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540 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 - Property report

Also known as: 540 48th St

Property image for 540 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

2,003

Sale price

$950,000

General information

Address

Primary address

540 48th Street

ZIP code

11220

Neighborhood

Sunset Park

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

00775-0023

Building

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Building sq. ft.

2,852

Building dimensions

20 ft x 45 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1899

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

10/19/2015

Sale price

$950,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$8,627

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)

48 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

5 Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 100.17 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,003

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

0.84 Miles

Closest fire station

0.20 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 540 48th 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 540 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
10/19/2015	$950,000	XXX, XXXX XXX XX, XX XXXXX	XXX XXX XXXXX XX XXX
12/01/2014	$892,299	XXX XXX XXXXX XX XXX	XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXX
12/15/2005	$740,000	XXXXXXX, XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X	XXXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
08/03/2020 - D 08/03/2020 - R	Landmark Designation (2020080300684001)	XXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX
01/04/2016 - R 12/11/2015 - D	Sundry Miscellaneous (2015121101295001)	XX XXXXXXX
11/02/2015 - R 10/19/2015 - D	Mortgage (2015102700940002)	XXX XXXX	XXXX
11/02/2015 - R 10/19/2015 - D	Deed (2015102700940001)	XXX XXX XXXXX XX XXX	XXX XXXX
01/12/2015 - R 01/02/2015 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2015010601412001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXX
01/06/2015 - R 12/01/2014 - D	Deed (2014120800486001)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXX XXX XXXXX XX XXX
03/28/2014 - R 02/12/2014 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2014031400803002)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX
03/28/2014 - R 02/12/2014 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2014031400803001)	XXXXXXX XXXX X X X	XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XX
12/03/2013 - R 10/15/2013 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2013110800863001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
12/29/2005 - R 12/15/2005 - D	Mortgage (2005121600153003)	XXXXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 540 48th 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

$8,627

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,401,000

Assessed value

$84,060

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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	$1,581,000	$94,860	$43,282	19.843%	$8,588	$8,588	+4.69%
2024/25	$1,420,000	$85,200	$40,846	20.085%	$8,204	$8,204	+5.77%
2023/24	$1,414,000	$84,840	$38,616	20.085%	$7,756	$7,756	-0.54%
2022/23	$1,353,000	$81,180	$38,399	20.309%	$7,798	$7,798	+7.83%
2021/22	$1,364,000	$81,840	$36,228	19.963%	$7,232	$7,232	-4.72%
2020/21	$1,329,000	$79,740	$36,068	21.045%	$7,591	$7,591	+5.35%
2019/20	$1,250,000	$75,000	$34,038	21.167%	$7,205	$7,205	+7.03%
2018/19	$1,674,000	$100,440	$32,180	20.919%	$6,732	$6,732	+3.20%
2017/18	$1,204,000	$72,240	$31,999	20.385%	$6,523	$6,523	+8.08%
2016/17	$1,009,000	$60,540	$30,190	19.991%	$6,035	$6,035	+2.69%

Permits

Permit information for 540 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
12/27/2015	Alteration type 2
11/15/2015	Alteration type 2
11/09/2015	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	05/17/2012	B
	05/17/2012	C
	05/17/2012	C

*Most recent HPD violations on record 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)

0.272

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 94 The Henry Longfellow	4	Yes	Public	K-5	970	0.12
BROOKLYN RISE CHARTER SCHOOL	5	No	Charter	K-3	210	0.24
P.S. 1 The Bergen	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	754	0.27
P.S. 1 The Bergen	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	754	0.27
LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-3	387	0.27
School Of Creativity-Innovation	8	No	Public	PK, K-4	198	0.28
School Of Creativity-Innovation	8	No	Public	PK, K-4	198	0.28
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	0.35

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	0.38
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.41
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya	NR	No	Private	PK-8	164	0.44
Is 136 Charles O Dewey	2	No	Public	6-8	535	0.46
Sunset Park Prep	5	No	Public	6-8	440	0.46
Jhs 220 John J Pershing	7	No	Public	6-8	1,229	0.50
Tomer Dvora School	NR	No	Private	1-8	519	0.53
MS 936 ARTS OFF 3RD	8	No	Public	6-8	445	0.68

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	0.62
Yeshiva & Mesivta V'yoel Moshe	NR	No	Private	9-12	702	0.62
Yeshiva Tiferes Shmiel	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.70
Yeshiva Tiferes Shmiel d'ALEKSANDER	NR	No	Private	9-12	177	0.70
Bais Brocho of Karlin Stolin	NR	No	Private	K-12	0	0.71
Nesivos Bais Yaakov	NR	No	Private	PK, K-11	0	0.72
Sunset Park High School	4	No	Public	9-12	1,418	0.74
West Brooklyn Community High School	3	No	Public	10-12	161	0.85

Nearby ZIP codes for 540 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY

10004, New York City, NY 10005, New York City, NY 10271, New York City, NY 10280, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11209, New York City, NY 11214, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11223, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11228, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 540 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The development at 540 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 540 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

540 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 has a total of 2,852 square feet.

When was 540 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 last sold and what was the sale price?

540 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was last sold on 10/19/2015 for $950,000.

What is the assessed value of 540 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

540 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 is currently assessed at $84,060.

What are the property taxes for 540 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The property taxes for 540 48th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 total $8,626.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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