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538 State Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 - Property report

Also known as: 538 State St

Property image for 538 State Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,800

Sale price

$3,301,000

General information

Address

Primary address

538 State Street

ZIP code

11217

Neighborhood

Boerum Hill

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

00180-0016

Building

Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Building sq. ft.

3,468

Building dimensions

20 ft x 35 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Last altered

2017

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

08/11/2016

Sale price

$3,301,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$11,621

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

State Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

Atlantic Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 90 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,800

Area overview

Walk score

100 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

94 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.40 Miles

Closest fire station

0.21 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 538 State Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 538 State Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
08/11/2016	$3,301,000	XXXXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXX	XXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX
09/20/2005	$1,525,000	XXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXX, XXXXXX	XXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
06/16/2021 - R 04/30/2021 - D	Agreement (2021061000465001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
06/08/2021 - R 04/30/2021 - D	Mortgage (2021052400656002)	XXXXXX XXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
06/08/2021 - R 04/27/2021 - D	Power of Attorney (2021052400656001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXX
09/16/2016 - R 09/14/2016 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2016091500329001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XX XXXX XXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
09/13/2016 - R 09/09/2016 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2016091200156001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
08/31/2016 - R 08/11/2016 - D	Mortgage (2016081901222004)	XXXXXX XXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/31/2016 - R 08/11/2016 - D	Deed (2016081901222003)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXX XXXX
08/31/2016 - R 08/05/2016 - D	Power of Attorney (2016081901222002)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
08/31/2016 - R 08/05/2016 - D	Power of Attorney (2016081901222001)	XXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
06/11/2015 - R 05/26/2015 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2015052700271001)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

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D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 538 State Street, Brooklyn, NY

Property tax data includes tax amount, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements and assessment history.

Current property tax

Tax year

2025-2026

Property tax

$11,621

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$4,323,000

Assessed value

$259,380

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$4,963,000	$297,780	$56,474	19.843%	$11,206	$11,206	-0.78%
2024/25	$4,370,000	$262,200	$56,234	20.085%	$11,295	$11,295	+6.00%
2023/24	$3,862,000	$231,720	$53,051	20.085%	$10,655	$10,655	+4.83%
2022/23	$4,231,000	$253,860	$50,048	20.309%	$10,164	$10,164	+4.32%
2021/22	$3,548,000	$212,880	$48,804	19.963%	$9,743	$9,743	-1.63%
2020/21	$3,987,000	$239,220	$47,062	21.045%	$9,904	$9,904	-0.57%
2019/20	$3,751,000	$225,060	$47,061	21.167%	$9,961	$9,961	+4.59%
2018/19	$3,600,000	$216,000	$45,528	20.919%	$9,524	$9,524	+74.94%
2017/18	$3,001,000	$180,060	$26,707	20.385%	$5,444	$5,444	+6.09%
2016/17	$2,512,000	$150,720	$25,670	19.991%	$5,132	$5,132	+8.36%

Permits

Permit information for 538 State Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
08/09/2017	Alteration type 2
11/04/2016	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Dumbo, Vinegar Hill, Down Town Brooklyn, Boerum Hill residential market stats

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Ashland Pl & Hanson Pl at SE Corner

Station lines

B-D-N-Q-R-2-3-4-5

Distance (miles)

0.086

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 38 The Pacific	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	537	0.19
P.S. 38 The Pacific	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	537	0.19
Science, Language & Arts International School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-5	0	0.12
Science, Language & Arts International School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-5	0	0.12
Science Language & Arts	NR	No	Private	PK-5	70	0.12
Science Language & Arts	NR	No	Private	PK-5	70	0.12
Muse Academy	NR	No	Private	PK-1	35	0.12
P.S. 369 Coy L Cox School	NR	No	Public	K-12	487	0.26

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
The Math And Science Exploratory School	7	No	Public	6-8	522	0.12
Hensen Preparatory School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.13
Hanson Place Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	43	0.15
Hanson Place Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	99	0.15
P.S. 369 Coy L Cox School	NR	No	Public	K-12	487	0.26
Park Slope Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	37	0.38
Ms 113 Ronald Edmonds Learning Center	5	No	Public	6-8	226	0.47
P.S. 77	NR	No	Public	K-12	304	0.49
Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School	4	No	Public	6-8	69	0.49
Brooklyn Prospect Charter-Downtown	7	No	Charter	K-8	704	0.55

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Khalil Gibran International Academy	2	No	Public	9-12	134	0.04
Brooklyn High School of the Arts	5	No	Public	9-12	927	0.12
P.S. 369 Coy L Cox School	NR	No	Public	K-12	487	0.26
Brooklyn Technical High School	10	No	Public	9-12	5,940	0.29
P.S. 77	NR	No	Public	K-12	304	0.49
St Joseph High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.55
St Joseph High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	233	0.55
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	621	0.56
St. Joseph High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.57
P.S. 753 School For Career Development	NR	No	Public	6-12	354	0.57

Neighbors for 538 State Street, Brooklyn, NY

542 State St, Brooklyn 516 State St, Brooklyn 518 State St, Brooklyn 536 State St, Brooklyn 549 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn 534 State St, Brooklyn 526 State St, Brooklyn 548 State St, Brooklyn 547 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn 543 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn 532 State St, Brooklyn 530 State St, Brooklyn 524 State St, Brooklyn 540 State St, Brooklyn 546 State St, Brooklyn 550 State St, Brooklyn 545 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn 544 State St, Brooklyn 528 State St, Brooklyn

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 538 State Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217?

The development at 538 State Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 538 State Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217?

538 State Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 has a total of 3,468 square feet.

When was 538 State Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 last sold and what was the sale price?

538 State Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 was last sold on 08/11/2016 for $3,301,000.

What is the assessed value of 538 State Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217?

538 State Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 is currently assessed at $259,380.

What are the property taxes for 538 State Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217?

The property taxes for 538 State Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 total $11,621.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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