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540 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 - Property report

Also known as: 540 Carlton Ave

Property image for 540 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1910

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

General information

Address

Primary address

540 Carlton Avenue

ZIP code

11238

Neighborhood

Prospect Heights

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01136-0047

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

3,192

Building dimensions

20 ft x 50 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1910

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$3,375

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Carlton Avenue (narrow)

Nearest wide street

St Marks Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

20 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

2,000

Area overview

Walk score

97 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

91 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.12 Miles

Closest fire station

0.11 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 540 Carlton 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 540 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
12/15/2016 - R 11/28/2016 - D	Agreement (2016120201304003)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXX XXX
12/15/2016 - R 11/28/2016 - D	Mortgage (2016120201304002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXX XXX
12/15/2016 - R 11/28/2016 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2016120201304001)	XX XXXX X X	XXXX XXX
04/17/2014 - R 04/10/2014 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2014041100446001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
04/11/2014 - R 04/03/2014 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2014040300626001)	XXXXXXXX XX XXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
03/27/2014 - R 03/20/2014 - D	Mortgage (2014032501160002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XX XXXX X X
03/27/2014 - R 03/20/2014 - D	Mortgage (2014032501160001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
01/15/2013 - R 12/21/2011 - D	Agreement (2012121300618001)	XXXXXXXX XX XXXX X	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XX
01/27/2012 - R 12/21/2011 - D	Subordination of Mortgage (2012011100500003)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
01/27/2012 - R 12/21/2011 - D	Agreement (2012011100500002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 540 Carlton 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

$3,375

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,855,000

Assessed value

$171,300

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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	$2,736,000	$164,160	$16,050	19.843%	$3,185	$3,185	-1.20%
2024/25	$3,219,000	$193,140	$16,050	20.085%	$3,224	$3,224	+0.91%
2023/24	$3,480,000	$208,800	$15,906	20.085%	$3,195	$3,195	+4.81%
2022/23	$3,813,000	$228,780	$15,008	20.309%	$3,048	$3,048	+7.74%
2021/22	$2,966,000	$177,960	$14,173	19.963%	$2,829	$2,829	+0.51%
2020/21	$3,056,000	$183,360	$13,375	21.045%	$2,815	$2,815	-0.58%
2019/20	$3,139,000	$188,340	$13,375	21.167%	$2,831	$2,831	+2.10%
2018/19	$2,474,000	$148,440	$13,255	20.919%	$2,773	$2,773	+8.76%
2017/18	$3,066,000	$183,960	$12,507	20.385%	$2,550	$2,550	+7.98%
2016/17	$2,666,000	$159,960	$11,811	19.991%	$2,361	$2,361	+8.33%

Permits

Permit information for 540 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date	Job type	Job status	Job description	Initial cost
10/02/2018	Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

No recently recorded violations for this property.

Neighborhood

Prospect Heights residential market stats

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Median sale price

$1,277,500

23.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,509

4.6% 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

Flatbush Ave & Bergen St at SE Corner

Station lines

2-3

Distance (miles)

0.172

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	732	0.34
P.S. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	732	0.34
Luria Academy of Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK-8	244	0.25
Luria Academy of Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK-8	244	0.25
P.S. 77	NR	No	Public	K-12	304	0.29
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	738	0.32
Park Slope Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	37	0.37
Park Slope Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	37	0.37
Berkeley Carroll School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	977	0.38
P.S. 282 Park Slope	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	496	0.44

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 753 School For Career Development	NR	No	Public	6-12	354	0.17
Luria Academy of Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK-8	244	0.25
Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School	4	No	Public	6-8	69	0.29
P.S. 77	NR	No	Public	K-12	304	0.29
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	738	0.32
Is 340	7	No	Public	6-8	150	0.32
Park Slope Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	37	0.37
Berkeley Carroll School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	977	0.38
Brooklyn Free School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	76	0.48
Hensen Preparatory School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	0	0.48

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 753 School For Career Development	NR	No	Public	6-12	354	0.17
P.S. 77	NR	No	Public	K-12	304	0.29
Berkeley Carroll School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	977	0.38
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	621	0.44
Brooklyn Free School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	76	0.48
Brooklyn High School of the Arts	5	No	Public	9-12	927	0.50
Gotham Professional Arts Academy	NR	No	Public	9-12	179	0.53
GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY	NR	No	Public	9-12	217	0.53
Acorn Community High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	107	0.53
Khalil Gibran International Academy	2	No	Public	9-12	134	0.57

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 540 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The development at 540 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1910.

What is the total square footage of 540 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

540 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 3,192 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 540 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

540 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is currently assessed at $171,300.

What are the property taxes for 540 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The property taxes for 540 Carlton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 total $3,374.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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