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542 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

542 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 542 Court Street
Neighborhood Carroll Gardens
Zip code 11231
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 00381-0038

Sales & Tax Overview for 542 Court Street, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $6,960

Lot & Building Information for 542 Court Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 1,560
Lot dimensions 19.5 ft x 80 ft
Building class Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2)
Building sqft 2,457
Building dimensions 19.5 ft x 42 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1931
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 542 Court Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 2
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 15
Community district 6
Closest police station 0.57 Miles
Closest fire station 0.21 Miles

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Other Property Data for 542 Court Street, Brooklyn

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About 542 Court Street, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 542 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 have?

This Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) located at 542 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 has a total of 2,457 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 542 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231?

542 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231 was built in 1931 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $2,372,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 542 Court Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 542 Court Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 542 Court Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
08/12/2004 - D
09/13/2004 - R
Agreement
(2004083100211002)
08/12/2004 - D
09/13/2004 - R
Mortgage
(2004083100211001)
08/09/2004 - D
09/13/2004 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2004083100211004)
08/02/2004 - D
09/13/2004 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2004083100211003)
10/18/2002 - R Sundry Agreement
(3180008919418)
10/18/2002 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3390008916339)
09/14/2001 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3170007810817)
03/06/2001 - R Mortgage
(3920007547792)
02/08/2001 - D
03/06/2001 - R
Deed
(FT_3780007548578)
06/14/2000 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3720007242072)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 542 Court Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $6,567
Estimated property tax: $6,960
Tax assessor's market value: $2,372,000
Assessed value: $142,320

Assessment History for 542 Court Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $2,372,000 $142,320 $33,094 19.843% $6,567 $6,567 -1.20%
2024/25 $2,359,000 $141,540 $33,094 20.085% $6,647 $6,647 +1.87%
2023/24 $2,243,000 $134,580 $32,486 20.085% $6,525 $6,525 +3.69%
2022/23 $2,126,000 $127,560 $30,985 20.309% $6,293 $6,293 +7.83%
2021/22 $1,820,000 $109,200 $29,232 19.963% $5,836 $5,836 +0.55%

Permits for 542 Court Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/15/1999 Alteration type 1
         
         
         
         
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$426
-10.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$493
11.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$492
6.6% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 4 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Smith St & 9th St at NE Corner
Station lines F-G-R
Distance (miles) 0.117
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Bus Routes
Name Court ST/W 9 St
Line B57
Distance (miles) 0.033

Neighbors for 542 Court Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 542 Court Street, Brooklyn, NY 11231.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
153 W 9th St, Brooklyn 2,079 08/11/2016 $1,460,000
526 Court St, Brooklyn 3,300 07/27/2022 $2,600,000
159 W 9th St, Brooklyn 11,928 04/02/2026 $4,033,333
157 W 9th St, Brooklyn 2,700 09/15/2010 $970,000
538 Court St, Brooklyn 2,163 02/10/1988
528 Court St, Brooklyn 1,638 07/30/2014 $1,760,000
144 W 9th St, Brooklyn 1,995 10/10/2025
540 Court St, Brooklyn 2,457 06/13/1997
536 Court St, Brooklyn 3,515 06/20/2011 $1,693,500
534 Court St, Brooklyn 3,246 09/27/2016 $2,100,000
544 Court St, Brooklyn 3,740 07/12/2023 $3,000,000
155 A W 9th St, Brooklyn 1,920 06/16/2014
532 Court St, Brooklyn 3,828 05/21/2015 $2,150,000
530 Court St, Brooklyn 2,457 11/25/2013
170 Huntington St, Brooklyn 3,000
168 Huntington St, Brooklyn 3,000
172 Huntington St, Brooklyn 3,000 04/16/2014 $1,650,000
155 W 9th St, Brooklyn 2,040 10/25/2017 $1,650,000
142 W 9th St, Brooklyn 2,356 09/27/1999
327 Hamilton Ave, Brooklyn 1,362 01/18/1990
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