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540 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 - Property report

Also known as: 540 51st St

Property image for 540 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1905

Lot sq. ft.

2,043

Sale price

$670,000

General information

Address

Primary address

540 51st Street

ZIP code

11220

Neighborhood

Sunset Park

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

00800-0023

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

2,751

Building dimensions

19.75 ft x 47 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1905

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

10/19/2005

Sale price

$670,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$4,768

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)

51 Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

5 Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

19.75 ft x 100.17 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,043

Area overview

Walk score

96 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

93 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

76 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.71 Miles

Closest fire station

0.06 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 540 51st 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 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
10/19/2005	$670,000	XXXX, XXX	XXXX, XXX XXX XXX XXXX, X/X/X XXXXXXX XXX XXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
04/29/2026 - R 04/27/2026 - D	Deed (2026042800848001)	XXXX XXX	XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX
02/23/2021 - R 02/01/2021 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2021021701479001)	XXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
10/27/2005 - R 10/19/2005 - D	Mortgage (2005102500332002)	XXXX XXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
10/27/2005 - R 10/19/2005 - D	Deed (2005102500332001)	XXXX XXX XXX	XXXX XXX
10/27/2005 - R 12/20/1993 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2005102500332003)	XXXX XXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XX
08/23/1990 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3780001563178)	XX XXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XX
07/06/1990 - R	Mortgage (3230001550923)	XXXX XXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XX
07/06/1990 - R	Deed (3220001550922)	XX XXX XXX	XXXX XXX XXX
09/27/1988 - R	Mortgage (3200001398920)	XX XXX XXX	XXXXXXXX XX
09/27/1988 - R 09/13/1988 - D	Deed (3190001398919)	XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XX XXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 540 51st 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

$4,768

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$1,686,000

Assessed value

$101,160

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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	$1,513,000	$90,780	$24,005	19.843%	$4,763	$4,763	-0.31%
2024/25	$1,345,000	$80,700	$23,789	20.085%	$4,778	$4,778	+5.92%
2023/24	$1,513,000	$90,780	$22,460	20.085%	$4,511	$4,511	+4.75%
2022/23	$1,425,000	$85,500	$21,206	20.309%	$4,307	$4,307	+7.75%
2021/22	$1,303,000	$78,180	$20,024	19.963%	$3,997	$3,997	-5.06%
2020/21	$1,485,000	$89,100	$20,004	21.045%	$4,210	$4,210	+0.33%
2019/20	$1,248,000	$74,880	$19,824	21.167%	$4,196	$4,196	+7.17%
2018/19	$1,044,000	$62,640	$18,717	20.919%	$3,915	$3,915	+8.69%
2017/18	$1,235,000	$74,100	$17,672	20.385%	$3,602	$3,602	+7.99%
2016/17	$1,065,000	$63,900	$16,687	19.991%	$3,336	$3,336	+2.34%

Permits

Permit information for 540 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
11/21/2005	Alteration type 3
10/27/2005	Alteration type 3

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	05/01/2026	A
	11/19/2025	I
	06/06/2025	A

*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 & 52nd St at NW Corner (Exit Only)

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.231

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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	0.07
BROOKLYN RISE CHARTER SCHOOL	5	No	Charter	K-3	210	0.12
LEEP Dual Language Academy Charter School	7	No	Charter	K-3	387	0.13
School Of Creativity-Innovation	8	No	Public	PK, K-4	198	0.31
School Of Creativity-Innovation	8	No	Public	PK, K-4	198	0.31
Saint Agatha School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	193	0.33
Saint Agatha School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	193	0.33
P.S. 1 The Bergen	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	754	0.35
P.S. 1 The Bergen	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	754	0.35
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.37

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	0.33
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.37
Al Madrasa Al Islamiya	NR	No	Private	PK-8	164	0.38
Our Lady Of Perpetual Help Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	214	0.41
St. Michael Elementary School	NR	No	Private	K-8	0	0.50
Jhs 220 John J Pershing	7	No	Public	6-8	1,229	0.52
MS 936 ARTS OFF 3RD	8	No	Public	6-8	445	0.57
Is 136 Charles O Dewey	2	No	Public	6-8	535	0.59
Sunset Park Prep	5	No	Public	6-8	440	0.59

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Yeshiva & Mesivta V'yoel Moshe	NR	No	Private	9-12	702	0.63
Yeshiva Tiferes Shmiel	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.75
Yeshiva Tiferes Shmiel d'ALEKSANDER	NR	No	Private	9-12	177	0.75
Bais Chaya Esther	NR	No	Private	PK-11	207	0.75
P.S. 371 Lillian L Rashkis	NR	No	Public	9-12	209	0.76
Nesivos Bais Yaakov	NR	No	Private	PK, K-11	0	0.77
High School of Telecommunication Arts and Technology	6	No	Public	9-12	1,273	0.85
Sunset Park High School	4	No	Public	9-12	1,418	0.87
West Brooklyn Community High School	3	No	Public	10-12	161	0.92

Nearby ZIP codes for 540 51st 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 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The development at 540 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was built in 1905.

What is the total square footage of 540 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

540 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 has a total of 2,751 square feet.

When was 540 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 last sold and what was the sale price?

540 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was last sold on 10/19/2005 for $670,000.

What is the assessed value of 540 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

540 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 is currently assessed at $101,160.

What are the property taxes for 540 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The property taxes for 540 51st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 total $4,768.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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