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540 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 - Property report

Also known as: 540 Washington Ave

Property image for 540 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Year built

1900

Lot sq. ft.

1,824

General information

Address

Primary address

540 Washington Avenue

ZIP code

11238

Neighborhood

Clinton Hill

Borough

Brooklyn

Block & lot

02012-0040

Building

Property type

Miscellaneous Two Family (B9)

Building sq. ft.

2,670

Building dimensions

16.67 ft x 40 ft

Buildings on lot

Stories

Year built

1900

Building material

Stone

Exterior wall

Brick/Masonary

Basement

Tax

Tax year

2026-2027

Property tax

$6,630

Tax class

Floor area ratio (FAR)

Commercial FAR

Residential FAR

Buildable area

Zoning & Use

Zoning

Residential units

Residential sq. ft.

Lot

Frontage(s)

Washington Avenue (wide)

Lot dimensions

16.58 ft x 110 ft

Lot sq. ft.

1,824

Area overview

Walk score

98 /100. Walker's Paradise

Transit score

100 /100. Rider's Paradise

Bike score

92 /100. Biker's Paradise

School district

Community district

Closest police station

0.47 Miles

Closest fire station

0.45 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 540 Washington 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 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date	Type	Party 1	Party 2
04/09/2021 - R 04/05/2021 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2021040501092001)	XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XX XXXX X X
05/20/2021 - R 03/11/2021 - D	Agreement (2021050500303002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXX
05/20/2021 - R 03/11/2021 - D	Mortgage (2021050500303001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXX
06/18/2018 - R 05/29/2018 - D	Agreement (2018061800007002)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XX XXXX X X
06/18/2018 - R 05/29/2018 - D	Mortgage (2018061800007001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XX XXXX X X
04/03/2018 - R 03/10/2018 - D	Mortgage (2018033000253001)	XXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XX XXXX X X
09/15/2017 - R 09/07/2017 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2017091300929001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
08/01/2017 - R 07/22/2017 - D	Satisfaction of Mortgage (2017073100005001)	XXXXX XXXXXXX	XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX
07/14/2017 - R 07/01/2017 - D	Mortgage (2017071100931001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXX
10/24/2016 - R 09/28/2016 - D	Mortgage (2016102000047001)	XXXXXXXX XXXXX X	XXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 540 Washington 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

$6,630

Municipal exemptions

Recent tax assessments

Market value

$2,890,000

Assessed value

$173,400

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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	$3,318,000	$199,080	$31,425	19.843%	$6,517	$6,236	-1.45%
2024/25	$2,621,000	$157,260	$31,504	20.085%	$6,597	$6,328	+0.99%
2023/24	$2,956,000	$177,360	$31,196	20.085%	$6,547	$6,266	+5.33%
2022/23	$2,517,000	$151,020	$29,292	20.309%	$6,245	$5,949	+8.08%
2021/22	$2,040,000	$122,400	$27,572	19.963%	$5,792	$5,504	+0.74%
2020/21	$2,474,000	$148,440	$25,961	21.045%	$5,760	$5,463	-0.61%
2019/20	$2,736,000	$164,160	$25,970	21.167%	$5,793	$5,497	+2.24%
2018/19	$2,460,000	$147,600	$25,703	20.919%	$5,682	$5,377	+9.19%
2017/18	$2,485,000	$149,100	$24,157	20.385%	$5,224	$4,924	+8.87%
2016/17	$1,845,000	$110,700	$22,627	19.991%	$4,833	$4,523	+8.97%

Permits

Permit information for 540 Washington 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
	02/25/2015	I

*Most recent HPD violation on record for this property.

Neighborhood

Clinton Hill residential market stats

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Median sale price

$929,000

0.4% Y-o-Y

Median price/sq. ft.

$1,152

-1.5% Y-o-Y

Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% Y-o-Y

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Risk

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FEMA flood zones

FEMA flood zones

Hurricane evacuation zones

Subway & traffic

Closest station

Washington Ave & Fulton Ave at SE Corner

Station lines

Distance (miles)

0.027

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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan	9	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	832	0.20
P.S. 11 Purvis J Behan	9	Yes	Public	PK, K-5	832	0.20
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	738	0.05
Bethel Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	34	0.21
Bethel Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	34	0.21
P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	262	0.28
P.S. 56 Lewis H Latimer	5	No	Public	PK, K-5	262	0.28
P.S. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	732	0.29
P.S. 9 Sarah Smith Garnet School (The)	6	No	Public	PK, K-5	732	0.29
Nelrak Child Development Center	NR	No	Private	PK, K-3	50	0.30

Nearest middle schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
Achievement First Endeavor Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	738	0.05
Bethel Elementary School	NR	No	Private	PK-8	34	0.21
P.S. 753 School For Career Development	NR	No	Public	6-12	354	0.22
Urban Assembly Unison School (The)	3	No	Public	6-8	173	0.28
Brooklyn Free School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	76	0.35
Luria Academy of Brooklyn	NR	No	Private	PK-8	244	0.35
The Brooklyn Waldorf School	NR	No	Private	PK, K-8	160	0.42
Queen Of All Saints	NR	No	Private	K-8	121	0.45
Explore Exceed Charter School	6	No	Charter	K-8	429	0.47
Is 340	7	No	Public	6-8	150	0.51

Nearest high schools

Name	Rating	Att. zoned	Type	Grade range	No of students	Distance (miles)
P.S. 753 School For Career Development	NR	No	Public	6-12	354	0.22
Gotham Professional Arts Academy	NR	No	Public	9-12	179	0.33
Acorn Community High School	NR	No	Public	9-12	107	0.33
GOTHAM PROFESSIONAL ARTS ACADEMY	NR	No	Public	9-12	217	0.33
Brooklyn Free School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	76	0.35
Bishop Loughlin Memorial High School	NR	No	Private	9-12	621	0.36
Bedford Academy High School	9	No	Public	9-12	381	0.61
P.S. 77	NR	No	Public	K-12	304	0.65
Berkeley Carroll School	NR	No	Private	PK-12	977	0.67
Ohel Elozer	NR	No	Private	9-12	0	0.69

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 540 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The development at 540 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1900.

What is the total square footage of 540 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

540 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 2,670 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 540 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

540 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is currently assessed at $173,400.

What are the property taxes for 540 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The property taxes for 540 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 total $6,630.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 2 residential unit(s).

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