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540 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 - Property report

Also known as: 540 Bergen St

Property image for 540 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1920

Lot sq. ft.

1,950

Sale price

$1,450,000

General information

Address

Primary address

540 Bergen Street

ZIP code

11217

Neighborhood

Prospect Heights

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01143-0041

Building

Property type

Three Families (C0)

Building sq. ft.

2,946

Building dimensions

19.5 ft x 63 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1920

Building material

Brick

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Sales

Sale date

04/22/2010

Sale price

$1,450,000

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$5,710

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Commercial units

Office sq. ft.

Retail sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Bergen Street (narrow)

Nearest wide street

St Marks Avenue

Distance to wide street

Lot dimensions

19.5 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,950

Area overview

Walk score

96 /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

0.09 Miles

Closest fire station

0.09 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 540 Bergen Street, 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 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217

Sale date	Sale price	Buyer name	Seller name
04/22/2010	$1,450,000	XXXXXXXXX, XXXXX X XXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXX X	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXX XXXXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
09/28/2021 - R 06/23/2021 - D	Agreement (2021092100489003)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
09/28/2021 - R 06/23/2021 - D	Mortgage (2021092100489002)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX X	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
09/28/2021 - R 06/01/2021 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2021092100489001)	XXXXXXXX X X	XXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
09/02/2011 - R 08/15/2011 - D	Agreement (2011082301029003)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXX X X
09/02/2011 - R 08/15/2011 - D	Mortgage (2011082301029002)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXX X X
09/02/2011 - R 07/27/2011 - D	Assignment, Mortgage (2011082301029001)	XXXX	XXXXXXXX X X
12/13/2010 - R 12/06/2010 - D	Landmark Designation (2010120601045001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
05/07/2010 - R 05/04/2010 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2010050400745001)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
04/28/2010 - R 04/22/2010 - D	Mortgage (2010042700050003)	XXXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXX
04/28/2010 - R 04/22/2010 - D	Deed (2010042700050002)	XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXXXXX XXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 540 Bergen Street, 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

$5,710

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,952,000

Assessed value

$177,120

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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	$2,447,000	$146,820	$27,063	19.843%	$5,652	$5,370	-1.50%
2024/25	$2,879,000	$172,740	$27,143	20.085%	$5,721	$5,452	+1.16%
2023/24	$2,933,000	$175,980	$26,832	20.085%	$5,670	$5,389	+5.32%
2022/23	$2,662,000	$159,720	$25,196	20.309%	$5,414	$5,117	+8.11%
2021/22	$2,919,000	$175,140	$23,707	19.963%	$5,020	$4,733	+0.73%
2020/21	$3,084,000	$185,040	$22,326	21.045%	$4,995	$4,699	-0.62%
2019/20	$2,660,000	$159,600	$22,336	21.167%	$5,024	$4,728	+2.42%
2018/19	$3,224,000	$193,440	$22,067	20.919%	$4,922	$4,616	+9.17%
2017/18	$3,071,000	$184,260	$20,743	20.385%	$4,528	$4,228	+9.00%
2016/17	$2,379,000	$142,740	$19,406	19.991%	$4,189	$3,879	+9.01%

Permits

Permit information for 540 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	05/01/2026	A
	04/09/2024	A
	03/21/2023	A

*Most recent HPD violations on record 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)

0.127

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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	0.37
P.S. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)	6	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	732	0.37
P.S. 77	NR	No	Public	K-12	304	0.22
Luria Academy of Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK-8	244	0.26
Luria Academy of Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK-8	244	0.26
Park Slope Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	37	0.31
Park Slope Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	37	0.31
Berkeley Carroll School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	977	0.32
P.S. 282 Park Slope	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	496	0.37
P.S. 282 Park Slope	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	496	0.37

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Ms 266 Park Place Community Middle School	4	No	Public	6-8	69	0.22
P.S. 77	NR	No	Public	K-12	304	0.22
P.S. 753 School For Career Development	NR	No	Public	6-12	354	0.24
Luria Academy of Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK-8	244	0.26
Is 340	7	No	Public	6-8	150	0.30
Park Slope Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	37	0.31
Berkeley Carroll School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	977	0.32
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	738	0.38
St Francis Xavier School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	175	0.46
The Math And Science Exploratory School	7	No	Public	6-8	522	0.48

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 77	NR	No	Public	K-12	304	0.22
P.S. 753 School For Career Development	NR	No	Public	6-12	354	0.24
Berkeley Carroll School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	977	0.32
Brooklyn High School of the Arts	5	No	Public	9-12	927	0.48
Berkeley Carroll Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	940	0.50
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	621	0.51
Brooklyn Free School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	76	0.54
Khalil Gibran International Academy	2	No	Public	9-12	134	0.56
Gotham Professional Arts Academy	NR	No	Public	9-12	179	0.57
Acorn Community High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	107	0.57

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 540 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217?

The development at 540 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 was built in 1920.

What is the total square footage of 540 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217?

540 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 has a total of 2,946 square feet.

When was 540 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 last sold and what was the sale price?

540 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 was last sold on 04/22/2010 for $1,450,000.

What is the assessed value of 540 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217?

540 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 is currently assessed at $177,120.

What are the property taxes for 540 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217?

The property taxes for 540 Bergen Street, Brooklyn, NY 11217 total $5,710.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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