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542 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 264-268 Lewis Ave

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Property type

Four Families (C3)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

1,823

Sale price

$1

General information

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Address
Primary address
542 Monroe Street
Alternate address(es)
264-268 Lewis Ave
ZIP code
11221
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01639-0040

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Building
Property type
Four Families (C3)
Building sq. ft.
5,400
Building dimensions
22 ft x 60 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1931
Building material
Stone
Exterior wall
None
Basement
N
Sales
Sale date
05/05/2015
Sale price
$1
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$11,161
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
4
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Lewis Avenue (narrow)
Monroe Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Marcus Garvey Boulevard
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
22.5 ft x 81 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,823

Area overview

Walk score
86 /100.  Very Walkable
Transit score
97 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
72 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
16
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.44 Miles
Closest fire station
0.16 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 542 Monroe 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 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
05/05/2015 $1 XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXX XXXX, XXXXX XXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/10/2019 - R
05/05/2015 - D		 Deed
(2019040300999001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX
03/28/2014 - R
02/29/2012 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2013092700937001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
09/15/2008 - R
08/26/2008 - D		 Deed
(2008090300633004)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
09/15/2008 - R
08/26/2008 - D		 Termination of Lease or Memo
(2008090300633003)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXX XXXXX X
09/15/2008 - R
08/26/2008 - D		 Mortgage
(2008090300633001)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X
05/10/2002 - R Lease
(3850008412785)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX
05/10/2002 - R Deed
(3720008412772)		 XXXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
09/15/2008 - R
07/18/2001 - D		 Power of Attorney
(2008090300633002)		 XXXXXX XXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX X
01/23/1991 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3240001594324)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
06/28/1982 - R Mortgage
(3150000916215)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX X X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 542 Monroe 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
$11,161
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,321,000
Assessed value
$594,450

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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 $1,101,000 $495,450 $89,729 12.439% $11,161 $11,161 +2.75%
2024/25 $1,023,600 $460,620 $86,901 12.5% $10,863 $10,863 +7.94%
2023/24 $853,000 $383,850 $80,499 12.502% $10,064 $10,064 +10.06%
2022/23 $711,000 $319,950 $74,543 12.267% $9,144 $9,144 +8.28%
2021/22 $568,600 $255,870 $69,022 12.235% $8,445 $8,445 -0.26%
2020/21 $552,000 $248,400 $69,022 12.267% $8,467 $8,467 +1.55%
2019/20 $459,600 $206,820 $66,847 12.473% $8,338 $8,338 +6.76%
2018/19 $383,000 $172,350 $61,922 12.612% $7,810 $7,810 +7.08%
2017/18 $340,000 $153,000 $57,341 12.719% $7,293 $7,293 +6.55%
2016/17 $272,000 $122,400 $53,094 12.892% $6,845 $6,845 +0.07%
Permits

Permit information for 542 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
05/05/2026 A
11/20/2025 I
06/10/2025 A

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

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

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Throop Ave & Fulton St at NE Corner
Station lines
A-C
Distance (miles)
0.528
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 Yes Public PK, K-8 212 0.10
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 Yes Public PK, K-8 212 0.10
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.10
The Co-Op School NR No Private K-7 118 0.17
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.21
La Cima Charter School 5 No Charter K-5 199 0.21
P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey 3 No Public PK, K-5 119 0.26
P.S. 44 Marcus Garvey 3 No Public PK, K-5 119 0.26
Brooklyn Brownstone School 8 No Public PK, K-5 310 0.36
Brooklyn Brownstone School 8 No Public PK, K-5 310 0.36
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.10
P.S. 308 Clara Cardwell 3 No Public PK, K-8 212 0.10
The Co-Op School NR No Private K-7 118 0.17
Uncommon Bed-Stuy East Middle School 7 No Charter 5-8 342 0.21
Ms 267 Math Science And Technology 5 No Public 6-8 149 0.21
Unity Prep Charter School of Brooklyn 6 No Charter 6-12 558 0.26
Jhs 57 Whitelaw Reid 3 No Public 6-8 100 0.35
Ms 35 Stephen Decatur 7 No Public 6-8 185 0.36
Success Academy Charter School-Nyc 9 9 No Charter 5-8 232 0.40
Madiba Prep Middle School 6 No Public 6-8 201 0.41
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Boys and Girls High School 2 Yes Public 9-12 403 0.62
Ember Charter School 7 No Charter K-12 423 0.10
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 0.35
Brooklyn Emerging Leaders Academy Charter School 2 No Charter 9-12 236 0.35
Mount Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.45
Mt Pleasant Christian Academy NR No Private PK-12 10 0.46
P.S. 140 NR No Public K-10 318 0.59
Leadership Preparatory Bedford Stuyvesant Charter School 6 No Charter K-12 1,186 0.59
Charles Churn Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 0 0.60

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Neighbors for 542 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY

270 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn 531 Madison St, Brooklyn 272 Lewis Ave, Brooklyn 539 Madison St, Brooklyn 532 Monroe St, Brooklyn 535 Madison St, Brooklyn 529 Madison St, Brooklyn 543 Madison St, Brooklyn 540 Monroe St, Brooklyn 538 A Monroe St, Brooklyn 538 Monroe St, Brooklyn 536 A Monroe St, Brooklyn 533 Madison St, Brooklyn 524 Monroe St, Brooklyn 537 Madison St, Brooklyn 536 Monroe St, Brooklyn 530 Monroe St, Brooklyn 528 Monroe St, Brooklyn 526 Monroe St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 542 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY

11101, New York City, NY 11104, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY 11379, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 542 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 542 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1931.

What is the total square footage of 542 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

542 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 5,400 square feet.

When was 542 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 last sold and what was the sale price?

542 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was last sold on 05/05/2015 for $1.

What is the assessed value of 542 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

542 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $594,450.

What are the property taxes for 542 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 542 Monroe Street, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $11,161.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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