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542 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 - Property report

Also known as: 542 Metropolitan Ave

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Property type

Three Families (C0)

Year built

1901

Lot sq. ft.

3,192

Sale price

$14,000

General information

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Address
Primary address
542 Metropolitan Avenue
ZIP code
11211
Neighborhood
Williamsburg
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
02761-0017

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Building
Property type
Three Families (C0)
Building sq. ft.
3,144
Building dimensions
25 ft x 30 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1901
Building material
Brick
Exterior wall
Brick/Masonary
Basement
4
Sales
Sale date
02/02/2004
Sale price
$14,000
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$5,767
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
3
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Metropolitan Avenue (wide)
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
25.17 ft x 126.83 ft
Lot sq. ft.
3,192

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 542 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 542 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211

Sale date Sale price Buyer name Seller name
02/02/2004 $14,000 XXXXXX, XXX XXXXXX, XXX

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
05/12/2004 - R
04/14/2004 - D		 Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2004041900245001)
05/20/2004 - R
02/02/2004 - D		 Deed
(2004020501068001)		 XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXX
10/15/1996 - R Mortgage
(3280005379628)		 XXXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXX
10/15/1996 - R
09/16/1996 - D		 Deed
(3210005379621)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXX XXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 542 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
$5,767
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$3,257,000
Assessed value
$195,420

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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 $2,477,000 $148,620 $29,057 19.843% $5,766 $5,766 -0.22%
2024/25 $2,914,000 $174,840 $28,771 20.085% $5,779 $5,779 +5.94%
2023/24 $3,576,000 $214,560 $27,158 20.085% $5,455 $5,455 +4.70%
2022/23 $2,877,000 $172,620 $25,654 20.309% $5,210 $5,210 +7.76%
2021/22 $3,082,000 $184,920 $24,218 19.963% $4,835 $4,835 -5.12%
2020/21 $2,576,000 $154,560 $24,214 21.045% $5,096 $5,096 +0.41%
2019/20 $2,198,000 $131,880 $23,976 21.167% $5,075 $5,075 +7.19%
2018/19 $2,943,000 $176,580 $22,632 20.919% $4,734 $4,734 +8.64%
2017/18 $2,526,000 $151,560 $21,378 20.385% $4,358 $4,358 +8.01%
2016/17 $2,030,000 $121,800 $20,182 19.991% $4,035 $4,035 +2.26%
Permits

Permit information for 542 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/03/2016 Alteration type 2
12/18/1996 Alteration type 2

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
03/24/2023 A
11/07/2022 I
03/01/2022 I

*Most recent HPD violations on record for this property.

Neighborhood

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Median sale price

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Median price/sq. ft.

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Brooklyn median sale price

$899,000

6% 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)
0.038
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 17 Henry D Woodworth 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 202 0.35
P.S. 17 Henry D Woodworth 4 Yes Public PK, K-5 202 0.35
Williamsburg Northside School NR No Private PK-8 372 0.14
Williamsburg Northside School NR No Private PK-8 372 0.14
Northside Catholic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 103 0.21
Northside Catholic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 103 0.21
P.S. 132 The Conselyea School 6 No Public PK, K-5 578 0.27
P.S. 132 The Conselyea School 6 No Public PK, K-5 578 0.27
P.S. 18 Edward Bush 1 No Public PK, K-5 170 0.30
P.S. 18 Edward Bush 1 No Public PK, K-5 170 0.30
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Williamsburg Northside School NR No Private PK-8 372 0.14
Northside Catholic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 103 0.21
Conselyea Preparatory School 7 No Public 6-8 429 0.35
John Ericsson Middle School 126 5 No Public 6-8 177 0.44
Lyons Community School 3 No Public 6-12 383 0.45
Bnos Chayil NR No Private PK-12 977 0.47
Jhs 50 John D Wells 7 No Public 6-8 355 0.49
Talmud Torah Of Kasho NR No Private PK-11 366 0.54
Ss Joseph & Dominic Academy NR No Private PK, K-8 256 0.59
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Williamsburg High School for Architecture and Design 7 No Public 9-12 598 0.25
Brooklyn Preparatory High School 5 No Public 9-12 555 0.25
Williamsburg Preparatory School 7 No Public 9-12 687 0.25
Cong. Darkei Tshivo of Dinov NR No Private 9-12 210 0.43
Northside Charter High School 3 No Charter 9-12 401 0.44
Brooklyn Latin School 9 No Public 9-12 800 0.45
Williamsburg High School of Art and Technology (The) 6 No Public 9-12 408 0.45
Lyons Community School 3 No Public 6-12 383 0.45
Bnos Chayil NR No Private PK-12 977 0.47
Talmud Torah Of Kasho NR No Private PK-11 366 0.54

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Neighbors for 542 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

564 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 568 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 572 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 522 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 554 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 578 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 540 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 524 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 448 Union Ave, Brooklyn 440 Union Ave, Brooklyn 436 Union Ave, Brooklyn 574 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 432 Union Ave, Brooklyn 546 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 552 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 438 Union Ave, Brooklyn 558 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 536 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn 534 Metropolitan Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 542 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

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Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 542 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The development at 542 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1901.

What is the total square footage of 542 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

542 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 3,144 square feet.

When was 542 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 last sold and what was the sale price?

542 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was last sold on 02/02/2004 for $14,000.

What is the assessed value of 542 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

542 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 is currently assessed at $195,420.

What are the property taxes for 542 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

The property taxes for 542 Metropolitan Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11211 total $5,766.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 3 residential unit(s).

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