| Primary address | 542 Chauncey Street |
| Neighborhood | Ocean Hill |
| Zip code | 11233 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01517-0017 |
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| Purchase date | 11/26/2019 |
| Purchase price | $626,224 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $6,002 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 1,146 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Three Families (C0)
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| Building sqft | 2,121 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Town house |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1925 |
| Year last altered | 2003 |
| Frontage(s) | Chauncey Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Broadway |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 23 |
| Community district | 16 |
| Closest police station | 0.79 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.05 Miles |
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542 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was built in 1925 and has a total of 2,121 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 542 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $77,040, the tax amount paid for 542 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is $5,663. For the next year, the tax amount for 542 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 is estimated at $6,002.
When was 542 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 last sold and what was the last sale price?542 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233 was last sold in 11/26/2019 for $626,224.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 3 residential unit(s).
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Access detailed property tax data for 542 Chauncey Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $5,663 |
| Estimated property tax: | $6,002 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,284,000 |
| Assessed value: | $77,040 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 542 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 |
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| 2025/26 | $1,284,000 | $77,040 | $28,540 | 19.843% | $5,663 | $5,663 | -1.20% |
| 2024/25 | $1,199,000 | $71,940 | $28,538 | 20.085% | $5,732 | $5,732 | +0.76% |
| 2023/24 | $1,223,000 | $73,380 | $28,322 | 20.085% | $5,688 | $5,688 | +4.83% |
| 2022/23 | $1,147,000 | $68,820 | $26,720 | 20.309% | $5,427 | $5,427 | +7.84% |
| 2021/22 | $885,000 | $53,100 | $25,208 | 19.963% | $5,032 | $5,032 | +0.54% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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| Name | Broadway/Chauncey St | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Line | Q24 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.021 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School | 8 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 404 | 0.14 |
| Brooklyn Landmark Elementary School | 8 | No | Public | PK, K-5 | 404 | 0.14 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.20 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.20 |
| P.S. 45 Horace E Greene | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 491 | 0.29 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Brooklyn Environmental Exploration | 3 | No | Public | 6-8 | 165 | 0.14 |
| Our Lady of Lourdes School | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.20 |
| P.S. 45 Horace E Greene | 5 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 491 | 0.29 |
| P.S. Is 155 Nicholas Herkimer | 7 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 296 | 0.34 |
| St. Marks Lutheran Schools | NR | No | Private | PK, K-8 | 0 | 0.42 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Eagle Academy for Young Men II | 6 | No | Public | 6-12 | 599 | 0.45 |
| Brooklyn Collegiate A College Board School | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 413 | 0.59 |
| Achievement First Brownsville Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,057 | 0.59 |
| Brooklyn High School Law And Tech | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 549 | 0.69 |
| Leadership Preparatory Ocean Hill Charter School | 6 | No | Charter | K-12 | 1,202 | 0.73 |
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Here are the neighbors for 542 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 |
| 540 Chauncey St, Brooklyn | 3,383 | 06/03/1988 | |
| 520 Chauncey St, Brooklyn | 4,056 | 09/26/2005 | $735,000 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 1790 Broadway, Brooklyn | 3,300 | 06/19/2018 | $1,680,000 |
| 530 Chauncey St, Brooklyn | 5,460 | 05/18/2020 |
