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538 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

538 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 538 Grand Street
Neighborhood Williamsburg
Zip code 11211
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 02785-0018

Sales & Tax Overview for 538 Grand Street, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $7,055

Lot & Building Information for 538 Grand Street, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,686
Lot dimensions 24.42 ft x 110 ft
Building class Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) i
Building sqft 3,663
Building dimensions 24.42 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1920
Year last altered 2019
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 538 Grand Street, Brooklyn

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units (DOF) 2
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 14
Community district 1
Closest police station 1.10 Miles
Closest fire station 0.52 Miles

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About 538 Grand Street, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 538 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 have?

This Primarily Two Family with One Store or Office (S2) located at 538 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 has a total of 3,663 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 538 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211?

538 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211 was built in 1920 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $2,898,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 538 Grand Street, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 538 Grand Street, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 538 Grand Street, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
04/29/1993 - D
11/15/1993 - R
Deed
(3220001814822)
02/15/1984 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3670001003067)
06/27/1969 - R Mortgage
(36930034301124)
06/27/1969 - R Deed
(36930034301122)
           
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 538 Grand Street, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $6,657
Estimated property tax: $7,055
Tax assessor's market value: $2,898,000
Assessed value: $173,880

Assessment History for 538 Grand Street, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $2,898,000 $173,880 $33,546 19.843% $6,657 $6,657 +4.72%
2024/25 $3,174,000 $190,440 $31,649 20.085% $6,357 $6,357 +5.99%
2023/24 $2,805,000 $168,300 $29,860 20.085% $5,997 $5,997 -1.10%
2022/23 $2,202,000 $132,120 $29,860 20.309% $6,064 $6,064 +2.52%
2021/22 $1,885,000 $113,100 $29,632 19.963% $5,915 $5,915 +0.54%

Permits for 538 Grand Street, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
03/04/2019 Alteration type 2
         
         
         
         
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Brooklyn Commercial Market Stats

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Median Price/Sqft Q3/2025
$495
3.7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft Q2/2025
$503
7% YoY
Median Price/Sqft 2024
$470
2.1% YoY

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Risk

FEMA flood zone(s): X (See more on map)
Hurricane evacuation zone: 6 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Union Ave & Metropolitan Ave at SE Corner
Station lines G-L
Distance (miles) 0.217
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Bus Routes
Name Grand St/Union Av
Line Q54
Distance (miles) 0.038

Neighbors for 538 Grand Street, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 538 Grand Street, Brooklyn, NY 11211.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
544 Grand St, Brooklyn 1,200 07/06/1979
514 Grand St, Brooklyn 1,360 12/07/2021 $1,200,000
508 Grand St, Brooklyn 4,323 07/09/2025
524 Grand St, Brooklyn 2,500 06/13/2012
552 Grand St, Brooklyn 5,408 09/06/2001
540 Grand St, Brooklyn 3,613 03/30/1990
566 Grand St, Brooklyn 19,649 10/08/2021 $2,500,000
518 Grand St, Brooklyn 3,750 10/09/2013 $1,800,000
548 Grand St, Brooklyn 4,500 08/03/2023
793 Grand St, Brooklyn 3,870 12/20/2012
562 Grand St, Brooklyn 2,625 08/16/1981
560 Grand St, Brooklyn 5,500 06/12/2008 $1,050,000
528 Grand St, Brooklyn 1,600 08/09/2021
512 Grand St, Brooklyn 2,772 02/27/2020 $1,850,000
556 Grand St, Brooklyn 5,482 08/31/2020
570 Grand St, Brooklyn 2,961 07/27/2000
534 Grand St, Brooklyn 5,200 04/29/1993
19 Maujer St, Brooklyn 66,800 12/30/2010
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