| Primary address | 542 Lexington Avenue |
| Neighborhood | Bedford-Stuyvesant |
| Zip code | 11221 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01624-0013 |
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| Purchase date | 06/08/2020 |
| Purchase price | $920,000 |
| Tax class | Register |
| Estimated property tax | $2,583 |
| Lot sq. ft. | 1,667 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Two Family Converted from One Family (B3)
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| Building sqft | 2,011 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 2 |
| Structure type | Brownstone |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1899 |
| Frontage | Lexington Avenue (wide) |
| School district | 16 |
| Community district | 3 |
| Closest police station | 0.29 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.25 Miles |
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542 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1899 and has a total of 2,011 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 542 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $87,780, the tax amount paid for 542 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is $2,438. For the next year, the tax amount for 542 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is estimated at $2,583.
When was 542 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the last sale price?542 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold in 06/08/2020 for $920,000.
How many residential units does this building have?This building has 2 residential unit(s).
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| Purchase date | Purchase price | Buyer name | Seller name |
|---|---|---|---|
| 06/08/2020 | $920,000 | Register | Register |
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Access detailed property tax data for 542 Lexington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2025-2026 |
| Property tax: | $2,438 |
| Estimated property tax: | $2,583 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,463,000 |
| Assessed value: | $87,780 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 542 Lexington Avenue, 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 | $1,463,000 | $87,780 | $12,288 | 19.843% | $2,438 | $2,438 | +4.60% |
| 2024/25 | $1,156,000 | $69,360 | $11,606 | 20.085% | $2,331 | $2,331 | 0.00% |
| 2023/24 | $1,402,000 | $84,120 | $11,606 | 20.085% | $2,331 | $2,331 | -0.19% |
| 2022/23 | $1,194,000 | $71,640 | $11,500 | 20.309% | $2,336 | $2,336 | +7.83% |
| 2021/22 | $1,212,000 | $72,720 | $10,852 | 19.963% | $2,166 | $2,166 | +16.56% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Station lines | J-M-Z | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.578 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell | 3 | Yes | Public | PK, K-8 | 212 | 0.18 |
| P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell | 3 | Yes | Public | PK, K-8 | 212 | 0.18 |
| The Co-Op School | NR | No | Private | K-7 | 118 | 0.11 |
| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.18 |
| Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9 | 9 | No | Charter | 5-8 | 232 | 0.21 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Co-Op School | NR | No | Private | K-7 | 118 | 0.11 |
| P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 212 | 0.18 |
| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.18 |
| Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9 | 9 | No | Charter | 5-8 | 232 | 0.21 |
| Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn | 6 | No | Charter | 6-12 | 558 | 0.22 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance to school (mi) |
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| Boys and Girls High School | 2 | Yes | Public | 9-12 | 403 | 0.79 |
| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.18 |
| Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn | 6 | No | Charter | 6-12 | 558 | 0.22 |
| Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School | 2 | No | Charter | 9-12 | 236 | 0.34 |
| The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 190 | 0.34 |
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