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538 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 - Property report

Also known as: 538 Driggs Ave

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Property type

Over Six Families without Stores (C1)

Year built

1900

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

General information

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Address
Primary address
538 Driggs Avenue
ZIP code
11211
Neighborhood
Williamsburg
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
02320-0022

Owner

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Building
Property type
Over Six Families without Stores (C1)
Building sq. ft.
5,200
Building dimensions
25 ft x 52 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
4
Year built
1900
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$13,605
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
25 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,500

Area overview

Walk score
99 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
100 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
93 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
14
Community district
1
Closest police station
0.66 Miles
Closest fire station
0.38 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 538 Driggs 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 538 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
09/08/2016 - R
08/19/2016 - D		 Agreement
(2016082400050002)		 XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
09/08/2016 - R
08/19/2016 - D		 Mortgage
(2016082400050001)		 XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/29/2013 - R
07/02/2013 - D		 Agreement
(2013081401230003)		 XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/29/2013 - R
07/02/2013 - D		 Mortgage
(2013081401230001)		 XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
08/29/2013 - R
03/29/2013 - D		 Assignment, Mortgage
(2013081401230002)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXX X X
09/22/2005 - R
08/31/2005 - D		 Sundry Mortgage
(2005090901539001)		 XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXX
03/22/1991 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3940001605594)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXXXX XXXXX XXXX XXXX
01/17/1990 - R
06/17/1988 - D		 Deed
(3900001511490)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X XXX XXXXXX XXX XXXX
05/25/1984 - R Mortgage
(3470001020847)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XX XXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
05/25/1984 - R
05/04/1984 - D		 Deed
(3480001020848)		 XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXX XXXXXX X

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 538 Driggs 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
$13,605
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$2,989,000
Assessed value
$1,345,050

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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 $2,491,000 $1,120,950 $101,270 12.439% $12,597 $12,597 +7.43%
2024/25 $2,076,000 $934,200 $93,804 12.5% $11,726 $11,726 -0.02%
2023/24 $1,730,000 $778,500 $93,804 12.502% $11,727 $11,727 +5.22%
2022/23 $1,729,000 $778,050 $90,857 12.267% $11,145 $11,145 +8.28%
2021/22 $1,616,000 $727,200 $84,131 12.235% $10,293 $10,293 +7.71%
2020/21 $1,768,000 $795,600 $77,900 12.267% $9,556 $9,556 +6.18%
2019/20 $1,697,000 $763,650 $72,157 12.473% $9,000 $9,000 -1.10%
2018/19 $1,563,000 $703,350 $72,157 12.612% $9,100 $9,100 +2.38%
2017/18 $1,345,000 $605,250 $69,890 12.719% $8,889 $8,889 +6.55%
2016/17 $1,174,000 $528,300 $64,716 12.892% $8,343 $8,343 +8.07%
Permits

Permit information for 538 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
06/24/2005 Alteration type 2

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
11/08/2019 Lblvio-low pressure boiler
05/15/2014 Lblvio-low pressure boiler

*Most recent DOB violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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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
5

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Driggs Ave & N 7th St at NE Corner
Station lines
L
Distance (miles)
0.034
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Neighbors for 538 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

546 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn 188 N 8th St, Brooklyn 173 N 7th St, Brooklyn 552 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn 536 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn 534 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn 530 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn 180 N 8th St, Brooklyn 200 N 8th St, Brooklyn 202 N 8th St, Brooklyn 178 N 8th St, Brooklyn 540 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn 548 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn 184 N 8th St, Brooklyn 174 N 8th St, Brooklyn 183 N 7th St, Brooklyn 167 N 7th St, Brooklyn 541 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn 176 N 8th St, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 538 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

10002, New York City, NY 10003, New York City, NY 10009, New York City, NY 10010, New York City, NY 10016, New York City, NY 10017, New York City, NY 11101, New York City, NY 11104, New York City, NY 11109, New York City, NY 11201, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11217, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11237, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 538 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The development at 538 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1900.

What is the total square footage of 538 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

538 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 5,200 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 538 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

538 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is currently assessed at $1,345,050.

What are the property taxes for 538 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The property taxes for 538 Driggs Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 total $13,604.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 8 residential unit(s).

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