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1542 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 Property Information

1542 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 Property Information

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Address

Primary address 1542 Gates Avenue
Neighborhood Bushwick
Zip code 11237
Borough Brooklyn
Block & lot 03345-0021

Sales & Tax Overview for 1542 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date 09/04/2003
Purchase price $300,000
Tax class
Estimated property tax $16,543

Lot & Building Information for 1542 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
Year last altered 1999
Construction type
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Zoning & Use for 1542 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 0.28 Miles
Closest fire station 0.22 Miles

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About 1542 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

How many square feet does 1542 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 have?

This Primarily Four Family with One Store or Office (S4) located at 1542 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237 has a total of 3,750 square feet.

What is the year built & the current market value of 1542 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237?

1542 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 1542 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

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Past Sales & Property History for 1542 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

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Purchase date Purchase price Buyer name Seller name
09/04/2003 $300,000

Title Documents for 1542 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

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Date Type Amount Party 1 Party 2 Doc image
07/31/2007 - D
11/02/2007 - R
Deed
(2007092001409001)
09/04/2003 - D
11/07/2003 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003090502111005)
09/04/2003 - D
11/07/2003 - R
Mortgage
(2003090502111002)
09/04/2003 - D
11/07/2003 - R
Deed
(2003090502111001)
08/01/2003 - D
11/07/2003 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003090502111004)
08/01/2003 - D
11/07/2003 - R
Satisfaction of Mortgage
(2003090502111003)
12/16/1998 - R Mortgage
(3230006375423)
12/16/1998 - R Satisfaction of Mortgage
(3330006381333)
12/14/1998 - D
12/16/1998 - R
Deed
(3260006376326)
02/10/1994 - R Mortgage
(3360004151836)
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R: Recorded date
D: Document date

Property Taxes for 1542 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

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Tax year: 2025-2026
Property tax: $15,319
Estimated property tax: $16,543
Tax assessor's market value: $790,000
Assessed value: $355,500

Assessment History for 1542 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

Here's the assessment & property tax history for 1542 Gates 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 $790,000 $355,500 $123,149 12.439% $15,319 $15,319 +7.47%
2024/25 $872,000 $392,400 $114,027 12.5% $14,253 $14,253 +5.31%
2023/24 $780,000 $351,000 $108,258 12.502% $13,534 $13,534 +1.92%
2022/23 $667,000 $300,150 $108,258 12.267% $13,280 $13,280 +6.10%
2021/22 $615,000 $276,750 $102,307 12.235% $12,517 $12,517 +7.71%

Permits for 1542 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

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Filing date Job type Job status Job description Initial cost
05/06/2016 Alteration type 2
07/03/2003 Alteration type 2
05/08/2003 Alteration type 2
03/28/2003 Alteration type 2
03/06/2003 Alteration type 1
03/17/2000 Alteration type 1
03/26/1999 Alteration type 1
12/05/1990 Alteration type 1
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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) 0.067
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Bus Routes
Name Myrtle Av/Palmetto Av
Line Q55
Distance (miles) 0.032

Neighbors for 1542 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn

Here are the neighbors for 1542 Gates Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11237.

Address Square feet Purchase date Purchase price
385 Palmetto St, Brooklyn 4,125 05/17/2002
1540 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 3,750 06/18/1991
1522 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 4,125 09/08/1989
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
1538 Gates Ave, Brooklyn 3,750 01/18/1990
381 Palmetto St, Brooklyn 6,925 03/15/2022
1544 Myrtle Ave, Brooklyn 2,500 07/21/2006 $665,000
377 Palmetto St, Brooklyn 3,000 12/19/1991
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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