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538 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 - Property report

Also known as: 538 Gates Ave

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Property type

Over Six Families without Stores (C1)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

3,004

General information

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Address
Primary address
538 Gates Avenue
ZIP code
11221
Neighborhood
Bedford-Stuyvesant
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
01815-0013

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Building
Property type
Over Six Families without Stores (C1)
Building sq. ft.
7,320
Building dimensions
27.5 ft x 63 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1931
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$9,725
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
8
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
27.5 ft x 110.5 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,004

Area overview

Walk score
93 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
77 /100.  Very Bikeable
School district
13
Community district
3
Closest police station
0.12 Miles
Closest fire station
0.38 Miles

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Ownership

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

Sales history for 538 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
04/20/1993 - R
04/08/1993 - D		 Deed
(3890001765689)		 XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX X
12/07/1988 - R Deed
(3330001416033)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX X
03/18/1985 - R
02/06/1985 - D		 Deed
(3850001075585)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
01/06/1983 - R Vacate Order
(3290000941729)		 XXX XXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
06/06/1978 - R Deed
(37830099800614)		 XXX XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXX
01/04/1972 - R Deed
(37230053000186)		 XXXXX XXXX XXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX
07/09/1970 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(37030042200218)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXX
07/26/1967 - R Mortgage
(36730048300378)		 XXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X
07/26/1967 - R Deed
(36730048300373)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXX
01/31/1967 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(36730035100402)		 XXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 538 Gates 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
$9,725
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,890,000
Assessed value
$850,500

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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 $1,575,000 $708,750 $78,183 12.439% $9,725 $9,725 +6.39%
2024/25 $1,312,800 $590,760 $73,126 12.5% $9,141 $9,141 +6.76%
2023/24 $1,094,000 $492,300 $68,484 12.502% $8,562 $8,562 +8.79%
2022/23 $912,000 $410,400 $64,155 12.267% $7,870 $7,870 +6.96%
2021/22 $729,200 $328,140 $60,141 12.235% $7,358 $7,358 -0.26%
2020/21 $708,000 $318,600 $60,141 12.267% $7,377 $7,377 +5.15%
2019/20 $590,400 $265,680 $56,251 12.473% $7,016 $7,016 +5.60%
2018/19 $492,000 $221,400 $52,680 12.612% $6,644 $6,644 +5.85%
2017/18 $425,000 $191,250 $49,350 12.719% $6,277 $6,277 +5.24%
2016/17 $339,990 $152,996 $46,262 12.892% $5,964 $5,964 +0.07%
Permits

Permit information for 538 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
10/24/1996 Alteration type 1

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
12/31/2009 Lblvio-low pressure boiler
01/01/2009 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers
01/03/2008 Ll6291-local law 62/91 - boilers

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Brooklyn commercial market stats

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Q2 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$533

1.5% Y-o-Y

Q1 2026 median price/sq. ft.

$471

-8.9% Y-o-Y

2025 median price/sq. ft.

$523

5.2% 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
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Nostrand Ave & Lafayette Ave at SW Corner
Station lines
G
Distance (miles)
0.449
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Neighbors for 538 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

572 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 335 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn 341 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn 542 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 337 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn 546 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 331 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn 339 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn 474 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 540 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 558 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 333 Tompkins Ave, Brooklyn 552 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 554 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 560 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 536 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 281 Monroe St, Brooklyn 283 Monroe St, Brooklyn 550 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 556 Gates Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 538 Gates Avenue, 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 538 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The development at 538 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 was built in 1931.

What is the total square footage of 538 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

538 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 has a total of 7,320 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 538 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

538 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 is currently assessed at $850,500.

What are the property taxes for 538 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221?

The property taxes for 538 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11221 total $9,725.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 8 residential unit(s).

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