

Type & style

Home type: MultiFamily
Architectural style: Colonial
Property subtype: Triplex, Multi Family

Materials

Aluminum Siding, Stone

Condition

Year built: 1925

Utilities & green energy

Sewer: Public Sewer
Water: Public
Utilities for property: Electricity Connected, Natural Gas Available

Community & HOA

Community

Security: Smoke Detector(s)

Location

Region: Brooklyn

Financial & listing details

Price per square foot: $592/sqft
Tax assessed value: $54,540
Annual tax amount: $7,891
Date on market: 5/15/2026
Cumulative days on market: 54 days
Listing agreement: Exclusive Right To Sell
Electric utility on property: Yes

Estimated market value

$978,400

$929,000 - $1.03M

$3,353/mo

Price history

Date	Event	Price
6/1/2026	Price change	$999,000+0.1%$592/sqft
Source: Halstead / Brown Harris Stevens #23838287 Report a problem
5/23/2026	Price change	$998,000-0.1%$592/sqft
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1000685 Report a problem
5/19/2026	Listed for sale	$999,000+47.1%$592/sqft
Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID #1000685 Report a problem
1/13/2018	Listing removed	$679,000$402/sqft
Source: Fillmore Real Estate #729043 Report a problem
10/18/2017	Listed for sale	$679,000+288%$402/sqft
Source: Fillmore Real Estate #729043 Report a problem
9/17/1997	Sold	$175,000$104/sqft
Source: Public Record Report a problem

Public tax history

Year	Property taxes	Tax assessment
2025	$7,989 -1.2%	$54,540 -1%
2024	$8,087	$55,080 -6.9%
2023	--	$59,160 +4.9%
2022	--	$56,400 +9.2%
2021	--	$51,660 +19.6%
2020	$7,102	$43,200 -9.5%
2019	$7,102 +4.1%	$47,760 +46.5%
2018	$6,820 +8.6%	$32,602 +5.8%
2017	$6,281 +15.4%	$30,812 +4.9%
2016	$5,441	$29,378 +5.1%
2015	$5,441 +65.6%	$27,960
2014	$3,286	$27,960 +2.9%
2013	--	$27,169 +5.8%
2012	--	$25,677 +4.9%
2011	--	$24,482 +0.1%
2010	--	$24,468 +2.4%
2009	--	$23,886 +5.5%
2008	--	$22,641 +5.8%
2007	--	$21,398 +4.9%
2006	--	$20,402 +0.1%
2005	--	$20,390 +2.4%
2004	--	$19,905 +5.5%
2003	--	$18,868 +5.8%
2002	--	$17,832 +4.9%
2001	--	$17,002 +0.1%
2000	--	$16,992

Find assessor info on the county website

Monthly payment

Estimated monthly payment$1,822

Principal & interest
$1,547
Mortgage insurance
$0
Property taxes
$170
Home insurance
$105
HOA fees
$0
Utilities
Not included

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Climate risks

Neighborhood: Flatlands

Getting around

90 / 100

Walker's Paradise

60 / 100

Bikeable

Nearby schools

GreatSchools rating

8/10
Ps 203 Floyd Bennett
Grades: PK-5Distance: 0.4 mi
6/10
Jhs 78 Roy H Mann
Grades: 6-8Distance: 0.5 mi
4/10
James Madison High School
Grades: 9-12Distance: 1.5 mi

Schools provided by the listing agent

Elementary: Ps 203 Floyd Bennett School
Middle: Jhs 78 Roy H Mann
High: James Madison High School

Source: OneKey® MLS as distributed by MLS GRID. This data may not be complete. We recommend contacting the local school district to confirm school assignments for this home.