540 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information
540 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 Property Information
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Address
| Primary address | 540 2nd Street |
| Neighborhood | Park Slope |
| Zip code | 11215 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01078-0023 |
Sales & Tax Overview for 540 2nd Street, Brooklyn
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| Purchase date | 09/13/2023 |
| Purchase price | $4,100,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $12,080 |
Lot & Building Information for 540 2nd Street, Brooklyn
| Lot sqft | 1,900 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Building class | Two Family Converted from One Family (B3) |
| Building sqft | 3,960 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Brownstone |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1901 |
| Frontage(s) | 2 Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | 7 Avenue |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
Area Overview
| School district | 15 |
| Community district | 6 |
| Closest police station | 0.72 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.28 Miles |
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Other Property Data for 540 2nd Street, Brooklyn
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About 540 2nd Street, Brooklyn
540 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was built in 1901 and has a total of 3,960 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 540 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $287,460, the tax amount paid for 540 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 is $11,930. For the next year, the tax amount for 540 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 is estimated at $12,080.
When was 540 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 last sold and what was the last sale price?540 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was last sold in 09/13/2023 for $4,100,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
Ownership Information for 540 2nd Street, Brooklyn
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Past Sales & Property History for 540 2nd Street, Brooklyn
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 09/13/2023 | $4,100,000 | Register | Register |
Title Documents for 540 2nd Street, Brooklyn
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Property Taxes for 540 2nd Street, Brooklyn
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| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $11,930 |
| Estimated property tax: | $12,080 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $4,791,000 |
| Assessed value: | $287,460 |
Assessment History for 540 2nd Street, Brooklyn
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 540 2nd 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025/26 | $4,791,000 | $287,460 | $60,122 | 19.843% | $11,930 | $11,930 | +4.66% |
| 2024/25 | $5,005,000 | $300,300 | $56,753 | 20.085% | $11,399 | $11,399 | +5.59% |
| 2023/24 | $5,575,000 | $334,500 | $53,746 | 20.085% | $10,795 | $10,795 | +4.77% |
| 2022/23 | $4,563,000 | $273,780 | $50,735 | 20.309% | $10,304 | $10,304 | +1.74% |
| 2021/22 | $4,075,000 | $244,500 | $50,735 | 19.963% | $10,128 | $10,128 | -3.95% |
Permits for 540 2nd Street, Brooklyn
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No recorded permits for this property.
Park Slope Residential Market Stats
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Risk
| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
Transportation
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| Station lines | F | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.323 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | 7 Av/3 St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | B69 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.067 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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 | 0.12 |
| Poly Prep Lower School | NR | No | Private | PK-4 | 240 | 0.20 |
| Poly Prep Lower School | NR | No | Private | PK-4 | 240 | 0.20 |
| Poly Prep Lower School | NR | No | Private | 0 | 0.23 | |
| The Montessori School of New York - Brooklyn | NR | No | Private | PK, K-6 | 0 | 0.24 |
Nearest middle schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Park Slope Collegiate | 4 | No | Public | 6-12 | 577 | 0.11 |
| Poly Prep Lower School | NR | No | Private | 0 | 0.23 | |
| Saint Saviour Catholic Academy | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 370 | 0.25 |
| Berkeley Carroll Elementary School | NR | No | Private | PK-12 | 940 | 0.26 |
| St Francis Xavier School | NR | No | Private | PK-8 | 175 | 0.28 |
Nearest high schools
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Cyberarts Studio Academy | 2 | No | Public | 9-12 | 298 | 0.11 |
| Park Slope Collegiate | 4 | No | Public | 6-12 | 577 | 0.11 |
| John Jay School for Law | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 461 | 0.11 |
| Millennium Brooklyn High School | 10 | No | Public | 9-12 | 721 | 0.11 |
| Poly Prep Lower School | NR | No | Private | 0 | 0.23 |
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Neighbors for 540 2nd Street, Brooklyn
Here are the neighbors for 540 2nd Street, Brooklyn, NY 11215.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 548 2nd St, Brooklyn | 3,660 | 07/26/2022 | $5,250,000 |
| 524 2nd St, Brooklyn | 3,368 | 06/21/2016 | $3,450,000 |
| 518 2nd St, Brooklyn | 3,640 | 05/11/2017 | $3,594,500 |
| 542 2nd St, Brooklyn | 3,150 | 10/03/1984 | |
| 550 2nd St, Brooklyn | 3,660 | 07/21/2003 | |
| 558 2nd St, Brooklyn | 4,440 | 07/20/1994 | |
| 536 2nd St, Brooklyn | 3,780 | 04/11/2016 | $2,850,000 |
| 189 7th Ave, Brooklyn | 6,800 | 10/21/1992 | |
| 195 7th Ave, Brooklyn | 6,988 | 12/11/2020 | |
| 538 2nd St, Brooklyn | 3,960 | 05/26/2021 | |
| 522 2nd St, Brooklyn | 3,440 | 07/31/2012 | $2,850,000 |
| 546 2nd St, Brooklyn | 3,660 | 05/21/2015 | $94,350 |
| 554 2nd St, Brooklyn | 3,660 | 12/21/2015 | |
| 530 2nd St, Brooklyn | 39,261 | 09/13/1991 | |
| 520 2nd St, Brooklyn | 2,685 | 09/27/2002 | |
| 193 7th Ave, Brooklyn | 6,998 | 12/11/2020 | |
| 544 2nd St, Brooklyn | 3,960 | 05/14/1993 | |
| 552 2nd St, Brooklyn | 3,660 | 07/21/2024 | |
| 556 2nd St, Brooklyn | 4,136 | 08/24/2001 | |
| 560 2nd St, Brooklyn | 3,250 | 05/04/1967 |