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537 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 - Property report

Also known as: 537 Prospect Ave

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Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Year built

1915

Lot sq. ft.

1,385

Sale price

$1,900,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
537 Prospect Avenue
ZIP code
11215
Neighborhood
Windsor Terrace
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01114-0094

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Building
Property type
Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)
Building sq. ft.
2,052
Building dimensions
42 ft x 31 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
2
Year built
1915
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
09/23/2014
Sale price
$1,900,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$10,760
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Prospect Avenue (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
44.67 ft x 31 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,385

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
1.09 Miles
Closest fire station
0.47 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 537 Prospect 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 537 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/23/2014 $1,900,000 XXXXXXX, XXXXXX X XXX XXXX, XXXX XXX XXXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXXXX, XXXXXX X XXXXX, XXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/27/2017 - R
10/24/2016 - D		 Agreement
(2017041800207001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
11/23/2016 - R
10/24/2016 - D		 Agreement
(2016111400458002)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
11/23/2016 - R
10/24/2016 - D		 Mortgage
(2016111400458001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
11/22/2014 - R
09/23/2014 - D		 Mortgage
(2014092900440002)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
11/22/2014 - R
09/23/2014 - D		 Deed
(2014092900440001)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX X
05/20/2002 - R
04/25/2002 - D		 Deed
(3910008427391)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X XXX XXXXX XXXXXX
08/25/1995 - R Deed
(3820004914782)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX X XXX
04/08/1985 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3080001080208)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
03/15/1977 - R Release of Estate Tax Lien
(37730090800438)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 537 Prospect 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
$10,760
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,488,000
Assessed value
$149,280

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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 $2,857,000 $171,420 $52,601 19.843% $10,438 $10,438 +4.72%
2024/25 $2,731,000 $163,860 $49,624 20.085% $9,967 $9,967 +6.00%
2023/24 $2,608,000 $156,480 $46,817 20.085% $9,403 $9,403 -1.10%
2022/23 $2,728,000 $163,680 $46,817 20.309% $9,508 $9,508 +5.40%
2021/22 $2,179,000 $130,740 $45,187 19.963% $9,021 $9,021 -2.21%
2020/21 $2,075,000 $124,500 $43,834 21.045% $9,225 $9,225 +5.39%
2019/20 $2,230,000 $133,800 $41,353 21.167% $8,753 $8,753 +7.25%
2018/19 $2,452,000 $147,120 $39,014 20.919% $8,161 $8,161 +2.62%
2017/18 $2,164,000 $129,840 $39,014 20.385% $7,953 $7,953 +5.65%
2016/17 $1,911,000 $114,660 $37,656 19.991% $7,528 $7,528 +5.39%
Permits

Permit information for 537 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/18/2025 Alteration
12/13/2024 Alteration
12/13/2024 Alteration
11/03/2023 Alteration
12/16/2020 Alteration

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Windsor Terrace residential market stats

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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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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
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Howard Pl & Windsor Pl at NE Corner
Station lines
F
Distance (miles)
0.108
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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 0.20
Holy Name Of Jesus School NR No Private PK, K-8 239 0.12
Holy Name Of Jesus School NR No Private PK, K-8 239 0.12
St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 186 0.13
St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 186 0.13
P.S. 107 John W Kimball 8 No Public PK, K-5 501 0.36
P.S. 107 John W Kimball 8 No Public PK, K-5 501 0.36
P.S.10 Magnet School for Math, Science & Design Technology 8 No Public K-5 829 0.39
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 0.12
St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 186 0.13
Brooklyn Urban Garden Charter School 6 No Charter 6-8 310 0.18
MS 442 Carroll Gardens School for Innovation 9 No Public 6-8 344 0.18
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
Saint Saviour Catholic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 370 0.63
International Christian School NR No Private PK-12 85 0.66
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School NR No Charter 8-12 677 0.68
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Mesilas Bais Yaakov NR No Private 9-12 260 0.28
P.S. 53 NR No Public K-12 410 0.46
Yeshiva Machzikel Hadas NR No Private 12 0 0.61
St Saviour High School NR No Private 9-12 400 0.65
International Christian School NR No Private PK-12 85 0.66
Brooklyn Prospect Charter School NR No Charter 8-12 677 0.68
BROOKLYN PROSPECT CS -CSD 15.2 7 No Charter K-1, 6-12 1,084 0.69
Brooklyn College Academy 7 No Public 9-12 631 0.73
Park Slope Collegiate 4 No Public 6-12 577 0.79
Millennium Brooklyn High School 10 No Public 9-12 721 0.79

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Neighbors for 537 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

45 Fuller Pl, Brooklyn 29 Fuller Pl, Brooklyn 1664 10th Ave, Brooklyn 41 Fuller Pl, Brooklyn 1672 10th Ave, Brooklyn 1662 10th Ave, Brooklyn 47 Fuller Pl, Brooklyn 35 Fuller Pl, Brooklyn 1660 10th Ave, Brooklyn 39 Fuller Pl, Brooklyn 31 Fuller Pl, Brooklyn 1658 10th Ave, Brooklyn 37 Fuller Pl, Brooklyn 1666 10th Ave, Brooklyn 43 Fuller Pl, Brooklyn 33 Fuller Pl, Brooklyn 1674 10th Ave, Brooklyn 1654 10th Ave, Brooklyn 1652 10th Ave, Brooklyn 1668 10th Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 537 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 537 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

The development at 537 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was built in 1915.

What is the total square footage of 537 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

537 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 has a total of 2,052 square feet.

When was 537 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 last sold and what was the sale price?

537 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 was last sold on 09/23/2014 for $1,900,000.

What is the assessed value of 537 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

537 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 is currently assessed at $149,280.

What are the property taxes for 537 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215?

The property taxes for 537 Prospect Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11215 total $10,759.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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