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542 Montgomery Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 - Property report

Also known as: 542 Garage Montgomery St

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Property type

Two Family Brick (B1)

Year built

1935

Lot sq. ft.

3,000

Sale price

$2,380,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
542 Montgomery Street
Alternate address(es)
542 Garage Montgomery St
ZIP code
11225
Neighborhood
Crown Heights
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01310-0025

Owner

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Building
Property type
Two Family Brick (B1)
Building sq. ft.
2,480
Building dimensions
20 ft x 62 ft
Buildings on lot
2
Stories
2
Year built
1935
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Garage type
Basement Garage
Sales
Sale date
08/14/2025
Sale price
$2,380,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$8,816
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)
Montgomery Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Empire Boulevard
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 120 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,000

Area overview

Walk score
90 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
78 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
17
Community district
9
Closest police station
0.02 Miles
Closest fire station
0.44 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 542 Montgomery 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 542 Montgomery Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
08/14/2025 $2,380,000 XXXXXXXXXXX, XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/10/2025 - R
09/04/2025 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2025090800078001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
08/26/2025 - R
08/14/2025 - D		 Mortgage
(2025082100492002)		 XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX X X XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
08/26/2025 - R
08/14/2025 - D		 Deed
(2025082100492001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX
06/08/2005 - R
04/05/2005 - D		 Mortgage
(2005060202323001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
04/27/2004 - R
03/09/2004 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2004031000794001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
11/19/1999 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3890006905789)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
12/04/1978 - R Mortgage
(37830103800615)		 XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXX
12/04/1978 - R Deed
(37830103800613)		 XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 542 Montgomery 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
$8,816
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,863,000
Assessed value
$111,780

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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 $1,732,000 $103,920 $17,726 19.843% $8,654 $3,517 +4.04%
2024/25 $1,368,000 $82,080 $16,832 20.085% $8,264 $3,381 +7.84%
2023/24 $1,201,000 $72,060 $15,608 20.085% $7,796 $3,135 +3.86%
2022/23 $1,316,000 $78,960 $14,862 20.309% $7,519 $3,018 -0.09%
2021/22 $1,320,000 $79,200 $15,132 19.963% $7,391 $3,021 -3.60%
2020/21 $1,218,000 $73,080 $14,891 21.045% $7,648 $3,134 +6.26%
2019/20 $1,164,000 $69,840 $13,933 21.167% $7,258 $2,949 +9.18%
2018/19 $1,191,000 $71,460 $12,913 20.919% $6,767 $2,701 -54.90%
2017/18 $1,148,000 $68,880 $29,384 20.385% $6,290 $5,990 +2.25%
2016/17 $893,000 $53,580 $29,304 19.991% $6,168 $5,858 +4.36%
Permits

Permit information for 542 Montgomery Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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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
Nostrand Ave & Sterling St at NE Corner
Station lines
2-5
Distance (miles)
0.233
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 161 The Crown 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 291 0.16
P.S. 161 The Crown 6 Yes Public PK, K-5 291 0.16
Our Lady of Grace School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.11
Our Lady of Grace School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.11
Success Academy Crown Heights 9 No Charter K-8 787 0.16
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools NR No Private PK-12 0 0.18
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools NR No Private PK-12 0 0.18
Beth Rivkah Elementary School NR No Private K-8 1,156 0.18
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ms 61 Gladstone H Atwell 5 Yes Public 6-8 361 0.12
Our Lady of Grace School NR No Private PK, K-8 0 0.11
Success Academy Crown Heights 9 No Charter K-8 787 0.16
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools NR No Private PK-12 0 0.18
Beth Rivkah Elementary School NR No Private K-8 1,156 0.18
St Mark's Day School NR No Private PK-8 96 0.20
St. Francis of Assisi School NR No Private PK-8 216 0.26
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School 7 No Public 6-12 1,351 0.27
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Beth Rivka High School NR No Private 9-12 504 0.18
Associated Beth Rivkah Schools NR No Private PK-12 0 0.18
Medgar Evers College Preparatory School 7 No Public 6-12 1,351 0.27
Educational Institute Onolei NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.35
Bnos Chomesh NR No Private 10-12 37 0.35
Bnos Chomesh Academy NR No Private 10-12 39 0.35
Brooklyn Institute for Liberal Arts 5 No Public 9-12 479 0.43
School For Human Rights 2 No Public 9-12 184 0.43
High School for Public Service-Heroes of Tomorrow 5 No Public 8-12 452 0.43

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Neighbors for 542 Montgomery Street, Brooklyn, NY

554 Montgomery St, Brooklyn 536 Montgomery St, Brooklyn 526 Montgomery St, Brooklyn 558 Montgomery St, Brooklyn 560 Montgomery St, Brooklyn 530 Montgomery St, Brooklyn 514 Montgomery St, Brooklyn 546 Montgomery St, Brooklyn 540 Montgomery St, Brooklyn 512 Montgomery St, Brooklyn 568 Montgomery St, Brooklyn 548 Montgomery St, Brooklyn 572 Montgomery St, Brooklyn 518 Montgomery St, Brooklyn 564 Montgomery St, Brooklyn 566 Montgomery St, Brooklyn 570 Montgomery St, Brooklyn 534 Montgomery St, Brooklyn 524 Montgomery St, Brooklyn 520 Montgomery St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 542 Montgomery Street, Brooklyn, NY

11201, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11210, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11219, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11230, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 542 Montgomery Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

The development at 542 Montgomery Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 was built in 1935.

What is the total square footage of 542 Montgomery Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

542 Montgomery Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 has a total of 2,480 square feet.

When was 542 Montgomery Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 last sold and what was the sale price?

542 Montgomery Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 was last sold on 08/14/2025 for $2,380,000.

What is the assessed value of 542 Montgomery Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

542 Montgomery Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 is currently assessed at $111,780.

What are the property taxes for 542 Montgomery Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225?

The property taxes for 542 Montgomery Street, Brooklyn, NY 11225 total $8,816.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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