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540 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 - Property report

Also known as: 540 Lafayette Ave

Property image for 540 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

Property type

Four Families (C3)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

1,850

General information

Address

Primary address

540 Lafayette Avenue

ZIP code

11205

Neighborhood

Bedford-Stuyvesant

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

01788-0029

Building

Property type

Four Families (C3)

Building sq. ft.

2,331

Building dimensions

18.5 ft x 42 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1931

Last altered

1991

Building material

Stone

Exterior wall

None

Basement

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$5,944

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Qualified opportunity zone

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Lafayette Avenue (wide)

Lot dimensions

18.5 ft x 100 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,850

Area overview

Walk score

94 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

91 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

89 /100. Very Bikeable

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.37 Miles

Closest fire station

0.30 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 540 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Property owner name

Registered owner

Source

Deed

Owner contact information

Phone number

Owner address

Documents

Sales history for 540 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
01/31/2023 - R 01/30/2023 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2023013000943001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXX XX XXXXXXX X X
08/22/2011 - R 05/18/2011 - D	Life Estate Deed (2011072801429001)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXX
04/10/2000 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (3150007180815)	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX	XXXX XX XXXXXXX XX
04/10/2000 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (3000007180800)	XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX
09/07/1999 - R	Satisfaction of Mortgage (3000006835700)		XXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
07/16/1999 - R	Mortgage (3140006689914)	XXXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXX
07/16/1999 - R	Deed (3670006691167)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXXX XXXXXXX
05/03/2004 - R 03/19/1999 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2004032400596001)	XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXX
03/27/1991 - R	Assignment, Mortgage (3480001606248)	XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX	XXXXXXX XXXX XXXX
02/07/1990 - R	Mortgage (3770001516677)	XXXXXX XXXXX	XXXXX XXXXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 540 Lafayette Avenue, 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

$5,944

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$641,000

Assessed value

$288,450

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Assessment history

See the assessment and property tax history, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax amount.

Tax year	Market value	Assessed value	Taxable amount	Tax rate	Base tax	Property tax	Y-o-Y change
2025/26	$534,000	$240,300	$47,785	12.439%	$5,944	$5,944	+2.71%
2024/25	$445,200	$200,340	$46,296	12.5%	$5,787	$5,787	+7.98%
2023/24	$371,000	$166,950	$42,868	12.502%	$5,359	$5,359	+10.07%
2022/23	$309,000	$139,050	$39,694	12.267%	$4,869	$4,869	+8.28%
2021/22	$247,200	$111,240	$36,758	12.235%	$4,497	$4,497	-0.27%
2020/21	$240,000	$108,000	$36,758	12.267%	$4,509	$4,509	+1.51%
2019/20	$200,400	$90,180	$35,612	12.473%	$4,442	$4,442	+6.81%
2018/19	$167,000	$75,150	$32,975	12.612%	$4,159	$4,159	+7.09%
2017/18	$148,000	$66,600	$30,534	12.719%	$3,884	$3,884	+6.54%
2016/17	$118,000	$53,100	$28,275	12.892%	$3,645	$3,645	+0.07%

Permits

Permit information for 540 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

No recently recorded permits for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID	Inspection date	Class	NOV issue date	Status
	05/05/2026	A
	06/10/2025	A
	04/10/2024	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

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Bedford Ave & Lafayette Ave at SE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.084

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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	0.25
P.S. 256 Benjamin Banneker	3	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	202	0.25
Talmud Torah Dnitra	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	500	0.10
Talmud Torah Dnitra	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	500	0.10
Dr CR Johnson Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-4, 6-8	0	0.13
Dr CR Johnson Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-4, 6-8	0	0.13
Walk In Cove Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.15
P.S. 54 Samuel C Barnes	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	155	0.22
P.S. 54 Samuel C Barnes	4	No	Public	PK, K-5	155	0.22
Community Partnership Charter School	7	No	Charter	PK, K-8	371	0.41

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Talmud Torah Dnitra	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	500	0.10
Dr CR Johnson Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-4, 6-8	0	0.13
Walk In Cove Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.15
Clara Muhammad School Of Masjid Khalifah	NR	No	Private	PK-8	79	0.38
Community Partnership Charter School	7	No	Charter	PK, K-8	371	0.41
Walk In Love Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	291	0.42
Brooklyn East Collegiate Charter School	7	No	Charter	8	66	0.45
Urban Assembly Academy Of Arts And Letters	6	No	Public	PK, K-8	729	0.49
Urban Assembly Unison School (The)	3	No	Public	6-8	173	0.49

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	0.10
Walk In Cove Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	1-12	0	0.15
Bedford Academy High School	9	No	Public	9-12	381	0.29
Brooklyn Community High School Communication Arts An	NR	No	Public	9-12	515	0.31
Brooklyn High School For Leadership And Community	1	No	Public	9-12	139	0.31
Ohel Elozer	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.41
Walk In Love Christian Academy	NR	No	Private	PK, K-12	291	0.42
Bedford Stuyvesant Prepretory High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	102	0.44
Brooklyn Academy High School	NR	No	Public	10-12	82	0.45
Talmud Torah Tashbar	NR	No	Private	PK, K-10	0	0.46

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 540 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The development at 540 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 was built in 1931.

What is the total square footage of 540 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

540 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 has a total of 2,331 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 540 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

540 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 is currently assessed at $288,450.

What are the property taxes for 540 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205?

The property taxes for 540 Lafayette Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11205 total $5,943.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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