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540 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 - Property report

Also known as: 540 Metropolitan Ave

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Property type

Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9)

Year built

1930

Lot sq. ft.

3,242

General information

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

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Building
Property type
Single or Multiple Dwelling with Stores or Offices (S9)
Building sq. ft.
5,415
Building dimensions
25.17 ft x 67 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1930
Last altered
2005
Building material
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$23,458
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
4
Residential sq. ft.
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Lot dimensions
25.17 ft x 130.08 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,242

Area overview

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

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Ownership

Ownership information for 540 Metropolitan 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 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
12/02/2003 - R Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2003091701832002)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX XX XXXX
05/24/1999 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3180006628118)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
05/05/1999 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3860006582186)		 XX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
05/05/1999 - R Mortgage
(3330006581833)		 XX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXXXXXX
05/05/1999 - R Deed
(3280006583328)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XX XXXX
07/18/1984 - R Mortgage
(3640001030264)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXX
07/18/1984 - R
07/13/1984 - D		 Deed
(3630001030263)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
07/18/1984 - R
06/24/1984 - D		 Street Procedure
(3620001030262)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
07/18/1984 - R
06/24/1984 - D		 Street Procedure
(3610001030261)		 XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXXX
07/18/1984 - R
06/16/1984 - D		 Deed
(3600001030260)		 XXXXXXXX XXXXXXX X XXXXXXX XXXXXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 540 Metropolitan 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
$23,458
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$3,094,000
Assessed value
$1,392,300

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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 $2,578,000 $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%
2020/21 $2,063,000 $928,350 $134,774 12.267% $16,533 $16,533 +5.81%
2019/20 $1,772,400 $797,580 $125,268 12.473% $15,625 $15,625 -1.10%
2018/19 $1,477,000 $664,650 $125,268 12.612% $15,799 $15,799 +3.39%
2017/18 $1,271,000 $571,950 $120,140 12.719% $15,281 $15,281 +6.22%
2016/17 $1,165,000 $524,250 $111,588 12.892% $14,386 $14,386 +7.71%
Permits

Permit information for 540 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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

*Most recent permits on record for this property.

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Violations

DOB Violations

Violation ID Issue date Type Status
10/01/2015 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

Hurricane evacuation zones

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Hurricane evacuation zones
4

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Union Ave & Metropolitan Ave at SE Corner
Station lines
G-L
Distance (miles)
0.033
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Neighbors for 540 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

564 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 568 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 572 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 522 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 554 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 524 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 448 Union Ave, Brooklyn 440 Union Ave, Brooklyn 436 Union Ave, Brooklyn 542 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 574 Rear Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 432 Union Ave, Brooklyn 546 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 552 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 438 Union Ave, Brooklyn 558 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 426 Union Ave, Brooklyn 536 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 534 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 540 Metropolitan 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 540 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The development at 540 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1930.

What is the market value of 540 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The current market value of 540 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is $3,094,000.

What is the total square footage of 540 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

540 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 5,415 square feet.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

The number of commercial spaces in this building is 2.

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