| Primary address | 540 Monroe Street |
| Neighborhood | Bedford-Stuyvesant |
| Zip code | 11221 |
| Borough | Brooklyn |
| Block & lot | 01639-0039 |
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| Tax class | Register |
| Lot sq. ft. | 1,580 |
| Lot dimensions | |
| Property type | Three Families (C0)
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| Building sqft | 3,120 |
| Building dimensions | |
| Buildings on lot | 1 |
| Stories | 3 |
| Structure type | Brownstone |
| Building material | Brick |
| Exterior wall | Brick/masonry |
| Basement type | Full |
| Year built | 1905 |
| Year last altered | 2003 |
| Frontage | Monroe Street (narrow) |
| Nearest wide street | Marcus Garvey Boulevard |
| Distance to wide street | Register |
| School district | 16 |
| Community district | 3 |
| Closest police station | 0.43 Miles |
| Closest fire station | 0.16 Miles |
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540 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1905 and has a total of 3,120 square feet.
What is the assessed value of 540 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 and the property tax paid?Assessed at $91,560, the tax amount paid for 540 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is $2,712.
When was 540 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold?540 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold in 01/09/1998.
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 540 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221. Tax information included: property tax, market value and assessed value, exemptions, abatements, and assessment history.
| Tax year: | 2026-2027 |
| Property tax: | $2,712 |
| Tax assessor's market value: | $1,526,000 |
| Assessed value: | $91,560 |
Here's the assessment & property tax history for 540 Monroe 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 | $1,752,000 | $105,120 | $12,896 | 19.843% | $2,559 | $2,559 | -1.20% |
| 2024/25 | $1,384,000 | $83,040 | $12,896 | 20.085% | $2,590 | $2,590 | +0.78% |
| 2023/24 | $1,586,000 | $95,160 | $12,796 | 20.085% | $2,570 | $2,570 | +4.83% |
| 2022/23 | $1,339,000 | $80,340 | $12,072 | 20.309% | $2,452 | $2,452 | +7.81% |
| 2021/22 | $1,176,000 | $70,560 | $11,390 | 19.963% | $2,274 | $2,274 | +0.54% |
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| FEMA flood zone(s): | X (See more on map) |
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Distance to Subway
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| Closest station | Throop Ave & Fulton St at NE Corner | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Station lines | A-C | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Distance (miles) | 0.526 | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell | 3 | Yes | Public | PK, K-8 | 212 | 0.11 |
| P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell | 3 | Yes | Public | PK, K-8 | 212 | 0.11 |
| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.11 |
| The Co-Op School | NR | No | Private | K-7 | 118 | 0.16 |
| La Cima Charter School | 5 | No | Charter | K-5 | 199 | 0.21 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.11 |
| P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell | 3 | No | Public | PK, K-8 | 212 | 0.11 |
| The Co-Op School | NR | No | Private | K-7 | 118 | 0.16 |
| Ms 267 Math Science And Technology | 5 | No | Public | 6-8 | 149 | 0.21 |
| Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School | 7 | No | Charter | 5-8 | 342 | 0.21 |
| Name | Rating | Att. zoned | Type | Grade range | No of students | Distance (miles) |
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| Boys and Girls High School | 2 | Yes | Public | 9-12 | 403 | 0.62 |
| Ember Charter School | 7 | No | Charter | K-12 | 423 | 0.11 |
| Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn | 6 | No | Charter | 6-12 | 558 | 0.26 |
| The Brooklyn Academy Of Global Finance | 3 | No | Public | 9-12 | 190 | 0.36 |
| Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School | 2 | No | Charter | 9-12 | 236 | 0.36 |
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Here are the neighbors for 540 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221.
| Address | Square feet | Purchase date | Purchase price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 270 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn | 2,394 | 04/15/1988 | |
| 531 Madison St, Brooklyn | 3,360 | 01/17/2024 | |
| 272 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn | 2,520 | 03/07/1991 | |
| 522 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 3,200 | 12/13/2019 | $1,300,000 |
| 539 Madison St, Brooklyn | 3,276 | 04/21/2026 | |
| 532 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 3,200 | 10/31/2025 | $2,385,000 |
| 542 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 5,400 | 05/05/2015 | $1 |
| 535 Madison St, Brooklyn | 3,276 | 11/10/2022 | |
| 543 Madison St, Brooklyn | 5,432 | 06/25/2007 | $565,000 |
| 538 A Monroe St, Brooklyn | 3,120 | 03/16/2007 | |
| 538 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 3,120 | 07/03/2002 | |
| 536 A Monroe St, Brooklyn | 3,120 | 03/13/2024 | $1,430,000 |
| 533 Madison St, Brooklyn | 3,360 | 05/08/2024 | $1,270,000 |
| 524 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 3,200 | 06/07/2022 | |
| 537 Madison St, Brooklyn | 3,276 | 11/10/1988 | |
| 536 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 3,120 | 10/31/2025 | |
| 530 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 4,368 | 10/20/2020 | |
| 528 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 3,120 | 09/29/2020 | |
| 526 Monroe St, Brooklyn | 3,200 | 11/20/2020 | $2,425,000 |
