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438 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 - Property report

Also known as: 438 Melrose St

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Property type

Four Families (C3)

Year built

1931

Lot sq. ft.

2,500

General information

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Address
Primary address
438 Melrose Street
ZIP code
11237
Neighborhood
Bushwick
Borough
Brooklyn
Block & lot
03166-0029

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Building
Property type
Four Families (C3)
Building sq. ft.
4,875
Building dimensions
25 ft x 65 ft
Buildings on lot
1
Stories
3
Year built
1931
Building material
Stone
Exterior wall
None
Basement
N
Tax
Tax year
2026-2027
Property tax
$9,132
Tax class
Floor area ratio (FAR)
Commercial FAR
Residential FAR
Buildable area
Zoning & Use
Zoning
Qualified opportunity zone
Residential units
4
Residential sq. ft.
Commercial units
0
Office sq. ft.
Retail sq. ft.
Lot
Frontage(s)
Melrose Street (narrow)
Nearest wide street
Flushing Avenue
Distance to wide street
Lot dimensions
25 ft x 100 ft
Lot sq. ft.
2,500

Area overview

Walk score
98 /100.  Walker's Paradise
Transit score
95 /100.  Rider's Paradise
Bike score
91 /100.  Biker's Paradise
School district
32
Community district
4
Closest police station
0.63 Miles
Closest fire station
0.29 Miles

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Ownership

Ownership information for 438 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY

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Registered owner
Source
Deed
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Owner address
Documents

Sales history for 438 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237

No recently recorded sales for this property.

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Title documents

Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2
07/19/2023 - R
03/30/2016 - D		 Sundry Miscellaneous
(2023071801184001)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX
10/07/1986 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3550001203655)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
09/26/1984 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3580001043358)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
09/26/1984 - R Mortgage
(3880001043288)		 XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX
09/26/1984 - R Deed
(3870001043287)		 XXXXXX XXXXXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXX XXX
02/23/1984 - R Mortgage
(3250001004125)		 XXXXXX XXXX XXXXXXX XXXXXX XXXXXXXX
12/02/1983 - R Vacate Order
(3120000990712)		 XXXX XX XXX XXXX XXXXXX XXXXX
05/17/1983 - D
05/17/1983 - R		 Deed
(FT_3860000959686)
06/18/1982 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3940000915194)		 XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXX XXXXX XXXX
04/09/1979 - R Mortgage
(37930106500271)		 XXX XXXXXXXXXXX XXXXXX XX XXX XXXXX XXXXX XXX XXXXX XXXX

*Most recent recorded documents on file for this property.

R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Tax

Property taxes for 438 Melrose Street, 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
$9,132
Municipal exemptions
Recent tax assessments
Market value
$1,193,000
Assessed value
$536,850

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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 $994,000 $447,300 $73,412 12.439% $9,132 $9,132 +2.85%
2024/25 $1,030,000 $463,500 $71,026 12.5% $8,878 $8,878 +7.90%
2023/24 $954,000 $429,300 $65,818 12.502% $8,229 $8,229 +10.00%
2022/23 $1,182,000 $531,900 $60,983 12.267% $7,481 $7,481 +8.28%
2021/22 $1,020,000 $459,000 $56,471 12.235% $6,909 $6,909 -0.26%
2020/21 $1,073,000 $482,850 $56,471 12.267% $6,927 $6,927 +1.65%
2019/20 $894,000 $402,300 $54,635 12.473% $6,815 $6,815 +6.72%
2018/19 $745,000 $335,250 $50,629 12.612% $6,385 $6,385 +7.02%
2017/18 $704,000 $316,800 $46,910 12.719% $5,966 $5,966 +6.54%
2016/17 $563,000 $253,350 $43,439 12.892% $5,600 $5,600 +0.07%
Permits

Permit information for 438 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY

Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/07/1991 Alteration type 1

*Most recent permit on record for this property.

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Violations

HPD Violations

Violation ID Inspection date Class NOV issue date Status
04/11/2024 A
11/22/2023 I
03/01/2022 I

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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
6

Subway & traffic

Closest station
Jefferson St & Wyckoff Ave at SW Corner
Station lines
L
Distance (miles)
0.166
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Schools

Nearest elementary schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
P.S. 145 Andrew Jackson 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 445 0.42
P.S. 145 Andrew Jackson 5 Yes Public PK, K-5 445 0.42
P.S. 123 Suydam 2 No Public PK, K-5 507 0.21
P.S. 123 Suydam 2 No Public PK, K-5 507 0.21
St Frances Cabrini School NR No Private PK-8 296 0.37
St Frances Cabrini School NR No Private PK-8 296 0.37
P.S. 86 The Irvington 5 No Public K-5 369 0.54
P.S. 376 8 No Public K-5 488 0.58
Learners And Leaders 7 No Public PK, K-5 451 0.59
Learners And Leaders 7 No Public PK, K-5 451 0.59
Nearest middle schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Is 347 School Of Humanities 4 Yes Public 6-8 244 0.29
Is 349 Math Science And Technology 5 Yes Public 6-8 246 0.33
Jhs 162 The Willoughby 2 No Public 6-8 284 0.35
St Frances Cabrini School NR No Private PK-8 296 0.37
Jhs 383 Philippa Schuyler 7 No Public 5-8 822 0.63
Achievement First Bushwick Charter School 7 No Charter K-8 938 0.63
Young Women's Leadership School of Brooklyn 4 No Public 6-12 273 0.66
Ms 582 5 No Public 6-8 317 0.74
St. Brigid School NR No Private PK-8 228 0.77
Queen of the Rosary Catholic Academy NR No Private PK-8 219 0.83
Nearest high schools

Name Rating Att. zoned Type Grade range No of students Distance (miles)
Williamsburg Charter High School 3 No Charter 9-12 968 0.52
Young Women's Leadership School of Brooklyn 4 No Public 6-12 273 0.66
Bushwick Leaders High School For Academic Excellence 3 No Public 9-12 370 0.71
EBC High School for Public Service-Bushwick 2 No Public 9-12 445 0.76
All City Leadership Secondary School 8 No Public 6-12 421 0.86
East Williamsburg Scholars Academy 3 No Public 9-12 474 0.86
Progress High School for Professional Careers 2 No Public 9-12 392 0.86
High School Of Enterprise Business And Technology 2 No Public 9-12 536 0.86
Math, Eng, Science Academy Charter High 5 No Charter 9-12 515 0.88
Bushwick Community High School 2 No Public 9-12 86 0.88

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Neighbors for 438 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY

313 Jefferson St, Brooklyn 414 Melrose St, Brooklyn 390 Melrose St, Brooklyn 315 Jefferson St, Brooklyn 430 Melrose St, Brooklyn 422 Melrose St, Brooklyn 440 Melrose St, Brooklyn 14 Irving Ave, Brooklyn 18 Irving Ave, Brooklyn 317 Jefferson St, Brooklyn 434 Melrose St, Brooklyn 171 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn 22 Irving Ave, Brooklyn 321 Jefferson St, Brooklyn 418 Melrose St, Brooklyn 416 Melrose St, Brooklyn 444 Melrose St, Brooklyn 319 Jefferson St, Brooklyn 420 Melrose St, Brooklyn 169 Knickerbocker Ave, Brooklyn

Nearby ZIP codes for 438 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY

11101, New York City, NY 11104, New York City, NY 11203, New York City, NY 11205, New York City, NY 11206, New York City, NY 11207, New York City, NY 11211, New York City, NY 11212, New York City, NY 11213, New York City, NY 11216, New York City, NY 11221, New York City, NY 11222, New York City, NY 11225, New York City, NY 11233, New York City, NY 11238, New York City, NY 11373, New York City, NY 11377, New York City, NY 11378, New York City, NY 11379, New York City, NY 11385, New York City, NY

Frequently asked questions

What is the year built for 438 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

The development at 438 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 was built in 1931.

What is the total square footage of 438 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

438 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 has a total of 4,875 square feet.

What is the assessed value of 438 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

438 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 is currently assessed at $536,850.

What are the property taxes for 438 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

The property taxes for 438 Melrose Street, Brooklyn, NY 11237 total $9,131.

How many residential units does this building have?

This building has 4 residential unit(s).

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