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540 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 Property Information

540 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 540 Chauncey Street
Neighborhood Ocean Hill
Zip code 11233
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 01517-0016

Sales & Tax Overview for 540 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $13,745

Lot & Building Information for 540 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,050
Lot dimensions 20.5 ft x 100 ft
Building class Five to Six Families (C2) i
Building sqft 3,383
Building dimensions 20.5 ft x 55 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1910
Year last altered 1992
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 540 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units (DOF) 6
Residential sqft

Area Overview

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School district 23
Community district 16
Closest police station 0.78 Miles
Closest fire station 0.04 Miles

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Other Property Data for 540 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn

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About 540 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn

What is the year built & the total sq. ft. for 540 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233?

540 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 1910 and has a total of 3,383 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 540 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 and the property tax paid?

Assessed at $288,450, the tax amount paid for 540 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is $12,727. For the next year, the tax amount for 540 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is estimated at $13,745.

When was 540 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 last sold?

540 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was last sold in 06/03/1988.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 6 residential unit(s).

Ownership Information for 540 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 540 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 540 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
04/09/2012 - D
06/06/2012 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2012051700013002)
04/09/2012 - D
06/06/2012 - R
Termination of Assign of L&R
(2012051700013001)
07/05/2001 - R Mortgage
(3850007725085)
07/05/2001 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3670007727067)
03/28/1997 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3750005556275)
03/28/1997 - R Agreement
(3250005556225)
03/28/1997 - R Mortgage
(3280005556128)
03/28/1997 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3630005556063)
03/28/1997 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3090005556009)
10/29/1996 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3740005401074)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 540 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $12,727
Estimated property tax: $13,745
Tax assessor's market value: $641,000
Assessed value: $288,450

Assessment History for 540 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 540 Chauncey 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 $641,000 $288,450 $102,319 12.439% $12,727 $12,727 +0.06%
2024/25 $534,000 $240,300 $101,758 12.5% $12,720 $12,720 +2.62%
2023/24 $445,000 $200,250 $99,145 12.502% $12,395 $12,395 +10.07%
2022/23 $517,000 $232,650 $91,802 12.267% $11,261 $11,261 +8.28%
2021/22 $608,000 $273,600 $85,003 12.235% $10,400 $10,400 +7.72%

Permits for 540 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded permits for this property.

Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$495
3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$503
7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$470
2.1% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Moffat St & Broadway at NW Corner
Station lines J-Z
Distance (miles) 0.086
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Bus Routes
Name Broadway/Chauncey St
Line Q24
Distance (miles) 0.024

Neighbors for 540 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 540 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1766 Broadway, Brooklyn 3,300 05/23/2022 $1,020,000
528 Chauncey St, Brooklyn 5,460 05/04/1989
526 Chauncey St, Brooklyn 5,460 10/04/2018 $1,100,000
520 Chauncey St, Brooklyn 4,056 09/26/2005 $735,000
542 Chauncey St, Brooklyn 2,121 11/26/2019 $626,224
1782 Broadway, Brooklyn 3,300 06/15/2024
532 Chauncey St, Brooklyn 5,355 09/17/2019 $1,625,000
522 Chauncey St, Brooklyn 5,148 08/17/2006 $743,323
1772 Broadway, Brooklyn 3,300 03/07/2024 $148,000
1780 Broadway, Brooklyn 4,790 08/02/2022 $1,300,000
1786 Broadway, Brooklyn 3,300 09/25/1979
524 Chauncey St, Brooklyn 5,460 04/05/2006 $403,650
518 Chauncey St, Brooklyn 5,460 07/14/2005 $10
514 Chauncey St, Brooklyn 5,460 01/23/2019
516 Chauncey St, Brooklyn 5,460 11/25/2008 $98,000
1770 Broadway, Brooklyn 3,300 04/09/2009 $425,000
1784 Broadway, Brooklyn 7,656 01/07/2015 $850,000
1788 Broadway, Brooklyn 3,300 11/16/2023 $1,070,000
530 Chauncey St, Brooklyn 5,460 05/18/2020
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