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543 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 - Property report

Also known as: 543 Lafayette Ave

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Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,800

Sale price

$1

General information

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Address
Primary address
543 Lafayette Avenue
ZIP code
11205
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01783-0077

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Building
Property type
Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)
Building sq. ft.
2,592
Building dimensions
18 ft x 36 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1899
Building material
Frame
Exterior wall
Composition
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
07/28/2011
Sale price
$1
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$2,661
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
2
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Lafayette Avenue (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
18 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,800

Area overview

Walk score
94 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
92 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
91 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
13
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.39 Miles
Closest fire station
0.32 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 543 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name
Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Phone number
Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 543 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
07/28/2011 $1 XXXXX, XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXX (XXXXXXXX) , XXXXX

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
01/22/2024 - R
12/19/2023 - D		 Deed
(2024011900588001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
02/22/2017 - R
02/06/2017 - D		 Mortgage
(2017022101503001)		 XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
12/27/2011 - R
07/28/2011 - D		 Deed
(2011110301538001)		 XXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX
09/26/2011 - R
05/23/1975 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2011080300105001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX X
12/15/1966 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(36630031700031)		 XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 543 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Current property tax
Tax year
2025-2026
Property tax
$2,661
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,096,000
Assessed value
$125,760

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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 $1,794,000 $107,640 $13,398 19.843% $2,659 $2,659 +0.13%
2024/25 $1,417,000 $85,020 $13,219 20.085% $2,655 $2,655 +5.73%
2023/24 $1,407,000 $84,420 $12,503 20.085% $2,511 $2,511 +4.59%
2022/23 $1,542,000 $92,520 $11,822 20.309% $2,401 $2,401 +7.62%
2021/22 $1,630,000 $97,800 $11,176 19.963% $2,231 $2,231 -5.05%
2020/21 $1,912,000 $114,720 $11,165 21.045% $2,350 $2,350 +0.77%
2019/20 $1,520,000 $91,200 $11,016 21.167% $2,332 $2,332 +6.98%
2018/19 $1,050,000 $63,000 $10,419 20.919% $2,180 $2,180 +8.53%
2017/18 $1,060,000 $63,600 $9,852 20.385% $2,008 $2,008 +7.87%
2016/17 $785,000 $47,100 $9,313 19.991% $1,862 $1,862 +2.33%
Permits

Permit information for 543 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Violations

HPD Violations

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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

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
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Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Lafayette Ave at NW Corner
Station lines
G
Distance (miles)
0.07
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 202 0.22
P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker 3 Yes Public PK, K-5 202 0.22
Dr CR Johnson Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-4, 6-8 0 0.11
Dr CR Johnson Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-4, 6-8 0 0.11
Talmud Torah Dnitra NR No Private PK, K-12 500 0.12
Talmud Torah Dnitra NR No Private PK, K-12 500 0.12
Walk In Cove Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.12
P.S. 54 Samuel C Barnes 4 No Public PK, K-5 155 0.19
P.S. 54 Samuel C Barnes 4 No Public PK, K-5 155 0.19
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Dr CR Johnson Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-4, 6-8 0 0.11
Talmud Torah Dnitra NR No Private PK, K-12 500 0.12
Walk In Cove Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.12
Walk In Love Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 291 0.39
George H Murray Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 81 0.39
Community Partnership Charter School 7 No Charter PK, K-8 371 0.43
Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School 7 No Charter 8 66 0.47
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters 6 No Public PK, K-8 729 0.49
P.S. 157 Benjamin Franklin 4 No Public PK, K-8 270 0.53
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Talmud Torah Dnitra NR No Private PK, K-12 500 0.12
Walk In Cove Christian Academy NR No Private 1-12 0 0.12
Brooklyn High School For Leadership And Community 1 No Public 9-12 139 0.32
Brooklyn Community High School Communication Arts An NR No Public 9-12 515 0.32
Bedford Academy High School 9 No Public 9-12 381 0.32
Walk In Love Christian Academy NR No Private PK, K-12 291 0.39
Ohel Elozer NR No Private 9-12 0 0.42
Talmud Torah Tashbar NR No Private PK, K-10 0 0.45
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School NR No Public 10-12 102 0.45
Brooklyn Academy High School NR No Public 10-12 82 0.47

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Neighbors for 543 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Nearby ZIP codes for 543 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 543 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The development at 543 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 543 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

543 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 has a total of 2,592 square feet.

When was 543 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 last sold and what was the sale price?

543 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was last sold on 07/28/2011 for $1.

What is the assessed value of 543 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

543 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 is currently assessed at $125,760.

What are the property taxes for 543 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The property taxes for 543 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 total $2,661.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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