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538 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 - Property report

Also known as: 538 4th Ave

Property image for 538 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

1,024

General information

Address

Primary address

538 4th Avenue

ZIP code

11215

Neighborhood

Gowanus

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01040-0044

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

2,700

Building dimensions

18.67 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

$5,375

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)

4 Avenue (wide)

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

18.67 ft x 54.83 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,024

Area overview

Walk score

98 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

84 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.77 Miles

Closest fire station

0.39 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 538 4th Avenue, 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 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
04/08/2021 - R 04/02/2021 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2021040501463001)	XXXXX XXXXX X	XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
03/09/2011 - R 01/26/2011 - D	Agreement (2011030100371003)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X
03/09/2011 - R 01/26/2011 - D	Mortgage (2011030100371002)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X
03/09/2011 - R 01/24/2011 - D	Subordination of Mortgage (2011030100371004)	XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X
03/09/2011 - R 11/10/2010 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2011030100371001)	XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X
09/25/2002 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3620008870762)
07/24/2002 - R	Mortgage (3860008779486)	XXXXX XXXXXX	XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
07/24/2002 - R 06/14/2002 - D	Deed (FT_3080008779508)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX X
01/29/1992 - R	Mortgage (3280001664428)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX
04/20/1971 - R	Mortgage (37130047700488)	XXXXX XXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 538 4th Avenue, 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

$5,375

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$3,052,000

Assessed value

$183,120

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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	$2,606,000	$156,360	$25,580	19.843%	$5,076	$5,076	-1.20%
2024/25	$2,438,000	$146,280	$25,579	20.085%	$5,138	$5,138	+1.00%
2023/24	$2,168,000	$130,080	$25,326	20.085%	$5,087	$5,087	+4.83%
2022/23	$2,080,000	$124,800	$23,893	20.309%	$4,852	$4,852	+7.69%
2021/22	$1,692,000	$101,520	$22,572	19.963%	$4,506	$4,506	+0.44%
2020/21	$1,661,000	$99,660	$21,317	21.045%	$4,486	$4,486	-0.57%
2019/20	$1,321,000	$79,260	$21,316	21.167%	$4,512	$4,512	+2.20%
2018/19	$1,271,000	$76,260	$21,105	20.919%	$4,415	$4,415	+8.77%
2017/18	$1,337,000	$80,220	$19,911	20.385%	$4,059	$4,059	+7.94%
2016/17	$1,293,000	$77,580	$18,810	19.991%	$3,760	$3,760	+8.25%

Permits

Permit information for 538 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	11/19/2025	I
	06/05/2025	A
	11/26/2024	I

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Gowanus residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,180,000

-12.6% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,256

-0.6% 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 & Prospect Ave at NE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.139

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 124 Silas B Dutcher	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	329	0.06
P.S. 124 Silas B Dutcher	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	329	0.06
Avalon Childcare Fifth Avenue	NR	No	Private	K-1	83	0.16
Hellenic Classical Charter School	10	No	Charter	PK, K-8	483	0.29
Hellenic Classical Charter School	10	No	Charter	PK, K-8	483	0.29
St. Thomas Aquinas School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.32
St. Thomas Aquinas School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.32
Maurice Sendak Community School	8	No	Public	K-5	211	0.34
Al-Noor School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	654	0.34
Al-Noor School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	654	0.34

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Hellenic Classical Charter School	10	No	Charter	PK, K-8	483	0.29
St. Thomas Aquinas School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.32
Al-Noor School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	654	0.34
AL-Noor School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	630	0.34
New Voices School Of Academic And Creative Arts	9	No	Public	6-8	530	0.45
P.S. 53	NR	No	Public	K-12	410	0.52
Jhs 88 Peter Rouget	6	No	Public	6-8	1,024	0.52
Ms 51 William Alexander	7	No	Public	6-8	1,026	0.52
Al-Madinah School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	790	0.53
Park Slope Collegiate	4	No	Public	6-12	577	0.70

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Al-Noor School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	654	0.34
AL-Noor School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	630	0.34
Yeshiva Machzikel Hadas	NR	No	Private	12	0	0.49
P.S. 53	NR	No	Public	K-12	410	0.52
Al-Madinah School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	790	0.53
John Jay School for Law	3	No	Public	9-12	461	0.70
Park Slope Collegiate	4	No	Public	6-12	577	0.70
Cyberarts Studio Academy	2	No	Public	9-12	298	0.70
Millennium Brooklyn High School	10	No	Public	9-12	721	0.70
Mesilas Bais Yaakov	NR	No	Private	9-12	260	0.72

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 538 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

The development at 538 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 538 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

538 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 has a total of 2,700 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 538 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

538 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 is currently assessed at $183,120.

What are the property taxes for 538 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

The property taxes for 538 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 total $5,374.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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