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538 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 Property Information

538 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 538 Johnson Avenue
Secondary address 538-564 Johnson Ave
Neighborhood Williamsburg
Zip code 11237
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 02994-0011

Sales & Tax Overview for 538 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 01/01/2019
Purchase price $273,125
Tax class
Estimated property tax $563,639

Lot & Building Information for 538 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 57,870
Lot dimensions 305 ft x 230 ft
Building class Factory - Industrial Semi-Fireproof (F4) i
Building sqft 121,279
Building dimensions 100 ft x 195 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 4
Year built 1930
Year last altered 1997
Construction type
Status
Status date
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Zoning & Use for 538 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Commercial units 9

Area Overview

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School district 32
Community district 1
Closest police station 0.78 Miles
Closest fire station 0.33 Miles

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Alternate Addresses

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  • 538-564 Johnson Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237
  • 69-85 Stewart Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11237

About 538 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 538 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Factory - Industrial Semi-Fireproof (F4) located at 538 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 has a total of 121,279 square feet and a current price per square foot of $2.

What is the year built & the current market value of 538 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

538 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 was built in 1930 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $12,711,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 9 commercial spaces available for lease. There are 7 active listings at this address.

Ownership Information for 538 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn

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Spaces for Lease in 538 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn

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538 Johnson Avenue
Listing type For Lease
Listing date 09/22/2022
Last updated 05/12/2026
Lot size 1.86 Acre
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Brokers

Ben Waller
Anthony D'Iorio
Spaces
Suite name Space type Lease rate Available space Brokers
538 Johnson Avenue #115 Flex - Industrial Listing price not available 6,075 Ben Waller
538 Johnson Avenue #114 Flex - Industrial Listing price not available 4,344 Ben Waller
538 Johnson Avenue #204 Flex - Industrial Listing price not available 1,750 Ben Waller
538 Johnson Avenue #301 Flex - Industrial Listing price not available 1,401 Ben Waller
538 Johnson Avenue #304 Flex - Industrial Listing price not available 1,100 Ben Waller
538 Johnson Avenue #313 Flex - Industrial Listing price not available 1,365 Ben Waller
538 Johnson Avenue #421 Flex - Industrial Listing price not available 1,090 Ben Waller
Active Listings For This Property:
For Lease No photo available
538 Johnson Avenue
538 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn
Property Flex - Industrial
Availability 7 Spaces listed / 17125 Sqft
Price Listing price not available
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Past Sales & Property History for 538 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
01/01/2019 $273,125

Title Documents for 538 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
05/06/2024 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2024050500011001)
05/06/2024 - R UCC3 Assignment
(2024050500007001)
12/20/2023 - D
05/06/2024 - R
Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2024050500009002)
12/20/2023 - D
05/06/2024 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2024050500009001)
12/20/2023 - D
05/06/2024 - R
Asgn of Asgn of L&R
(2024050500006002)
12/20/2023 - D
05/06/2024 - R
Assignment, Mortgage
(2024050500006001)
02/24/2023 - R Initial UCC1
(2023022200791001)
02/16/2023 - D
03/10/2023 - R
Assignment of Leases and Rents
(2023030900422002)
02/16/2023 - D
03/10/2023 - R
Mortgage
(2023030900422001)
03/17/2020 - R UCC3 Amendment
(2020031600416001)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 538 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $508,360
Estimated property tax: $563,639
Tax assessor's market value: $12,711,000
Assessed value: $5,719,950

Assessment History for 538 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 538 Johnson 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 $12,711,000 $5,719,950 $4,686,210 10.848% $508,360 $508,360 +9.97%
2024/25 $11,394,000 $5,127,300 $4,295,340 10.762% $462,264 $462,264 +9.77%
2023/24 $10,544,000 $4,744,800 $3,975,660 10.592% $421,102 $421,102 +9.31%
2022/23 $9,633,000 $4,334,850 $3,618,540 10.646% $385,230 $385,230 +10.00%
2021/22 $7,787,000 $3,504,150 $3,256,380 10.755% $350,224 $350,224 +12.91%

Permits for 538 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
11/18/2025 Alteration
10/21/2025 Alteration
09/09/2025 Alteration
08/25/2025 Alteration
08/12/2025 Alteration
06/30/2025 Alteration
06/25/2025 Alteration
06/24/2025 Alteration
04/21/2025 Alteration
01/31/2025 Alteration
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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: 3 (See more on map)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Jefferson St & Wyckoff Ave at SW Corner
Station lines L
Distance (miles) 0.153
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Bus Routes
Name Flushing Av/Harrison Pl
Line B57
Distance (miles) 0.122

Neighbors for 538 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 538 Johnson Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
41 Gardner Ave, Brooklyn 3,795 10/18/2000
526 Johnson Ave, Brooklyn 05/28/2013 $13,500,000
201 Harrison Pl, Brooklyn 91,188 09/22/2000
91 Ingraham St, Brooklyn 56,448
119 Ingraham St, Brooklyn 67,125 03/26/2003 $2,990,000
1177 Flushing Ave, Brooklyn 83,636 05/18/2007 $12,000,000
201 Ingraham St, Brooklyn 10,500 02/28/2024 $4,320,000
592 Johnson Ave, Brooklyn 21,400 11/15/2007 $2,850,000
75 Ingraham St, Brooklyn 12/30/2003 $499,900
25 Stewart Ave, Brooklyn 160,279 10/04/2021 $12,271,500
45 Gardner Ave, Brooklyn 3,820 12/22/2003 $422,500
89 Porter Ave, Brooklyn 71,000 05/23/2002
600 Johnson Ave, Brooklyn 15,000 03/14/1986
512 Johnson Ave, Brooklyn 23,900 09/13/2019 $14,000,000
28 Varick Ave, Brooklyn 99,750 05/28/2013 $13,500,000
67 Ingraham St, Brooklyn 7,680 08/10/2004 $685,000
576 Johnson Ave, Brooklyn 3,003 04/14/2010 $175,000
434 Johnson Ave, Brooklyn 7,000 11/16/2011 $800,000
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