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540 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

540 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 540 Metropolitan Avenue
Neighborhood Williamsburg
Zip code 11211
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 02761-0016

Sales & Tax Overview for 540 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $23,457

Lot & Building Information for 540 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sq. ft. 3,242
Lot dimensions 25.17 ft x 130.08 ft
Property type Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9)
Building sqft 5,415
Building dimensions 25.17 ft x 67 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1930
Year last altered 2005
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 540 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units (DOF) 4
Commercial units 2
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 14
Community district 1
Closest police station 0.89 Miles
Closest fire station 0.32 Miles

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Other Property Data for 540 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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About 540 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 540 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 have?

This Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9) located at 540 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 5,415 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 540 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

540 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1930 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $2,578,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 2 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 540 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 540 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 540 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
12/02/2003 - R Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2003091701832002)
05/24/1999 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3180006628118)
05/05/1999 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3860006582186)
05/05/1999 - R Mortgage
(3330006581833)
05/05/1999 - R Deed
(3280006583328)
07/18/1984 - R Mortgage
(3640001030264)
07/13/1984 - D
07/18/1984 - R
Deed
(3630001030263)
06/24/1984 - D
07/18/1984 - R
Street Procedure
(3620001030262)
06/24/1984 - D
07/18/1984 - R
Street Procedure
(3610001030261)
06/16/1984 - D
07/18/1984 - R
Deed
(3600001030260)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 540 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $21,794
Estimated property tax: $23,457
Tax assessor's market value: $2,578,000
Assessed value: $1,160,100

Assessment History for 540 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 540 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, including the evolution of the total tax rate and corresponding property tax.

Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $2,578,000 $1,160,100 $175,206 12.439% $21,794 $21,794 +7.06%
2024/25 $2,212,000 $995,400 $162,848 12.5% $20,356 $20,356 -0.02%
2023/24 $2,044,000 $919,800 $162,848 12.502% $20,359 $20,359 +6.27%
2022/23 $2,007,000 $903,150 $156,182 12.267% $19,159 $19,159 +7.94%
2021/22 $1,890,000 $850,500 $145,064 12.235% $17,749 $17,749 +7.36%

Permits for 540 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
04/02/2025 Alteration
02/03/2025 Alteration
01/14/2025 Alteration
08/05/2009 Alteration type 2
03/25/2005 Alteration type 2
07/29/2004 Alteration type 2
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q1/2026
$426
-10.8% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q4/2025
$493
11.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2025
$492
6.6% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 4 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Union Ave & Metropolitan Ave at SE Corner
Station lines G-L
Distance (miles) 0.033
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Bus Routes
Name Metropolitan Av/Union Av
Line B24
Distance (miles) 0.024

Neighbors for 540 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 540 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
564 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 2,175 03/30/2023
568 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 8,877 04/07/2011 $800,000
572 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 2,400 03/19/2018
522 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 14,110 08/27/2020 $3,800,000
554 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 4,866 11/20/2024 $15,500,000
524 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 14,117 09/20/2017 $11,300,000
448 Union Ave, Brooklyn 6,200 03/12/2025 $2,865,000
440 Union Ave, Brooklyn 6,470 09/01/2004 $2,500,000
436 Union Ave, Brooklyn 3,750 12/16/2024 $3,500,000
542 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 3,144 02/02/2004 $14,000
574 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 3,380 07/31/2015 $2,300,000
432 Union Ave, Brooklyn 3,750 05/31/1994
546 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 3,034 11/20/2024 $3,000,000
552 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 4,866 12/20/2021 $2,300,000
438 Union Ave, Brooklyn 10,149 12/28/2022 $5,427,730
558 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 7,980 11/20/2024 $15,500,000
426 Union Ave, Brooklyn 10,800 12/18/1981
536 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 3,750 11/20/2024 $3,500,000
534 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 3,375 02/01/2005
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