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542 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 - Property report

Also known as: 542 Washington Ave

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Property type

Five to Six Families (C2)

Year built

1899

Lot sq. ft.

1,833

Sale price

$895,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
542 Washington Avenue
ZIP code
11238
Neighborhood
Clinton Hill
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
02012-0041

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Building
Property type
Five to Six Families (C2)
Building sq. ft.
3,219
Building dimensions
16.67 ft x 40 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1899
Building material
Sales
Sale date
09/08/2005
Sale price
$895,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$6,206
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
6
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
16.67 ft x 110 ft
Lot sq. ft.
1,833

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
13
Community district
2
Closest police station
0.47 Miles
Closest fire station
0.45 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 542 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 542 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
09/08/2005 $895,000 XXXXXXXX, XXXXXXXX XXX XXXX, XXXXXX XXXXXXX, XXX XXX XXXXXX, XXX X

*Most recent sale on record for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
10/10/2012 - R
08/29/2012 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2012083001648001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX X
10/10/2012 - R
08/29/2012 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2012083001647001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXX XX X
09/12/2012 - R
08/13/2012 - D		 Mortgage
(2012081800129002)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
09/12/2012 - R
06/26/2012 - D		 Power of Attorney
(2012081800129001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX
02/01/2006 - R
01/17/2006 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2006012001492001)		 XXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXX
02/07/2006 - R
01/05/2006 - D		 Mortgage
(2006011701224001)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XX
11/04/2005 - R
10/22/2005 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005102402323001)		 XXXXXXX XXX
09/20/2005 - R
09/08/2005 - D		 Mortgage
(2005091301068004)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXX XXXXX
09/20/2005 - R
09/08/2005 - D		 Mortgage
(2005091301068003)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXX XXXXX
09/20/2005 - R
09/08/2005 - D		 Deed
(2005091301068002)		 XXXXXXX XXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 542 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
$6,206
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,822,000
Assessed value
$819,900

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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 $1,580,000 $711,000 $46,193 12.439% $5,746 $5,746 -0.49%
2024/25 $1,491,600 $671,220 $46,192 12.5% $5,774 $5,774 +3.19%
2023/24 $1,243,000 $559,350 $44,758 12.502% $5,596 $5,596 +10.07%
2022/23 $1,241,000 $558,450 $41,443 12.267% $5,084 $5,084 +8.28%
2021/22 $1,193,000 $536,850 $38,375 12.235% $4,695 $4,695 +7.71%
2020/21 $1,291,000 $580,950 $35,533 12.267% $4,359 $4,359 -1.65%
2019/20 $1,160,400 $522,180 $35,532 12.473% $4,432 $4,432 +2.07%
2018/19 $967,000 $435,150 $34,429 12.612% $4,342 $4,342 +7.09%
2017/18 $833,000 $374,850 $31,879 12.719% $4,055 $4,055 +6.55%
2016/17 $667,000 $300,150 $29,519 12.892% $3,806 $3,806 +8.07%
Permits

Permit information for 542 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
01/14/2005 Alteration type 2
03/18/2002 Alteration type 1
09/17/2001 Alteration type 1

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

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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

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
-

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Washington Ave & Fulton Ave at SE Corner
Station lines
C
Distance (miles)
0.029
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Neighbors for 542 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

562 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 529 Waverly Ave, Brooklyn 501 Clinton Ave, Brooklyn 568 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 540 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 884 Fulton St, Brooklyn 510 Waverly Ave, Brooklyn 558 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 555 Waverly Ave, Brooklyn 554 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 556 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 560 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 906 Fulton St, Brooklyn 900 Fulton St, Brooklyn 544 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 550 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 564 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 566 Washington Ave, Brooklyn 904 Fulton St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 542 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

10002, New York City, NY 10038, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11215, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11218, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11226, New York City, NY 11231, New York City, NY 11232, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 542 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The development at 542 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was built in 1899.

What is the total square footage of 542 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

542 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 has a total of 3,219 square feet.

When was 542 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 last sold and what was the sale price?

542 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 was last sold on 09/08/2005 for $895,000.

What is the assessed value of 542 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

542 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 is currently assessed at $819,900.

What are the property taxes for 542 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238?

The property taxes for 542 Washington Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11238 total $6,205.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 6 residential unit(s).

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