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540 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 - Property report

Also known as: 540 4th Ave

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Property type

Four Families (C3)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

1,503

General information

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Address
Primary address
540 4th Avenue
ZIP code
11215
Neighborhood
Gowanus
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01040-0045

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Building
Property type
Four Families (C3)
Building sq. ft.
3,924
Building dimensions
19 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1931
Building material
Stone
Exterior wall
None
Basement
N
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,513
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
4
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
4 Avenue (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
18.5 ft x 81.25 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,503

Area overview

Walk score
97 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
84 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
15
Community district
6
Closest police station
0.76 Miles
Closest fire station
0.40 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 540 4th 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 540 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/31/2017 - R
12/07/2016 - D		 Agreement
(2017013001147001)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
01/30/2017 - R
12/07/2016 - D		 Mortgage
(2017012700962002)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
01/30/2017 - R
11/17/2016 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2017012700962001)		 XXXX XXX XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
03/18/2003 - R
02/18/2003 - D		 Agreement
(2003021900562001)		 XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
03/18/2003 - R
01/21/2003 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2003021900562002)		 XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX) XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
09/20/2001 - R Mortgage
(3230007816523)		 XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX (XXX)
09/20/2001 - R
08/22/2001 - D		 Deed
(3190007816219)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX
09/20/2001 - R
05/25/2001 - D		 Deed
(3150007816215)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
05/10/2000 - R
06/21/1999 - D		 Deed
(3670007214267)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
06/12/1986 - R
06/10/1986 - D		 Deed
(3420001174242)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 540 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
$6,513
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,229,000
Assessed value
$553,050

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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 $1,135,000 $510,750 $52,328 12.439% $6,509 $6,509 +2.84%
2024/25 $945,600 $425,520 $50,634 12.5% $6,329 $6,329 +7.87%
2023/24 $1,182,000 $531,900 $46,931 12.502% $5,867 $5,867 +10.00%
2022/23 $985,000 $443,250 $43,480 12.267% $5,334 $5,334 +8.23%
2021/22 $1,159,000 $521,550 $40,275 12.235% $4,928 $4,928 -0.20%
2020/21 $1,272,000 $572,400 $40,252 12.267% $4,938 $4,938 +1.64%
2019/20 $1,201,200 $540,540 $38,949 12.473% $4,858 $4,858 +6.70%
2018/19 $1,001,000 $450,450 $36,101 12.612% $4,553 $4,553 +7.03%
2017/18 $944,000 $424,800 $33,446 12.719% $4,254 $4,254 +6.51%
2016/17 $856,000 $385,200 $30,981 12.892% $3,994 $3,994 +0.13%
Permits

Permit information for 540 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
02/18/2022 I
02/18/2022 A
04/05/2021 A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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

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FEMA flood zones
X

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
5

Subway & traffic

Closest station
4th Ave & Prospect Ave at NE Corner
Station lines
R
Distance (miles)
0.136
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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
AL-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 630 0.34
AL-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 630 0.34
Maurice Sendak Community School 8 No Public K-5 211 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-12 630 0.34
Al-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 654 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 0.71
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
AL-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 630 0.34
Al-Noor School NR No Private PK-12 654 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 0.71
Park Slope Collegiate 4 No Public 6-12 577 0.71
Cyberarts Studio Academy 2 No Public 9-12 298 0.71
Millennium Brooklyn High School 10 No Public 9-12 721 0.71
Mesilas Bais Yaakov NR No Private 9-12 260 0.73

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Neighbors for 540 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

135 15th St, Brooklyn 538 4th Ave, Brooklyn 536 4th Ave, Brooklyn 530 4th Ave, Brooklyn 129 15th St, Brooklyn 186 14th St, Brooklyn 184 14th St, Brooklyn 178 14th St, Brooklyn 542 4th Ave, Brooklyn 548 4th Ave, Brooklyn 139 15th St, Brooklyn 125 15th St, Brooklyn 532 4th Ave, Brooklyn 121 15th St, Brooklyn 534 4th Ave, Brooklyn 544 4th Ave, Brooklyn 137 15th St, Brooklyn 117 15th St, Brooklyn 182 14th St, Brooklyn 180 14th St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 540 4th 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 540 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

The development at 540 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was built in 1931.

What is the total square footage of 540 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

540 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 has a total of 3,924 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 540 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

540 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 is currently assessed at $553,050.

What are the property taxes for 540 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

The property taxes for 540 4th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 total $6,512.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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