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542 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 - Property report

Also known as: 542 Prospect Ave

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1925

Lot sq. ft.

2,508

General information

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Address
Primary address
542 Prospect Avenue
Alternate address(es)
542 Garage Prospect Ave
ZIP code
11215
Neighborhood
Windsor Terrace
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
00871-0034

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
2,730
Building dimensions
21 ft x 65 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1925
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Detached, Frame Garage
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,651
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Prospect Avenue (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
25.08 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,508

Area overview

Walk score
94 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
94 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
85 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
15
Community district
7
Closest police station
1.07 Miles
Closest fire station
0.48 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 542 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 542 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/25/2023 - R
04/10/2023 - D		 Deed
(2023042000647001)		 XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX X XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
06/13/2017 - R
06/09/2017 - D		 Deed
(2017060900725001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX
08/09/1999 - R
02/03/1999 - D		 Deed
(3590006730959)		 XXX XXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXX
08/09/1999 - R
02/02/1999 - D		 Deed
(3100006731010)		 XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXX
04/07/1978 - R Mortgage
(37830098601626)		 XXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX
04/07/1978 - R Deed
(37830098601624)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXX XXXX

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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 542 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$8,651
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$3,457,000
Assessed value
$207,420

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Assessment history

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Tax year Market value Assessed value Taxable amount Tax rate Base tax Property tax Y-o-Y change
2025/26 $3,697,000 $221,820 $43,568 19.843% $8,645 $8,645 -0.39%
2024/25 $3,015,000 $180,900 $43,210 20.085% $8,679 $8,679 +5.97%
2023/24 $2,806,000 $168,360 $40,774 20.085% $8,189 $8,189 +4.80%
2022/23 $2,297,000 $137,820 $38,479 20.309% $7,815 $7,815 +7.74%
2021/22 $2,441,000 $146,460 $36,331 19.963% $7,253 $7,253 -5.08%
2020/21 $2,163,000 $129,780 $36,307 21.045% $7,641 $7,641 +0.25%
2019/20 $2,150,000 $129,000 $36,008 21.167% $7,622 $7,622 +7.23%
2018/19 $2,545,000 $152,700 $33,978 20.919% $7,108 $7,108 +8.74%
2017/18 $2,045,000 $122,700 $32,066 20.385% $6,537 $6,537 +8.00%
2016/17 $1,757,000 $105,420 $30,276 19.991% $6,052 $6,052 +2.30%
Permits

Permit information for 542 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/05/2026 A
06/10/2025 A
11/26/2024 I

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

$820,000

-18% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$900

-8.6% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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FEMA flood zones

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FEMA flood zones
X

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Howard Pl & Windsor Pl at NE Corner
Station lines
F
Distance (miles)
0.135
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Windsor Terrace School (The) 8 Yes Public K-5 413 0.21
Holy Name Of Jesus School NR No Private PK, K-8 239 0.14
Holy Name Of Jesus School NR No Private PK, K-8 239 0.14
St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 186 0.15
St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 186 0.15
P.S. 107 John W Kimball 8 No Public PK, K-5 501 0.39
P.S. 107 John W Kimball 8 No Public PK, K-5 501 0.39
P.S.10 Magnet School for Math, Science & Design Technology 8 No Public K-5 829 0.40
P.S. 53 NR No Public K-12 410 0.46
P.S. 295 7 No Public PK, K-5 242 0.53
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Holy Name Of Jesus School NR No Private PK, K-8 239 0.14
St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 186 0.15
Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School 6 No Charter 6-8 310 0.16
MS 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation 9 No Public 6-8 344 0.16
Jhs 88 Peter Rouget 6 No Public 6-8 1,024 0.46
P.S. 53 NR No Public K-12 410 0.46
New Voices School Of Academic And Creative Arts 9 No Public 6-8 530 0.53
International Christian School NR No Private PK-12 85 0.64
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School NR No Charter 8-12 677 0.65
Saint Saviour Catholic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 370 0.66
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mesilas Bais Yaakov NR No Private 9-12 260 0.27
P.S. 53 NR No Public K-12 410 0.46
Yeshiva Machzikel Hadas NR No Private 12 0 0.61
International Christian School NR No Private PK-12 85 0.64
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School NR No Charter 8-12 677 0.65
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CS -CSD 15.2 7 No Charter K-1, 6-12 1,084 0.67
St Saviour High School NR No Private 9-12 400 0.68
Brooklyn College Academy 7 No Public 9-12 631 0.71
John Jay School for Law 3 No Public 9-12 461 0.82
Park Slope Collegiate 4 No Public 6-12 577 0.82

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Neighbors for 542 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

559 17th St, Brooklyn 555 17th St, Brooklyn 545 17th St, Brooklyn 543 17th St, Brooklyn 536 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn 532 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn 516 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn 538 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn 534 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn 553 17th St, Brooklyn 551 17th St, Brooklyn 540 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn 526 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn 520 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn 548 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn 557 17th St, Brooklyn 546 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn 549 A 17th St, Brooklyn 524 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn 522 Prospect Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 542 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

10004, New York City, NY 10005, New York City, NY 10038, New York City, NY 10271, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11204, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11220, New York City, NY 11225, 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 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

The development at 542 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was built in 1925.

What is the total square footage of 542 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

542 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 has a total of 2,730 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 542 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

542 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 is currently assessed at $207,420.

What are the property taxes for 542 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

The property taxes for 542 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 total $8,650.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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