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542 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 - Property report

Also known as: 542 53rd St

Property image for 542 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Property type

Five to Six Families (C2)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

2,003

Sale price

$920,000

General information

Address

Primary address

542 53rd Street

ZIP code

11220

Neighborhood

Sunset Park

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

00816-0023

Building

Property type

Five to Six Families (C2)

Building sq. ft.

4,060

Building dimensions

20 ft x 59 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1910

Last altered

2017

Building material

Sales

Sale date

01/20/2016

Sale price

$920,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$19,708

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 100.17 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,003

Area overview

Walk score

95 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

95 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

78 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.62 Miles

Closest fire station

0.06 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 542 53rd 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 542 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
01/20/2016	$920,000	XXXXX, XXX	XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX
07/28/2005	$25,000	XXXXXXXX, XXXX X XXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX	XXXXX, XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sales on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
11/09/2016 - R 10/31/2016 - D	Certificate (2016110700738001)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX
11/09/2016 - R 09/04/2016 - D	Zoning Lot Description (2016110700738002)	XXXXX XXX
02/19/2016 - R 02/11/2016 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2016021201079001)	XXXXXXXX XXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX
01/30/2016 - R 01/20/2016 - D	Deed (2016012200999001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX	XXXXX XXX
01/08/2016 - R 12/14/2015 - D	Release of Estate Tax Lien (2015123000948001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX X
12/01/2015 - R 10/26/2015 - D	Release of Estate Tax Lien (2015110100058001)	XXXXXXXX XXXX
02/28/2006 - R 02/02/2006 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2006021600770001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/19/2006 - R 01/10/2006 - D	Mortgage (2006011201074001)	XXXXXXXX XXXX X
09/12/2005 - R 07/28/2005 - D	Deed (2005082000122001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXX X
07/04/2004 - R 04/19/2004 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2004042200893001)		XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 542 53rd 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

$19,708

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$830,000

Assessed value

$373,500

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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	$692,000	$311,400	$146,703	12.439%	$18,248	$18,248	+10.10%
2024/25	$577,000	$259,650	$132,594	12.5%	$17,327	$16,574	+0.19%
2023/24	$648,000	$291,600	$132,324	12.502%	$17,330	$16,543	+1.76%
2022/23	$810,000	$364,500	$132,520	12.267%	$16,987	$16,256	+8.53%
2021/22	$819,000	$368,550	$122,422	12.235%	$15,688	$14,978	+55.66%
2020/21	$429,000	$193,050	$78,442	12.267%	$10,305	$9,622	+6.48%
2019/20	$400,000	$180,000	$72,450	12.473%	$9,701	$9,037	+92.40%
2018/19	$1,240,000	$74,400	$22,452	20.919%	$5,379	$4,697	+3.38%
2017/18	$1,019,000	$61,140	$22,286	20.385%	$5,197	$4,543	+9.82%
2016/17	$976,000	$58,560	$20,693	19.991%	$4,812	$4,137	+9.78%

Permits

Permit information for 542 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
12/04/2018	Alteration type 3
10/15/2018	Alteration
09/16/2018	Alteration
05/18/2018	Alteration
05/17/2018	Alteration

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Listings

Neighborhood

Brooklyn commercial market stats

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% 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 & 53rd St at SE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.217

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Nearby ZIP codes for 542 53rd 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 542 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The development at 542 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 542 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

542 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 has a total of 4,060 square feet.

When was 542 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 last sold and what was the sale price?

542 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 was last sold on 01/20/2016 for $920,000.

What is the assessed value of 542 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

542 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 is currently assessed at $373,500.

What are the property taxes for 542 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220?

The property taxes for 542 53rd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11220 total $19,708.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 5 residential unit(s).

Disclaimer

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