542 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information
542 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 542 1st Street |
| Neighborhood | Park Slope |
| Zip code | 11215 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01077-0016 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 542 1st Street, Brooklyn
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| Purchase date | 07/30/2018 |
| Purchase price | $5,350,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $14,763 |
Lot & Building Information for 542 1st Street, Brooklyn
| Lot sqft | 2,000 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | City Residence One Family (A4) |
| Building sqft | 4,720 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Brownstone |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1910 |
| Year last altered | 2008 |
| Frontage(s) | 1 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | 8 Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
Area Overview
| School district | 15 |
| Community district | 6 |
| Closest police station | 0.73 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.32 Miles |
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About 542 1st Street, Brooklyn
542 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was built in 1910 and has a total of 4,720 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 542 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $368,940, the tax amount paid for 542 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 is $15,727. For the next year, the tax amount for 542 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 is estimated at $14,763.
When was 542 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 last sold and what was the last sale price?542 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was last sold in 07/30/2018 for $5,350,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 1 residential unit(s).
Ownership Information for 542 1st Street, Brooklyn
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Past Sales & Property History for 542 1st Street, Brooklyn
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 07/30/2018 | $5,350,000 | Register | Register |
Title Documents for 542 1st Street, Brooklyn
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Property Taxes for 542 1st Street, Brooklyn
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| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $13,820 |
| Estimated property tax: | $14,763 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $6,149,000 |
| Assessed value: | $368,940 |
Assessment History for 542 1st Street, Brooklyn
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 542 1st Street, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.
| Year | Market value | Assessed value | Taxable | Tax rate % | Base tax | Property tax | Year over year change |
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| 2025/26 | $6,149,000 | $368,940 | $79,259 | 19.843% | $15,727 | $13,820 | +5.41% |
| 2024/25 | $5,879,000 | $352,740 | $74,773 | 20.085% | $15,018 | $13,111 | +0.66% |
| 2023/24 | $5,871,000 | $352,260 | $74,342 | 20.085% | $14,932 | $13,024 | -9.00% |
| 2022/23 | $4,805,000 | $288,300 | $70,473 | 20.309% | $14,312 | $14,312 | +1.89% |
| 2021/22 | $5,270,000 | $316,200 | $70,365 | 19.963% | $14,047 | $14,047 | +0.01% |
Permits for 542 1st Street, Brooklyn
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Park Slope Residential Market Stats
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Risk
| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
Transportation
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| Distance (miles) | 0.368 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | 7 Av/3 St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B69 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.198 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Schools
Nearest elementary schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| P.S. 321 William Penn | 9 | Yes | Public | K-5 | 1,216 | 0.24 |
| Poly Prep Lower School | NR | No | Private | PK-4 | 240 | 0.07 |
| Poly Prep Lower School | NR | No | Private | PK-4 | 240 | 0.07 |
| Poly Prep Lower School | NR | No | Private | 0 | 0.10 | |
| The Montessori School of New York - Brooklyn | NR | No | Private | PK, K-6 | 0 | 0.19 |
Nearest middle schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Poly Prep Lower School | NR | No | Private | 0 | 0.10 | |
| Park Slope Collegiate | 4 | No | Public | 6-12 | 577 | 0.22 |
| Saint Saviour Catholic Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 370 | 0.28 |
| St Francis Xavier School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 175 | 0.32 |
| Berkeley Carroll Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 940 | 0.33 |
Nearest high schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Poly Prep Lower School | NR | No | Private | 0 | 0.10 | |
| Millennium Brooklyn High School | 10 | No | Public | 9-12 | 721 | 0.22 |
| Park Slope Collegiate | 4 | No | Public | 6-12 | 577 | 0.22 |
| John Jay School for Law | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 461 | 0.22 |
| Cyberarts Studio Academy | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 298 | 0.22 |
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Neighbors for 542 1st Street, Brooklyn
Here are the neighbors for 542 1st Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 548 1st St, Brooklyn | 4,720 | 05/06/2013 | $4,275,000 |
| 560 1st St, Brooklyn | 5,120 | 10/13/2023 | $5,200,000 |
| 538 1st St, Brooklyn | 4,720 | 12/26/2012 | |
| 207 8th Ave, Brooklyn | 10,444 | 01/04/1968 | |
| 552 1st St, Brooklyn | 4,920 | 07/19/2021 | $8,000,000 |
| 562 1st St, Brooklyn | 5,160 | 09/27/2002 | |
| 550 1st St, Brooklyn | 4,920 | 06/29/2001 | |
| 536 1st St, Brooklyn | 4,720 | 04/21/2025 | $2,362,942 |
| 534 1st St, Brooklyn | 4,400 | 02/07/2022 | $4,225,000 |
| 203 8th Ave, Brooklyn | 14,087 | 02/21/2009 | |
| 211 8th Ave, Brooklyn | 10,444 | 06/18/2015 | $2,600,000 |
| 546 1st St, Brooklyn | 4,720 | 03/05/2014 | $3,400,000 |
| 554 1st St, Brooklyn | 4,920 | 08/28/1979 | |
| 540 1st St, Brooklyn | 4,720 | 05/07/2021 | |
| 199 8th Ave, Brooklyn | 11,272 | 08/11/1988 | |
| 544 1st St, Brooklyn | 4,720 | 10/22/2020 | $1,500,000 |
| 530 1st St, Brooklyn | 9,440 | 05/28/1986 | |
| 556 1st St, Brooklyn | 4,960 | 10/15/2010 | $5,950,000 |
| 558 1st St, Brooklyn | 4,960 | 01/26/1996 | |
| 215 8th Ave, Brooklyn | 11,250 | 04/20/1984 |