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1538 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 Property Information

1538 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1538 Gates Avenue
Neighborhood Bushwick
Zip code 11237
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 03345-0019

Sales & Tax Overview for 1538 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax class
Estimated property tax $10,146

Lot & Building Information for 1538 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

Lot sqft 2,500
Lot dimensions 25 ft x 100 ft
Building class Primarily Four Family with One Store or Office (S4) i
Building sqft 3,750
Building dimensions 25 ft x 50 ft
Buildings on lot 1
Stories 3
Year built 1931
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 1538 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

Zoning
Residential units (DOF) 4
Commercial units 1
Residential sqft
Retail sqft

Area Overview

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School district 32
Community district 4
Closest police station 0.27 Miles
Closest fire station 0.21 Miles

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About 1538 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

How many sq. ft. does 1538 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 have & what is the price per sq. ft?

This Primarily Four Family with One Store or Office (S4) located at 1538 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 has a total of 3,750 square feet and a current price per square foot of $442.

What is the year built & the current market value of 1538 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

1538 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 was built in 1931 and has a current tax assessor's market value of $790,000.

How many commercial spaces does this building have?

This building has 1 commercial spaces available for lease.

Ownership Information for 1538 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 1538 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

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No recorded sales for this property.

Title Documents for 1538 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
03/22/2005 - D
06/24/2005 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2005041900634001)
03/28/1994 - R Agreement
(3500004213150)
03/13/1990 - R Mortgage
(3540001524054)
03/13/1990 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3130001524213)
01/18/1990 - R Deed
(3880001511788)
09/10/1986 - R Assignment, Mortgage
(3590001196459)
04/07/1986 - R Mortgage
(3440001156844)
03/21/1986 - D
04/07/1986 - R
Deed
(3450001156845)
11/12/1985 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3600001124560)
10/16/1985 - D
11/12/1985 - R
Deed
(3640001124364)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 1538 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $10,147
Estimated property tax: $10,146
Tax assessor's market value: $790,000
Assessed value: $355,500

Assessment History for 1538 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

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Year Market value Assessed value Taxable Tax rate % Base tax Property tax Year over year change
2025/26 $790,000 $355,500 $81,571 12.439% $10,147 $10,147 +2.75%
2024/25 $789,600 $355,320 $78,998 12.5% $9,875 $9,875 +7.96%
2023/24 $658,000 $296,100 $73,160 12.502% $9,146 $9,146 +10.03%
2022/23 $667,000 $300,150 $67,765 12.267% $8,313 $8,313 +8.28%
2021/22 $615,000 $276,750 $62,747 12.235% $7,677 $7,677 -0.26%

Permits for 1538 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
12/08/2023 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)

Transportation

Distance to Subway
Closest station Palmetto St & Wycoff Ave at NW Corner
Station lines L-M
Distance (miles) 0.076
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Bus Routes
Name Myrtle Av/Palmetto Av
Line Q55
Distance (miles) 0.041

Neighbors for 1538 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 1538 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
1540 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 3,750 06/18/1991
1542 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 3,750 07/31/2007
385 Palmetto St, Brooklyn 4,125 05/17/2002
1522 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 4,125 09/08/1989
1494 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 1,840 09/17/2014
1544 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 2,640 10/25/2010
1526 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 4,125 03/30/2006 $630,000
1518 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 3,375 06/20/2019
1516 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 4,125 06/12/2008 $640,000
1556 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 6,400 03/11/2014 $2,300,000
1544 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 2,500 07/21/2006 $665,000
1536 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 3,900 12/23/1986
1524 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 4,125 06/13/2001
1538 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 01/23/2025 $1,950,000
387 Palmetto St, Brooklyn 01/23/2025 $840,000
383 Palmetto St, Brooklyn 4,125 07/20/2004 $385,700
1532 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 4,550 11/29/2016
1530 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 4,125 07/10/2013
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