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538 47th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 - Property report

Also known as: 538 47th St

Property image for 538 47th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

1,937

General information

Address

Primary address

538 47th Street

ZIP code

11220

Neighborhood

Sunset Park

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

00766-0020

Building

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Building sq. ft.

2,797

Building dimensions

19.33 ft x 45 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1901

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$8,532

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

47 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

5 Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

19.33 ft x 100.17 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,937

Area overview

Walk score

95 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

93 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

73 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.88 Miles

Closest fire station

0.24 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 538 47th 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 47th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
07/23/2024 - R 06/06/2024 - D	Mortgage and Consolidation (2024071800938001)	XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
08/03/2020 - D 08/03/2020 - R	Landmark Designation (2020080300684001)	XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
08/17/2023 - R 10/29/2019 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2023081500685001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
11/19/2019 - R 10/29/2019 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2019111500436001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX
10/19/2005 - R 07/28/2005 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2005080301227001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX
05/15/2019 - R 07/01/2005 - D	Mortgage (2019051401118001)	XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XX
09/03/1987 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3150001297215)	XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXX XXXX XXX XX XXXX
07/23/1987 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3730001286473)	XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
07/01/1987 - R	Uniform Commercial Code 3 (3370001844537)	XXXXXXX XXXX	XXX XXX
06/30/1987 - R	Mortgage (3420001278442)	XXXXXXX XXXX	XXXXXXXX XXX XX XXXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 538 47th 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

$8,532

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,957,000

Assessed value

$117,420

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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	$1,522,000	$91,320	$42,997	19.843%	$8,532	$8,532	+4.32%
2024/25	$1,547,000	$92,820	$40,721	20.085%	$8,179	$8,179	+6.00%
2023/24	$1,621,000	$97,260	$38,417	20.085%	$7,716	$7,716	+0.04%
2022/23	$1,393,000	$83,580	$37,978	20.309%	$7,713	$7,713	+7.83%
2021/22	$1,414,000	$84,840	$35,831	19.963%	$7,153	$7,153	-5.14%
2020/21	$1,484,000	$89,040	$35,831	21.045%	$7,541	$7,541	+4.98%
2019/20	$1,507,000	$90,420	$33,934	21.167%	$7,183	$7,183	+7.25%
2018/19	$1,731,000	$103,860	$32,014	20.919%	$6,697	$6,697	+3.81%
2017/18	$1,292,000	$77,520	$31,648	20.385%	$6,451	$6,451	+8.08%
2016/17	$1,021,000	$61,260	$29,859	19.991%	$5,969	$5,969	+2.23%

Permits

Permit information for 538 47th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Sunset Park residential market stats

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Median sale price

$545,000

-2.7% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$806

-6.6% Y-o-Y

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

4th Ave & 45th St at NE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.241

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 1 The Bergen	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	754	0.26
P.S. 1 The Bergen	4	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	754	0.26
P.S. 94 The Henry Longfellow	4	No	Public	K-5	970	0.17
BROOKLYN RISE CHARTER SCHOOL	5	No	Charter	K-3	210	0.28
School Of Creativity-Innovation	8	No	Public	PK, K-4	198	0.29
School Of Creativity-Innovation	8	No	Public	PK, K-4	198	0.29
Saint Agatha School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	193	0.29
Saint Agatha School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	193	0.29
P.S. 169 Sunset Park	7	No	Public	K-5	934	0.32
LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-3	387	0.32

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Saint Agatha School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	193	0.29
St. Michael Elementary School	NR	No	Private	K-8	0	0.34
Sunset Park Prep	5	No	Public	6-8	440	0.41
Is 136 Charles O Dewey	2	No	Public	6-8	535	0.41
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.43
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya	NR	No	Private	PK-8	164	0.46
Jhs 220 John J Pershing	7	No	Public	6-8	1,229	0.51
Tomer Dvora School	NR	No	Private	1-8	519	0.52
MS 936 ARTS OFF 3RD	8	No	Public	6-8	445	0.72

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 371 Lillian L Rashkis	NR	No	Public	9-12	209	0.58
Yeshiva & Mesivta V'yoel Moshe	NR	No	Private	9-12	702	0.63
Sunset Park High School	4	No	Public	9-12	1,418	0.69
Bais Brocho of Karlin Stolin	NR	No	Private	K-12	0	0.69
Yeshiva Tiferes Shmiel	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.70
Yeshiva Tiferes Shmiel d'ALEKSANDER	NR	No	Private	9-12	177	0.70
Bnos Margulia Viznitz	NR	No	Private	PK-12	679	0.71
West Brooklyn Community High School	3	No	Public	10-12	161	0.83

Nearby ZIP codes for 538 47th Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 538 47th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The development at 538 47th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 538 47th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

538 47th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 has a total of 2,797 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 538 47th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

538 47th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 is currently assessed at $117,420.

What are the property taxes for 538 47th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The property taxes for 538 47th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 total $8,531.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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